Home and Garden Recent Picks

November 2010

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500 cabinets : a showcase of design & craftsmanship.
"From a closed hutch and bedside table to cupboards, curios, and a waterfall chest of drawers, these 500 outstanding contemporary cabinets showcase the art and craft of fine furniture making. These newly made works celebrate shape, joinery, detailing, color, or the subtle combination of all those qualities. Above all, each piece testifies to the design and technical skills of its creator, and has that most precious element of all: imagination.(Syndetics).

Contemporary living with antiques, Jo Pauwels.
"This book shows a host of examples of recently built or restored residences, where interior designers and antiquarians have achieved an eclectic whole emerging from old and new." (Syndetics).

French Interior Design, Chris van Uffelen.
"This new series about the diversity of regional interior design starts with two titles, this one about French interiors."(Syndetics).

How to grow microgreens : nature's own superfood, Fiona Hill .
"Microgreens - the tiny seedlings of herbs and vegetables are today's hottest gourmet garnish (and kids love them too). They are fantastic for container growing in small spaces, taste great and pack a powerful nutritional punch. Most varieties are ready in a week or so, and you can grow them in winter. Over 20 tasty varieties - describes and includes recipe ideas." (wheelers.co.nz).

New adobe home, Michael Byrne and Dottie Larson ; photography by Amy Haskell.
"Byrne, a designer, and Larson, an interior design consultant who was formerly design and graphic standards director at the U. of Arizona, present color photos of the interiors of "new" adobe and adobe-style homes, along with discussion of the style and design of the buildings and interiors, which are of varying size, age, and style, and from the American Southwest and Northern Mexico. They describe what characterizes the new adobe home, what defines adobe, and how these homes create a welcoming environment for interiors and surroundings. Photos are provided by Amy Haskell. Annotation ©2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)." (Syndetics).

Grow it yourself : vegetables, Andrew Steens.
"A down-to-earth practical guide to growing vegetables for you and your family. Internationally best-selling author and industry-acclaimed gardening guru Andrew Steens is your right-hand man in the vege patch, and here he gives expert advice that will inspire you to give it a go and grow it yourself. ". (mightyape.co.nz).

Down-to-earth garden design : how to design and build your dream garden, Phil Dudman.
"Creating a dream garden might look easy on TV, but when you′re standing in your own backyard it can be hard to know where to start. This garden design book takes you through the planning and design process and gives you the practical skills, knowledge and construction ability to make your ideas a reality. Experienced gardener and landscape designer Phil Dudman breaks down the design process into a series of simple steps that you can follow at your own pace, in your own time. Learn how to draft your design, develop your style and draw a master plan and planting plan. With Phil′s professional design secrets and practical knowledge, you′ll quickly be on your way to building retaining walls, steps and pergolas; laying pavers and pathways; and even installing drainage. And when the construction is done, he shows you how to establish a lawn, improve your soil and ensure your new garden flourishes."(harpercollins.com.au).

Flamant style, photographies, Francken CPM.

The home within us : romantic houses, evocative rooms, Bobby McAlpine ; with Susan Sully.

Kitchen garden : a beginner's guide, Bruce Morphett.

Mark Hampton : an American decorator, by Duane Hampton.

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