"From the captivating appeal of a seaside dwelling to the backwoods charm of a woodsy getaway, the volume showcases a spellbinding array of cozy cottages."-"Veranda." "The casual nature of the cottage gives occupants a sense of relations, which is perfectly communicated through the pictures....there's something for everyone."-"Better Homes & ...
Home magazine, the preferred resource for decorating and remodeling, brings you a magnificently photographed collection of ideas for spacious poolside patios, cozy front porches, and sunny back decks. Everything is here: a backyard deck with a comfy hammock to curl up in; a hot tub for luxurious soaking; and a rooftop terrace transformed with ...
"This stunning edition covers architecture, furniture, linens, table settings, and other aspects of the decorative period which continues to inspire and delight."
Country is a way of life that embraces tradition, comfort, and simplicity, yet country style is not a single look, which is what makes it so appealing. It is a way to combine cherished objects and designs to create peace and comfort in your home. The Country Home is a gorgeous, informative introduction to the many variations of country style. From ...
Relax and put your feet up while Ellen M. Plante gives you an illustrated tour through the various origins and functions of country furniture. Many forms are featured, from front porch wicker and mail-order oak to chairs, chest and rockers. Current prices for all.
Every kitchen is a work space, but a live-in kitchen combines the practical work of meal preparation with an opportunity to entertainor visit with the children. Whether you prefer a combined cooking and dining space or a great room that functions as a kitchen, dining room, and living area in one, For Your Home: Live-In Kitchens will inspire you to ...
Traces the development of the American kitchen, shares household hints and recipes from each period, and looks at how kitchen appliances and equipment have changed.
In Women at Home in Victorian America, author Ellen Plante expands our view of an important, if often-overlooked, figure in the story of America's transformation from an agrarian to an urban, industrialized society: the middle-class Victorian woman. Plante makes generous use of primary sources to explore the ideals, virtues, and exotica of the ...
Over 375 color photographs of handsome enameled kitchen and house wares produced in Europe and America from the late 1800s to 1940. Decorative patterns, floral & graphic designs, and one-of-a-kind items are some of the attributes that lead many collectors to think of antique enameled ware as relics of a lost art.
Enjoy a banquet of information and advice for collectors of cookware, utensils, pottery and kitchen gadgets. Extra large portions of pricing information, item descriptions, and photographs highlight this essential price guide, leaving you hungry for more.
The unspoiled charm of Country Victorian is captured in this beautifully photographed volume, which showcases the marriage of two distinct traditions to form one exceptionally comfortable and appealing interior design style.
Here's a fresh look at the definitive resource for domestic Victoriana. This stunning reissue of our popular book, which has sold more than 20,000 copies since 1998 and was an alternate selection for Country Homes and Garden Book Club, covers architecture, furniture, linens, table settings, and other aspects of the decorative period which ...
Whether you dream of the formal, elegant ambience of the neoclassical style or prefer the relaxed, inviting atmosphere of the Arts and Crafts era, here are limitless possibilities for designing and decorating your home with a traditional theme. Open these pages to find great ideas for combining your favorite furnishings, no matter what their style ...
There is nothing like a well-chosen mix of colors and textures to lend a home a sense of style and personality. Packed with hundreds of captivating photographs, Color & Texture: Decorative Expressions for Today's Home presents numerous ways of employing beautiful color schemes and textural embellishments to set the desired mood.
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