Antique Decorating

500 Necklaces: Contemporary Interpretations of a Timeless Form (500 Series)

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More artists make necklaces than any other form of jewelry—and these pieces are among the most exquisite ever created. Selected from over 5,000 entries, they range from unique chokers to artful collars. Some showcase precious metals and gems, while others use more unusual materials, including plastic, wood, paper, and glass. They’re forged, cast, and woven, and have surface embellishments that run the gamut from inlay to enameling. And the variety is simply astonishing: Classic bejeweled chains appear next to avant-garde felted wool constructions. Some of the eye-catching, full-color images feature enlightening quotes from the creators themselves. Jewelers, students, collectors, and anyone who loves beautiful objects will treasure this extensive collection—the largest of its kind.

500 Terrific Ideas for Cleaning Everything

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A cleaning professional offers upbeat, expert advice on tidying up absolutely everything and making the work easy, efficient, and more enjoyable. From clearing the clutter to shining the furniture, these 500 tips cover the job, whether it involves light dusting or a major spring cleanup. Dust, mop, sweep, and vacuum with skill-and style. Remove stains from carpets and clothing. Successfully tackle hard to reach spots, such as oven lights and narrow-neck bottles, so they're sparkling. Find out what the experts already know about eliminating the dirt without inflicting damage on precious items, and what supplies they use for long-term care. Every short paragraph includes a minute-sized idea for each particular task. It's an essential reference for every household.

500 Terrific Ideas for Organizing Everything

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500 savvy solutions for organizing your life, from putting those tax records in order to straightening out that messy closet, from keeping track of appointments to getting to them on time. Put these smart tips into practice at home, at work, at school, even in the car to streamline the most hectic schedule. See how to create filing systems that really work; turn an answering machine into a private secretary; take advantage of wasted space in the bedroom, bathroom, and kitchen; make the most of a computer; and manage business and household paperwork. There's even a method to end the mystery of missing socks--forever!

A Little Giant Book: Dominoes (Little Giant Books)

A Passion for Antiques

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“No matter how many doorways I step through,” writes Barbara Milo Ohrbach, “I am always intrigued by what people collect and how they live with their antiques.” Readers have turned to Ms. Ohrbach’s bestselling Antiques at Home again and again, using it as a treasured source and an invaluable primer on collecting. In this new book, A Passion for Antiques, she has responded to the countless requests from her fans to create an all-new guide that takes a look at the endlessly alluring and ever-growing, ever-changing world of antiques.

As a passionate collector herself, Ms. Ohrbach has traveled the world, and her journey has taken her from the finest London antiques dealers to New York City flea markets and elegant Italian homes. Now all of her insider advice and wonderful discoveries reflecting her impeccable taste are collected in this one volume. In it, she shares her secrets for finding, living with, and caring for treasured old objects.

Featuring the exquisite homes of some of the world’s most distinguished and dedicated antiques collectors, A Passion for Antiques will inspire all those looking for creative ways to decorate with their most prized possessions. With her usual clarity, Ms. Ohrbach also includes practical tips for properly cleaning and storing precious objects and lists of professional sources for restoring them. Whether you collect vintage clothing or rare silver, you will find invaluable information here.

Ms. Ohrbach’s enthusiasm for travel rivals her passion for antiques. For those who, like her, have taken their quest around the world, she has created a stylish guide to her favorite international cities, with information about fashionable antiques shops and shows, the hottest markets, and noteworthy museums, as well as insider tips on where to stay and dine.

Filled with information as priceless as the objects to which it pays tribute and illustrated with more than 250 extraordinary, lush photographs, A Passion for Antiques will delight newcomers to antiques as well as any knowledgeable collector.

From the Inside Flap
"No matter how many doorways I step through," writes Barbara Milo Ohrbach, "I am always intrigued by what people collect and how they live with their antiques." Readers have turned to Ms. Ohrbach's bestselling Antiques at Home again and again, using it as a treasured source and an invaluable primer on collecting. In this new book, A Passion for Antiques, she has responded to the countless requests from her fans to create an all-new guide that takes a look at the endlessly alluring and ever-growing, ever-changing world of antiques.

As a passionate collector herself, Ms. Ohrbach has traveled the world, and her journey has taken her from the finest London antiques dealers to New York City flea markets and elegant Italian homes. Now all of her insider advice and wonderful discoveries reflecting her impeccable taste are collected in this one volume. In it, she shares her secrets for finding, living with, and caring for treasured old objects.

Featuring the exquisite homes of some of the world's most distinguished and dedicated antiques collectors, A Passion for Antiques will inspire all those looking for creative ways to decorate with their most prized possessions. With her usual clarity, Ms. Ohrbach also includes practical tips for properly cleaning and storing precious objects and lists of professional sources for restoring them. Whether you collect vintage clothing or rare silver, you will find invaluable information here.

Ms. Ohrbach's enthusiasm for travel rivals her passion for antiques. For those who, like her, have taken their quest around the world, she has created a stylish guide to her favorite international cities, with information about fashionable antiques shops and shows, the hottest markets, and noteworthy museums, as well as insider tips on where to stay and dine.

Filled with information as priceless as the objects to which it pays tribute and illustrated with more than 250 extraordinary, lush photographs, A Passion for Antiques will delight newcomers to antiques as well as any knowledgeable collector.

