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Into the Nature: Of Creatures And Wilderness 2 reviews
Gestalten Verlag, 2006
Nature Journey
+ Nice Nature
I bought Into the Nature as a resource book for senior painting students. It has a wide collection of images but very little writing. If you liked Wonderland and Romantic you will probably enjoy this book. It is excellent as it has a wide variety of approaches to a single theme / subject matter. A ...
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Designers on Design 1 review
Terence Conran, Max Fraser
Collins Design, 2005
great for a young designer...
For a design book under $25 bucks, this book is a steal. It features a lot of contemporary designers, with great pictures, interviews, and a bit of art history to boot. Gives you a lot of ideas and a few things to chew on.
For a seasoned designer, this book may be kind of basic. However, ...
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Interior Design (3rd Edition) 12 reviews
John F. Pile
Prentice Hall, 2003
Excellent
+ Very Helpful Book
+ Nice!
+ Intro To Design
+ Great for Newbies and Professionals
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The Heart of France2 reviews
Janet Allon, From the Editors of Victoria Magazine
Sterling, 2001
The Heart of France
+ Very Pretty Little Book
Anyone who knows Victoria Magazine would expect this book to be a dreamy visit to the most interesting places in France. You will not be disappointed! It is a perfect venue for armchair travellers to read while sipping a warming cup of tea. For those planning a trip to this magic land, the ...
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Greetings from Knit Café20 reviews
Suzan Mischer
STC Craft/Melanie Falick Books, 2006
Not your Mama's boring knitting book
+ Lovely book with several nice patterns
+ FOR THE LOVE OF YARN! Sit back, relax and knit...
What I like about "Greeting from Knit Cafe" is that Suzan Mischer is creating a aura of comfort while you are not only reading but also knitting to this book. I have read a lot of reviews saying that this book is geared towards the "Californian" asthetic, and that it has mostly patterns for thin ...
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Kelly Hoppen Style: The Golden Rules of Design 4 reviews
Kelly Hoppen
Bulfinch, 2004
Minimalist Chic
+ Good Rules for Specific Styling
I found the photographs in this book to be beautifully presented. It is a minimalist's dream book, clean lines, nothing over done, with rooms full of texture, beauty, and elegance. Nothing overstated, like a fine aged wine, or great architecture. The author, Kelly Hoppen, offers refined ...
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Terence Conran Small Spaces: Inspiring Ideas and Creative Solutions9 reviews
Terence Conran
Clarkson Potter, 2001
Small Spaces
+ Lives up to its title.....
+ #3 out of 7 "Small decor" books rated
I browsed this book first at my local bookstore and wasn't interested at first but then just decided to buy it and i've been very satisfied. It's not your "usual" interior design book with just lots of beautiful photos - this one offers case studies with actual floor plans as well plus good ...
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Creating Vintage Style: Stylish Ideas & Step-by-step Projects6 reviews
Lucinda Ganderton
Ryland Peters & Small, 2006
Great Ideas!
+ LOVE this book!
+ Great Book!
You'll generate a lot of great ideas for creating the space that you've always wanted, and you won't need a million dollars and a personal designer to do it. It's filled with easy to follow ideas and tricks to spruce up any element of your space.
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At Home With Pattern1 review
Sally Conran, Katherine Sorrell
Ryland Peters & Small, 2006
A Great Idea Book
The trend in interior design in recent years has been to have uniform color on walls, bland floor coverings, and even smooth covered furniture. In this new book from Sally Conran and Katherine Sorrell present a refreshing and entertaining look at how patterns can be used to dramatically alter the ...
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In Touch: Texture in Design (Conran Octopus Interiors S.)2 reviews
Kelly Hoppen
Hamlyn, 2008
Edited design with style / a photo fest of design for today.
+ WOW- wonderful book!
This is a very beautifully edited book of design for today and a timeless look into the future of interior design. Although this book is primarilly focused on residential interiors, the simplicity of detail and design presents it also as being applicable to commercial design.
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Discovering Home with Laurie Smith: Find Your Personal Style19 reviews
Laurie Smith
Meredith Books, 2005
Bravo Laurie!
+ Interesting Ideas
+ Nice style, great tips!
+ Thorough Discussion of Laurie's Design Techniques
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The Business of Bliss: How To Profit From Doing What You Love26 reviews
Hearst, 1999
A inspirational book for all!
+ Found Limoges Porcelain Expert Debby DuBay while reading this book!
+ Truly an inspirational book!
+ Victoria Magazine...I miss you!
+ INSPIRATIONAL! A MUST FOR ALL!
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Apartments DesignSource
Eva Dallo
Collins Design, 2006
A part of the DesignSource series, this book presents a selection of apartments that aims to serve as a source of inspiration to both the average homeowner and architect in search of ideas on how to design or improve their own apartment space. The manipulation of light, surface area, and ceiling height, combined with an adequate choice of materials and use of colors and textures can transform a ...
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Amy Butler's In Stitches: More Than 25 Simple and Stylish Sewing Projects48 reviews
Amy Butler
Chronicle Books, 2006
Excellent book!
+ From the perspective of a beginning stitcher
+ Amy Butler consistently puts out great products.
+ So far...So good
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Marimekko: Fabrics, Fashion, Architecture (Bard Graduate Centre for Studies in the Decorative Arts, Design & ...1 review
Yale University Press, 2003
a thorough tribute to a design giant
I just saw the last weekend of this show in New York at the Bard Center and it was inspired, to say the least. The book is the next best thing to being there if you are a Marimekko fan. It is a more thorough look at the company than the older title "marimekko phenomenon". The editor of this book, ...
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Where Women Create: Inspiring Work Spaces of Extraordinary Women41 reviews
Jo Packham
Sterling/Chapelle, 2005
Where Women Create: Inspiring Work Spaces of Extraordinary Women
+ Where women create
+ Very inspriring
Where Women Create: Inspiring Work Spaces of Extraordinary WomenThis book is a lovely, feel-good sharing of women in their home,creative workspace. Packham's books are well worth the space on my bookshelf and ones I look to on rainy afternoons.
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The Girl's Guide to Starting Your Own Business: Candid Advice, Frank Talk, and True Stories for the ...26 reviews
Caitlin Friedman, Kimberly Yorio
Collins, 2004
A Good Place to Start
+ Great info for the beginner
+ Get it girl!
I bought this book almost a year ago and loved it. I was considering and I am now going into business for myself and found this book useful. It is a good place to start for women who are considering going into business for themselves. The case studies are good because it let's you know other women ...
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My Prescription for Anti-Depressive Living23 reviews
Jonathan Adler
Collins Design, 2005
Jonathan Adler is FABULOUS!
+ more of an idea generator than a how-to book
+ Mid-Century Mania!
+ Kept it for myself!
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The Elements of Design: A Practical Encyclopedia of the Decorative Arts from the Renaissance to the Present1 review
Free Press, 2003
Interior Designer's Bible
This is a MUST HAVE for interior designers. The pictures are quite detailed. It is written in chronological order and takes you through all the design periods (including, but not limited to: Baroque, Rococo, Arts & Crafts, Art Nouveau, Art Deco) It explains and shows examples of furniture, ...
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Tricia Guild Pattern: Using Pattern to Create Sophisticated, Show-stopping Interiors10 reviews
Tricia Guild, Elspeth Thompson
Rizzoli, 2006
A Feast for the Eyes
+ a twist on technocolors
+ Eye candy
+ THIS ONE IS THE BEST!
+ An inspiration for designers!
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