Book Description
The Tuscan house, whether a simple homestead or expansive villa, has become one of the most sought-after living environments. Its design is virtually unchanged since the Middle Ages, when landowners in the golden hills of Tuscany built country retreats with gardens, porticoes, and loggias. The landowners often drew upon the natural resources of the region-and it is these materials that give the Tuscan house its unique character. Tuscan Elements brings to life the colors, textures, and aesthetics of the Tuscan house-the magnificent stone and marble work; the hardwoods like chestnut, oak, and elm; earthy terra-cotta and brick; and the all-important water feature, used in ponds, fountains, and pools. This unique, visual sourcebook deconstructs the typical Tuscan home and examines its basic components in dazzling detail, from the tiled roof and floor, thick stone exterior walls, and vine-covered loggia to the exposed wooden beams, luminous frescoes, and the sunny courtyard garden with an ancient well or exquisite swimming pool. Filled with extraordinary photos by world-famous interiors photographer Simon McBride, Tuscan Elements emphasizes living life well with a home that nurtures and comforts, accentuates the importance of family and friends, and entertains with good food and drink. For anyone interested in infusing their present home and garden with a little bit of Tuscany, here is a delightful source of never- ending inspiration.
Customer Reviews:
Great Book.......2007-05-06
This book is filled to the top with great quality pictures. Wonderful inspiration for me and our new home which we are doing a Tuscan Theme. Will make a good coffee table book as well :)
Too Primitive!.......2006-07-11
The disigns elements were too rustic for my taste. I was looking for more of a casual elegence.
Ótimo livro sobre casa toscanas.......2006-03-17
Recomendo esse livro para quem, como eu, pretende construir no estilo toscano. Claro está que não se encontra mais tijolos de 300 anos, porém, pode-se ter completa idéia de como é o ar de uma propriedade toscana. Ótimas fotos e boas dicas.
Tuscan Elements.......2005-08-19
This is the best book of its kind that I have seen on basic Tuscan home design elements. Concise descriptions, beautiful photgraphy. I would heartily recommend this book.
Tuscan Style.......2004-12-24
I normally don't buy tabletop table books because I don't feel that they represent a value or add much to my understanding of a subject. Tabletop books full of incredible pictures just do not fully capture my imagination or attention. Consequently, most tabletop books get a cursory flipping through before I put them down.
However, `Tuscan Elements' is more than a book of pretty pictures and it is worth more than just a cursory flipping through. The author, Alexandra Black, has organized her effort to capture the elements of Tuscany. The four elements are stone, wood, earth, and water. These four elements are expressed in the homes, furniture, terracotta, and ponds, respectively, of Tuscany. To stand alongside the pictures of these four elements, Ms. Black takes the time to build a supporting story from a historical and literary point of view. Quoting D.H. Lawrence and Pliny the Younger, the story of how these elements have been woven into the ebb and flow of Tuscan life since before the Roman Empire emerges with an impressive clarity and vividness.
As a lover of Tuscany I am drawn to images of Tuscany and its way of life. The seductive beauty of the Tuscan landscape and the romance of the Tuscan lifestyle as expressed in the prose and images of this tabletop book is the stuff of dreams. This tabletop book provided me the fodder for those dreams and never once disappointed me.
Book Description
Helps collectors arrange, enjoy, and perpetuate their hobbies.
Photo tours of entire homes offer ideas on room-to-room flow using color, fabrics, and accessories.
Shows how real-life collectors use decorative flair and ordinary products to carry out schemes for traditional, modern, and contemporary styles.
Dozens of fun projects will inspire both novice and expert home decorators.
Well-placed sidebars add informative tips on shopping, caring, and displaying collections.
Book Description
Renowned decorative painter Donna Dewberry shows readers how to transform a variety of deck, porch and patio furnishings into truly lovely garden décor.
