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At Home with Fragrance - Creating Modern Scents for Your Space by Kristen Pumphrey; Tom Neuberger

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Bestselling brand P.F. Candle Co. offers a modern, "so-easy-you-will-be-tempted-to-try-it" introduction to enhancing your home with fragrance and making your own custom scents and candles Candles have evolved in both function and style over the years. Gone are the days of overpowering, artificial scents : The focus on subtle, complementary fragrances is here to stay. P.F. Candle Co. has been leading this charge for more than a decade, amassing a huge following, and now they want to share all that they've learned in their first book. Equal parts design and DIY, At Home with Fragrancewill teach you which fragrances work best for each room, how to interpret your distinct design style into fragrance, and (the best part!) how to make candles, room sprays, and incense with your own custom scents. The design and fragrances featured in this book are inspired by the authors' home state of California: organic and relaxed elements, as well as scents drawn from nature, are the hallmarks of P.F.'s design ethos. Scent is the perfect way to express your unique design sense--and the art of making your own fragrances and candles offers an affordable DIY approach. Filled with tips and recipes for room sprays, incense, candles, and more, the book unlocks the secrets of P.F.'s hallmark style--creating atmosphere with candles and scent--and helps readers make it their own. ...Show more

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City Quitters - An Exploration of Post-Urban Life by Karen Rosenkranz

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Is it possible to lead a creative post-urban existence? A wave of creatives is opting out of increasingly regulated and pressured urban spaces that leave little freedom to explore and experiment. But what lies beyond the romanticized image? Does the reality of rural living fulfil our craving for a bette r, simpler life? Individual stories of creative professionals who have settled in the countryside touch on themes such as creativity, community, work, lifestyle, sustainability, art, design, food and nature. A rich selection of images showcases the most important aspects of their lifestyle; from experimental communal living in a renaissance castle to ceramic production in the isolation of the desert. In addition, case studies of influential projects and initiatives demonstrate the value that creative thinking can bring to the countryside. Included are cultural institutions, communal initiatives and companies that generate new momentum or bring interest to a rural area or underdeveloped region. City Quitters sheds a light on what rural life is like today with all its joys and challenges and how creatives thrive outside urban spaces and traditional consumption cycles. ...Show more

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Courtyard Living: Contemporary Houses of the Asia-Pacific by Charmaine Chan

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Courtyards have long played an important function in residential design, regulating light, shade, and the use of space. With centuries of tradition as inspiration, contemporary architects are now realizing courtyard living afresh. This lavish survey of twenty-five residences across the Asia-Pacific reg ion features homes from Australia, Taiwan, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines, Singapore, India, Vietnam, and Sri Lanka. Structured by courtyard function, the book's five chapters--on privacy; social spaces; sightlines; air, light, and shade; and blending boundaries--are richly illustrated with photography and architectural sketches that reveal the position of the courtyard within the floor plan. Showcasing the unique lifestyle opportunities afforded by contemporary courtyard design, this is an inspirational resource for anyone interested in indoor-outdoor living. ...Show more

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Creative Paris: Urban Interiors, Inspiring Innovators Urban Interiors, Inspiring Innovators by My Little Paris

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Viewed from the streets, Paris can make the heart skip a beat. But stepping inside--where real Parisians live, work, and create--makes the heart beat stronger. For the past decade, French online phenomenon My Little Paris has divulged the city's best-kept secrets in fashion, interiors, and lifestyle to some four million subscribers. Now, this creative young team takes us inside thirty-four of their own homes and creative spaces, sharing Paris's freshest interior inspiration. In a relaxed apartment on the edge of the Canal Saint-Martin, an aquamarine accent wall complements a vintage fridge and matching coffee mugs--setting the tone with the vibrant hue. Birdcages, vinyl records, and colorful kimonos mingle harmoniously with vintage photographs, dazzling African wax cushions, and contemporary art. The view from a tiny sixth-floor walk-up reveals slate rooftops and open sky, while inside, in fashion-showroom style, a pair of silver Margiela designer boots, a plush orange bomber jacket, and a hot pink visor pepper the furniture. The My Little Paris workspace in an old carousel factory in Montmartre includes a "dream room," green wall, and rooftop terrace overlooking Sacré-Coeur. This insider's tour of Paris is made possible only through the abracadabra magic of the team behind Paris's most popular lifestyle start-up. Their interiors--each sparkling with Parisian style--provide home inspiration and are rich with ideas for sparking creativity. ...Show more

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Hare + Klein: Texture Colour Comfort by David Clark David Clark & Meryl Hare

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Whether it's a dark, traditional Federation home transformed by light and modern styling or an artefact-filled eco-lodge, Hare + Klein seamlessly strikes the balance between casual living and elegant design, and is synonymous with relaxed, timeless and richly layered interiors. Featuring alluring photog raphy, sketches, mood boards and fabric samples, this new edition of the bestselling title offers a glimpse into the design process of this acclaimed Australian practice and the beautiful homes it creates. Hare + Klein celebrates the most enviable homes, showcasing an abundance of soft textures, warm colour palettes and uncompromised comfort. ...Show more

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Nancy Corzine: Glamour at Home

