P. Allen Smith's Bringing the Garden Indoors: Containers, Crafts, and Bouquets for Every Room
Descriere: From his monthly segment on the "Today" show to his own syndicated garden programs, people look to Smith for ways to design, update, or reinvent their outdoor garden spaces. Now, Smith turns his attention to the indoors--specifically, how to use the bounty of the garden to decorate the home.
Autori: P. Allen Smith | Editura: Clarkson N Potter Publishers | Anul aparitiei: 2009 | ISBN: 9780307351098 | Numar de pagini: 224 | Categorie: Crafts
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