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Best Interior Decorating

Urban Jungle: Living and Styling with Plants
Provides all your DIY ideas for styling and tips on how to plant Inspiration for seasoned plant lovers as well as beginners, providing the total package on the topic of living with plants. She is a steady companion for the plant- community Urban Jungle Bloggers and hopes to inspire others with her love for all things green.
Reviews
"Really beautiful inspirational images, and great information as far as styling with plants goes!"
"Absolutely amazing book."
"This is a beautiful book!"
"Nice and simple Maintenance tips and good selection of good looking plants."
"This book is really useful for the plant enthusiast."
"One of my favorite books!"
"Beautiful photos, display ideas and tips, showing plant lovers from all over the world and how they live with and care for their many plant friends."
"I love love this book!"
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In the Company of Women: Inspiration and Advice from over 100 Makers, Artists, and Entrepreneurs
New York Times Bestseller. “I want to rip out every page of this glorious book and hang them on my wall so that I can be surrounded by these incredible women all day long.”. —Emma Straub, New York Times bestselling author of The Vacationers and Modern Lovers Over 100 exceptional and influential women describe how they embraced their creative spirit, overcame adversity, and sparked a global movement of entrepreneurship. “Bonney continues to inspire as she offers what she calls ‘visibility for powerful women in business.’ Whether they’re artists, chefs, tattoo artists or writers, creative women of all colors, ages, sexualities and experience share their fears, mistakes and successes.” —Los Angeles Times. “Bonney’s quietly radical, profoundly moving project brings together short interviews with a diverse group of women who share insight on their life’s work. " In the Company of Women tells the stories of more than 100 women who work for themselves—artists, writers, designers, chefs, musicians. “This inspiring book encapsulates the stories of more than 100 creative women in the areas of design, visual arts, culinary arts, literature, and show business in short Q&As about the lessons they’ve learned on their journeys to success.” —The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Wrap this up for a recent grad, creative mind, or anyone looking for a healthy dose of girl power.” —RealSimple.com “Grace’s excellent book is full of empowering business advice from a diverse group of inspirational and talented women.” —Martha Stewart “Grace Bonney has given us our favorite icons, heroes, and bandit queens in one of the oldest living forms of communication: a book. Enjoy, dear readers, for each page turn is a meditation on the power of the Divine Feminine.” —Jill Soloway, creator of Transparent “These amazing stories will surely spark something deep within us all: the courage to dream and the fortitude to make those dreams happen.” —Joanna Gaines, owner of Magnolia, host of HGTV’s Fixer Upper “A joyful book that celebrates both the diversity of beauty and the beauty of diversity: in race, age, size, sexuality, and ways of thinking.” —Hanya Yanagihara, New York Times bestselling author of A Little Life “I want to rip out every page of this glorious book and hang them on my wall so that I can be surrounded by these incredible women all day long.” —Emma Straub, New York Times bestselling author of The Vacationers and Modern Lovers “A world of insight from an array of intriguing, trailblazing women. And the photography is gorgeous!” —Padma Lakshmi, author of Love, Loss, and What We Ate: A Memoir “I hope this book becomes an almanac that will continue to expound on the work and the lives of everyday cis, trans, and queer women and women of color who are building and becoming businesses, and that will remind other exceptional women that they are in good company.” —Angelica Ross, founder of TransTech and star of Her Story.
Reviews
"Purchased this as a gift and it was perfect."
"Great short chunks of interesting approaches to life and business."
"I purchased this book as a gift for my wife, who is a fan of Grace Bonney and her site Design*Sponge."
"Nice stories."
"Great price and great stories!"
"Beautiful book that makes a great gift for the driven women in your life."
"The author must have sent each maker a list of 10 or 15 questions and recorded their short answers without further probing."
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Poetry of Place: The New Architecture and Interiors of McAlpine
This volume features the recent projects of McAlpine, one of the country’s most highly respected architecture and interior design firms, renowned for its timeless houses exemplifying the charm and elegance of traditional and vernacular English, American, and European styles blended with a modern sensibility. McAlpine works in partnership with architects Greg Tankersley, Chris Tippett, John Sease, and David Baker, and interior designers Susan Ferrier and Ray Booth.
Reviews
"Bobby McAlpine IS Architecture .... His knowledge of true architecture is his first qualification....Yet he literally and professionally and most of all he generously listens to his clients and gives them a most magical home...of their own ....an exquisite, beautiful, tangible interpretation of their wants and needs....Their is no one since Frank Lloyd Wright that has displayed such talent...But unlike Wright he is gracious... the most lovely soul....It is a privilege to be present in his genius."
"What a great book!!"
"This was a gift for someone else."
"Neat ideas."
"I will pass this volume on to a friend who works in a firm that creates such homes when finances are not considered."
"As beautiful as the photos are, the words may be even more beautiful."
"A really excellent book!!"
"Excellent showcase of collaboration between architect and designer."
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Best Interior Floor Design

