Visions of Design: An Inspired Collection of America's Finest Interior Designers
A vibrant collection of the design industry’s most illustrious visionaries, this dynamic reference features hundreds of spectacular residential interiors. Capturing the unique voice of each U.S.-based professional, engaging editorial is matched with lush photographs to showcase private commissions ranging from modern expressions saturated with color and unexpected texture to traditional rooms with classic furnishings and all the dramatic interpretations in between.
Freaks is a fascinating yet ultimately touching work that emphasizes the humanity of the "freaks" over their oddities--at least, when the stories warrant it. Some of the individuals were treated very badly by their exhibitors (e.g., Julia Pastrana, the "ugliest woman in the world," and her equally hideous baby were mummified and displayed after they died); however, many took advantage of their condition to become international stars and make a lot of money (e.g., Zip the "What-Is-It").
Come and eat it up! Each double-page spread shows a line from the song, with a different animal for each day of the week, eating a different food. Most of the animals are eating a predictable food (a fox with a chicken, a pelican with a fish), but there are some nonsensical scenes (a snake with spaghetti, an elephant eating "zoop"). Overall, the verse has a catchy, cumulative rhythm, but it's the dazzling illustrations--gorgeously displayed with a mastery of design and form--that make this a simple, yet memorable, picture book.
This 160-page hardcover book is filled with inspirational design. The selection of projects in this book is meant to spread radiant sunshine all year long. You'll surely be inspired to Share The Love with these heavenly crosses or to Count Your Blessings by giving a beautiful Prayer Book to a friend. Reflections of Faith may be displayed with the Holy City Tissue Cover or you may select a guardian angel from the Band of Angel. Whichever design you choose to make, it;s sure to be devine.
Traditional Home Magazine: Tasteful, timeless designs never go out of style, as this magazine celebrates. Traditional styles in home decorating, furnishings and gardens are displayed through beautiful photographs and descriptive reports.
