Why fold a napkin into an ordinary square when it can become a swan, bread holder, or pirates ship? Like magic, these amazing origami projects turn humble paper or fabric napkins into restaurant-worthy centerpieces that transform the table. Theres a napkin sculpture for any and every occasion simple patterns, such as a leaf, fish, or heart; designs for those special moments, including a baby bootie for a shower or a bunny for Easter dinner; innovative creations like a peacock, dessert server, and carousel; and complex shells, rosettes, and pleated wraps for formal dining.

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To have a home thats more in touch with the earth, you don and 39;t have to start from the ground up. It and 39;s possible-and more environmentally friendly-to go green by renovating an existing home. With the help of Carol Venolia, an award-winning architect and bestselling author, and Kelly Lerner, a world-famous innovator in the field of sustainable development, even the least mechanically inclined person can make a difference in his or her dwellin...and to the planet. The two have produced a remarkable book—packed with information and photos, and the first ever in full color to cover the subject. Its lush and exquisite to look at, filled with motivational case studies and informative graphics, and completely user-friendly.

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Stripes and checks, florals and pictorials these are the favorite patterns of country-style decorating, and they instantly add color, warmth, and personality to any room. Country Livings lavishly illustrated and informative new volume shows readers countless ways to introduce an array of patterns into their home, along with expert advice on exactly what makes various combinations work, and why. Photos display a wealth of charming and colorful country items vivid quilts, hooked rugs, Beacon blankets, block-printed wallpaper, spatterware, and more. There are inviting rooms dominated by a single stunning pattern; lovely interiors with a perfectly calibrated combination of checks and stripes; and spaces in which carefully patterned accents complement a primarily neutral background. Page after page of stylish ideas are accompanied by practical advice on pattern dos and donts, along with valuable tips and sidebars throughout.

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Anyone who and 39;s 50 or older should have this intelligently conceived, wonderfully illustrated, room-by-room guide. With advice on everything from creating multilevel countertops to installing grab bars in the bathroom, it explains how to make your beloved house safe, easy to navigate, and conducive to independent living, as you or your parents get older. Three sections help you plan for any necessary remodeling, present makeover examples for every room, and lay out projects with instructions. Some of the alterations are do-it-yourself; others may require a professional. More complicated tasks receive especially detailed discussions that clarify exactly what the job entails, how long it should take, and what it typically costs.

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Away with plain plastic boxes and utilitarian metal filing cabinets. With a little inspiration in the form of unusual containers and furnishings, storage also has style. Storage Style presents smart, fun ideas from the most welcoming homes anywhere-clever tricks for organizing that infuse rooms with personality, wit, and flair. For example, a vintage dollhouse attached to a kitchen wall becomes a charming, unexpected spice rack. A lift-top pine trunk topped with a cushion masquerades as a window seat-and serves as a perfect hiding place for board games, toys, and other bric-a-brac. These space-saving, clutter-camouflaging design schemes shout pretty with understated practicality.

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The idea behind feng shui is simple to improve any aspect of your life, create the right atmosphere to support it. All the strands of this ancient practice come together in this intelligently organized, visual reference that emphasizes feng shui and 39;s practical benefits. Real life applications and examples enhance lucid explanations of the fundamental concepts chi energy, yin and yang, the five elements, and eight trigrams. All the essential tools are laid out, too--everyday objects like mirrors, plants, and fountains that keep the energy flowing smoothly. A comprehensive directory shows how these principles can enhance relationships, finances, creativity, career, health, and spiritual connections.

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Paul Darby has an international reputation as a Feng Shui master who specializes in practical solutions to everyday problems in the home or workplace. With The Feng Shui Doctor, he has created a complete how-to manual that helps us optimize energy flow and create a healthy, peaceful environment. Offering concise principles to follow, he tackles questions such as How can we enhance our well-being by organizing the elements of a room according to the principles of chi? What if a space is radically out of step with the chi and cannot be changed without inordinate expense? How should we decorate different rooms to ensure that they are serving our deepest inner needs? Full of creative suggestions, this guide will transform your home.

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The Ultimate Guide to No-Fear Framing. The ideas and techniques in this book make do-it-yourself framing more accessible than ever before. The mysteries of matting, molding and assembly are clearly revealed for anyone wanting to take a big or little part in their own creative framing projects. In addition to mastering basic framing techniques, you and 39;ll also learn to Select mats and frames to complement your artwork Frame a wide variety of items, including three-dimensional collectibles, fiber art, photography and more Create framing solutions without using a frame Preserve your artwork for years to come

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Advance Your Glass Art Skills. Learn the techniques of Pate de Verre, Lost Wax Casting and Crucible Casting from well known glass fusing expert Boyce Lunstrom. Mold materials and formulas, metal, clay, sand and fiber molds are also covered. Safety and technical info with over 140 photos. Project below by artist and author Boyce Lundstrom.

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Learn how to create cast glass jewelry and art using ceramic molds with amazing results. This introduction to frit casting techniques guides the beginner through from start to finish with easy-to-follow instructions and an abundance of color photos. This inspirational yet thoroughly practical guide presents lush photographs of beautifully finished pieces that will capture the imagination. The clear and simple instructions will enable fusers of any skill level to achieve amazing 3-dimensional creations. Topics include tools, materials and programming your kiln for ideal firing. 80 pages, with more than 260 color photographs. Images below are a sampling from the book. Artist Jayne Persico.

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