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Home, Garden, and DIY January 2017
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It's All Easy: Delicious Weekday Recipes For the Super-Busy Home Cook
by Gwyneth Paltrow
A collection of 125 favorite recipes by the Oscar-winning actress and best-selling author of It's All Good is comprised of low-sugar, low-fat and gluten-free options designed to be prepared in the amount of time taken to order less-healthy takeout equivalents.
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Cake Decorating Made Easy
by Robyn King
Cake decorating is the art of using icing to make a plain cake into a masterpiece. In this book, professional cake decorator Robyn King shows you how to achieve techniques that will allow you to bake beautiful, edible creations for family and friends. Before long you will be able to create a cake to make a special occasion unforgettable. Easy step-by-step instructions are accompanied by photographs to allow you to master decorating techniques such as piping, flood work, lettering, figurines and flowers. Before that, the book also provides recipes for the cakes amongst others and instructions on how to make the different forms of icing. Preparation and tools are discussed and up-to-date decorating trends are covered with brush embroidery, sequins and cake lace. Prepare to pass many an enjoyable hour with this go-to book on cake decorating.
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| Gardenista: The Definitive Guide to Stylish Outdoor Spaces by Michelle Slatalla with the editors of Gardenista; photography by Matthew WilliamsIf you've ever visited Gardenista.com, you know that it sits at the intersection of inspiration and practicality, and this book version serves the same purpose. Dedicated to the notion of cultivating harmonious outdoor living spaces through both horticulture and décor, editor Michelle Slatalla offers up DIY design projects, outdoor building case studies, advice from professionals, and planting guides (arranged by color and climate) -- not to mention hundreds of sumptuous, detail-rich photos to kick-start your creativity. Best of all, many of the photos are accompanied by "Steal This Look" lists, allowing you to turn garden envy into action. |
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| Furniture Makeovers: Simple Techniques for Transforming Furniture with Paint... by Barb BlairBarb Blair, owner of furniture design shop Knack Studios, certainly does have a knack for creating charming and original repurposed furniture, and in this lively, colorful book, she shares 24 of her favorite furniture makeover techniques. Photo-illustrated step-by-step instructions walk you through the various makeover methods, which include spray painting, distressing, dip dyeing, wallpapering, and applying gold leaf. And if directions alone aren't enough, the gorgeous gallery of before and after photos at the end will surely inspire you to transform those shabby hand-me-down items and thrift store furniture into beautiful, unique pieces you'll want to show off. |
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| Spruce: A Step-by-Step Guide to Upholstery and Design by Amanda BrownDedicated home decorators who are desperate to refresh worn-out old furniture or revamp their thrift store finds will relish this modern, practical introduction to DIY upholstery. Using a framework of five simple projects, professional upholsterer Amanda Brown walks readers through the skills needed to reupholster furniture of various shapes and sizes. Some specialty tools are required, but Brown writes with authority and verve, and her detailed, beginner-friendly instructions are illustrated with photographs at every step. Brave DIY-ers will come away feeling empowered by this "wonderfully readable volume that speaks to current style" (Library Journal). |
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| The Furniture Bible by Christophe PournyIn this comprehensive and well-organized book, high-profile furniture restorer Christophe Pourny shares his considerable expertise. Whether your tastes (and budget) run toward flea market chic or upscale boutiques, Pourny has advice on how to find, evaluate, and purchase antique furniture. Moreover, his photo-illustrated instructions for resurfacing, restoring, and cleaning (including recipes for DIY polishes and pigments) can be used on antiques and modern pieces alike. Aptly titled, The Furniture Bible is a "fantastic go-to source for furniture care" (Library Journal). To round out your furniture know-how with building tips, pick up Nathan Rafael's Handmade Furniture. |
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| The Handbuilt Home: 34 Simple, Stylish & Budget-Friendly Woodworking Projects... by Ana WhiteIf you've ever suffered from furniture-shopping sticker shock and would rather build your own gorgeous, sturdy, one-of-a-kind, handmade pieces but have no idea how, then this DIY book from popular blogger Ana White is the one for you. Experienced woodworkers may scoff at the simplicity of these projects, but beginners will be amazed at the extent and variety of furniture pieces they can make using this book's friendly, clear, and well-illustrated instructions -- and mostly off-the-shelf materials. Newbies, resist the temptation to jump right into your favorite project; the "Getting Started" section provides crucial information on tools and techniques that you'll need to be successful. |
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The Public Library 501 Copper NW Albuquerque, New Mexico 87102 505-768-5170abqlibrary.org |
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