Download or read book Simply Divine written by Lisa Vanderpump and published by Running Press Adult. This book was released on 2011-11-08 with total page 261 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lisa Vanderpump has become the breakout star of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. Her unique mix of sparkling glamour and down-to-earth style has appealed to thousands of fans. On the show, viewers can see her hosting dinner parties and running her popular Beverly Hills restaurant Villa Blanca with what can best be termed "easy elegance." Now Lisa shares her tips and tricks for creating the perfect gathering: whether you're hosting a cozy winter dinner for six, throwing a poolside BBQ, or just hanging out with your closest friends, Lisa has just the menu and entertaining hints that will make it both simple AND divine. Lisa offers simple d'cor ideas and more than 50 recipes in mix-and-match menus for any kind of "Day", including: - Cozy Days: Wintry days, rainy days, snuggle-in days -; Sexy Days: Intimate Dinners for 2020 by the fireside or by candlelight -; Days to Impress: Formal dinners fit for friends, heads of state..or when the boss comes to dine. -; Holidays: Celebrations, English Christmas, New Year's, Anniversaries -; Sunny Days: Picnics, Pool Parties, and Barbecues -; Lazy Days: Informal Get-togethers, lunches, having the girlfriends over -; Darling Days: Tea parties, baby showers and kids' parties -; Frantic Days: 10-minute meals to whip up from pantry staples

Download or read book Simply Elegant Napkin Folding written by Chris Jordan and published by New York : Sterling Pub. ; Winnipeg : Tamos Books. This book was released on 2000 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Turn your dinner table into a showpiece with exquisitely folded napkins just like the ones seen in the finest restaurants. With only a few elementary techniques, you'll make accordion pleats, rolls, knots, as well as fanciful animals and objects that add sophistication or whimsy to any meal. Try Double Diamonds, Sea Shells, Lotus Blossoms, a Triangle Flip, Arrowhead, and a Quilt Triangle. Or come up with your own distinctive design! Creative ideas for all kinds of table settings, instructions for making your own napkins and napkin rings and tips for laundering and ironing napkins enhance the ease and joy of entertaining. The author lives in Akron, OH. 96 pages (all in color), 7 x 10.

Download or read book Choclatique written by Ed Engoron and published by Running Press Adult. This book was released on 2011-09-27 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Choclatique is a chocolate lover's dream. Ed Engoron has traveled to more than 130 countries in search of the best chocolate the world has to offer. From exploring the Amazon jungle to dining at the Grand Palace of Thailand to studying at Paris' famed Cordon Bleu, Ed's experiences are the inspiration for the amazing chocolate creations in Choclatique. The more than 170 easy recipes are based on five essential building blocks or ganaches (glaze or filling made from chocolate and cream) that allow you to whip up luscious chocolate delights minutes before dinner. Choclatique includes recipes for cakes, candies, cookies, custards, hot chocolate, ice cream, milkshakes, muffins, sauces, smoothies, tarts, trifles, waffles, and more. Illustrated with beautiful full-color photography throughout.

Download or read book Simply Elegant Piano written by and published by Alfred Music Publishing. This book was released on 2004-10 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Noreen Lienhard is not only an incredible pianist but also one of the most talented arrangers in the market today. This Simply Elegant collection features easy but sophisticated sounding versions of Fascination * My Buddy * Wonderful One * I'll Be with You in Apple Blossom Time * Indian Summer * Poor Butterfly * They Didn't Believe Me * Till We Meet Again * Amazing Grace * Look for the Silver Lining. As with all books in this series, it includes a unique lay-flat binding to help keep the music open on the music stand.

Download or read book Elegant Simplicity written by Satish Kumar and published by New Society Publisher. This book was released on 2019-04-02 with total page 205 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “A profound and accessible guide to an ecological civilization of peace, material sufficiency, and spiritual abundance for all.” —David Korten, international-bestselling author of When Corporations Rule the World Consumerism drives the pursuit of happiness in much of the world, yet as wealth grows unhappiness abounds, compounded by the grave problems of climate change, pollution, and ecological degradation. We’ve now reached both an environmental and spiritual dead-end that leaves us crying out for alternatives. Elegant Simplicity provides a coherent philosophy of life that weaves together simplicity of material life, thought, and spirit. In it, Satish Kumar, environmental thought leader and former monk, distills five decades of reflection and wisdom into a guide for everyone, covering: · The ecological and spiritual principles of living simply · Shedding both “stuff” and psychological baggage · Opening your mind and heart to the deep value of relationships · Embedding simplicity in all aspects of life including education and work · Merging science and spirituality for a coherent worldview. Elegant Simplicity is a life guide for everyone wanting off the relentless treadmill of competition and consumption and seeking a life that prioritizes the ecological integrity of the Earth, social equity, and personal tranquility and happiness. “Satish Kumar embodies the elegance of simplicity . . . follow his path to make your life simple, elegant, and inspiring.” —Deepak Chopra, New York Times–bestselling author “In this moving and eloquent book, Satish Kumar takes us through his own journey to a simpler, happier life with a low ecological footprint.” —David Suzuki, award-winning geneticist, author, broadcaster, and environmental activist

