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Author |
: Buie Harwood |
Publisher |
: TCU Press |
Total Pages |
: 160 |
Release |
: 1993 |
ISBN-10 |
: 0875651143 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9780875651149 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (43 Downloads) |
Synopsis Decorating Texas by : Buie Harwood
Decorating Texas provides a broad survey with an emphasis on a wide variety of individual buildings, which exhibit an assortment of interiors and decorations by many different artists.
Author |
: Helen Thompson |
Publisher |
: The Monacelli Press, LLC |
Total Pages |
: 225 |
Release |
: 2018-10-16 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781580935081 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1580935087 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (81 Downloads) |
Synopsis Texas Made/Texas Modern by : Helen Thompson
A compelling survey of Texas houses that draw both on the heritage of pioneer ranches and on the twentieth-century design principles of modernism. Helen Thompson and Casey Dunn, the writer/photographer team that produced the exceptionally successful Marfa Modern, join forces again to investigate Texas modernism. The juxtaposition of the sleek European forms with a gritty Texas spirit generated a unique brand of modernism that is very basic to the culture of the state today. Its roots are in the early Texas pioneer houses, whose long, low profiles express an efficiency that is basic to the modern idiom. This Texas-centric style is focused on the relationship of the house to the site, the materials it is made of--most often local stone and wood--and the way the building functions in the harsh Texas climate. Dallas architect David R. Williams was the first to combine modernism with Texas regionalism in the 1930s, and his legacy was sustained by his protégé O'Neil Ford, who practiced in San Antonio from the late 1930s until his death in the mid 1970s. Their approach is seen today in the work of Lake/Flato Architects and a new generation of designers who have emerged from that distinguished firm and continue to elegantly merge modernism with the vocabulary of the Texas ranching heritage. Twenty houses are included from across the state, with examples in major urban centers like Dallas and Austin and in suburban and rural areas, including a number in the evocative Hill Country.
Author |
: Quentin Steitz |
Publisher |
: University of Texas Press |
Total Pages |
: 144 |
Release |
: 2015-02-18 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781477306628 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1477306625 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (28 Downloads) |
Synopsis Grasses, Pods, Vines, Weeds by : Quentin Steitz
Purple three-awn. Tree of heaven. Alamo vine. Narrowleaf cattail. These exotic and fanciful names conjure up visions of lush foliage, colorful grasses, and dense plant life. They are, in fact, names of native and naturalized Texas plants—grasses, pods, vines, and weeds. Lovely and all-too-often overlooked in nature, they become ornamental delights when used imaginatively and decoratively. Grasses, Pods, Vines, Weeds introduces 44 of Texas' most common and important naturals. Quentin Steitz shows how to recognize them and discover their aesthetic wealth. By taking the reader through all of the steps involved in utilizing naturals—from harvest to design—her book becomes an important tool for floral and landscape designers, decorators, horticulturalists, home gardeners, botanists: all those people who enjoy hands-on experience with Texas' vast array of native and naturalized plants. The book presents clear and concise descriptions of many Texas naturals, accompanied by approximately 150 full-color photographs showing each in one or more stages of growth and also in a design. The reader can see the plant as it looks not only in the wild but also in an arrangement. The author offers techniques on how the species can be prepared for display, discussing drying and arranging. And a chapter on cultivation and conservation suggests to outdoor enthusiasts species they can grow for decorative natural materials as well as conserve and appreciate in the wild. Grasses, Pods, Vines,Weeds is enhanced by flora selected, collected, prepared, and dried by the author. These hand-culled materials have been used in designs contributed by some nineteen notable floral designers as well as the author. The text and designs combine to reveal the fresh, creative applications of Texas' decorative naturals and to increase our pleasure in the wonders of natural Texas.
Author |
: D. Alan Calhoun |
Publisher |
: Gibbs Smith Publishers |
Total Pages |
: 0 |
Release |
: 2001 |
ISBN-10 |
: 158685013X |
ISBN-13 |
: 9781586850135 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (3X Downloads) |
Synopsis Texas Country Style by : D. Alan Calhoun
Texas Country Style shows a way of living and decorating that is richly historic, proudly patriotic and wildly free. Incorporating all these elements into the Texas style opens the door to an eclectic expression of personal taste.
