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| | There’s nothing more popular among decorative painters than the beautiful, lifelike roses of Priscilla Hauser. This instructional guide shows both beginning and advanced painters how to re-create these gorgeous flowers—petal-by-petal and leaf- by-leaf. After learning the basics of Hauser’s technique, readers will find complete step- by-step instructions for 12 elegant projects on a variety of charming surfaces, including: Miniature silk-covered clothes stands Wooden plates with yellow roses Candlestick angels Shabby-chic trays with rope borders Hand-painted wedding invitations
With traceable patterns, a complete materials list and color-swatch chart, every project is within reach—even for the complete novice. Priscilla Hauser is the undisputed founder and first lady of decorative painting in America. She’s also an editorial board member of Decorative Artist’s Workbook magazine, the founder of the National Society of Decorative Painters and a world- renowned artist and teacher. Her first book, For Whom the Brush Toles, has sold more than a million copies. Priscilla lives in Tulsa, Oklahoma. |
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| | ISBN: 1581803060 Date Published on 5/1/2006 |
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| | No one has taught more people decorative painting than Hauser, whose first book on the subject sold more than a million copies. This lovely, personal introduction to the basics of capturing flowers features handwritten pages with her reflections, worksheets for each project and brush stroke, patterns, and a photographic breakdown of all the necessary skills. |
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| | ISBN: 0806927577 Date Published on 5/2/2006 |
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| Private Rio features the most spectacular homes in one of the most breathtaking cities in the world: Rio de Janeiro. This sumptuous volume includes the Imperial Palace in the Petropolis district. Built following Napoleon's conquest of Portugal when the court was moved to Brazil, this is now the home of Prince Dom Pedro Gastao de Orleans e Braganca, heir to the throne of Brazil, and his wife, Dona Esperanza de Borbon, the aunt of King Juan Carlos of Spain. The Carneiro de Mondonca house, a neoclassical gem, is still inhabited by members of the family that built it in 1843. Also featured are the homes of Roberto and Lily Marinhosas, the media mogul whose garden is famous for its rare plants and beautiful birds. There are many other houses included, some with gardens by renowned landscape architect Roberto Burle Marx.
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| | ISBN: 0847824748 Date Published on 7/11/2006 |
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| | Professional Faux Finishes Made Easy is better than a design team sent straight from HGTV. This essential guide shows readers how to transform their walls with fabulous, easy, faux finishes. Patrick Daly, faux finisher to the stars, shares his secrets for:
-Creating 30 professional faux finishes with quick and simple techniques
-Giving kitchen and bathroom cabinets a facelift on a budget
-Painting the popular Venetian plaster looks, plus beautiful faux leather, suede and wood grain finishes
-Learning faux finishes with step-by-step instructions & photos, and easy-to-find materials
-Starting a successful faux-finishing business
It only takes four or five steps to create most of the stunning looks shown here -- looks that are found in the interiors of multi-million dollar homes! |
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| | ISBN: 1581806019 Date Published on 5/3/2006 |
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| | This book will help you make more money. If you a plumber are looking into plumbing as career, you should not miss this one! Best money I've spent yet. |
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| | ISBN: 1418454893 Date Published on 7/12/2006 |
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| | Even people who think they have no talent for visual art can create eye-catching murals using the simple projection art techniques described in this book. Covering projection, tracing, painting techniques, and the use of paint pens, the book includes projects for nurseries, daycare centers, and children’s and teenagers’ rooms. Readers can learn how to transform a room with a landscape scene, a classic motorcycle, sports figures, favorite cartoons, animals, or anything else you can think of. Color photos and illustrations throughout are provided. |
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| | ISBN: 0881791970 Date Published on 5/3/2006 |
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| | 8 1/2 X 10 In, 160 Pp, 125 Color Photos. Provencal Interiors: Inspired by the sun-drenched colors of southern France, french country, or provencal, decorating is the epitome of understated luxury, as fitting in the city and suburbs as in rural reaches. No matter that it's roots are firmly planted in the small stone farmhouse, or mas, the typical dwelling in the provencal region. It is eqaully appealing in a remote chateau as in a stately manor house, or bastide. The most inviting homes exude comfort,tradition, and grace. Most people, though, say it is charm that best characterizes the french interior. Through stunning photographs, informative text, and an extensive resource list, provincal interiors detail everything necessary for creating this harmonious mingling in America. |
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| | ISBN: 087905848X Date Published on 9/4/2006 |
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| | This beautifully illustrated volume brings the essence of Provence to home decor. Nothing about a true provencal house is accidental. The stone for the walls is faded by centuries of sun, the fabrics for table or bed come from local designers working in a centuries old tradition, the pottery and glasses to eat and drink from are the product of local craftsmen. This celebrated way of life is a result of the work of hundreds of artisans who still produce the elements of a home in the traditional ways. Indoors and out, readers will find here the elements to bring the style of the south of France into their own homes, from furniture to textiles and fabrics, and from faience pottery to beautiful metalwork. Also covered are architectural elements including stairways, railings, floors, moldings, fireplaces, chimneys, roofs and ceilings. And for the outdoors-gardens, walls and patios. Combining history with details of the methods of craftsmen, and inspirational photography with practical details Provence Style celebrates the true French country style that is perennially popular, a style that is at once rustic and sophisticated, and both traditional and elegant. Not all provencal houses are alike of course, and this book goes into detail about the best way to decorate a range of houses from grand villas to country houses, and from small cottages to houses in town. Each section of the book shows a variety of authentic approaches to different house types which can be applied here to bring the charm of a sun drenched provencal room to any house. |
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| | ISBN: 2080108395 Date Published on 7/7/2006 |
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