One person's trash is another's treasure. That's a fact of life that the Junkmarket gals know only too well. Through their annual Minneapolis fleamarket, The Junk Bonanza, web site junkmarketstyle. com, and tireless touring, Sue Whitney and Ki Nassauer have helped countless devotees transform junk into one-of-a-kind furnishings and accessories. Working their magic on every room of the house--from kitchen to home office--they present conversational case studies that introduce the clients and explore their needs. With characteristic humor in tow, they take readers through each renovation adventure, from shopping for recycled materials to the actual construction projects. The gals also include complete materials lists, plus paint chips and fabric swatches, so that everything can be recreated... Less

One person's trash is another's treasure. That's a fact of life that the Junkmarket gals know only too well. Through their annual Minneapolis fleamarket, The Junk Bonanza, web site junkmarketstyle. com, and tireless touring, Sue Whitney and Ki Nassauer have helped countless devotees transform junk into one-of-a-kind furnishings and accessories. Working their magic on every room of the house--from kitchen to home office--they present conversational case studies that introduce the clients and explore their needs. With characteristic humor in tow, they take readers through each renovation adventure, from shopping for recycled materials to the actual construction projects. The gals also include complete materials lists, plus paint chips and fabric swatches, so that everything can be recreated... Less

Room For Improvement Book By Barbara K. Fix it, replace it, do it yourself--with a little help from Barbara K! The creator of innovative tools, kits, and home accessories now writes an inspirational home improvement guide that empowers women to change their homes and their lives!Barbara Kavovit (a.k.a. Barbara K!), has skyrocketed to fame with her revolutionary new product line of high-quality do-it-yourself tool kits designed especially for women. The former head of a major New York City construction firm has gone from building skyscrapers to building women's confidence in the home.Continuing to share her philosophy of Home Improvement-- Self- Improvement, Barbara K! has written a do-it-yourself guide that contains the information and inspiration readers need to tackle any room in the... Less

About the book: Ever since he met Maria, recent college grad Greg Peterson has been having a streak of bad luck. Upset and bewildered, he rents a room in Maria's home. She's a kindly old woman with a connection to something deeper that Greg has always craved, and she is willing to share her knowledge. But there is something off about Maria that Greg just can't put his finger on. Still, he relaxes into the comfort of her home and her teachings. Slowly he begins to trust this odd woman. Will he realize his critical mistake too late? The Room puts Greg's life squarely in the hands of Maria leaving us to wonder who emerges as the student and who the master on their journey from the emptiness of fear to the power of love. "Let Michael James take you from the Old World to the New and back... Less

“Living in a home that doesn’t reflect your personal style is like wearing someone else’s shoes: They may do the job, but they will never feel right.” —Lisa QuinnOur homes are a reflection of who we are and what we love. But many of us are full of creative ideas and don’t have the cash to see them through. According to television host and designer Lisa Quinn, you don’t have to break the bank to express your personal style.In more than twenty fabulous room makeovers—each accomplished for less than $500—Quinn shows how to make the most of a room’s best features and how to spruce up the rest. There’s a theme for every decorator: Dramatic Rooms, such as the Surfer Chic Lounge and the Moulin Rouge Studio; Classic Rooms, like the Botanical Dining Room and the Peaceful Bedroom; Exotic Rooms,... Less

Amid a mood of collective belt-tightening, instead of moving out or moving up, Americans today are staying home and staying put. But just because they're keeping the homes they have, doesn't mean they have to compromise the way they live. In fact, now that new home construction is down, suppliers, contractors and craftspeople are more available and more amenable to negotiating their rates-even for small projects-than ever before. So, if you want to upgrade your home and improve its value without spending a lot, now is the perfect time to do so. Clearly organized room-by-room, including outdoor spaces, and filled with evocative before and after photos, the book shows readers how they can change the spirit of a room at various budgets, either with DIY decorative changes or modest remodeling... Less

Readers can choose from six living room makeovers: pastel tones, versatile yellow, clean white, neutral brown, classical cream and bleached blue. They'll learn how to use color to enhance a room, the secrets of paint effects and how to combine materials to create the kind of atmosphere that is right for their home. They'll also find clear, concise decorating techniques, 25 creative step-by-step projects and a handy reference guide to materials.