She provides guidelines for materials, surface preparation and basic painting techniques, then puts it all together in 15 easy-to-master, step-by-step projects that incorporate Donna's popular One Stroke method of painting. Projects include: • Painted flowerpots, birdbaths and a garden gate • Stepping stones and garden ornaments • Garden benches, a mailbox cutout and a painted trash can • A gazing ball and watering can
Donna also encourages readers to tap into their creative imaginations, stretch their artistic abilities and paint original creations all their own!
Customer Reviews:
Garden Decor Rocks.......2004-10-01
This book really showed me how to use decorative painting on tht outside of my home. I loved the the patterns in the book that can be enlargened for those who are afraid to "Free Hand" paint. One of the best parts is showing how to take "essential" items such as trash cans, fences, and clay pots and turn them into works of art. It also contains an excellent step by step of painting a realist bunny. I was amazed on how easily it was accomplished.
Same stuff.......2004-03-24
Just another Donna Dewberry book with the same designs painted on different surfaces. I was very disappointed that there was nothing new offered in this book.
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Here's the "Best of the Best!" Better Homes and Gardens has searched all the community cookbooks in the country and put some delicious recipes together in one inspiring book ... rich with the heartwarming tradition of families and neighbors swapping recipes and tips. More than 200 family-appealing recipes from community cookbooks across the United States. Step-By-Step instructions and nutrition facts. Features main meals, appetizers and desserts. Every recipe tested and approved in the Better Homes and Gardens Test Kitchen. Hundreds of tried and true kitchen tips. Each recipe includes a photo of the finished dish, plus instructional photographs.
Customer Reviews:
The Best cookbooks I have ever had!.......2005-03-30
As soon as I took the books out their package I knew I would love them, and as soon as I started to turn each page, I was so amazed at the quality of the book. I highly recommend it. It is packed with beautiful pictures and excellent recipes. I bought this book after reading other reviews about them. I purchased Vol.I,II. Both are amazing and are my favorite cookbooks so far. Now I am going to purchase both for my mother-in-law for Mother's Day!
Absolutely amazing!.......2004-06-19
When I first got this book as a gift I wondered to myself "how good can some collection of random people's recipes be?" After trying a few of the recipes I discovered that the answer was "VERY good." Now I just need to find Volume I.
This is an incredibly diversified mix of American cooking recipes in easy-to-read sections and bright and beautiful color photographs. The sections include: poutry, meats, fish & seafood, soups & stews, pasta rice & legumes, salads & dressings, vegetables, breads muffins & sandwiches, cakes & cookies, desserts, and appetizers beverages & snacks.
I have never had a bad experience with any of the recipes in this book. For that reason it has earned its place with my other two all-time favorite cookbooks "Betty Crocker Cooking Basics" and "Farmhand's Favorite Pies" as an "ACK! Company's Coming!" type of cookbook... a book that I can run and grab off the shelf and with a little bit of effort turn out a flawless and decadent meal.
Just in case you were wondering, my favorite recipe in this book is that of "Grasshopper Bars" featured on page 366. It's a fudgy brownie base topped with a sinfully rich mint cream, and a cool chocolate topping. Try it; you'll LOVE IT!
Diversified Hometown Recipes.......2001-07-19
Each little town has probably put out a small cookbook sometime, Best Loved Community Recipes highlights the tastiest.
You'll find tried and true favorites along with new twists on old recipes. Eggplant Appetizers, Mary's Cheeseball, and Mini Calzones could spice up a gathering.
If you need a good basic recipe like Caramel Corn, Oatmeal Bread, or Hot Cross Buns- this is your cookbook.
From muffins to rolls, cookies, cakes and pies, you'll find what you need. Try the delicious Apple Dessert Pancake, I served it for dinner one night with rave reviews!
Grand recipes for fish and seafood as well as meats, pizzas and noodle dishes fill the 464 pages.
Do yourself or someone else a favor and add this cookbook to your collection. Your crew will thank you time and time again.