Download or read book Simply Elegant written by Kevin Graham and published by Grove Press. This book was released on 1991 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gathers recipes for soups, appetizers, salads, fish and shellfish, fowl, meats, side dishes and vegetables, sauces and stocks, breakfast and brunch, and desserts

Download or read book Simple Elegant Pasta Dinners written by Nikki Marie and published by Page Street Publishing. This book was released on 2019-09-17 with total page 450 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Luxurious Dinners that are Deceptively Easy to Pull Together Nikki Marie, blogger behind Chasing the Seasons, transforms everyone’s go-to pantry staple by using heirloom Italian methods to create complex flavors at home. Creative combinations like French Onion Penne, Red Wine Spaghetti with Swiss Chard and Spinach and Avocado Linguine are ready faster than your go-to spaghetti and meatballs. It’s easy to delight your weekend guests with Fresh Pumpkin Pappardelle with Browned Rosemary Butter or Fresh Chestnut Pasta with Sausage. Pasta is the perfect base for everything the seasons have to offer; use flavorful produce, tender meats and fresh seafood to make every pasta into a complete meal. Discover how versatile pasta can be, with options for light lunches, inspiration for leftovers and more. Sophisticated enough to impress at a dinner party and easy enough to throw together for a quick, satisfying family dinner, these dishes make pasta night more delicious than ever.

Download or read book Simply Felt written by Margaret Docherty and published by Interweave. This book was released on 2004-10-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The fundamentals of felting including choosing fibers and colors, making flat felt and boiling felt, and stitching felt are demonstrated in 20 beautiful projects in a range of contemporary colors in this beginner's guide. Projects include a cloche hat, a child's jacket, slippers, delicate scarves, square and inlayed throw pillows, and a long-lasting rug. Each project is presented with simple step-by-step instructions, illustrations, and alternative samples and suggestions that help felters to create their own designs. Felters can bring this highly handcrafted style into their wardrobes and home decor with these simple and beautiful pieces.

Download or read book Simply Calligraphy written by Judy Detrick and published by Watson-Guptill. This book was released on 2016-04-19 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learning the simple and beautiful art of hand-lettered calligraphy is as easy as picking up pen and paper! Italic is the calligraphy’s most popular alphabet, and this delightful manual introduces basic capital and small letters and numbers, plus all the creative flourishes you need to customize your unique script for every project and occasion. With quick and easy instruction from calligraphy teacher and designer Judy Detrick, Simply Calligraphy will have you whipping up elegant invitations, pleasing place cards, and personalized thank-you notes in no time. Includes practice exercises, advice on tools and materials, and project ideas for place cards, invitations, and more!

Download or read book Remy Meijers written by Remy Meijers and published by Lannoo Publishers. This book was released on 2017 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Interior architect Remy Meijers became famous for his ability to create balance in the most diverse spaces. The starting point of his work is a holistic approach in which all elements are perfectly matched. This approach creates interiors that exude a pleasant sense of repose, in all their simplicity. A good example is the prestigious 5-star hotel The Dylan in Amsterdam. But the estates, mansions, villas, cottages, commercial and exhibition spaces designed by Meijers' capable hands also reflect his vision of interior architecture. As part of his overall vision, Remy Meijers usually designs the furniture and accessories himself, both for his own collection and for a number of collections from leading brands. This book shows his most recent projects. "An interior can only be balanced when every detail is thought about" - Remy Meijers. "The power of an interior is in its tranquility, not in its hassle." - Remy Meijers AUTHORS: Remy Meijers worked for a number of design companies before he started his own business in 2000, designing for villas, estates, mansions, offices and shops. Paul Geerts is a freelance journalist, who has been writing about design, living, gardening, art and culture since 1989. His articles have appeared in numerous newspapers and Dutch interior design magazines. SELLING POINTS: * This interior design book by Remy Meijers provides the inspiration to harmonise all elements in your house, and thus create true tranquility. * Second book of Remy Meijers, after Shades of Grey (2011) 280 colour illustrations

Download or read book Elegant Embroidery written by Reiko Mori and published by . This book was released on 2018-05-15 with total page 81 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Welcome to the artful world of Japanese master embroiderer Reiko Mori, a place where embroidery embodies charm, grace, and true elegance. Choose from more than 40 picturesque motifs, many grouped into enchanting vignettes to mix and match; then use the motifs in 11 projects, including totes, fabric-covered boxes, and more. Learn 16 embroidery stitches to create designs for holidays (a wreath and tiny ornaments); seasons (chubby bees buzzing around dimensional daisies); and everyday occasions (an antique sewing machine and scissors). Themed chapters include flower, marine, and Christmas collections, as well as an assortment of Ms. Mori's signature black-on-linen designs. Embroidery enthusiasts will love re-creating this captivating collection.

