Download or read book Restoration House written by Kennesha Buycks and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 2019-04-30 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You don't have to live in your dream house to make your living spaces feel more like home. Home is meant to be a place to belong. A place to gather and connect. A place of beauty. A place to restore your soul. In Restoration House, author and designer Kennesha Buycks will encourage you to embrace your home and your story so you can create mindful spaces that give life to you, your loved ones, and all who enter. Tips from Restoration House have been featured in Better Homes and Garden, Apartment Therapy, Design Sponge, and The Washington Post. Kennesha will teach you how to: Make the best out of your living space, whether you're renting or a homeowner Create a home your visitors will feel comfortable in Decorate your home on a budget Make purposeful design decisions that are beautiful and functional Restoration House is ideal for: Christian women of all ages who want to make their houses feel more like home Housewarming gifts, Mother's Day, birthdays, and holiday gifting

Download or read book Less written by Rachel Aust and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2018-06-12 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Simplify life and amplify living with influencer Rachel Aust's visual guide to mastering the minimalist lifestyle. Declutter and reorganize! Living with less contributes to a greater sense of fulfillment, contentment, and a more meaningful life. The minimalist lifestyle--focusing on scaling back your possessions and simplifying your life to just the essentials--helps you to achieve peace and purpose. Indulgences and excess often lead to discontentment and depression, but adopt minimal living, and you'll find that less is more: More time because you don't waste it caring for and organizing stuff More space because you don't fill it with objects of marginal value More money because you don't spend it on unnecessary things More clarity because your mind isn't bogged down by the clutter around you More joy because your energy is spent on experiences and connections Using decision trees, flow charts, icons, and other graphics, Less shows how minimalism can be applied to any area of life--including home, wardrobe, decor, cooking, cleaning, finances, and time. Rachel Aust shows you that minimalism can be adapted to suit your own goals to help you achieve the joy of less!

Download or read book The Home Refresh Collection from a Bowl Full of Lemons written by Toni Hammersley and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2021-11-23 with total page 431 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The best-selling eco-friendly guides to cleaning and organizing your home, from Toni Hammersley of a Bowlful of Lemons, together in one box set. Organize your house in a clutter-free, design-conscious way with practical storage solutions, secret space-saving methods, and expert strategies. The Complete Book of Home Organization includes a 15-week total home organization challenge to cover every square foot, including guest areas, baby and kids’ rooms, utility spaces and garages, entryways and offices, patios and decks, closets and pet areas. The Complete Book of Clean helps you establish routines, make schedules, and DIY green cleaning solutions to help keep every area of your home neat, safe and spotless. Tackle every mess, stain, and dust-magnet—all while being friendly to the environment and keeping toxic chemicals out of your home. Step-by-step instructions, detailed illustrations, and handy checklists make cleaning and organizing your home, from the basement to the attic, easier than you ever thought possible.

Download or read book Bright Bazaar written by Will Taylor and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2014-04-29 with total page 97 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Known for his bold and refreshing take on color, Will Taylor, the founder of Bright Bazaar--one of the world's leading interior design blogs--shares his secrets to choosing colors that work for every room in your house. Structured around the different spaces within the home, the book breaks down the how, when, and where of using different shades and color combinations"--

Download or read book Beata Heuman written by Beata Heuman and published by Rizzoli Publications. This book was released on 2021-03-09 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The highly anticipated debut monograph from one of today's leading designers championing playful, original interiors infused with Scandinavian flair. Swedish-born, London-based interior designer Beata Heuman founded her eponymous studio in 2013 after working for Nicky Haslam for nine years. In a short amount of time her lively interiors and custom furnishings have made her one of today's most in-demand creatives. Heuman's rooms, colorful spaces enlivened by exuberant elements and poetic inspirations, capture her signature quirkiness and Scandinavian attention to detail while staying rooted in practicality. Lauded for international residential and commercial projects, Heuman has also garnered praise for her growing collection of bespoke fabrics, wallpaper, lighting, homewares, and furniture. This beautifully crafted volume presents Heuman's innovative approach in book form for the very first time. Organized according to design principle, each chapter offers fresh ways to think about decorating a home, finding your voice, making ordinary details extraordinary, and forging a truly unique space. Vibrant photographs showcase standout properties--including several London town houses and a Nantucket vacation residence--that are brought to life by cheerful color palettes, unexpected contrasts, and a dégagé use of bold patterns and texture. With original drawings and whimsical graphic details, this new tome is a dynamic look into the ethos and work of one of the most exciting names in interior design today.