Fantastic.......2001-06-08
America's Best Loved Community Recipes Better Homes and Gardens Published by: BH&G ISBN:0-696-200095-3
Imagine if you could sit down and open a book of your Grandmothers, Aunts and Ladies of the Church Auxiliary's favorite recipes. That is exactly what this book is. Imagine being able to bake that perfect egg custard pie just like your Grandmother used to make. Or perhaps make that wonderful chicken casserole like Mrs. Smith in the church choir. You never could get her to write down what that secret ingredient was.
It takes all the recipes from the many community cookbooks from around the United States and picks out the most popular and requested ones. They are then nicely pictured with a photograph of the finished dish as well as illustrations on how to do some of the techniques. Also included is information about the cookbook it was taken from and a quote or information from the person who contributed it
Reaching for this cookbook is just like reaching out to touch a dear and trusted friend. Not only are all the ingredients listed but also those techniques you are a little unsure about are explained well and then they are illustrated also. I was never sure how the best way was to take the skin off chicken pieces and this book shows exactly where to start and how the pieces should look when you are finished
Throw the rest of your cookbooks out!.......2001-02-23
This is by far my favorite cookbook. It is wonderfully laid out, and every recipe I've tested has been wonderfully delicious. Every friend I've lent it to has gone out and bought their own copy, after deciding that they'd like copies of more than half the recipes!!! Every recipe has a finished product picture, complete list of ingredients in a sidebar, step-by-step instructions with pictures if anything is unclear, as well as tips and tricks (e.g. if something can be done ahead of time)
It's not like the type of cookbooks where you can look up a chocolate chip cookie recipe and make it... but I've made approximately 15% of the recipes so far and loved each one. I highly recommend Better Home and Gardens America's Best-Loved Community Recipes Volume I and II. My favorite recipes are in Volume I, though it's somewhat difficult to find. Also, don't loan this out, I've had to buy another copy of Volume II because my first one was borrowed and never returned.
Book Description
Hundreds of excellent photographs, drawings and floor plans depict landscaping, interior and exterior decor. Text includes a wealth of information on how a house is built, with expert advice on walls, floors, ceilings, windows, balconies, fireplaces, plumbing, decorative hardware, paints, even architects' fees. Special portfolio of 60 houses in varied styles.
Customer Reviews:
A diverse collection of text and images.......2002-09-09
"Distinctive House Design and Decor of the Twenties: With Over 500 Floor Plans and Illustrations," edited by Richardson Wright, is yet another in Dover's superb series of architectural reprints. The bibliographic note on this book's copyright page states that it "is an unabridged republication of the work originally published by the Conde Nast Publications, Inc., New York in 1925 under the title _House & Garden's Second Book of Houses_."
This volume is full of great visual material: floor plans, elevation drawings, drawings and photos of interior furnishings, drawings of landscaping ideas, and photos of actual houses and architectural details. The book also contains a lot of text. The articles include "Hints for Builders and Buyers," "How to Build a Smokeless Fireplace," "Facts about Paints, Stains and Varnish," and more.
Many different architectural styles are represented: Georgian, Spanish, Tudor, French, bungalow, Dutch colonial. The photos, drawings, and floor plans are full of fascinating details: brickwork, molding styles, bay windows, dormers, wrought iron balconies, fireplaces, chimneys, and more. If you are interested in period home architecture, don't miss this great book. Thanks again, Dover!
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Painted Garden Decor (Banar Design)
Patricia Eisenbraun
Manufacturer: North Light Books
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Decorative Furniture With Donna Dewberry
ASIN: 1581804601 |
Book Description
Take your rusty old watering can or used shovel and turn them into precious keepsakes! This charming book shows the reader how to use various decorative painting techniques to turn everyday gardening items into original works of art perfect for decorating the home or garden.
Book Description
Uncover the glory in your home! Use paint to create inspired living spaces that reflect your style and your home's character.
