Synopses & Reviews
A combination style guide, reference book, and idea resource, this book inspires creativity and provides instruction through step-by-step photographs and clear text.
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(This book) offers oodles of do-it-yourself decorating ideas.... (for) projects you've probably never even dreamed of." (Country Decorator)
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The perfect resource for anyone interested in making the most out of their home... whether the reader is a real 'do-it-yourselfer' or an occasional weekend decorator, this book is sure to be truly inspiring. (Victorial Decorating Ideas)
About the Author
Nicholas Barnard, design consultant , has traveled widely, exploring and promoting decorative arts around the world. After graduating from Cambridge University, he worked with the Laura Ashley company for several years where he contributed to the first Laura Ashley Home Furnishings Catalog. He is the author of several books on home decorating and folk art, including Living with Kilims, Living with Decorative Textiles, Traditional Indian Textiles, Living with Folk Art, and African Majesty, and Arts and Crafts of India. He recently co-authored New Decorator with his wife, Julia. His work has also appeared in periodicals such as Country Living, House & Garden , and Country Homes and Interiors.