What+s With This Room? takes you deep into the murk and stench of one boy+s messy room and presents a hilarious dialogue between parent and kid. For every complaint that Mom or Dad has, our hero has a reason. Yesterday+s moldy lunch in the corner? It+s a science experiment. Piles of junk everywhere? It+s art. Underwear hanging from the ceiling fan? It+s an air flow study. Full of laugh-out-loud details that readers will love returning to again and again, What+s With This Room? starts with a mess and ends with a bang!

Color your world, with the help of internationally recognized designer Connie Page. She's out to change the bland palette of white walls, beige carpets, and vanilla everything that predominates in too many houses today, and replace it with bright, cheerful hues. The result: uplifting rooms that no one will want to leave. For those who want to jazz up a space quickly, there are suggestions for five-minute makeovers that work miracles in a few simple steps. For larger transformations, and to understand just how color works, see what Connie does with "Blue Sky Thinking," "Red-Hot Excitement," "Golden Opportunities," Pretty in Pink," and other shades. Answers to commonly asked questions will solve almost any design dilemma. A Selection of the Homestyle Book Club.

"I'm a democratic design snob. I see it as my mission to help stamp out boring, unimaginative interiors. But I also love people, having fun, and what I do for a living. I think a fabulously styled place is achievable by everyone. Think of me as your decorating wingman."Thom Filicia, whose one-of-a-kind makeover genius gained national attention through his starring roles on Queer Eye for the Straight Guy and Dress My Nest, offers the ultimate handbook for creating gorgeous interiors that showcase your unique personal style. Those who have witnessed Thom's remarkable makeovers on television already know about the much-anticipated reveal moment when the emotionally overwhelmed homeowners are struck speechless by the miracle he has created. The same miracle is now possible for your home, with... Less

"I'm a democratic design snob. I see it as my mission to help stamp out boring, unimaginative interiors. But I also love people, having fun, and what I do for a living. I think a fabulously styled place is achievable by everyone. Think of me as your decorating wingman." Thom Filicia, whose one-of-a-kind makeover genius gained national attention through his starring roles on Queer Eye for the Straight Guy and Dress My Nest, offers the ultimate handbook for creating gorgeous interiors that showcase your unique personal style. Those who have witnessed Thom's remarkable makeovers on television already know about the much-anticipated reveal moment when the emotionally overwhelmed homeowners are struck speechless by the miracle he has created. The same miracle is now possible for your home,... Less

Rooms celebrates some of the most luxurious and bold interiors around the globe and the creative sensibilities of the people who inspired them. Beautifully presented through the sumptuous photography of Derry Moore, the 12th Earl of Drogheda, who has photographed some of the world's most spectacular houses as well as some of the most notable personalities in their homes, this lavish publication captures the dramatic spirit of such vivid figures as famed early twentieth- century interior designer Elsie de Wolfe, contemporary design legend Renzo Mongiardino, and the legendary decorator Nancy Lancaster. Moore revolutionized interior photography with his technical acuity, his keen aesthetic eye and his impeccably good taste. This vision culminated in an inspired collaboration with Joseph... Less

Keri Finlayson's first collection Rooms finds its centre in the etymology of the words camera, a chamber and stanza, a resting place. Both are forms of enclosure, of inclusion and exclusion that forge definition and force choices over the stories we want to be told and the stories we want to see. Rooms develops two intertwining narratives. In the first, the poet remembers and reimagines her grandmother as a young woman, and the family stories that surrounded her. Exploring the notions of editing and stitching, patterns and limits, it describes her seduction during the making of a silent film in Cornwall in 1919. The second concerns the history of film from the depiction of multiple movement in early cave painting, through the invention of the camera obscura, to The Jazz Singer; the first... Less

Tours 22 rooms that cover decorating elements from floor to ceiling.Lets consumers decide what to spend on various elements in each room.Featured rooms use three budget options so readers can see and achieve three different results .Plenty of use-what-you-have and inexpensive style ideas that fit any makeover. Introduces dozens of cost-saving skills, including furniture refinishing and reupholstering. Details how to take popular designer looks and re-create inexpensive chic versions.