More Big Girl Knits: 25 Designs Full of Color and Texture for Curvy Women

Nathan Joyce (Author)

The Elton John Activity Book: An Unofficial Lovefest

Recognising one of the most-honoured performers of all time, The Elton John Activity Book

Roehm, Carolyne Roehm

A Passion for Flowers

Nothing lights up a room like flowers. Whether it's baby's breath draped on a table at a wedding reception, clusters of daffodils in small pots scattered throughout a living room or a bucket of sunflowers on a picnic table, a strategically placed bouquet has the power to create a mood and make us feel special. Unfortunately, most of us don't know how to display flowers properly, and they often end up clumsily thrown together in a vase. In "A Passion for Flowers," Carolyne Roehm teaches readers how to create arrangements that set off a flower's natural beauty. She discusses the overall features of dozens of the most popular flowers and helps readers understand how these elements relate to each other. Though the book is filled with ideas for brightening holidays and special occasions, Roehm stresses that the magic of flowers should be enjoyed year-round. Organized by season to profile the blossoms as they come into their glory, bouquet "recipes" with step-by-step instructions are sprinkled throughout along with special care instructions for more sensitive blooms. Sections detailing containers, conditioning flowers and elements of floral design are included at the end of the book. "A ...

Doris Chan

Amazing Crochet Lace

Updating traditional lace patterns into wearable art by applying favorite motifs to create chic crocheted attire, Chan presents 20 fresh, fantastic designs for beginning and advanced crocheters alike. Full color.