Paige Gilchrist

“Filled with inspiring projects for decorating a first apartment or sprucing up an existing interior....recommended for public libraries.”—Library Journal. “Both down-to-earth and inspiring...leads neophytes through the accouterment needed to set up...from scratch.... Here’s what I love about this book—page after illustrated page on the bottom-line basics.”—The Washington Post.

From Moving in to Making It Your Own

Decorating Your First Apartment

A look at the many aspects of the teddy bear, including origins, profiles of collectors, and famous individual bears. Includes instructions on making fifteen different bears, with color photographs and full-size templates.

Projects, Patterns, History, Lore : Celebrating 100 Years

Making Teddy Bears

Chris Bryant

Here's a guide to decorating a dinner table that's geared to today's lifestyles, when takeout in front of the fireplace counts as having friends over for dinner and a potluck picnic is far more common than a five-course meal. As a nod toward tradition, a basics section reviews the standard tableware components and provides some light-hearted refreshers on traditional put-the-salad-fork-here etiquette. More important, it shows how to assemble an all-purpose collection of tableware that will provide the foundation for almost any setting. Then, in four chapters (and with stunning photography), the book offers dozens of clever, creative, and highly do-able ideas for making tables inviting places to gather. Sometimes they're full-blown settings. Other times they're imaginative suggestions for centerpieces. The book is also loaded with tips and fun sidebars on everything from hosting a wine tasting to the best blooming branches to put in the center of your table in the spring. This book is not geared toward people who have endless space in their kitchen cabinets and unlimited tableware budgets. It's for real people--and for how they entertain today. The approach is uncomplicated; the materials are accessible; the results are striking.

Creative Ideas for the Way We Gather Today

The New Book of Table Settings

Simple Ways to Contain Your Clutter

Stylish Storage

“These step-by-step clock projects by designers are whimsical....Historic clock vignettes and a gallery of art clocks are included. Recommended.”—Library Journal. “Make time to buy and use this book....this one is a must-have....Every single idea is that good.”—Quick & Easy Crafts.

40 Timely Projects from Wood, Metal, Polymer Clay, Paper, Fabric and Found Objects

The Ultimate Clock Book

Pair pictures with the perfect mats, use inventive hanging techniques, try out different wall arrangements, and play with combinations of color. Uncertain of what to put up rather than how to do it? Then feast upon the innovative suggestions for creating themed displays, or assembling still lifes that blend pictures with everything from wooden sculptures to childhood memorabilia. Broaden your definition of a “picture” to include such fabulous things as antique game boards, painted china plates, or a key collection. With these ideas as a springboard, home-sweet-home will look more beautiful than ever.

Arranging & Displaying Photos, Artwork & Collectibles

At Home with Pictures

Paige Gilchrist Blomgren

Collects instructions for creating beaded jewelry, bottles, boxes, frames, and greeting cards

From Necklaces to Napkin Rings, 20 Easy and Creative Projects to Make in a Weekend

Beading

Clever, creative, and highly do-able settings for every occasion, from dinner parties to picnics, including elaborate displays for spring tables and Christmas teas, imaginative schemes for breathtaking centerpieces, and utterly surprising arrangements using mismatched silver and random chairs. Tips and sidebars focus on everything from hosting a wine tasting to throwing a house renovation party.

Aaron Morgan

From basic construction to decorating and baking, this guide to the fine art of the gingerbread house includes easy-to-follow instructions for forty projects--a gingerbread birdhouse, a carousel, a haunted house, and much more. 18,000 first printing.

Paige Gilchrist

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