Download or read book Simply Elegant Flowers With Michael George written by Michael George and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2008-03-10 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New York's premier fashion industry florist, Michael George is known for his signature graphic, modern arrangements that are as popular in Manhattan hotels and storefronts as they are on the pages of Vogue and on the set of Good Morning America. In Simply Elegant Flowers, George shares his secrets for creating these beautiful arrangements as he guides you, season by season, through a year of flowers. George's philosophy of living and creating with flowers is contagious, and soon you'll agree that fresh, seasonal arrangements can enhance your life every day, not just on special occasions. His compositions recreate flowers as they are in nature—which, as he reminds us, is already perfect. Typically overlooked blooms, like carnations, take on a stunning new character when arranged en masse in a perfect dome, while more exotic stems, like dendrobium orchids, are at their most elegant when allowed to stand alone in a simple vase. Easy to follow, step-by-step instructions and photographs show you how to master George's techniques for building clean, contemporary floral compositions with his trademark architectural precision. Along the way, George shares helpful insights from a lifetime of working with flowers, and his recommendations of choice blooms for every season give you the confidence you need to begin creating your own unique arrangements, regardless of your budget. Beautiful photography brings the flowers to life on every page as he shows you how simple it is to apply these basic techniques to virtually any bloom. With Simply Elegant Flowers as your guide, you'll be arranging flowers like a professional—and displaying them like a celebrity.

Download or read book Simple Matters written by Erin Boyle and published by Abrams. This book was released on 2016-01-12 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More than a decluttering guide, this book “speaks to the heart and soul of the minimalist lifestyle . . . a must-have manual for serenity in the modern world!” (Anne Sage, author of Sage Living). For anyone looking to declutter, organize, and simplify, author Erin Boyle shares practical guidance and personal insights on small-space living and conscious consumption. At once pragmatic and philosophical, Simple Matters is an essential manual for anyone who wants to bring more purpose and sustainability to their daily lives. Boyle demonstrates how the benefits of “living small” are accessible to us all—whether we’re renting a tiny apartment or purchasing a three-story house. Filled with personal essays, projects, and helpful advice on how to be inventive and resourceful in a tight space, Simple Matters shows that living simply is about making do with less and ending up with more: more free time, more time with loved ones, more savings, and more things of beauty.

Download or read book Simply Elegant written by Pearl Gordon and published by . This book was released on 1971 with total page 171 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Simply Elegant written by Pearl Gordon and published by . This book was released on 1975 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Elegant Solution written by Matthew May and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2008-09-04 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One million. That's how many new ideas the Toyota organization receives from its employees every year. These ideas come from every level of the organization - from the factory floors to the corporate suites. And organizations all over the world want to learn how they do it. Now Matthew May, Senior Advisor to the University of Toyota, reveals how any company can create an environment of every day innovation and achieve the elegant solutions found only on the far side of complexity. A tactical guide for team-based innovation, THE ELEGANT SOLUTION delivers the formula to the three principles and ten practices that drive business creativity. Innovation isn't just about technology - it's about value, opportunity and impact. When a company embeds a real discipline around the pursuit of perfection, the sky is the limit. Dozens of case studies (from Toyota and other companies) illustrate the power and universality of these concepts; a unique 'clamshell strategy' prepares managers to ensure organizational success. At once a thought-shaper, a playmaker, and a taskmaster, THE ELEGANT SOLUTION is a practical field manual for everyone in corporate life.

Download or read book Simply Sweet Nostalgic Bakes written by Emma Duckworth and published by Page Street Publishing. This book was released on 2021-11-30 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Your Most Nostalgic Treats Are About to Get a Lot More Exciting! If you dream about the sweets and treats of your childhood but want something a little more special than the standard chocolate chip cookie or vanilla ice cream, look no further than Emma Duckworth’s collection of 55 scrumptious recipes. Each one has been carefully crafted to evoke the fond, comforting memories of days gone by while lending irresistible depths of flavor to even the most familiar desserts. Delight in the Spelt Walnut Chocolate Chunk Cookies, made even more indulgent thanks to the nutty additions of browned butter and spelt flour. Rediscover the decadence of molten lava cakes, this time filled with silky peanut butter for an exceptional take on an old-time favorite. Beat the ho-hum taste of store-bought donuts with the pillowy-soft, irresistibly sweet Blackberry-Glazed Brioche Donuts. Or perhaps you’re remembering warm, easy afternoons once school let out for the summer? Let the Strawberry Shortcake Popsicles, Tropical Mango and Coconut Froyo or Kids’ Fave Neapolitan No-Churn Ice Cream bring those times right back to your tastebuds in fresh and exciting ways. Dessert has truly never been more comforting or crave-worthy than with these dreamy and inspired takes on nostalgic recipes. With each new bake and every savored bite, you’ll revisit your most treasured memories—and make some new ones.