May 14, 2013
New Arrivals · Home Decorating
These titles were recently added to the collection of the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County.
Mid-century modern : living with mid-century modern design
May 3, 2013
Miller, Judith, 1951-
London : Mitchell Beazley, 2012.
256 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 29 cm.
Includes index.
What went before -- The new look -- Interiors -- Furniture and lighting -- Glass -- Ceramics -- Metalware and textiles -- Designers.
The book explores the most desirable interiors, furniture, ceramics, glass, metalware and textiles of this hugely popular period. It features all the iconic designs and designers of the era, with price codes to help value and appraise your mid-century collection. The careers and influence of ground-breaking designers, including Alvar Aalto, Charles and Ray Eames, Robin and Lucienne Day, Arne Jacobsen and many others, are described in stand-alone feature pages.
Houses with charm : simple southern style
April 3, 2013
Sully, Susan.
208 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm.
Ann Getty : interior style
March 14, 2013
Saeks, Diane Dorrans.
New York : Rizzoli International Publications, Inc., 2012.
240 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm.
100 ways to happy chic your life
March 14, 2013
Adler, Jonathan, 1966-
New York, NY : Sterling Signature, c2012.
159 p. (some folded) : col. ill. ; 27 cm.
Includes index.
There are no "no"s -- Dwell : creating the haimish home -- Embrace : love what you love -- Twist : shake up your gray matter -- Explore : swim in the pool of possibility -- Ponder : take yourself off autopilot -- Get to know Jonathan Adler.
Live happily, live stylishly! Celebrity designer Jonathan Adler's newest book is a vibrant, hilarious mash-up of style bible, decorating tome, and self-help guide. In gorgeous, full-color spreads, 100 bold ideas for Happy Chic dwelling, decorating, and entertaining are revealed. As a bonus, five projects, on gatefolded pages, invite readers to create their own Happy Chic handicrafts, including a macramé owl and custom LOVE note cards.
Heirloom modern : homes filled with objects bought, bequeathed, beloved, and worth handing down
February 7, 2013
Hovey, Hollister.
New York : Rizzoli, [2013]
207 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm.
Simple sustainable style : ways to make a house your home
December 14, 2012
Florke, Randy.
New York, NY : Hearst Books, c2012.
192 p. : col. ill. ; 27 cm.
Includes index.
At head of title: CountryLiving.
Gathering places : kitchens -- Rooms for lingering : living rooms -- Rooms for a repast : dining rooms -- Rooms to dream in : bedrooms -- A retreat : bathrooms -- Creating a mood : entries, staircases, and other transitional spaces -- Watching the world go by : from the porch -- In town-- : a country sensibility -- Fabulous façades : exteriors -- Let's go shopping : hunting and gathering -- A country : state of mind.
The iconic interior : private spaces of leading artists, architects, and designers
December 12, 2012
Bradbury, Dominic.
New York : Abrams, 2012.
351 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 29 cm
Inspired you : letting God breathe new life into your heart and home
December 11, 2012
Parsons, Marian.
Nashville, Tenn. : Thomas Nelson, 2012.
239 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 24 cm.
Some girls get giddy over a new pair of shoes. Marian Parsons gets giddy over room makeovers. With a lot of ingenuity, a little bit of effort, and a tight budget, she has transformed her home into a beautiful space and filled her heart with a lot more contentment.
Kit Kemp : a living space
December 11, 2012
Kemp, Kit, 1956-
Melbourne : Hardie Grant Books, 2012.
256 p. : chiefly col. ill. ; 32 cm.
Charles Faudree home
November 21, 2012
Faudree, Charles.
Layton, Utah : Gibbs Smith, c2012.
244 p. : col. ill. ; 32 cm.
Dazzling design
November 15, 2012
Nisbet, Amanda.
New York : Stewart, Tabori & Chang, 2012.
222 p. : col. ill. ; 32 cm
English decoration : timeless inspiration for the contemporary home
November 15, 2012
Pentreath, Ben.
New York : Ryland Peters & Small, 2012.
189 p. : col. ill. ; 30 cm.
Includes index.
Timeless interiors.
November 15, 2012
Ireland, Kathryn M.
Layton, Utah : Gibbs Smith, c2012.
223 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm.
Spanish Revival home -- Beverly Hills cottage -- Film director's home -- Santa Barbara horse ranch -- Horse ranch cottages -- Playwright's home -- Santa Monica farmhouse -- French beach house -- Brentwood estate -- Malibu beach house.
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