The Big Book of Decorative Borders more books like this

by Jodie Bushman

To date, no single book has shown decorative artists how to design and paint beautiful decorative borders and ornamentation. Part of the problem is that decorative painters have trouble seeing that borders, just like any other design element such as a rose or a leaf, are "built" one brushstroke at a time in a repeating pattern. This one-of-a-kind ...

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Charles Faudree's Country French Living more books like this

by Charles Faudree, Jenifer Jordan (Photographer), M J Van Deventer

One of America's top 100 designers, Charles Faudree has worldwide appeal with his interpretation of Country French. Charles Faudree's Country French Living features his newest room designs. From the entryway to the dressing room, to walls, dining rooms, and outdoor spaces, Charles teaches principles of design that make a house a Country French ...

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Inspirations from France & Italy more books like this

by Betty Lou Phillips, Danny Piassick (Photographer)

In this luxurious new book, best-selling author and acclaimed interior designer Betty Lou Phillips presents fresh and inspiring design ideas from France, Italy, England, Portugal, and beyond, bringing old-world artistry to uptown European glamour. With a chic blend that is traditional yet edgy-and perfect for today's choice-driven design aesthetic ...

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House Colors: Exterior Color by Style of Architecture more books like this

by Susan Hershman

"House Colors" is comprehensive guide that takes the guesswork out of choosing an exterior home colour. Selecting paint colours can be overwhelming, and exterior paint colours are particularly tricky-a house is a very large object to paint, colour looks different on large, scale and colours change dramatically under different light conditions. ...

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Charles Faudree Interiors more books like this

by Charles Faudree, Jenifer Jordan (Photographer), M J Van Deventer

The most beloved designer of Country French interiors, Charles Faudree has been working his magic on homes domestically and internationally for more than thirty-five years. His fourth book, "Charles Faudree Interiors", continues to reveal his versatility in classic and international styles, and showcases his newest signature country French ...

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Donna Dewberry's One Stroke Painting Course more books like this

by Donna S. Dewberry, Plaid Enterprises

Fully illustrated throughout in colourand written by an expert craft author.

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Unmistakably French more books like this

by Betty Lou Phillips

The fifth volume in a series of guides to the French style of interior design discusses the secrets of French designers in creating an authentic French look, including their fundamental design principles, in a four-part handbook that encompasses Passion for French, Art of Living, Savoir-Faire, and F

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The French Room more books like this

by Betty Lou Phillips, Dan Piassick (Photographer)

In "The French room", best-selling author and interior designer Betty Lou Phillips explains the wisdom and fervent beliefs that define French decorating and reveals the principles behind designing the perfect French room. "The French Room" also shares secrets on the ways colour solves irksome design problems without moving walls or making other ...

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Celtic Art: The Methods of Construction more books like this

by George Bain

Celtic art has long been regarded as an enigma owing to its abstract, ikonographic and symbolic style. This offers a chronology of symbols and deals with zoomorphics (plant and human forms), authentic Celtic lettering and examples of applications in knitwear, carpets and ceramics.

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Interior Design & Decoration more books like this

by Stanley Abercrombie, Sherrill Whiton

The classic presentation of interior design and decoration has been revised and updated for the new millennium...Wide in scope and rich in detail, this book offers a unified treatment of interior design and the fine arts histories. Integrating information about materials and techniques with history, the text has been updated to include the ...

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Farrow & Ball: The Art of Color more books like this

by Brian D Coleman, Edward Addeo (Photographer)

Farrow and Ball is a leader in the luxury paint and wallpaper market, catering to top designers and discerning homeowners who seek the finest quality products to adorn their walls. Offering a unique historical colour palette, stunning depth of colour, great coverage and a wide choice of finishes, Farrow and Ball products are found in many of the ...

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French by Design more books like this

by Betty Lou Phillips

Presenting an opulent, upper class rendering of "country French" interior decor which almost borders on caricature, Phillips (a Texan interior designer) volume is a paean to French high culture, with romanticized discussion of the Gallic character. High quality color photographs throughout. Annotati

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Country French Kitchens more books like this

by Carolina Fernandez, John Olson (Photographer), Cassidy Olson (Photographer)

"Country French Kitchens" inspires you how to incorporate organic beauty, local materials and simple but elegant charm, into the heart of the home-the kitchen. This book provides practical strategies for translating authentic Country French style into the kitchens of those living outside the boundaries of France, where farmhouses and rural ...

