This book is concerned essentially with the model of domestic environment in this country, as it has evolved from colonial architecture through current urban projects. Read More »
Category Archives: Books
Marquetry Course
September 25, 2014
Full-color photographs and detailed instructions guide you through everything you need to know, from tools and materials to cutting veneer to techniques such as the window method, fretsawing, sandshading, harewood,… Read More »
Country Style Kitchens: An Inspiring Design Guide (Schiffer Design Books)
September 16, 2014
This book explores one of home design's most enduring style trends as it applies to the kitchencountry style decor. Appealing to many because of its traditional flair, handmade accents, and… Read More »
How to Sell Antiques and Collectibles on eBay… And Make a Fortune!
September 16, 2014
Dennis Prince teams up with antique and collectible expert Lynn Dralle to provide all the information necessary to reap the huge benefits of selling antiques and collectibles on eBay. Written… Read More »
Rustic Garden Projects: Step-by-Step Backyard Décor from Trellises to Tree Swings, Stone Steps to Stained Glass
September 16, 2014
Would you like to learn to braid a plant support arrow, cast a flower vase in concrete, or set your own pedestal in stone? Rustic Garden Projects is filled with… Read More »
Workbench, The: A Complete Guide to Creating Your Perfect Bench
September 15, 2014
In this fresh and contemporary look at the world of workbenches, Lon Schleining takes us on a guided tour of a wide variety of classic, modern, and specialty benches and… Read More »
Things: A Story of the Sixties; A Man Asleep (Verba Mundi)
September 15, 2014
With the American publication of Life, a User's Manual in 1987, Georges Perec was immediately recognized in the U.S. as one of this century's most innovative writers. Now Godine is… Read More »
Country Living Perfect Patterns for Walls, Floors, Fabrics and Furniture
September 15, 2014
Stripes and checks, florals and pictorials: these are the favorite patterns of country-style decorating, and they instantly add color, warmth, and personality to any room. Country Living’s lavishly illustrated and… Read More »
Ralph Kylloe’s Rustic Living
September 15, 2014
Ralph Kylloe is the foremost authority on rustic style A privileged look at never-before-photographed rustic homes, Ralph Kylloe’s Rustic Living presents a myriad of stunning rustic treasures scattered across North… Read More »
DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Denmark
September 15, 2014
DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Denmark is your indispensable guide to this beautiful country. The fully updated guide includes unique cutaways, floor plans, and reconstructions of the must-see sights, plus street-by-street… Read More »
Handmade for the Garden: 75 Ingenious Ways to Enhance Your Outdoor Space with DIY Tools, Pots, Supports, Embellishments, and More
September 15, 2014
The DIY craze has moved beyond the craft room and into the garden! Relying on easy-to-find, inexpensive, and repurposed materials, Handmade for the Garden is a treasure trove of original… Read More »
How to Make Outdoor & Garden Furniture: Instructions for Tables, Chairs, Planters, Trellises & More from the Experts at American Woodworker
September 15, 2014
Enjoy outdoor living to the fullest with these 22 functional and decorative furniture projects. Superb step-by-step photographs and excellent working drawings help ensure success. The time to complete each project… Read More »
Traditional Country Furniture: 21 Projects in the Shaker, Appalachian and Farmhouse Styles
September 15, 2014
Country Furniture That Says Quality!Country furniture styles convey a sense of simple comfort and the warmth of hearth and home. While some country furniture can be rustic, the pieces included… Read More »
History of Interior Design
September 14, 2014
This classic reference presents the history of interior design from prehistory to the present. Exploring a broad range of design styles and movements, this revised and expanded edition includes coverage… Read More »
Lonely Planet Central America on a shoestring (Travel Guide)
September 14, 2014
#1 best-selling guide to Central America* Lonely Planet Central America on a Shoestring is your passport to all the most relevant and up-to-date advice on what to see, what to… Read More »
Fodor’s France 2014 (Full-color Travel Guide)
September 14, 2014
Covering the worlds of culture and history, the dernier cri in fashion and cuisine, what's hot/what's not, day trips, night life, and all the memorable sites from beautiful Paris to… Read More »
Naturally Furnished: Rustic Designs by Women Artisans
September 14, 2014
A step-by-step guide for creating home furnishings from resources found in nature. The beautiful green results are, at the same time, beautiful, functional, and sustainable. Taking the reader through the… Read More »
Sunset Western Garden Book of Landscaping: The Complete Guide to Beautiful Paths, Patios, Plantings, and More
August 25, 2014
The perfect companion to the best-selling The New Sunset Western Garden Book, the Western Garden Book of Landscaping is the ultimate source for ideas and expert advice to make a… Read More »
Building Wooden Snowshoes & Snowshoe Furniture: Winner of “Legendary Maine Guide” Award
August 25, 2014
The art of making traditional wooden snowshoes and rustic snowshoe style furniture is given new life in this beautiful yet practical book by Gil Gilpatrick. Read More »
Pierre Deux’s French Country: A Style and Source Book
August 25, 2014
What has come to be known as the French country look is really the style of Provence -- the sun-drenched region in the south of France centering on Arles, Avignon,… Read More »
Painting and Decorating Furniture
August 25, 2014
"...quite probably, the best general instructions on furniture decoration that exist." - Booklist Painting and Decorating Furniture is the definitive book on reviving old or unsightly furniture with simple craft… Read More »
Rough Luxe Design: The New Love of Old
August 24, 2014
The worn, vintage and unfinished look of 'rough luxe' is more than just the masculine side of shabby chic. It creates the kind of authenticity that is unscripted history in… Read More »
Making Rustic Twig Furniture
August 24, 2014
The rustic furniture movement is part of the larger "green" movement that aims toward a sustainable world. This sassafras and willow furniture does its part by using renewable plant materials… Read More »
Lonely Planet: Peru, 8th Edition
August 23, 2014
#1 best-selling guide to Peru* Lonely Planet Peru is your passport to all the most relevant and up-to-date advice on what to see, what to skip, and what hidden discoveries… Read More »
14,000 Things to be Happy About.: Revised and Updated edition
August 23, 2014
Something to be happy about: This mesmerizing bestseller is revised and updated. Originally published 25 years ago (happy anniversary!) from a list that Barbara Ann Kipfer started making as a… Read More »
Molesworth: The Pioneer of Western Design
August 22, 2014
Thomas Molesworth, were he alive today, would be both proud and amazed at the influence his Shoshone Furniture Company and the Cody artists' colony he inspired would have on his… Read More »
Lonely Planet Italy (Travel Guide)
August 22, 2014
Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet Italy is your passport to all the most relevant and up-to-date advice on what to see, what to skip, and… Read More »
Rustic Garden Furniture & Accessories: Making Chairs, Planters, Birdhouses, Gates & More
August 22, 2014
Rustic woodworking is a technique that continues to attract both novice and experienced craftspeople. Through 30 attractive projects of varying difficulty, two experts in this traditional art teach the pleasures… Read More »
Outdoor Furniture (Built to Last): 14 Timeless Woodworking Projects for the Yard, Deck, and Patio
August 22, 2014
Design and build beautiful wooden outdoor furniture sturdy enough to withstand Mother Nature with the detailed techniques and step by step instructions in this handy guide. Read More »
DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Costa Rica
August 22, 2014
From lush rainforests and sprawling beaches, to majestic jaguars and beautiful scarlet macaws, Costa Rica offers travelers a unique and vibrant experience. Perfect for novice or seasoned travelers, Eyewitness Costa… Read More »