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A little girl rescues a strange beast in the woods and carries him safely home. But the beast is not happy and escapes! A funny and charming tale about seeing both sides of the story. These books help kids to understand and navigate the difficult world of emotions and social communication skills. Not my style or inspiration, not great instruction. Good if you like vintage/19th century/rustic home style.
You probably already have a fair understanding of what can be made from a reclaimed wood pallet, and more bunting and homemade wreaths than anyone has a right to possess. Even so, there are some neat projects, like a glass dome full of butterflies that only takes $300 in supplies – but it is beautiful. A disproportionate amount of the tutorial section is dedicated to floral arrangement, but it also includes slipcovers and… well, that’s about it. Cathy Green, August 04, 2012Love this book. With a little creativity and or your own twist to these ideas you to could use this book and maybe one day you too could write your own "Design Sponge" type of a book.
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"A one-stop book for inspiration and practical guidance."
I love Design sponge but we have a moody Internet connection and most days I can’t get on to read the blog, so having a copy of the book would sure be nice. I could get my DS fix without fighting with my Internet provider. How the beautiful people live, but with some down to earth suggestions. A very good book for a young person beginning to develop or fine-tune their taste. Seriously, i'll be scanning, rereading, referencing, indulging, etc for the next decade.
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Remarkably, most homes not only incorporated books and libraries as design elements they also focused on and celebrated living with shelves and stacks of books. The value of such books is in their photos, and there's enough here for your eye to wander through to keep you happy. A large number of excellent homes from diverse and quirky people illustrate a ... Design Sponge at Home by Grace Bonney is 400 pages of inspiration!
This is one of the things I love best about the blog and the book - it makes home decor and renovation so accessible and affordable. You don't need to be rich to beautify and transform your home. You don't have to be a serial DIYer or spend buckets of money to turn your home into a beautiful place that reflects your personality and style. You can do much of the work yourself if you like, and there's plenty enough in the book to get you going. One of the design books I keep going back to and full of great ideas for DIY projects at home that are cool and funky. I love all things design – it’s all I think about and am surrounded by everyday – it is part of my job and my own business.
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The writing is clear and concise and each room shot has accompanying blurbs with tips, tricks, and notes on where to find similar or identical pieces featured in the room shots. 1)Sneak Peeks - This is the largest part of the book which is exactly what it says, a peek into someone's living space. You can go to the blog and see so much more of these spaces which were originally on the blog, but here you will just get a peek of that space. A great many of the spaces are of people who are very successful in interior design or a related field. The book begins with a “Sneak Peek” into other homes of creative people who decorate to reflect their personality. These homes are not “Architectural Digest”–but real, sometimes funky, always creative and often DIY homes.
As a perpetual student of design, I can’t think of a better way to honor and appreciate such amazing talent and ideas. And let it serve as something to aspire to in my future. It even had instructions for basic flower arrangements, a much overlooked but useful skill in design.
An encyclopedia of home design inspiration. This said, the writing is smart and the photographs are clear. I just wish the actual organization of the book would have been more efficient. If you are a design lover, I think you will still enjoy this book with minimal complaint and receive maximum inspiration. 4)Flower Workshop which shares the basics of flower arranging. "If you're not already a fan of designsponge.com, Grace Bonney's style-saturated website, you'll fall in love with her book."
Little Louie’s story keeps getting messed up, and he’s not happy about it! What’s the point of telling his tale if he can’t tell it perfectly? This is a story about embracing life’s messes.
Goodreads is the world's largest site for readers with over 50 million reviews. We're featuring millions of their reader ratings on our book pages to help you find your new favourite book. "Bonney's book is a 'how-to' guide for great design. Not only is it beautiful to look at, there are tons of design ideas on every page." The essential idea of this book is to show the reader how to create a home that reflects their personality and makes them happy. It’ll even give you ideas for stenciling your accent wall and wrapping your gifts in reclaimed maps. But even though I bought this book shortly after it came out, I’m already starting to find it dated.
I suggest Justina Blakeney's 'The New Bohemians' for interiors that really pop and excite. I loved this book so much more than I thought I would. I already tried out one of the projects and am looking forward to more. It's a book that teaches and inspires, and I just plain love looking at pretty houses. A little on the etsy/DIY side for my taste but there are also some unique, sleek, and tailored homes.
In this playful tale from bestselling picture book author Patrick McDonnell, a very BIG monster shows three very BAD little monsters the power of boundless gratitude. Do special needs for one mean less love for another? This is the question explored in this short children’s story of three zoo animals. They learn that being equally loved doesn’t necessarily mean that they’re treated the exact same. Whether it’s petting a dog or waving goodbye to a parent, Krensky and Gillingham address the “small wins” of growing just a little bit braver.
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