Aimed at beginners and experienced knitters, this book features stylish but practical knits for babies, created by expert knitter Claire Montgomerie. It shows the basics, contains step-by-step illustrations which show casting on and off, knit and purl stitches and how to get the right tension, and also gives tips for fixing mistakes.
Celebrates the fashion, beauty and technology of lingerie. From sexy and seductive, to body sculpting, vintage, and romantic styles, lingerie is as fundamental to fashion as bags and shoes. Boudoir is back.
Unique and timeless French-inspired interiors created by those who have a lifelong love affair with French style. In Essentially French, antiques dealer and stylist Josephine Ryan offers a privileged glimpse into the homes of antique dealers who have a passion for French style. The homes featured include farmhouses, townhouses, and apartments, and their decorative styles may difffer, but all have something in common--each and every one showcases the beauty of traditional French furniture and accessories, and demonstrates the understated elegance of French life. From the chic simplicity of a Parisian apartment, to the intriguing eclecticism of a London home, and the traditional charm of a Provencal farmhouse, the carefully-chosen locations illustrate the many facets of classic French style. This beautiful book is perfect for anyone who seeks ideas for their own French-inspired interior, or for those who simply want to dream...*An easy-to-achieve, beautiful look for anyone who loves French style.*Learn how to find and put together furniture and accessories to create a unique style.*From the author of the best-selling French Home (ISBN 978-1-84597-450-3: more than 37,000 copies sold).*Beautiful photography by Claire Richardson
Von der Geschenkverpackung bis zur Partydekoration, vom Fotoalbum bis zur Glückwunschkarte zeigt dieses Buch eine Fülle von zauberhaften und originellen Ideen aus Papier, die sich einfach, schnell und preiswert realisieren lassen. „Kleine feine Papierideen“ zeigt Papier in seiner schönsten Vielfalt - vom hauchzarten Seidenpapier bis zum dicken Karton, vom rustikalen Gewebepapier bis zur glänzenden Folie. Das Buch bietet vielerlei dekorative Anregungen, teils Altbewährtes wie Briefkarten, Geschenkpapier und Schachteln, teils ausgefallenere Ideen wie Taschen, Lampen und sogar Schuhe. Lassen Sie sich überraschen und für eines der ältesten Handwerksprodukte der Welt begeistern. Einem Überblick über die Papierherstellung weltweit folgen drei Kapitel mit Papierideen für zu Hause, zum Verschenken und für besondere Anlässe. Der eigenen Kreativität sind dabei keine Grenzen gesetzt. Claire Richardsons leicht nachzuarbeitende Ideen machen Spaß und bringen Flair ins Zuhause.