Once upon a time, there was a sad little Victorian house on the corner, abandoned by its previous owners and abused by time. Your Home, A Living Canvas is the Cinderella story of that house and its transformation into a charming, historic home, thanks to the loving care of acclaimed decorative artisan, Curtis L. Heuser.
From the grand staircase to the cozy third-floor master suite, this book takes you along on the complete floor-to-ceiling, room-by-room makeover. You'll learn about the design concepts and inspirations for each space, along with real-world how-to's behind the wall treatments, ceiling features, architectural highlights, and other exquisite details.
- A series of 25+ step-by-step demonstrations show how Heuser used murals, trompe l'oeil and faux finishes to blend old with new, reclaiming the spirit of the house's former glory, while incorporating unique personal touches.
- Covers a range of decorative styles, from the exotic crackle-finish bookcases in the study, to the Italian country villa-inspired kitchen, to a sophisticated dining room that embodies the Old World ambiance of classic European interiors.
- Offers a wealth of expert decorating advice on using color to evoke mood, displaying your collections, mixing and matching eclectic furnishings, and more.
Whether you're interested in a simple faux finish technique or are dedicated to preserving the architecture and charm of your own historic dwelling, this book will help you create a living environment rich in color, texture and atmosphere ... a place called "home."
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Outdoor Decor: Decorative Projects for the Porch, Patio & Yard (Arts & Crafts for Home Decorating)
Home Decorating Institute
Manufacturer: Creative Pub Intl
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Binding: Hardcover
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ASIN: 0865733856 |
Customer Reviews:
Absolutely perfect for me.......2002-09-12
I checked this book out of the library. I love it and am now buying it online for myself. (The library seems to want their copy back).
The fountain on the cover is the project I'm working on now; but there are so many others I want to do that I want my own copy.
Was not what I wanted........1999-03-21
It is a beautiful book for Patio's and Porch's but was lacking in yard landscaping.
Book Description
-Includes instructions for making bird feeders, fountains and baskets.
Customer Reviews:
Outstanding Ideas.......2001-06-14
I picked this book up hurriedly and found it to be excellent. I have a gift shop that I have displayed some of my crafts that I made and I am unable to keep them in the store for the enjoyment of my customers. Everyone wanted to purchase the terracotta fountains especially. The book is easy to follow that any beginner would be able to do. I could not recommend it more highly.
Perk up your Patio!.......2000-04-11
This book has some wonderful (and beautiful) ideas for your yard and patio. Instructions for making wimsical painted tables, bird feeders from natural materials, fountains from stock terra-cotta, trellises, how to build and decorate birdhouses, how to make windsocks and banners as well as ideas for container gardening, planters, hanging pots, water gardens and more, I think it's a terrific book for do-it-yourself types!
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Senses of Touch: Human Dignity and Deformity from Michelangelo to Calvin (Studies in Medieval and Reformation Traditions)
Marjorie O'Rourke Boyle
Manufacturer: Brill Academic Publishers
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Binding: Hardcover
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ASIN: 9004111751 |
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This digital document is an article from Renaissance Quarterly, published by Renaissance Society of America on December 22, 1999. The length of the article is 763 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.
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Title: Senses of Touch: Human Dignity and Deformity from Michelangelo to Calvin.(Review)
Author: Sarah Covington
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Renaissance Quarterly (Refereed)
Date: December 22, 1999
Publisher: Renaissance Society of America
Volume: 52
Issue: 4
Page: 1142
Article Type: Book Review
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This digital document is an article from Church History, published by American Society of Church History on December 1, 1999. The length of the article is 983 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.
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Title: Senses of Touch: Human Dignity and Deformity from Michelangelo to Calvin.
Author: Charles G. Nauert
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Church History (Refereed)
Date: December 1, 1999
Publisher: American Society of Church History
Volume: 68
Issue: 4
Page: 992
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