Download or read book Refresh Refresh written by Benjamin Percy and published by Graywolf Press. This book was released on 2010-09-28 with total page 255 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The war in Iraq empties the small town of Tumalo, Oregon, of men—of fathers—leaving their sons to fight among themselves. But the boys' bravado fades at home when, alone, they check e-mail again and again for word from their fathers at the front. Often from fractured homes and communities, the young men in these breathless stories do the unthinkable to prove to themselves—to everyone—that they are strong enough to face the heartbreak in this world. Set in rural Oregon with the shadow of the Cascade Mountains hanging over them, these stories bring you face-to-face with a mad bear, a house with a basement that opens up into a cave, a nuclear meltdown that renders the Pacific Northwest into a contemporary Wild West. Refresh, Refresh by Benjamin Percy is a bold, fiery, and unforgettable collection that deals with vital issues of our time.

Download or read book The Complete Book of Home Organization written by Toni Hammersley and published by Weldon Owen. This book was released on 2018-06-19 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you ever wished you had the time and tools to organize your house in a clutter-free, design-conscious, Pinterest-worthy way? From storage solutions and cleaning tips to secret space-saving methods and expert strategies, The Complete Book of Home Organization is packed with the tips and shortcuts you need to effectively organize your home. From small spaces and apartment solutions to how to tackle a big, messy home with a 15-week total home organization challenge, this book covers it all. The Complete Book of Home Organization spells out everything you need to de-clutter your house, store your belongings, and keep your home—and life—in tip-top shape. With high-quality design, intricate detail, and a durable flexicover—this manual is the perfect gift! Organize the 30 main spaces of your home, including the living and dining spaces, bedrooms and bathrooms, guest areas, baby and kids’ rooms, utility spaces and garages, entryways and offices, patios and decks, closets and pet areas! Keep track of your pantry, holiday and craft supplies, weekly menu planning, keepsakes, and schedules. From the basement to the attic, this book covers every nook and cranny. With step-by-step instructions, detailed illustrations, and handy checklists, say goodbye to a messy home and wasted storage space!

Download or read book Surf Shack written by Nina Freudenberger and published by Clarkson Potter. This book was released on 2017-04-11 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Cabin porn goes coastal in Nina Freudenberger’s Surf Shack" [Vanity Fair], and here are bungalows, trailers, cabins, and beach homes where surfers retreat after a day on the waves. Peek inside the homes of longtime enthusiasts and dedicated newcomers that reflect not just a sport or passion, but also a way of life. Blake and Heather Mycoskie of TOMS, hotelier Sean MacPherson, Gypset author Julia Chaplin, and others have set up their spaces to embrace a casual ease and be the break between the waves. With vibrant photographs of design details and bright beaches—from Malibu to the Rockaways, from Japan to Australia—this book captures the soulful milieu of a lifestyle we all aspire to. "A colorful tour of some of the most unique surfer abodes around the world, from Melbourne to New York City." —Architectural Digest

Download or read book Nora Murphy s Country House Style written by Nora Murphy and published by . This book was released on 2018-09-25 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nora Murphy has turned her passion for country house style and its embodiment--her own home in Newtown, Connecticut--into a multimedia juggernaut. Her blog, website, e-magazine, strong presence on social media, and increasing visibility in print media and on TV have earned her a devoted following all over the country. Now she has distilled the essence of her knowledge about country house style and how to achieve it in this irresistible volume. The first part of the book lays out the universal elements of the style; the second reveals how she has incorporated these elements into her own home; and the third shows how the elements of this comfortable, comforting, easy aesthetic and approach to life can be applied in different ways and in different locations to striking, individual effect. Five homes, each of which expresses a unique take on the style, are featured. Part primer, part wish book, Nora Murphy's Country House Style is all inspiration.

