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Green Wood Carving is a book is for anyone who wants to learn how to carve small, useful, beautiful wooden utensils from green wood.

BYHUSET er en omfattende bog om, hvordan man istandsætter og ombygger byhuse og lejligheder på en måde, som er i overensstemmelse med husets oprindelige arkitektur og brug af materialer – skrevet af landets vel nok mest vidende mand på området. Bogen er relevant for alle, der bor i etagehus, rækkehus, villa eller parcelhus i en af de danske storbyer, forstæder eller provinsbyer.Befolkningstallet i byerne vokser eksplosivt, og det er især de historiske bykerner, der tiltrækker danskerne. Vi får her en interessant gennemgang af både byens og byhusets udvikling fra de ældste tider til i dag, herunder de arkitektoniske stilarter og materialer. Der er kapitler om de forskellige typer af boliger, deres baggrund, karakteristika og indretning.Endelig giver bogen ikke mindst konkret rådgivning og vejledning om istandsættelse, ombygning, bygningsbevaring og reetablering, hvor de forskellige bygningsdele såsom gennemgås systematisk.SØREN VADSTRUP er uddannet restaureringsarkitekt i 1978. Leder af Raadvad-Centeret 1989-2002 og siden 2006 forsker, underviser og formidler på Center for Bygningsbevaring i Raadvad.Siden 2011 desuden forskningslektor på Kunstakademiets Arkitektskole i København. Udgav i 2004 bogen "Huse med sjæl".I 2001 købte og restaurerede Søren Vadstrup med familie en fredet firelænget bindingsværksgård i Viby på Fyn. Sideløbende har han bl.a. i en årrække beskæftiget sig med registrering og restaurering af ældre bygninger i Grønland, Island og på Færøerne.

The debut home improvement guide from the man (with a hammer) who took on Britain's biggest DIY project

Award-winning interiors blogger Abi Dare of These Four Walls reveals a softer, more relaxed approach to minimalism that will enhance your wellbeing and simplify your home.

"Delve into the enchanting art of lifelike floral design with The New Art of Paper Flowers. Whether you're a novice looking to discover a gratifying new hobby or a seasoned crafter seeking inspiration, this all-inclusive handbook will equip you to cultivate lush, long-lasting blooms using colorful crepe paper"--

The Joinery Compendium ist eine Sammlung mit über 400 handwerklich hergestellten Holzverbindungen aus aller Welt. Die einzigartige Zusammenstellung gibt Einblicke in die faszinierende Vielfalt dieser Verbindungen, ihrer Geschichte und Anwendung.In einer Zeit, in der die Sensibilität für bestehende Bausubstanzen und Holzkonstruktionen wächst, erlangen historische und einfache Bautechniken eine neue Relevanz. Holz findet nicht nur im Bauwesen und Möbelbau Anwendung, sondern auch vermehrt in nachhaltigen Produkten, denn Holzverbindungen ohne Nägel oder Klebstoff dienen der Inspiration für Reparaturfähigkeit und Lebenszyklusbetrachtung. Die Einleitung des Buches bietet grundlegendes Wissen über Holz und traditionelle Handwerkzeuge. Ein illustriertes Regelwerk zur Benennung der Verbindungen leitet zum Hauptteil über. Jede Verbindung wird durch einen Steckbrief mit axonometrischen und plangraphischen Zeichnungen, sowie einer Schritt-für-Schritt-Anleitung für ihre Herstellung präsentiert. Die vereinfachte graphische Darstellung mit viel Weißraum ermöglicht das Hinzufügen von Maßverhältnissen und Notizen im eigenen Schaf- fensprozess. Am Ende des Buches ermöglicht ein illustriertes Glossar eine Vergleichbarkeit in Gestaltungsprozessen und erleichtert gleichzeitig den Zugang zu digitalen Suchplattformen. Die Terminologie ist in Deutsch, Englisch und Japanisch verfügbar.The Joinery Compendium bietet eine leicht verständliche Übersicht durch sprachneutrale Illustrationen, welche eine zeitgenössische Auseinandersetzung mit dem Thema fördert und die Leidenschaft für traditionelle Holzverbindungen wecken soll.

Featuring the very garments from the latest show, alongside much-loved favourites from over the years, from showstoppers to wardrobe staples, this book is packed with expert advice from contestants from over the years and helpful tips for dressmaking. From simple tees to stand-out clothing, aspiring crafters will have everything they need to create the perfect outfit for any occasion.

