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A Passion for Parties

Carolyne Roehm

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Total reviews: 29 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

Editorial Review:

Carolyne Roehm, one of America’s leading tastemakers, trendsetters, and lifestyle experts showcases her passion for entertaining in this glorious sequel to At Home with Carolyne Roehm.

In A Passion for Parties, Carolyne Roehm presents her dazzlingly creative ideas for every kind of event, from a black-and-white dinner dance to a spring tulip celebration. Original themes, detailed decorating tips, gorgeous table settings and floral arrangements, as well as more than forty outstanding and surprisingly easy recipes–are all here to lend your next occasion the sumptuous touches that are the hallmarks of Carolyne Roehm’s style.

The book offers practical advice and inspiration and even a way to partake in these breathtakingly exquisite events, both behind the scenes and as they take place.

Whether it is an intimate Valentine’s Day in Paris or an Autumn Barn Dance for seventy, all of the events depicted here are equally splendid. Organized seasonally, the book features ideas for small gatherings (Christmas Dinner in Aspen) or big blowout events (a Fourth of July dinner with fireworks) and family festivities (a seventy-fifth birthday party, a Dickens-inspired Halloween; a children’s Christmas cookie-decorating party). Recipes include Mini Lemon Crepes Stuffed with Lobster, Chilled Zucchini Soup with Toasted Coconut, Baby Back Ribs with Rhubarb Barbecue Sauce, and Bread Pudding with Bourbon Sauce.

As stunning and stylish as its author, and stamped with her inimitable flair, Carolyne Roehm’s A Passion for Parties is a must for the party planner or daydreamer in us all.

Start Quilting with Alex Anderson: Six Projects for First-Time Quilters, 2nd Edition

Alex Anderson

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Customer Reviews:
Total reviews: 28 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Great book for beginning quilter 5 out of 5 stars.
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.

I thought I knew a lot about home sewing since I've been doing that for over 35 years but I was always afraid to try quilting. I found this book and I would highly recommend it to anyone wanting to try quilting, but unsure quite where to start. The instructions are great and easy to follow. The text is well-written and easy to understand and the photos/drawings used for examples are great. The book gives you a great variety of starter projects to choose from, along with fabric and design suggestions . I'm proud to say I'm nearly finished with my first project from the book and I can't wait to try my next one.

Editorial Review:

Alex Anderson, host of HGTV's Simply Quilts, makes quilting easy and appealing for first-time quilters. In this slim volume, Anderson explains about tools (from the rotary cutter to the iron to the sewing machine), fabric selection and preparation, and basic techniques needed to begin quilting. She then offers simple but good-looking projects to utilize your newfound skills. Once you've learned the preliminaries of cutting, pinning, stitching, pressing, and finishing, you'll be ready to make any (or all) of the six quilts in the book: Rail Fence, Nine Patch, Log Cabin, Friendship Star, Flying Geese, or Sampler.

Terrific Garden Tonics!: 345 Do-It-Yourself, Fix 'em Formulas for Maintaining a Lush Lawn & Gorgeous Garden (Good Gardening Series)

Jerry Baker

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Total reviews: 2 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

Missing pages 3 out of 5 stars.
7 of 14 people found this review helpful.

The book has great ideas but the copy I have is missing pages 129-176. those pages are replaced with duplicates of pages 81-128

Who would have thought!! 5 out of 5 stars.
3 of 3 people found this review helpful.

Who would have thought that used coffee grounds would be useful in keeping some plants healthy?!? I love the ideas in this book! We have two small children who often run around barefoot in the yard, and it's important that I can keep my yard healthy and beautiful while not using chemicals. Love the ideas in this book!!

Essential Knits for Kids: 20 Fresh, New Looks for Children Two to Five

Debbie Bliss

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For the first time, this popular designer unveils fashions just for toddlers and preschoolers. Featuring children involved in activities from nursery school and birthday parties to dance lessons and sports, the book presents 20 charming modern projects organized into three collections. The first features designs that keep kids comfy while they are hanging out at home, including a double-sided throw for cuddling in front of the TV and a knitted rag doll for both playtime and bedtime. Because every child loves a party, the second collection is devoted to dressy designs for girls such as a cashmere shrug that can be worn over a party dress and a cute beaded bag just right for carrying party essentials. For boys there is a pattern for a good-looking polo shirt with buttons and a collar—and it can be paired with a stretchy striped tie that can be slipped over the head. The final collection focuses on items for the outdoors, including a boy's parka, a girl's coat with scarf, and a fabric-lined bag with its own striped pencil case. Practicality prevails in all the projects; they are knitted in beautiful, classic yarns that are soft and gentle against a young child's skin but are also sturdy and easy to wash and dry.