Download or read book Refresh Your Garden Design with Color Texture and Form written by Rebecca Sweet and published by Horticulture Books. This book was released on 2013-10-30 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Breathe new life into your garden! Maybe your garden isn't what it once was. Or maybe it's stunning during the full bloom of summer, but falls apart the rest of the year. Maybe it's crowded, sparse, boring, disjointed...or it just doesn't resonate with you, and you have no idea why or what to do about it. Don't retreat indoors! In this friendly guide, acclaimed landscape designer and best-selling author Rebecca Sweet offers simple strategies for transforming established plots and empty spaces into the garden of your dreams--a place that soothes your soul and revives your spirits year-round. Start by identifying problems with your current plantings (such as clashing colors, lack of flow and "one-of-each-itis"), then learn how to inject new life using artful combinations of color, texture and form. At the back of the book, you'll find a thoughtfully curated selection of 78 plants perfect for creating key elements of harmony in your garden. You don't need to be a professional landscaper to put these concepts into play. With this book as your guide, turning blah spaces into breathtaking places becomes fun, easy and perennially rewarding! Overflowing with creative examples of how to... Wake up boring beds. Make a cramped garden feel bigger, or bring a sense of intimacy to an expansive area. Downplay eyesores. Create moods ranging from serene to stimulating. Add four-seasons interest. Decide which plants to keep, and which to pull. Thoughtfully integrate hardscaping, structures and accessories. Transform an ordinary garden into one that's memorable and meaningful!

Download or read book The Home Reset written by Karissa Barker and published by Fair Winds Press (MA). This book was released on 2024-10 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Home Reset is a digestible, room-by-room guide to cleaning and organizing—with realistic expectations and a sense of humor.

Download or read book Love the Home You Have written by Melissa Michaels and published by Harvest House Publishers. This book was released on 2015-03-31 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What if the house of your dreams is the home you have? Meet Melissa Michaels, creator of the popular blog The Inspired Room and the best contentment coach you'll ever meet. With humor and candor Melissa reveals how to transform your rooms (and your life) from plainly livable to fabulously lovable. Like a perfectly overstuffed chair, Melissa's encouragement beckons you to get comfortable and then get creative as you: find beauty in the ordinary discover your style and let it shine with simple ideas entertain possibilities and people with more gratitude and joy gather inspiration in the 31-day Love Your Home Challenge leap from dreamer to doer with confidence Much more than décor! This is your invitation to fall in love with the home you have and embrace the gifts of life, people, and blessings right where you are.

Download or read book The No Nonsense Guide to Selling Your Home written by Diane Wilson and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2001-09 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With current trends concentrating on buyer-related representation and issues such as defects, disclosure, discount points and negotiations it is of paramount importance that the seller be well informed of responsibilities, practices and procedures. The market has a bounty of books promising to help the buyer get the best deal, help the buyer negotiate the price, help the buyer save on closing costs... Where is a handy reference tool designed with the SELLER in mind? Right here. Considering all of the materials available to the buyer--you really can't afford not to buy this book! Here's another thought... Property values are increasing in most metropolitan areas. Real estate commissions are typically based on the sales price of your home. Higher property value translates to higher commission! This book will teach you effective strategies for successfully marketing your home—with or with out an agent.

