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Wendy Baker

Complete Book of Curtains, Drapes,

Whether you're an interior designer or a home decorator and you need to create a beautiful home space with a window dressing to complement your lifestyle, look no further. The Complete Book of Curtains, Drapes, and Blinds is the one-stop reference. No longer will you struggle with inspiration or measurements as you'll find the essentials for creating a curtain design in this jam-packed volume. Learn the basics of window shapes, measuring, heading tapes, fabric characteristics, and fabric quantities. When you're ready to design, the second chapter in the book provides an in-depth look into various types of accessories available for curtains and blinds. For designers, and decorators, the sketches can be scanned and reduced to put on sample board or e-mailed to curtain makers to eliminate costly mistakes. The book also includes a section for cozy bed treatments and plush cushions and throws.From first-time homeowners to interior design students and studio professionals---when it comes to window dressings and coordinated accessories The Complete Book of Curtains, Drapes, and Blinds will help you through bewildering choices in a simple and easy way. Now that's a curtain call ...

Elizabeth Rogers

Shift Your Habit: Easy Ways to Save Money, Simplify Your Life, and Save the Planet

From the co-author of the "New York Times"-bestselling "The Green Book" comesthis work that makes green living accessible for the average American family.272 pp.

Carley Roney

The Nest Home Design Handbook: Simple Ways to Decorate, Organize, and Personalize Your Place

Founder of the popular wedding and lifestyle Web sites The Knot and The Nest, Roney offers organizing tips, personalization pointers, and high-impact decorideas to inspire nesters to let go of the stress and focus on creating a fun, stylish, and comfortable home.