Remodel: Without Going Bonkers or Broke
In fact, that's the single biggest reason that there are so many remodeling horror stories. You will learn how to identify and select the perfect professional remodeler for your project, save thousands of dollars in the process, and preserve your sanity too. Everything needed for a successful professional remodeling experience is inside! It will spare you from 'horror story' results, because you'll avoid the three critical remodeling mistakes (a savings easily worth tens of thousands).
Reviews
"In this easy reading instructional manual, Jim Molinelli lays out a concise method for keeping sanity during a remodeling project."
"Jim’s book is full of great information that guides you through the process from beginning to end."
"Great book and well done."
"I'd have saved a lot of money and made a lot more when I sold."
"This book gives guidance on how to find reputable contractors (and it's not by using the popular advertised sites)."
"As a women owning 2 homes there is always something to fix, never mind remodeling to just update!"
"Very, Very informative."
"It all makes sense!"
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Best Home Decorating

Urban Jungle: Living and Styling with Plants
Provides all your DIY ideas for styling and tips on how to plant Inspiration for seasoned plant lovers as well as beginners, providing the total package on the topic of living with plants. She is a steady companion for the plant- community Urban Jungle Bloggers and hopes to inspire others with her love for all things green.
Reviews
"Really beautiful inspirational images, and great information as far as styling with plants goes!"
"Absolutely amazing book."
"This is a beautiful book!"
"Beautiful book!"
"Nice and simple Maintenance tips and good selection of good looking plants."
"This book is really useful for the plant enthusiast."
"One of my favorite books!"
"Beautiful photos, display ideas and tips, showing plant lovers from all over the world and how they live with and care for their many plant friends."
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Best Interior Lighting Design

Interior Design Reference Manual: Everything You Need to Know to Pass the NCIDQ Exam, 6th Ed
Expanded coverage of: Acoustics; Barrier-free design; Building regulations and codes; Cost estimating and budgeting; Finishes; Lighting; Means of egress; Measurement and drafting; Project management; Quartz surfacing; Seismic restraint for ceilings; Sourcing and researching manufacturer's information; Sustainable design. Design Concepts and Programming Design Constraints Building Systems and Construction Research, Analysis, and Selection of Products and Details Communication and Documentation Project and Business Management. 9425, owns Architectural Research Consulting, a firm offering information and management services to architects, interior designers, and the construction industry.
Reviews
"Even with that, this book is informative enough that I know I'll be referencing it for years after the tests have passed."
"Everything you need to know and more!"
"I passed the NCIDQ so I'd say it is a good book!"
"Super expensive but a necessity to pass the NCIDQ."
"It is a must-have study guide if you plan to take the exam and not take a study course."
"I passed the exam so this book did it's job."
"Mostly worthless information presented in a very unhelpful format."
"I read the book entirely and made summaries but the Exam had very different content than what the book showed."
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Best Interior Window Design

Remodel: Without Going Bonkers or Broke
In fact, that's the single biggest reason that there are so many remodeling horror stories. You will learn how to identify and select the perfect professional remodeler for your project, save thousands of dollars in the process, and preserve your sanity too. Everything needed for a successful professional remodeling experience is inside! It will spare you from 'horror story' results, because you'll avoid the three critical remodeling mistakes (a savings easily worth tens of thousands).
Reviews
"In this easy reading instructional manual, Jim Molinelli lays out a concise method for keeping sanity during a remodeling project."
"Jim’s book is full of great information that guides you through the process from beginning to end."
"Great book and well done."
"I'd have saved a lot of money and made a lot more when I sold."
"This book gives guidance on how to find reputable contractors (and it's not by using the popular advertised sites)."
"As a women owning 2 homes there is always something to fix, never mind remodeling to just update!"
"Very, Very informative."
"It all makes sense!"
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Best Interior Design Reference

