Shell Chic: The Ultimate Guide to Decorating Your Home With Seashells by Marlene Hurley Marshall, ISBN 158017440X
Lucky Sea Bean, Purple Unicorn, Pink Scallop Moon, Crab's Eyes, Yellow Landsnail, Pearly Nautilus -- splendid names for natural works of art that have captured the imaginations of artists, architects, society collectors, and beach worshipers for centuries. In 18th-century England, shell mania knew no limits. Country estates were outfitted with grottoes, where every surface was covered with intricate layers and patterns of shells. Later, throughout much of the 19th century, shell-encrusted furniture was displayed in upper-class homes, and sailors' valentines were brought from Barbados to waiting sweethearts. In the 20th century, Frank Lloyd Wright was greatly influenced by a univalve design while working on plans for the Guggenheim Museum. "Certainly, " said Wright, "Divinity is manifest here in these shells in their humble form of life, such greatness with such simplicity."
Clearly, shells capture a romance and an exotic flavor that continue to enchant and inspire. Now Shell Chic brings the design and imagination of today's shell enthusiasts and artisans to the home. This is a book to be savored for its eccentric decorative flair, its lavish sense of fun, and its practical instructions for shell projects and design ideas that will work in any home decor. Frames, chandeliers, unusual boxes, mirrors, a child-size clawfoot tub -- all are fabulous possibilities for shell encrustation. Memories of peaceful beach vacations become ravishing decorative items when glued to lampshades and screens.
In all, 14 step-by-step illustrated projects and 20 design ideas cover everything readers need to know to create richly marvelous objects. To lend inspiration, there are profiles of contemporaryshell artists photographed with their creations. One profile features Marian McEvoy, editor of House Beautiful, who has embellished her Manhattan apartment with an estimated 15,000 shells.
Decoupage, Paint and Fabric Projects by Sheila McGraw, ISBN 1552976165
A step-by-step guide to furniture finishes including tools and materials, processes and projects.
Decoupage, Paint and Fabric Projects by Sheila McGraw, ISBN 1552976165 
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The Custom Home Office: Building a Complete Workspace by Niall Barrett, ISBN 1561584215
The Custom Home Office shows readers how to build attractive custom home office furniture and provides essential information on office layout, materials, and wiring. The opening section offers general guidance on design, with chapters on space planning and ergonomics, materials and hardware, and lighting and computers. Section two covers specific projects including a built-in desk, a filing cabinet, a desktop with cubbyholes, closed storage cabinets, and shelving. Each project is described in a detailed chapter with cutlists, complete drawings, and clear process photography. Sidebars offer style options so each component can be customized to fit any room or office setup. Included are 12 building projects with a variety of style options and a focus on practical issues.
The Custom Home Office: Building a Complete Workspace by Niall Barrett, ISBN 1561584215
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Invitation to a Beheading by Vladimir Nabokov, ISBN 0679725318
Like Kafka's The Castle, Invitation to a Beheading embodies a vision of a bizarre and irrational world. In an unnamed dream country, the young man Cincinnatus C. is condemned to death by beheading for "gnostical turpitude." an imaginary crime that defies definition. Cincinnatus spends his last days in an absurd jail, where he is visited by chimerical jailers. an executioner who masquerades as a fellow prisoner, and by his in-laws. who lug their furniture with them into his cell. When Cincinnatus is led out to be executed. he simply wills his executioners out of existence: they disappear, along with the whole world they inhabit.
Invitation to a Beheading by Vladimir Nabokov, ISBN 0679725318
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Eames
Known to the general public for their furniture, the husband and wife duo of Charles and Ray Eames were forerunners in the fields of architecture, industrial design, photography, and film. This book covers all the aspects of their career, from the earliest furniture experiments and molded plywood designs to the Case Study Houses. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.
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Star Power!
Go“behind the music,” as SpongeBob turns Squidward’s marching band into a hard rockin’ powerhouse! Kids will love the bonus poster that shows off SpongeBob’s star power. The back cover includes a cutout CD insert that kids can personalize and add to their own CDs. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.
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Popular Furniture of the 1920`s and 1930`s
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Mikasa Viewpoint Purple 16-piece Set
Add a visually progressive touch to your dining room with this exciting Mikasa Viewpoint Purple 16-Piece Dinnerware Set. Japanese stoneware Purple color Dotted accent stripes Microwave and dishwasher safe Set includes: Four 10.5-inch dinner plates Four 8-inch salad plates Four 8-inch soup bowls Four 12-ounce mugs
Shell Chic: The Ultimate Guide to Decorating Your Home With Seashells by Marlene Hurley Marshall, ISBN 158017440X
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