Smagen og duften af jul inviterer til en fornyet juleoplevelse. Med opskrifter på overdådige julekager, tips til smukke blomsterdekorationer og hjertelige anekdoter viser Anne-Mette Juul Svensson og Bjarne Als, hvordan julen bliver en magisk tid fyldt med kærlighed og kreativitet.Glazekagedronningen Anne-Mette deler sine opskrifter på overdådige julekager, mens Bjarne, Kgl. Hofleverandør og blomsterkunstner, inspirerer med sin dekorative blomstermagi. Sammen skaber de en unik juleverden, hvor smag og æstetik forenes i en uforglemmelig fejring af julen.Velkommen til en kulinarisk og visuel rejse, der vækker alle dine sanser og fylder dit hjerte med juleglæde.Om forfatterneAnne-Mette Juul SvenssonAnne-Mette Juul Svensson er født i 1983 og har en kandidatgrad fra RUC i psykologi og sundhedsfremme og sundhedsstrategier. Hun arbejder til daglig i Rigspolitiet. Anne-Mette er billedkunstner og passioneret og autodidakt kagenørd, der har googlet og instagrammet sig til viden og ikke mindst erfaring med moussekager, chokoladearbejde og i særdeleshed glazekager. Af og til holder Anne-Mette kurser hjemme hos sig selv i glaze. I dag er Anne-Mette bl.a. blogger for Callebaut Nordic.Bjarne Als, Bering House of FlowersBjarne Als, født i 1965 og opvokset i Fredensborg, indledte sin karriere som blomsterdekoratør allerede som 11-årig. Han arbejdede som blomsterbinder og medhjælper på Country House i Fredensborg. I 1982 begyndte han sin elevtid hos Erik Bering, The House of Flowers Aps, og sammen udførte de opgaver for både det danske og internationale kongehuse.I 2003 blev Bjarne Als udnævnt til Kongelig Hofleverandør og overtog forretningen efter Erik Bering. Privat er Bjarne gift med Hanne og har 2 børn.E-bogen er lavet i fixed format

"With practical, step-by-step instructions and on-the-ground examples at every scale, Flower Farming for Profit is a comprehensive, beautiful guide to achieving profitability as a cut flower farmer. When Lennie Larkin set out to become a flower farmer, she found all sorts of resources about growing flowers but a scarcity of reliable information on how to build a profitable cut flower business. How do you create efficient systems and adequately value your own time and effort through your pricing? When and how should you consider scaling up your farm? How can you make doing what you love support you financially? In Flower Farming for Profit, Larkin answers these questions-and many, many more. With instructive lessons and savvy business tips from her own and other successful farms around the world, she explores: -The diverse challenges of both wholesale and retail sales channels, from florists and farm stands to farmers markets -Streamlining weddings for the farmer-florist, from communications to floral design -Efficient recordkeeping and bookkeeping -Steps for conducting your own cost-of-production analysis -Marketing and growth strategies -Business planning, goal setting, and making financial projections -Crop planning based on local climatic conditions, market demand, and sales projections The cut flower industry continues to experience wild growth. To successfully do what they love while expanding the market for sustainably produced flowers, new and experienced farmers alike must deliberately step back from the field and into the office. Flower Farming for Profit is a one-of-a-kind guide to creating the type of numbers-driven business that will allow individual farms to prosper and local flower economies to thrive"--

Craft 24 paper flowers from crepe paper, perfectly detailed to match the beauty of nature; these stunning and accessible projects are sure to wow in bouquets, garlands, and wreaths.

Free your imagination and discover vibrant interiors inspired by market and vintage finds from around the world.

