"Designing with Succulents is inspiring, practical, and complete—a treasure for any gardener who loves these otherworldly beauties." —Kathleen N. Brenzel, Sunset
Succulents offer dazzling possibilities and require very little maintenance to remain lush and alluring year-round. No one knows them better than the Queen of Succulents, Debra Lee Baldwin. This new, completely revised edition of her bestselling classic

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From a root cellar to an outdoor shower, this do-it-yourself guide features illustrated instructions for seventy-six projects that use basic tools and standard building materials.

A beautiful home is the pride and goal of every woman. In fact, a housewife is very often judged by the way she keeps her house. For her it`s like a temple- a key through which she can ensure the highest level of physical and emotional comfort for her family. And in view of its critical significance in one`s life, it`s imperative that your home is managed wel. True it`s an art every homemaker must master. This comprehensive volume written by a seasoned...

Kevin McCloud's 73 Principles of Home represents a landmark piece of interiors publishing.

In this lavish and inspirational yet also practical book Kevin explores all areas of domestic living, from materialism to sustainability, craftsmanship to comfort. In his witty, wide-ranging commentary on the way we live now, the things we have gained and lost, Kevin's beautifully written text brings insight and understanding.

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In a hectic world of mass-produced food, clothing, and entertainment, it's easy to miss out on the simple pleasures of doing things for yourself. Young web designer Jenna Woginrich chronicles her adventures as she learns to embrace the idea of self-sufficiency in all aspects of her life, including sewing her own clothes, growing her own food, and creating her own fun outside of the mainstream. Woginrich's hilarious, heartbreaking, and soul-satisfying...

Trusted household advice from real women and contributors to the hugely popular Over 60 online community. THE WAY MUM DOES IT is a jam-packed collection of household and life advice - a handy go-to guide for tips on everything from health and beauty, cleaning and repairs, to travel and gardening, food and finances. Like having your mum or your grandmother or best friend at your side, these pearls of wisdom will guide and rescue you with ingenious,...

«Bien chez moi»... À prime abord, on pourrait croire qu'il s'agit d'un livre sur la décoration intérieure. Même si le thème est effectivement abordé au travers des pages, c'est cette expression aux multiples interprétations qui a inspiré Cynthia pour l'écriture de son 2e livre. Sans prétendre avoir trouvé une formule magique pour se sentir bien, elle se penche sur trois aspects qui concernent tout le monde: le...

Whether you're buying your first home or your fifth, it's important for buyers to learn the latest real estate rules about mortgage lenders, interest rates, down payments, real estate agents, disclosures, FHA loans, and other basic of home buying. That's where this book from the editors at realtor.com can help! In this step-by-step book, we'll guide you through the home-buying process and point out the pitfalls, so that first-time home buyers can...

There have been many qualities obtained over the years, including work and positions of leadership in several nonprofit organizations. Also a deep interest in color and design, ranging from the ownership in two art shops that bridged the gap between art gallery and a craft shop, with quality and variety. This led to set design for a local theater and interior design that I love. However, the greatest achievement, besides raising four children, was...

Cherchez-vous un moyen facile d'apprendre à concevoir votre minimaison et y vivre dans la simplicité? Que vous vouliez construire ou concevoir votre minimaison, ou tout simplement savoir si ce mode de vie vous convient, ce guide d'initiation saura vous être utile. Voici un aperçu de ce qu'il contient :Les avantages d'habiter une minimaison. Le financement de votre minimaison. Trouver l'emplacement ideal. Astuces de rangement pour maximiser...