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The Encyclopedia of Window Fashions

4 stars (Encyclopedia of Window Fashions) - This book has great ideas and beautiful pictures and drawings. It is, however a little outdated in my opinion. Would like to see a revised edition by this author with more up to date styles. 5 stars (EASY TO GRASP!) - I often see beautiful decorating books but as soon as i put it down I realize I did not absorb anything No so with this book!One page has tie backs One page has cornices. You see them all together and get an idea of what you like You come away with it all sorted out mentally! 5 stars (Over 1000 decorating ideas) - Blending current, popular styles with extraordinary new approaches, the fifth edition of The Encyclopedia of Window Fashions is a must have for designers, from beginner to expert.With more full-color illustrations than ever before, this book presents myriad window treatments for any room in any home from the most simple to the most challenging. Throughout its more than 200 pages, which include detailed sketchings, cost-saving ideas, yardage and fullness charts and the sketchfile method, you will quickly see why this book has become the industry standard for window decor inspiration. ...
Randall International :: Window shades :: Reference :: Home Improvement & Construction :: Draperies in interior decoration :: Draperies in interior decorati :: Decorating - Windows :: Dec :: The Encyclopedia of Window Fashions

Patternmaking for Fashion Design Paper 4th Edition

5 stars (Excellent resource) - This book contains everything the experienced person needs to get a good start at making their own patterns. Obviously, you'd need to be at least at the intermediate level to even contemplate a larger project . . . 4 stars (A plea from a taller woman) - A tall woman with shoulders broadened by swimming, I spent hours looking for clothes (in flattering colors) that actually fit. Although I hadn't sewn much since I was in 4-H more than 30 years ago, I was inspired when I saw the marvelous patterns in this book and was able to follow the instructions fairly readily. This work, and the marvelous book, the Triumph of Individual Style by Carla Mathis and Helen Connor, have allowed me to dress in both flattering and expressive ways. Simultaneously, I would love it if Ms. Armstrong would include in future editions information relevant to pattern making and modification for the thousands and thousands of women taller than the sizes specified in standard misses patterns, information that I ended up culling from less comprehensive books on pattern alteration. 5 stars (A godsend) - I learned to sew a long time ago as a little girl, and as ten year old I could not identify with the outdated sketches in the pattern drafting books my mother had in her possession. This book on the other hand inspires creativity, I look in it and I see her explaining methods that result in clothes close to what you see on the runway. She doesn't get into haute couture but you can make some pretty darn amazing stuff using her instructions. She also includes variations and encourages readers to practice or at least figure out the method used to achieve it. I did think that she could have had more clearly defined areas for her basic blocks, and she really didn't delve deeply enough into pants for me. Overall though I am thrilled with this book and even though in my money it is six times the price you see, I think it was a great investment! ...
Prentice Hall :: Art & Design & General :: Pattern design :: General :: Fashion :: Family & Parenting & Childbirth :: Dressmaking :: Design - General :: Decorating - General :: Art :: H :: Patternmaking for Fashion Design (Paper) (4th Edition)

Furniture in History- 3000 B C - 2000 A D

Furniture in History: 3000 B.C. - 2000 A.D....
Prentice Hall :: Art & Design & General :: House & Home :: History :: Furniture :: Do-It-Yourself :: Design - General :: Decorating - General :: Antiques & Collectibles :: Leslie Pi?# :: Furniture in History- 3000 B C - 2000 A D

The Real Wood Bible- The Complete Illustrated Guide to Choosing And Using 100 Decorative Woods

2 stars (What Bible) - A seventh grader doing a report on woods, with access to a few picture could do a better job! ...
Firefly Books Ltd :: Woodwork - General :: Interior Design - General :: House & Home :: Home Improvement & Construction :: Decorating - General :: Decorating :: Nick Gibbs :: :: The Real Wood Bible- The Complete Illustrated Guide to Choosing And Using 100 Decorative Woods

Beginnings of Interior Environments- Ninth Edition

Beginnings of Interior Environments, Ninth Edition...
Prentice Hall :: Art & Design & General :: Interior decoration :: Handbooks :: manuals :: etc :: Domestic :: Design - General :: Decorating - General :: Art :: Architecture :: Miriam F S :: Beginnings of Interior Environments- Ninth Edition

Scalamandre- Luxurious Home Interiors

5 stars (Must have for designers!!!!!!) - Very informative and loaded with pictures of gorgeous fabrics from one of the top fabric design houses in the world. A must have for designers or anyone in the interior design business who deal with high end fabrics and trims on a regular basis. Would highly recommend this book!!!! 5 stars (Sensuous fabrics, trims, and more!) - This book has great historical information on the Scalamandre family and brand in addition to fabulous room photos. 5 stars (Scalamandre review) - This is one of the most beautiful books on Interior Design. It does not have a lot of type to clutter the beautiful photos. It will remain an historical account of an historic company that exposes beautiful fabrics to a discerning clientele.It should be in everyone's library...... ...
Gibbs Smith- Publisher :: House & Home & Decorating :: Textile fabrics in interior decoration :: Textile fabrics in interior de :: Scalamandr??e (Firm) :: Scalamandre (Firm) :: Interior :: Scalamandre- Luxurious Home Interiors

Designers Guide to Furniture Styles- Second Edition

4 stars (Like Cliff Notes for Furniture!) - This book has brief history lessons on furniture from the begining of time! It's a great reference when you need an answer about a design period- quick! A must for every Interior Designer! 4 stars (Excellent Reference - Nice Job!) - I found the book to be a good overall reference and extremely useful in explaining period furniture to my design clients. I would like to have seen more coverage of Mid-century Modern, especially the work of Edward Wormley and DUNBAR. Definitely worth the money - should be all designers reference libraries... 4 stars (Excellent Reference - Nice Job!) - I found the book to be a good overall reference and extremely useful in explaining period furniture to my design clients. I would like to have seen more coverage of Mid-century Modern, especially the work of Edward Wormley and DUNBAR. Definitely worth the money - should be all designers reference libraries... ...
Prentice Hall :: Art & Design & General :: Styles :: Interior Design - General :: Furniture Arts And Crafts :: Furniture :: Design - General :: Decorating - General :: Art :: Architec :: Designers Guide to Furniture Styles- Second Edition

Crafting Personal Shrines - Using Photos- Mementos - Treasures to Create Artful Displays

5 stars (Practical, Inspiring and Beautiful!) - I picked this book up at the library, but had to buy my own copy after reluctantly turning it in after having it four weeks and renewing it once. The illustrations of the unique, beautiful shrines and shadow boxes created by the artists are worth the price of the book even if you never make one. I'm no whiz at crafting, but the instructions are so simple, easy to understand and clearly written that I made 2 shrines in less than 2 weeks in my spare time. Each example has several variations and each shrine has an easy to understand material list. The instructions were even easy enough for a man to follow. LOL! If you love collage, you'll love this book. It's a wonderful way to take collaging a step further to a 3 dimensional, inexpensive medium that can become a collector's item or family heirloom. I highly recommend this book! 5 stars (OH GOODNESS!) - This is simply one of the most inspiring books i've got!!!! Such beautiful pictures,how-to-s projects...SIMPLY AMAZING! ...
Lark :: STUDY NOTES - SparkNotes :: Body :: Mind & Spirit & General :: Sale Books :: Household shrines :: Hobbies&Crafts :: Handicraft :: General :: Decorating :: Crafts & Hobb :: Crafting Personal Shrines - Using Photos- Mementos - Treasures to Create Artful Displays