Junior Knits

Debbie Bliss

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Total reviews: 16 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Thanks 5 out of 5 stars.
1 of 2 people found this review helpful.

I was very pleased to obtain this. I could not find it elsewhere.

Love it 5 out of 5 stars.
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I've never been disappointed with any of Debbie Bliss' patterns and these were no exception. I've made 5 from this book and they all are beautiful and fit great. I love how she sizes them just the way kids like them. They're comfortable and have plenty of grow room. My daughter looks so cute in her pea coat!

Fantastic 5 out of 5 stars.
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I'm a fan of Debbie Bliss, but most of her books are for infants. So I am happy to see this one for older kids; between 3yr-10yr. There are plenty of "cool" patterns for both boys & girls.. yet they remain nice & practical at the same time. The fact that it is spiral bound is a plus. I have many D.B. books and this is one of my favorites.

Hard to find market..... 5 out of 5 stars.
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It is harder to find junior size patterns... and this book is full of
fashion forward.... patterns kids will enjoy wearing....
The sizes are generous.... so they have life... or could be knit for
a larger junior size that wants a closer fit.

Editorial Review:

Top knitwear designer Debbie Bliss presents 25 fabulous new projects for four-to-ten-year-olds, from easy striped legwarmers to a denim sweater and hooded parka.

Jerry Baker's Green Grass Magic: Tips, Tricks, and Tonics for Growing the Toe-Ticklinest Turf in Town! (Jerry Baker Good Gardening series)

Jerry Baker

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Total reviews: 17 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Works wonders! 5 out of 5 stars.
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.

I'm totally impressed. Let me first admit that I'm lazy when it comes to lawn care. This summer, my lawn finally got to the point where I was embarassed about it. Unfortunately, I thought, it was already early August and there was no way I would have a good looking yard this year. Fortunately, a friend (my buddy "Marmaduke") told me about Jerry Baker's tonics, so I bought the book and his video. Within three and a half weeks, my lawn was looking just as good as the guys who spend most of their free time working on their lawns. In particular, I used Jerry's "Drought Buster" tonic to get my grass green again.

I'm very pleased with this product and believe that my yard will look totally FANTASTIC my the end of this month and even better next year!

Editorial Review:

Anyone can have a lawn even greener than their neighbors’ envy with this definitive guide to improving the attractiveness of grass from seed to sod, in all seasons. Jerry Baker’s proven tips, tricks, and tonics cover problems from mowing and mole damage to drought or downpour. Regular cabinet items are repurposed—Epsom salts to cure yellow grass and mouthwash to banish bugs—and homeowners learn what they can do to conserve water, avoid sun damage, and boost the green of their turf using sensible techniques and natural products. The book includes a calendar with a season-by-season to-do list, taking the guesswork out of lawn maintenance for gardeners with green thumbs as well as those who need a little guidance.

Quiltmaking by Hand: Simple Stitches, Exquisite Quilts

Jinny Beyer

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Total reviews: 23 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Excellent resource! 5 out of 5 stars.
4 of 4 people found this review helpful.

I quilt on my own--without benefit of classes or working with anyone else--much of the time. This book has helped me tremendously! Unlike most pattern books, the book tells the details of what it means to sew a certain type of stitch, suggests materials and tools, and even has quotes from older sewing and quilting reference books. Instructions for each process are available in as much detail as I have needed. Plus the pictures are beautiful and it's an added bonus to have patterns in the book, as well. I highly recommend this book.

Editorial Review:

Celebrating today's surge of interest in hand crafts, this book introduces new quilters to a simple yet versatile set of techniques that allows them to create sensational quilts entirely by hand. A world-class designer and extraordinarily skilled quilter, Jinny Beyer demonstrates everything from threading a needle to piecing perfect points. Beginning with the basic running stitch, quilters quickly move on to joining two, then four patches, making stars and compasses, setting in pieces, and stitching curves. With each new skill, quilters are invited to begin the next section of a quilt designed especially for beginners-encouraging a "sew-as-you-learn" approach with each of the 10 quilting projects. The quilting stitch is simply and clearly explained, and detailed photographs illustrate how neat, even lines of stitching are achieved.