Download or read book Tame Your Home written by Eric Kraushaar and published by FriesenPress. This book was released on 2024-06-17 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Taking care of a home is exciting, but it can also be confusing, overwhelming, and even a bit scary. What is the best way to cool down the house without damaging the air conditioner? Why is a sump pump important and how does it work? When is the best time to check the exhaust and intake vents? Tame Your Home — A Manual to Prevent Costly Breakdowns and Deliver Long-Term Value answers all these questions and more. This home improvement and maintenance manual helps to demystify the management of a home. It can be used by anyone who is taking care of a home, whether the home is new or older, and whether owned or rented. This book also offers some very useful checklists and maintenance schedules that are organized by season to help you monitor what needs regular checking and upkeep. With this book, you will learn how the different systems and features in a home can work to create a comfortable, safe, and healthy space. This book will guide you through a better understanding of each system, and how to work with your home to prevent system break downs with regular maintenance, cleaning and care. Organized alphabetically under two main sections—Indoor Features and Outdoor Features—Tame Your Home provides detailed information on many of the systems and elements, such as: ■ plumbing ■ heating & air conditioning (hvac) ■ flooring ■ electrical & lighting ■ insulation ■ landscaping, grading, & drainage ■ decks ■ moisture management The goal of this book is to help empower you in your home with tools to care for your home for the long term. By using these tools in your home, you can minimize unnecessary and unexpected costs, as well as the potential for unexpected and unwelcome surprises. All the tips and tricks offered within these pages truly help you tame your home, so it works for and not against you.

Download or read book The Home Apothecary written by Stacey Dugliss-Wesselman and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 163 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With the resurgence of small-batch, locally crafted boutiques and brands that mimic heritage brand ideals, today's consumers are looking for a product with an emphasis on locally sourced production and ingredients. They are already stocking their pantries and fridges with natural, whole foods and relying on real ingredients for better health. The Home Apothecary offers fresh ideas for caring for the body on the outside, too. It features a bounty of recipes: more than 75 original, natural, and absolutely chemical-free body care products from face masks to bug repellent to soothing lotions. Cold Spring Apothecary's nationally recognized green-luxury beauty and home goods formulas will be taught in such a way that readers will soon be experimenting on their own.

Download or read book The Home Bar written by Henry Jeffreys and published by White Lion Publishing. This book was released on 2018-10-16 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Home Bar covers all aspects of home bar design in addition to offering inspiration advice on how to create it; from which drinks to include, glassware and fridges, to recipes from some key bartenders and truly inspiring interiors. Whether you hanker after a small, stylish bar cart for a tiny urban apartment or are planning a bespoke entertainment space in your home, indoors or out, Home Bar is a comprehensive resource and a go-to inspirational manual of discerning drinks. With exclusive access to the owner of Pernod Ricard’s own glamorous home bar in the south of France, this book will appeal to Mad Men fans, millenials for whom a homemade cocktail from a drinks trolley is the height of cool, and also to any discerning drinker fascinated by the mystique of soda syphons, cocktail kits and seriously interesting aperitifs and digestifs. Written by a leading authority on drink, Home Bar includes photographs from Simon Upton, one of the world’s leading interiors photographers working in exclusive homes. With images from major bar cart retailers too, this book is a beautiful, comprehensive and indispensable reference for cool drinks at home, anytime.

Download or read book The Stories of This House written by Sharon Naylor Toris and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2022-10-04 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A beautiful journal to capture the memories and everyday life of a home, including milestones, family traditions, renovations, and neighborhood gatherings. Your home holds many stories of a life well lived—including the joys and the sorrows, the quiet moments, and the milestone celebrations. In The Stories of This House, you are invited to record the treasured memories and the sweet everyday moments that make your house a home. A perfect housewarming gift that can also be picked up at any point to capture the past and present life of your home, this journal will be a cherished keepsake for you and your family to enjoy for generations to come. The Stories of This House includes writing prompts and space to attach photos, so you can commemorate the remodeling and redecorating projects that made the space your own, milestones that happened there, neighborhood potlucks, holiday parties, special visits, and much more. This journal serves as a time capsule to capture the sights, sounds, tastes, and smells of everyday life in your home.