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Glamour at Home is an inspirational design primer from Nancy Corzine, a celebrated and respected name in the fields of furnishings, textiles, and interior design. Corzine's interiors reflect an elegant and sophisticated approach to life that conjures up classic Hollywood style. Her assemblages of mirror ed vanities, silk-covered chaise lounges, and gold-leaf black lacquer armoires decorated with chinoiserie in gorgeous light-filled rooms are dazzling. To demonstrate the foundations of her design aesthetic, Corzine presents homes in a variety of settings--urban, rural, and coastal--as case studies. The book is divided into entryways, living and dining rooms, libraries and home offices, bedrooms and bathrooms, kitchens, and exterior areas. Sidebars cover such useful topics as choosing furniture or a textile ensemble that is appropriate for a particular style, how to incorporate mirrors to their best advantage to enliven a space, and artful ways to display treasured objects. These elegant and composed indoor and outdoor rooms are timeless. ...Show more

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New Traditional Architecture by Oscar Shamamian; Richard Guy Wilson (Foreword by); Mark Ferguson

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These exceptional houses--distinguished by their classical style and artistic integrity--represent the highest level of design and craftsmanship, fashioned for historic taste. A return to classicism and traditional styles has been widely observed in the world of architecture and design, and the houses i n this volume represent the finest examples of new design based on historical precedents. These stunning residences are graced with regional character, impeccable craftsmanship, and classic beauty. Collaborating with leading landscape designers, decorators, and artisans, architects Mark Ferguson and Oscar Shamamian have produced homes that--whether country estates, suburban houses, or city apartments--are exquisite examples of timeless design for those who are inspired by historic styles. With lush photography capturing the allure of these of exteriors, interiors, and details--as well as original drawings and plans--the book will appeal to architects, interior designers, and homeowners with an eye for fine design and anyone wishing to be inspired by the poetry of history. Recognized by Architectural Digest in 2010 as being among the most important and influential architecture firms at work today, this beautifully illustrated volume presents Ferguson & Shamamian's finest work, including new houses, apartments, alterations and additions, and unbuilt design plans. Each of the nineteen homes featured in the book will be presented in detail, with full color photography and project descriptions written by the architects themselves. Eleven unbuilt projects will be represented by drawings, and eleven alterations and additions will be included in an appendix. ...Show more

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New York Deco by Richard Berenholtz (Photographer); Carol Willis (Introduction by)

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New York Deco profiles the architecture of the city during its most stylish and dazzling decades: the 1920s and early 1930s. New York City landmarks were born in this age - the Chrysler Building, the Empire State Building, Rockefeller Center, and the Waldorf-Astoria - as well as dozens of lesser-known o ffice buildings and apartment houses. Together, they make the skyline of New York what it is today.   Richard Berenholtz's stunning photographs of the finest examples of New York City's art deco architecture are accompanied by text from writers, artists, and personalities of the era, including F. Scott Fitzgerald, Dorothy Parker, Edna St. Vincent Millay, Ogden Nash, and Frank Lloyd Wright, among others. ...Show more

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Off the Grid - Houses for Escape by Dominic Bradbury

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The imperative to reduce our carbon footprint and focus on renewable energy is having a profound impact on our daily lives and the way we think about living spaces. Surveying some of the world's most innovative off-grid homes, Off the Grid reveals the creative architecture and cutting-edge technologies that are redefining where and how we live--enabling us to escape to some of the most extraordinary and secluded natural environments on the planet. Dominic Bradbury tells the story of how innovative architects have made everyday living in the most wild and remote locations of the United States, Europe, Asia, and Australia not only feasible, as all of the homes featured are largely self-sustaining in terms of energy, water, and in some cases food, but also a rewarding and tempting reality. From snowbound cabins in the far Northern Hemisphere to coastal retreats that can only be accessed by boat, this fully illustrated overview explains the diverse ways in which architects are tackling extreme climates, remoteness, and sustainability challenges to enable a new way of life that is both liberating and responsible, wherever on Earth you happen to be. ...Show more

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Rooms to Inspire in the City: Stylish Interiors for Urban Living by Annie Kelly; Tim Street-Porter (Created by)

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A follow-up to the successful series Rooms to Inspire, this inspirational design guide presents a selection of novel urban interiors by the leading interior designers of our time.   City living evokes cosmopolitan sophistication and artistic expression. This presentation of trend-setting ways to desig n residences by leading tastemakers such as Muriel Brandolini, Peter Dunham, Jonathan Adler, and Mary McDonald, shows an impressive mix of styles--from eclectic and exotic to neo-traditional. The variety of beautifully photographed dwellings--from townhouses and apartments to lofts in such vibrant locales as New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Paris, London, and Jakarta--were chosen for their fresh design perspectives. This inspiring medley ranges from Carolina Irving's Upper East Side-chic New York apartment with custom molding influenced by Gothic architecture to Robert Couturier's elegant residence with curved walls, decorated by Paulin Paris. Universal design issues fundamental to living quarters are addressed, including color and comfort, as well as innovative approaches to tight spaces such as kitchens and bathrooms. Sections devoted to bookshelves, home entertaining, and tabletop display, along with a useful resource list, complete this guide to city style. For professionals and novices alike, Rooms to Inspire in the City encourages us to decorate our urban living spaces with panache. ...Show more

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The 'Burbs: A Visual Journey Through the Australian Suburbs by Walvisch Kim

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A charming photographic collection of the houses, plants, cars and pets that define our Australian suburbs. Take a trip to the heart of suburbia through the lens of @sublurb as she captures the icons that define our neighbourhoods. From the humble weatherboard to a postwar brick veneer, ornate iron gate s to the faded signage of a once-busy corner store, The 'Burbs takes us on a nostalgic journey through the streets where we grew up and the places we call home. ...Show more

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The Homes We Build by Jonas, Anne

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Adapting themselves to all kinds of landscapes and climates, humans have used their architectural ingeniousness to build amazing dwellings: find them here, from houses on stilts and igloos, to tree houses and skyscrapers.

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