New in Paper Whether they're wisps of sheer organza, lean slatted blinds, or full formal curtains, your window treatments define your style. Through lavish photographs, this book shows how to make a romantic statement with your windows that will wake up an entire decorating scheme. Find out how to enhance your home's architecture and use treatments to soften a room's lines, add color and warmth, and emphasize good proportions and improve bad ones. See how elegant simplicity can be, with billowy white muslin curtains or basic floral prints. Choose traditional English country, perhaps with swag and tail; dress windows for privacy; and take a close-up look at everything from tiebacks to shutters. Whichever you decide on, your room will have an exciting new focus.

All the information on planning is wonderfully organized, with details on work sequence, ventilation, countertops, cabinets, walls, floor, appliances, food storage, and more.

This New York Times bestselling book is filled with hundreds of fun, deceptively simple, budget-friendly ideas for sprucing up your home. With two home renovations under their (tool) belts and millions of hits per month on their blog YoungHouseLove.com, Sherry and John Petersik are home-improvement enthusiasts primed to pass on a slew of projects, tricks, and techniques to do-it-yourselfers of all levels. Packed with 243 tips and ideas—both classic and unexpected—and more than 400 photographs and illustrations, this is a book that readers will return to again and again for the creative projects and easy-to-follow instructions in the relatable voice the Petersiks are known for. Learn to trick out a thrift-store mirror, spice up plain old roller shades, "hack" your Ikea table to create three distinct looks, and so much more.

For the hopeless romantic in you! Think you're out of ideas for romance? Think again! With this completely revised and updated edition by your side, you can tap into even more passion, pleasure, and romance than ever before. With 2002 Romantic Ideas, you'll make every moment count—from simple and sweet surprises to ideas adventurous and exotic enough to spice up any encounter. Complete with tips, romantic quotations, and romance rules that are sure to liven up your love life, this essential guide helps you bring romance into your life—every day of the year!

Includes, beginning Sept. 15, 1954 (and on the 15th of each month, Sept.-May) a special section: School library journal, ISSN 0000-0035, (called Junior libraries, 1954-May 1961). Also issued separately.

Set the style for every room in your house with fabulous, easy-to-make window treatments. Beautiful do-it-yourself ideas to help you create a custom-made look for a fraction of the cost! Step-by-step directions and full color photos guide you through the entire process of design, sewing and installation. Features a wide range of styles and solutions for standard or unique windows.

A guide to designs and ideas for decorating windows.

A popular subject in sociology and cultural studies, divorce has been overlooked by literary critics. Spanning nearly a century during which the divorce rate skyrocketed, this study traces the treatment of divorce in the American novel.

Enter the world of glamour and go behind the scenes of the fashion world. The Fashion Book is an ideal introduction to the world of fashion. Learn about its history and how it has translated into the works of modern-day designers. Explore numerous styles, and get to know about the origins of what we wear and why. Packed with stunning images and illustrations, The Fashion Book also takes a look at the history of the most iconic fashion trends and charts the changing shapes of clothes and shoes. Read about the inspirational works of fashion icons, from Coco Chanel to Kate Moss, and find out about a day in the life of a catwalk model. The Fashion Book is a gorgeous style guide for teenagers who want to discover the stories behind their favorite looks, create their own style, and learn what makes the fashion world tick!