"Step into the world of beautiful everlasting flowers with this book of thirty-two floral designs that can be made all year round. The beauty of flowers is often fleetingly lovely, but a dried bouquet is a gift that can last for years. In Living with Dried Flowers, farmer-florist Hannah Muller of The Wreath Room at Full Belly Farms shares her everlasting floral arrangements that are full of color and texture. Bursting with images of her stunning creations, from small vases and centerpieces to wreaths and wall hangings, this is the book for anyone looking to learn the art of dried flower arranging. Hannah walks readers through the process of growing and drying flowers as she does at Full Belly Farm, with plenty of tips and suggestions, whether you're an avid gardener or just picking up blooms at the supermarket. Dried arrangements are a natural and sustainable way to add beauty to your home, and Living with Dried Flowers offers more than thirty floral designs for every occasion. Hannah shares her suggestions of what flowers to use and provides the foundation for creating your own arrangements that are just as show-stopping as the ones she creates in The Wreath Room. With step-by-step instructions for creating every arrangement, gorgeous photography to inspire your creations, and helpful information along the way, Living with Dried Flowers is a must-have for every flower lover"--

Interior decorating just got a green thumb!Harness the beauty of plants, leaves and foliagegreen decorin this unique collection of 40 nature projects that are fun, easy and inexpensive to make. Six of Japan's leading floral and plant designers offer a range of ideas to turn found and foraged materials into stunning arrangements and displays.With these visionary stylists as your guides, a few materials you already have at home and easy-to-obtain tools, you'll be able to:Create charming glass-encased air plants and spoon-based succulentsWeave, bend and stack palm fronds into eye-catching arrangementsStyle your own one-of-a-kind leaf fashion accessories, from corsages to braceletsCreate living jewelry and one-of-a-kind plant handbagsMake a signature leaf tapestry and leaf wrapping paperAnd much, much more!This book features over 250 gorgeous photographs and straightforward, step-by-step instructions that show you how to turn your surroundings into a verdant showcase for nature's beauty.

A modern and practical guide to floristry, this is a project-based book featuring 10 seasonal, sustainable flower arranging projects. Including beautiful photography that demystifies the floristry process in Milli Proust's unique style, learn how to play with colour and texture and style flowers with confidence. The projects will take you through the seasons as they inspire you to bring more nature into your life.

"With over 30,000 heirloom rose bushes, Grace Rose Farm is the rose destination, whether you're a florist looking for that just-so hue of rose for a high-end wedding, a customer who wants to find a one-of-a-kind bouquet to ship to their mom, one of Poulson's 25,000 newsletter subscribers looking for tips on growing their own roses, or among the nearly 200,000 followers who swoon over her images on Instagram. The farm, based in Santa Ynez, California, works with breeders from around the world to bring new rosebushes to American gardeners, and harvests their own spectacular roses for weddings, events, and local flower lovers. They've also grown a nationwide online business that delivers roses to customers around the country. In this book, Poulson shares her incredible breadth of wisdom in a comprehensive guide to growing roses specifically to use as cut flowers. It includes detailed information on 100 of the best varieties in every possible hue--ones that can thrive in the home garden and bring gardeners magnificent blooms year after year. She also offers instructions for planting, year-round care, and harvesting, whether you're growing roses in the ground, in raised beds, or in containers, and in every climate zone; plus styling and arranging tips, including bouquets in simple pitchers and urns as well as more elaborate tablescapes and floral arches"--

'This book is quite literally a life-changer.' GREGG WALLACE'Making the most of your freezer is the best way to save money and waste less food.' CHRIS BAVIN------------Want to save thousands of pounds on your food bill? Eat a healthy varied diet? Cut down on food waste?The secret to all of this is in your freezer. This simple, five-step organisation guide will change the way you shop, cook and live - saving you money, time and wasted food. Kate Hall has already helped countless people transform their freezers from unloved graveyards of good intentions to organised treasure troves of ingredients ready to make a meal you actually want to eat, without having to pop to the shops or scrimp on quality. With handy illustrations and money-saving tips, The Full Freezer Method will empower you to make lasting change, save you money and actually enjoy the process.

Who doesn't long for a little more romance in their home? The kind that makes your heart feel at ease when you walk inside and close the door on our fast-paced world.

A fascinating glimpse into the evocative, eclectic and carefully curated homes of artists, designers and other creatives.

"Make your own beautiful mid-century wooden objects for the home. With over 80 projects, from the simple to the advanced, this is the perfect book to progress your woodworking skills and create something beautiful for your home. These sought-after classic designs from the 1950s and '60s include a range of items for home and garden, from simple display shelves, bookends, and a tray, to a chest of drawers and a desk. Every project includes a clear pattern and diagrams, detailed step-by-step instructions, and illustrations of the finished pieces. The projects are arranged by level of difficulty as you go through the book; some suit those fairly new to woodworking and some work best for more experienced hands. Packed with useful tips and hints, and featuring spotlights on individual techniques within every chapter, this book is perfect not just as a project book but also as a way to build up your knowledge. No complicated equipment is needed, and all projects can be made at home. So whether you want the iconic curves of a mid-century coffee table, the warmth of walnut wood in a cabinet, or the clean lines in an easy chair, this book has it all"--Publisher's description.