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French Influences more books like this

by Betty Lou Phillips

Beautifully illustrated throughout in full colour photography, illustrating room, by room, how French elegance remains the creme de la creme. From living rooms to kitchens, bedrooms, dining rooms, gardens and baths, French Influences reveals the means for creating French-style rooms in the home. Furniture, linens, floor coverings, window ...

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Donna Dewberry's All New Book of One-Stroke Painting more books like this

by Donna S Dewberry

Donna's back with fresh new projects featuring her easy and fun one-stroke technique. Designed to ensure success even for the most basic beginner, this guide takes the guesswork out of getting started. Following Donna's clear, close-up photos, readers will quickly learn to master her simple brush loading techniques to create one-stroke flowers, ...

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Charles Faudree's French Country Signature more books like this

by Charles Faudree, Jenifer Jordan (Photographer), M J Van Deventer

One of the top designers in the United States, Charles Faudree has built a reputation for creating gorgeous French Country-style interiors. Organized by room, this volume presents warmly lit, captioned color photographs of interiors, accompanied by Faudree's thoughts on design principles.

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Mexicolor: The Spirit of Mexican Design more books like this

by Melba Levick (Photographer), Masako Takahashi, Tony Cohan

The theme that runs through Mexicolor is one of celebration. The author, artist and photographer who cre ated this book offer a resource to anyone looking for inspir ation on colour as they reveal the sights of Mexico and the vibrant colours found there. '

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The Complete Book of Decorative Painting more books like this

by Tera Leigh

Suitable for complete beginners as well as more experienced painters who want to expand their repertoire of skills, this book is full of easy-to-follow demonstrations. It takes you step-by-step through the process, from choosing the right brush to painting your chosen design.

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Painting Heartwarming Holidays more books like this

by Jamie Mills-Price

While most holiday books only get pulled off the shelf once a year, "Painting Heartwarming Holidays" gives decorative painters adorable designs for every season and occasion. The book features: 12 charming, step-by-step acrylic projects in a cute, whimsical style; endearing scenes and characters that readers can paint on any surface; a step-by ...

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Grammar of Ornament more books like this

by Owen Jones

First published in 1856, The Grammar of Ornament remains a design classic. Its inspiration came from the pioneering architect and designer Owen Jones. His observations of decorative art on his extensive travels in Europe and the Near East were employed to improve the poor quality of Western design. His goal was to change the Victorian habit of ...

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Mexican Tiles: Color, Style, Design more books like this

by Masako Takahashi, Chronicle Books, Tony Cohan (Introduction by)

Masako Takahashi guides you through the landscape of Mexican tile ideas.

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Bags with Style more books like this

by Stephanie Kimura

Author and fashion designer, Stephanie Masae Kimura adds her popular touch of Asian influence to the purses, belts, bags, and creative holders featured in this new guide. Full-size tissue patterns and instructive illustrations are included for 25 contemporary projects, such as a denim purse with rhinestones, and while beautiful to look at these ...

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Cabin in the Woods more books like this

by Ralph Kylloe (Photographer)

With rustic design soaring to new heights, Ralph Kylloe again sets out on a journey of exploration and seeks out original awe-inspiring rustic homes in his newest book, "Cabin in the Woods". Both functional and aesthetically pleasing, each home in this extensive collection was handpicked for its beauty as well as its creative use of recycled ...

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How to Read a Church: A Guide to Symbols and Images in Churches and Cathedrals more books like this

by Richard Taylor

Churches and cathedrals were originally built to be read. They are alive with images and symbols--"all of which are packed with meaning. But today few people, from regular visitors to tourists, truly understand the wealth of meaning in what they find there. How to Read a Church is must reading for anybody who wants to know more about what they see ...

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Hacienda Style more books like this

by Karen Witynski (Photographer), Joe P Carr, Salvador Reyes Rios (Foreword by)

With a vast architectural legacy spanning four centuries, Mexican haciendas express a rugged romantic beauty and compelling sense of history. Today, the hacienda's graceful arcaded silhouette, grand-scale proportions, carved-stone ornament, rich colors and natural textures have become an ever-increasing influence for architects and designers ...

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