Author |
: Cynthia A. Brandimarte |
Publisher |
: Texas A&M University Press |
Total Pages |
: 1074 |
Release |
: 2013-05-31 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780875655178 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0875655173 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (78 Downloads) |
Synopsis Inside Texas by : Cynthia A. Brandimarte
“Inside Texas: Culture, Identity and Houses, 1878–1920” is a 464 page book with 296 photos that tests and rejects the notion that Texas homes, like all things Texan, were unique and different. Over the 40 year time span covered by the book, decorating ideas nationally and in Texas went from the era of Victorianism with “all that stuff” to the spare, clean lines of the arts and crafts movement. By 1920, like Americans across the country, many Texans, especially the wealthier, were taking their decorating ideas from the new professionals – architects and designers – and their homes reflected less their own identity than the taste and eye of the decorator. In seven years of research, Brandimarte traveled the state, collecting photographs of interiors of Texas homes – rare in comparison to exterior views. The images reprinted here are arranged neither in chronological order nor according to decorating style but by identities –occupation, family, ethnicity, social group, region, culture and refinement, class and style. Brief biographical information about the homeowners is incorporated into the text. “Inside Texas” is about people and houses. It is social history, a significant contribution to scholarship, an invaluable resource for preservationist, docents, architects and designers as well as a book to be treasured by anyone who loves old houses.
Author |
: Jolie Carpenter |
Publisher |
: Signature Boutique Books |
Total Pages |
: 0 |
Release |
: 2007 |
ISBN-10 |
: 0979265819 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9780979265815 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (19 Downloads) |
Synopsis Beautiful Homes of Texas by : Jolie Carpenter
An impressive collection of more than 70 of the finest interior designers and decorators in Texas, this volume features homes selected by the designers as some of their best work.
Author |
: Sherry Petersik |
Publisher |
: Artisan |
Total Pages |
: 337 |
Release |
: 2015-07-14 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781579656768 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1579656765 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (68 Downloads) |
Synopsis Young House Love by : Sherry Petersik
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.
Author |
: ,William |
Publisher |
: Covenant Books, Inc. |
Total Pages |
: 652 |
Release |
: 2018-06-20 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781643000176 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1643000179 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (76 Downloads) |
Synopsis Historic Churches in Texas by : ,William
The story of historic churches in Texas is the story of the Anglo-American and European immigrants in Texas. It is the story of the struggle of three cultures trying to coexist in an empty and often hostile land: the Native Americans, the Mexicans, and the immigrants. It is the story of circuit-riding preachers tirelessly, clandestinely crisscrossing Texas, bringing the Protestant word of God to the people in a land where, prior to Texas's independence, only Catholicism was legal. It is the story of a people who successfully fought and won their independence to build a nation. It is the story of Texas. Over the past ten years, my wife and I have visited and photographed almost one thousand historic churches in Texas. We have seen stunningly beautiful stained-glass windows, listened to the rich tones of Texas's largest organ, and prayed in the smallest active Catholic Church in the world. We visited the oldest Polish church in the United States in Panna Maria, lingered with spirits in an abandoned church in Nacogdoches, and were dazzled by the bright colors and designs found in the Catholic Cathedral in Beaumont. In Berlin, we held a silver communion cup donated to the church in 1889, and in San Antonio we touched the sarcophagus where the remains of Alamo heroes William Travis, David Crockett, and James Bowie are said to be kept. The photographs and text, which was jointly written by William and Mary Pamela Schaefer, are attempts to capture the important history and the quiet beauty of the 186 historic Texas churches presented in this book.
Author |
: Jolie Carpenter Berry |
Publisher |
: Signature Boutique Books |
Total Pages |
: 0 |
Release |
: 2010-09 |
ISBN-10 |
: 0979265843 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9780979265846 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (43 Downloads) |
Synopsis Beautiful Bedrooms and Baths of Texas by : Jolie Carpenter Berry
"Envisioned and executed by prominent interior designers and architects, unique bedrooms and baths spanning the complete spectrum of design styles fill the pages. You will learn about transformative design elements, a few of which include antiques, fine art, cabinetry, draperies, linens, furnishings, accessories, lighting, custom finishes, and textiles."--Publisher's description.
Author |
: Kathleen Stoehr, Charles Randall |
Publisher |
: Charles Randall International |
Total Pages |
: 336 |
Release |
: 2009 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781890379179 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1890379174 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (79 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Window Decorating Book by : Kathleen Stoehr, Charles Randall
An exceptional guide to window coverings featuring more than 1000 photographs and illustrations, The Window Decorating Book is both unique and compelling in covering the scope of window products available on the market today. You will be encouraged to explore and consider all of your options, including sections on specifications and fabric quantities, should you wish to do so. The Window Decorating Book not only provides an inspiring visual catalog of ways to use draperies, blinds, shades, and shutters imaginatively, but also delves into the details; providing vital information on the pros and cons of various products, and how to choose fabrics and treatments that create the right atmosphere for any room of the house.