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Wilton Tiered Cakes: a Showcase of Dramatic Designs for Special Occasions
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Wilton Tiered Cakes: a Showcase of Dramatic Designs for Special OccasionsWilton Tiered Cakes: a Showcase of Dramatic Designs for Special Occasions

The most contemporary looks in reception cakes!
In Wilton Tiered Cakes, you'll see how to mix colours on a wedding cake using textured fondant or floral accents.
Discover our cute teddy bear tower with fondant baby blocks used as separators.
It's all here ~ 38 amazing cake designs ~ along with complete instructions, techniques, construction and cutting guides, plus great Wilton products.
 
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Decorative Beaded Purses
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Decorative Beaded PursesDecorative Beaded Purses

An instruction manual for projects to make decorative beaded purses, along with earrings, hair slides and other accessories using the techniques. The designs employ brick stitch, peyote stitch, square stitch and netting, combined with a variety of fringes and chains.
 
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Universal Principles of Design
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Universal Principles of DesignUniversal Principles of Design

Universal Principles of Design is the first comprehensive, cross-disciplinary encyclopedia of design. Richly illustrated and easy to navigate, it pairs clear explanations of every design concept with visual examples of the concepts applied in practice. From the "80/20 rule to chunking, from baby-face bias to Ockham's razor, and from self-similarity to storytelling, every major design concept is defined and illustrated for readers to expand their knowledge.
 
 
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Architects Sketches: Dialogue and Design
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Architects Sketches: Dialogue and DesignArchitects Sketches: Dialogue and Design

Concepts from architects' minds evolve through sketches and as a mode of transference are conveyed to the finished building. This book compares qualities of sketches to reveal unique approaches to the instruments of thinking in which all architects engage. It provides new insight into the relationship between architectural sketches and the process of creative manipulation.
 
 
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Beautiful Bedrooms & Baths of Texas
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Beautiful Bedrooms & Baths of Texas A brilliant collection of dreamy photography and illuminating text, this coffee-table book celebrates fine design from Dallas to Austin and throughout the state of Texas. Envisioned and executed by prominent interior designers, these unique bedrooms and baths span the complete spectrum of design styles. Transformative design elements and their uses are explained and include antiques, fine art, cabinetry, draperies, linens, furnishings, accessories, lighting, custom finishes, and textiles. For casual readers and design experts alike, this showcase is both inspiring and entertaining.
 
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