A Passion for Collecting: Decorating with Art and Antiques

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The lure of the hunt, the thrill of the chase, that peerless moment of discovery when dream and ideal meet in a single object#151;this is the collector's world. To the collector, the world is her oyster, full of hidden pearls ready to be plucked and shown to greatest advantage among the other spoils of her obsession.ELLE DECOR is pleased to bring you an unprecedented glimpse of some of the world's most intriguing collections. But not just any collections: in these pages you'll find opulent assemblages distinguished by their rarity, eclecticism and, most of all, by the style and flair with which they've been incorporated into the home setting. Art and antiques experts, designers and couturiers, world travelers, artists and entrepreneurs have generously opened their doors to give us a rare view of the collector's world. Nowhere will you find the collector's passion more gloriously illustrated; all the inspiration you need to start gathering those objects of desire for your own home.Features, among others: Gianni Versace's Contemporary Art Collection; Pierre Berg+'s Curios Cabinet; Roger Prigent Chic Knick-Knacks; the Taschens' Library/Apartment; Tina Chow's apartment; Bill Blass' apartment; artist Arman's apartment

A Passion for Collecting: Decorating with Your Favorite Objects

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Collecting is about passion, about tracking down the perfect object to enhance your lifeand then continuing the search for the next and better prize. We are born collectors. A PASSION FOR COLLECTING explores the adventure of the hunt, and looks at the ways in which collectibles as diverse as antique maps, ceramics, model cars, and ethnic art can be displayed to the best effect. The book covers a variety of approaches, offering guidance on whether to group favorite pieces or showcase them separately, on choosing background colors and creating interesting compositions. With beautiful photographs of interiors that make wonderful decorative use of collections, A PASSION FOR COLLECTING reveals the secrets for display that can make an incredible visual impact on the dcor of any collectors home.

About The Author
Caroline Clifton-Mogg is a writer and journalist who specializes in interior design, antiques, and gardens. She is the author of many books, including The Curtain Book, Decorating with Antiques, Textile Style, and Decorating with China and Glass, and writes regularly for a number of magazines and newspapers. She lives in London with her husband, her two daughters, and her cats.

A Roomful of Flowers

A Vase of Mistaken Identity (Thea James Mystery Series, Book 1)

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"A Vase of Mistaken Identity is a classic cozy mystery. Thea is a delightful heroine and follows clues in a logical manner. But the nice thing is her realness. I leave clean laundry piles out on occasion and have been known to chase down my cat in my slippers. I love her kindness toward the homeless guy too. The setting is quaint, I would love to visit her shop!" (Linda Mae Baldwin The Road to Romance )

"Cathy Elliott's debut novel is a delightfully entertaining read, in the genre of 'cozy mystery.' Her characters are quirky and humorous, and several times I found myself laughting out loud at her protagonist's crazy antics and self-talk. I could relate with amusement to moments such as when the police investigate a break-in at Thea's cottage, and she allows them to believe her home was ransacked rather than admit to a case of bad housekeeping! Elliott's heroine is so very humanoshe endears herself to the reader from the very first page, and you can't help but admire Thea's bumbling bravery as she searches for answers to the mysteries she finds herself embroiled inothe one unfolding in Larkindale and the mystery of God's love unfolding in her own rebellious heart. The townsfolk are three-dimentional characters that really come to life; full of quirks and whimsy that help them to stay with you long after the story has ended. The novel even includes instructions for making the same quilt that Thea makes in between playing detective. A thoroughly enjoyable and light-hearted read and I very much hope that we hear more from the wonderful town of Larkindale and its unforgettable characters." (Rachel Koopmans CB Reviews )

"If you're looking for a delicious suspense mystery with quirky, realistic characters and a page-turning plot, don't miss Elliott's A Vase of Mistaken Identity." (Gloria Mareschal livinglightnews.org )

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When Thea James discovers a puzzling list inside a vintage vase, she finds four names on the list . . . including her own! Follow this small-town antique dealer as she becomes a relentless detective on the trail of a killer in this page-turner mystery. Guaranteed fiction! (20061020)

Accumulation and Display: Mass Marketing Household Goods in America, 1880-1920.

Book Description
180 entries on trade catalogs and other forms of advertising for furniture, ceramics, and other household objects provide a rich resource for studying material culture of the past.

Publisher Description
61 illus. Fig. LC 91-117038

All-Action Classics: Dracula (All-Action Classics)

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Before the dozens of night stalkers slain by Buffy, there was the first and the best: Dracula. And now everyone’s favorite bloodsucker is back, and captured in a thrillingly told, spine-tingling graphic novel. Originally written by Bram Stoker in 1897, Dracula gave the world one of literature’s most compelling characters. Michael Mucci translates the tale into amazing, action-packed images—with meticulous attention paid to the finer details in each piece of art, from facial expressions to the historical accuracy of costuming, architecture, and heraldry. Young readers will love it.

American Furniture 1650-1850

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The Director of the Brooklyn Museaum has provided a book that every student of Americana and every collector will want to own. It clearly demonstrates that although the changes in American furniture styles paralled those of England and Northern Europe, our early furniture had a charm and character of its own..He considers the styles adopted by the earliest colonists in their wilderness homes, goes on the the William and Mary, Queen Anne, and Chippendale periods, touches on the Classical Revival of Hepplewhite and Sheraton, and concludes with a chapter on the Late Empire period.