From Erin Napier, the designer, host of HGTV's hugely popular Home Town, and author of MAKE SOMETHING GOOD TODAY comes a heart warming, beautifully illustrated, one-of-a-kind book about celebrating and appreciating the homes we love and live in.

Color Confidence will demystify the technical world of color, as it helps empower you to live a happier and more colorful life.  Including a blend of everything from identifying your perfect palette, to creating a harmonious colour scheme and accessorising to achieve that perfect color ratio, this book will show you how to use color to transform your life. Get inspired with expert tips and tricks to create a home that truly reflects your personality. Discover how color can impact your space and mood. Jess will show you how to embrace darker tones, find the perfect white, and demonstrate how to successfully bring a cohesive look together; whether that is pastels, neutrals, earth tones or even brights – find your color confidence whatever your style.

In her second book, Lucy Hunter invites us to join her on a personal journey to the places and spaces that she loves best, and which inspire her work as a floral artist and garden designer.

Dandelion salad, delicious wild mushrooms, fruits and berries--you'll be surprised at what is growing in nearby fields, woods, and shores. Healthy, fresh, and free ingredients can be found in your own backyard, bringing you back to nature and traditional roots. A Guide to Wild Food Foraging is a compact and comprehensive directory of more than 100 profiles of wild plants, herbs, fruits, nuts, mushrooms, seaweeds, and shellfish. Each profile provides you with tips on identification, seasonality, location, and what and when to harvest. It also includes how to safely harvest your foraged treasures while being mindful of maintaining the habitat, how to prepare your bounty, and how to incorporate them into delicious recipes. With this book, you can add flavor to any meal for free. A Guide to Wild Food Foraging includes: Over 100 detailed plant profiles for wild plants, herbs, fruits, nuts, mushrooms, seaweeds, and shellfish. Full color, high-quality photographs, and illustrations to help you properly identify each nutritious and natural piece of food. Useful information for foraging beginners, such as the foraging code, tips for plant conservation, and questions of legality.Tips on freezing herbs and which plants have medicinal value.Recipes, preparation suggestions, and more

"Author of Made for Living Amber Lewis reveals her approach to renovating a home and building one from scratch, with gorgeous images and plenty of detail shots so you can be sure to get stunning results. The details of a room make a difference. The bullnose edge of a marble countertop. The wood grain and color of the flooring. The particular pleat of the drape. Amber Lewis, the esteemed designer known for her signature Cali-inspired style, obsesses over the tiniest of features, which she knows are deceptively big decisions that have a great effect on a room. In Call It Home she shares her secrets to applying stone, fabric, paint, flooring, and more that ensure a beautifully designed home, shortcutting the often overwhelming process for you. This book walks you through eight new homes designed by Amber--including her own home--and the thought processes that went into the major choices she made. Whether you're decorating one room, renovating your entire house, or planning new construction, she shares how to approach a project from start to finish and guides you from mood boards to floor plans to finished results. With more than 200 gorgeous images of livings rooms, kitchens, dining rooms, entryways, bedrooms and baths, you'll have photographs of Amber's details on hand when you're ready to create your home"--

Retreats, hideaways, escape spaces - call them what you will, such havens offer us a personal, private and peaceful place to nest, nurture and take time out.

Gode råd er dyre i disse tider. Derfor er det værd at vende tilbage til de gode og praktiske spareråd fra dengang, vores bedsteforældre var unge og levede i nøjsomme tider.Den lille Sparebog indeholder uddrag fra bestselleren Gyldendals Sparebog (1941). Gode – og sjove – råd, der stadig er brugbare i 2022. Her er tips til at lave sin egen te, praktiske spareråd til madlavningen, anvisning til barbering uden sæbe og til at bekæmpe møl og rense pletter af tøjet. Lige som man får en solid håndsrækning til at spare på varme og lys. Den perfekte værtindegave eller til dig, der sværger til de gode råd fra fortiden.