Simply Baby: 20 Adorable Handknits for Baby's First Two Years

Debbie Bliss

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Total reviews: 14 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

I absolutely love this book 5 out of 5 stars.
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This book is great. I've four months pregnant and after making a bunch of afghans I saw this book in the book store and thought I'd give knitting baby clothes a try even though my knitting experience was pretty much limited to scarves and hats. The instructions are very clear and in the last two weeks I've made two sweaters, the little bear and two pairs of booties. If you have a little bit of knitting experience you should definitely be able to knit the patterns in this book. And they're super cute.

Well Written 5 out of 5 stars.
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Debbie's instructions for these patterns are very detailed and easy to understand. I made the baby shrug in two nights-- following her path to the letter. The sizes run "generous" to a little big, but that is appropriate to a rapidly growing baby. I look forward to using many of these timeless patterns over and over and perhaps add some small embellishments of my own. A wonderful buy.

Editorial Review:

Debbie Bliss presents 20 adorable new designs for babies and toddlers--from blankets and booties to cardigans, twin sets, and coats--all using soft, snuggly yarns.

Presentations: A Passion for Gift Wrapping

Carolyne Roehm

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Total reviews: 20 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Editorial Review:

With her brilliant sense of style, designer and bestselling author Carolyne Roehm makes the case in Presentations that there’s just as much pleasure in wrapping gifts as in receiving them—and that beautiful packages guarantee memorable celebrations.

For everyone who loved At Home with Carolyne Roehm, one of America’s premier style-setters now offers her ideas for creating breathtaking gift wrappings using readily available paper, tags, rubber stamps, ribbons, artificial flowers, and other inexpensive materials. Arranged seasonally, and taking inspiration from Roehm’s love of nature, travel and collecting, and fine art, the book focuses on holidays as well as on ways to make children’s gifts look unique and adorable. As Roehm shows, with creativity and care any present can be made an exquisite offering.

More than two hundred dazzling photographs provide inspiration, and a clear and detailed how-to section gives readers the step-by-step tools they need to create beautiful gifts. And for those who would like to create stunning packages but have little time, the book also offers wonderfully distinctive—yet simple—gift-bagging ideas. To coordinate with these eye-popping wrappings, there are the author’s original theme-party ideas and distinctive table settings.

With Carolyne Roehm’s advice, anyone can elevate a special occasion to the realm of the unforgettable.

Jerry Baker's Backyard Problem Solver: 2,168 Natural Solutions for Growing Great Grass, Super Shrubs, Bright Bulbs, Perfect Perennials, Amazing Annuals, Vibrant Vegetables, Terrific Trees, and Much, Much More!

Jerry Baker

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Total reviews: 6 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Don't pass this book by! 5 out of 5 stars.
48 of 49 people found this review helpful.

Boy, do I LOVE this book! I'm just a casual gardener, but boy, if you have nasty soil, need help getting your lawn started, garden started, problem with trees and plants, grab this book. I can tell you for a fact that that tonic Jerry has in this book for trees is just tremendous! Who would think that putting whiskey, beer, peroxide and jello on your trees would just make them grow huge in no time at all. My trees just love this stuff and I'm just thrilled with the results of all the recipes I've tried in this book. Plus, if you have problems with any plants you currently have, it's probably addressed in this book. Baker is the country's #1 gardener and this book shows why. I'm very thankful that I purchased it and got it for a great price on amazon.com. If you have roses and have trouble, this book is for you. He even tells you how to get rid of every bug imaginable. Also, if you're having trouble with your lawn, the remedy is in this book. Plus, Baker tells you how to select the proper plants for your area, and even outlines designs for you to have a nicely planted yard. He recommends what trees to plant as well and how they should be planted to take root quickly. He gives recipes for many tonics to get them off to a great start. Again, I can't emphasize how much this book has done for my garden. Now I'm attacking my clay soil and following Baker's advice. My yard is the best in the neighborhood!