Interior Design Reference Manual: Everything You Need to Know to Pass the NCIDQ Exam, 6th Ed
Expanded coverage of: Acoustics; Barrier-free design; Building regulations and codes; Cost estimating and budgeting; Finishes; Lighting; Means of egress; Measurement and drafting; Project management; Quartz surfacing; Seismic restraint for ceilings; Sourcing and researching manufacturer's information; Sustainable design. Design Concepts and Programming Design Constraints Building Systems and Construction Research, Analysis, and Selection of Products and Details Communication and Documentation Project and Business Management. 9425, owns Architectural Research Consulting, a firm offering information and management services to architects, interior designers, and the construction industry.
Reviews
"Even with that, this book is informative enough that I know I'll be referencing it for years after the tests have passed."
"Everything you need to know and more!"
"I passed the NCIDQ so I'd say it is a good book!"
"Super expensive but a necessity to pass the NCIDQ."
"It is a must-have study guide if you plan to take the exam and not take a study course."
"I passed the exam so this book did it's job."
"Mostly worthless information presented in a very unhelpful format."
"I read the book entirely and made summaries but the Exam had very different content than what the book showed."
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Best Interior Painting & Wallpapering

Young House Love: 243 Ways to Paint, Craft, Update & Show Your Home Some Love
With two home renovations under their (tool) belts and millions of hits per month on their blog YoungHouseLove.com, Sherry and John Petersik are home-improvement enthusiasts primed to pass on a slew of projects, tricks, and techniques to do-it-yourselfers of all levels. “Allow us to introduce you to the king and queen of DIY: John and Sherry Petersik [whose] first book is jammed with more than 200 ideas—everything from rehabbing furniture to customizing a backsplash.” — Redbook.
Reviews
"I think their ideas are spot on and very much in keeping with what people have time to do and on budget. There are so many creative ways to make a home special without going out and buying thousands of dollars of stuff."
"Most of my excitement flipping through the pages was driven more by the cute captions, glimpses of well known Petersik personnel (Gee, Clara, and Ramsey make appearances for any other YHL enthusiasts out there), and the personal forewards to each chapter, than by the majority of the actual projects. John and Sherry did a fantastic job of categorizing projects by the relative expense, difficulty, and time needed for execution. Most projects, although not all, also include 'in-progress' photos to illustrate difficult steps, such as how to properly fold the corners of fabric when covering a dining room seat or headboard. Other readers have complained about the quality of the pictures inside; I personally found the photo layouts to be well executed, and aside from old childhood photographs, thought the quality to be acceptable."
"However, all of the being collected in one easily accessible resource, along with fresh perspectives and many new ideas, is very helpful to a new homeowner or renter looking to decorate on the cheap!"
"I absolutely recommend this book to anyone who loves DIY projects but doesn't have huge budgets."
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Best Interior Upholstery & Fabric Design

Spruce: A Step-by-Step Guide to Upholstery and Design
Discover the joys of upholstery and bring new life to your worn-out furniture. That gorgeous book, Spruce: A Step-by-Step Guide to Upholstery and Design , officially launched yesterday and is chock-full of beautiful (and helpful) upholstery instructions, illustrated by more than 900 step-by-step photographs. Upholstery has always been daunting to me, but Amanda is an excellent teacher and everything she’s shared in this book will help you master the techniques and skills you need to reupholster any piece of furniture to suit your own taste and style.
Reviews
"Reasons I prefer this book above the rest: The author covers enough different styles of furniture so that you can tackle anything - and shows you how to determine which instructions would be best in her book for different pieces of furniture. The author combines more modern techniques (using foam and pneumatic stapler) with techniques that will help your piece of furniture stand the test of time. The only reason you wouldn't need to buy this book is if you lived in Austin, TX and could take a class from her personally."
"Very handy and provides good information."
"I am a "do-it-yourself" person and really appreciate the different projects in your book."
"That said, I have perused the book (kindle version) and been very impressed with the whole format: instructions, photography, and projects are well presented and detailed."
"This book is excellent."
"Excellent instructions for any furniture project."
"I've been taking an upholstery class with a really great 'old school' instructor teaching exacting and thorough processes."
"LOVE LOVE LOVE this book!"
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Best Feng Shui

Move Your Stuff, Change Your Life: How to Use Feng Shui to Get Love, Money, Respect, and Happiness
An essential and accessible guide to increasing happiness, improving your financial well-being, and bettering your health through the timeless Chinese art of feng shui. Denise Linn author of Sacred Space With wisdom and humor, Karen Rauch Carter has taken the best-kept secrets of feng shui and made them accessible for everyone.
Reviews
"Great book."
"Love this book."
"It really helped to simplify Feng Shui and make it accessible for my use in redecorating."
"Simple, easy and fun feng shui cures."
"I love this book!"
"Easy read and concise info."
"Easy to follow guidelines."
"Simply by moving around some things that you probably already own, you can set up the energy in your life to work for you."
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