"The cast of characters ... are family members. What we remember of our childhoods are seemingly magical acts by our parents and siblings, acts that do not explain themselves and belong to the realm of myth. Johnson's prose poems return us to that world where our imagination was the hero setting out almost daily on a series of fabulous adventures under the dining room table, which, we might say, rests on the shaky legs of common sense".
Dolls' House Accessories, Fixtures & Fittings by Andrea Barham, ISBN 1861081030
"Dollhouse furnishings ranging from architectural features...to metal working for miniature furniture and kitchen accessories to art objects. All 32 projects outline the creation of professional quality furniture and accessories with the use of basic skills."--"Doll Castle News. "Decorate your dollhouse in a unique style without spending a lot of money."--"Doll World.
Dolls' House Accessories, Fixtures & Fittings by Andrea Barham, ISBN 1861081030
Modern dining room furniture > Dolls' House Accessories, Fixtures & Fittings by Andrea Barham, ISBN 1861081030
Feng Shui Symbols: A User's Handbook by Christine M. Bradler, ISBN 0806971533
Based on the Chinese philosophy of Taoism, the feng shui system offers practical advice such as where to place furniture, how to accessorize, and what colors to paint a room in order to connect the energies of the universe and dissolve the barriers between the everyday and the sacred. Begin by analyzing your space with the "ba gua compass" to determine the types of energy present in each area. Now you are ready to work with symbols to improve your health, career, relationships, and personal well-being. A comprehensive alphabetical compilation of symbols--both traditional Eastern symbols and more modern ones drawn from Western culture--helps you select and place the right elements, such as aquariums, sculptures, pictures, colors, plants, mirrors, and stones in the areas of your home. With feng shui, you can become a conscious part of the cosmos and encourage harmony and good fortune in your life.
Feng Shui Symbols: A User's Handbook by Christine M. Bradler, ISBN 0806971533
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Identifying American Furniture: A Pictorial Guide to Styles and Terms, Colonial to Contemporary by Milo M. Naeve, ISBN 0393318443
Identifying American Furniture offers answers to the questions most people ask about furniture: "What style is that?" "How can you tell?" and "When was it popular?" Curators, collectors, appraisers, connoisseurs of furniture, and students of history, architecture, and the arts -- as well as those just learning the fascination of stylistic trends in American furniture -- will find this succinct handbook essential.
Styles are arranged chronologically from 1607 to the present and represent all thirty-five major furniture styles from Arts and Crafts to Windsor. Milo M. Naeve's vivid commentary draws attention to the book's 196 photographs, pinpointing distinctions among the styles. Naeve also offers an excellent guide for further reading.
Identifying American Furniture: A Pictorial Guide to Styles and Terms, Colonial to Contemporary by Milo M. Naeve, ISBN 0393318443
The Outdoor Living Room: Stylish Ideas for Porches, Patios, and Pools by Martha Baker, ISBN 0609606468
In the summer months and year-round in warmer climates, Americans love spending time outdoors. More and more, people are treating the outdoor spaces on their properties as true extensions of their homes, turning porches, pools, patios, decks, and gardens into outdoor living spaces that serve the same functions as indoor rooms. In The Outdoor Living Room: Stylish Ideas for Porches, Patios, and Pools, acclaimed author Martha Baker offers more than forty-five striking examples of this enlightened approach to outdoor decorating.
The Outdoor Living Room is divided into six chapters, each representing a specific type of outdoor style: Classic, Rustic, Romantic, Modern, Whimsical, and In Town. Six or seven different locations are featured in every chapter, each contributing a different idea or novel aspect of the same style. A multipaged "Components" section appears at the end of each chapter focusing on important elements of outdoor decorating, such as paving and lighting, followed by a heavily...
The Outdoor Living Room: Stylish Ideas for Porches, Patios, and Pools by Martha Baker, ISBN 0609606468
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