Monograms and Antique Linens - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Monograms and Antique Linens write by Phyllis Hoffman DePiano. This book was released on 2016-05. Monograms and Antique Linens available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. A collection of beautiful linens, hand-sewn clothing, and fine monogram work highlighting how the beloved custom of monogramming is flourishing today.
Monograms for the Home
Monograms for the Home - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Monograms for the Home write by Kimberly Schlegel Whitman. This book was released on 2015-07-27. Monograms for the Home available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. While monograms have a rich history going all the way back to the sixth century BC, they're anything but outdated. Luscious photography and Whitman's expressive writing peppered with quotes from etiquette experts shows that monogramming is still very much in vogue. From linens, lamps and chairs to silver, china, desk accessories and more, here are exquisite examples of how to use monograms as your "personal logo" in stylish, elegant ways in any part of your home. Kimberly Schlegel Whitman, author of six previous books on entertaining and event planning, is Editor-At-Large for Southern Living magazine. She resides in Dallas.
The Book of Fine Linen
The Book of Fine Linen - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook The Book of Fine Linen write by Francoise De Bonneville. This book was released on 2015-10-06. The Book of Fine Linen available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. A visual tribute to the elegant world of heirloom household fabrics, from the white linen cloth of ancient Egypt to the rainbow-hued coverlets of today. This lively text introduces heirloom household fabrics, their use, manufacture, embellishments, and care, as well as the infinite variety of fibers and materials used. The author explains how they serve as both unusually revealing testaments of the history of daily life and quintessential examples of the weaver’s craft, often so magnificently decorated that they rival works of art. The text is supplemented by a rich array of paintings, archival photographs, vintage advertisements, and original commissioned photography from collections, private homes, and workshops of the leading contemporary manufacturers. A comprehensive glossary of technical terms, bibliography, and index complete the book.
My French Country Home
My French Country Home - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook My French Country Home write by Sharon Santoni. This book was released on 2017-08-08. My French Country Home available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Entertaining at home in gracious French style. Born from her experience of everyday living in France, Sharon Santoni reveals the gracious, easy French way of entertaining guests at her countryside home, year-round. Personal stories evoke the spirit of the French lifestyle, while gorgeous photos make us feel right at home. Santoni creates lush bouquets from her garden and utilizes resources from surrounding nature to lay gorgeous tables both indoors and outdoors. Venues range from a Sunday morning breakfast on the patio, to a ladies lunch in her lush garden, a formal dinner in her dining room, and a picnic by the river. Santoni also shares 15 favorite recipes utilizing seasonal foods. Find inspiration for your tables throughout the seasons, and discover the simple pleasure of entertaining friends and family. Sharon Santoni writes the popular blog My French Country Home. She is the author of My Stylish French Girlfriends (Gibbs Smith). She resides in Normandy, France.
Antique Linens
Antique Linens - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Antique Linens write by Marsha Manchester. This book was released on 2003. Antique Linens available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. From the sweet simplicity of household linens to lacy confections of European origin, this essential reference will answer many questions about heirloom linens that may be tucked away in closets and attics. Whether you are a long-time collector or have recently inherited linens and simply want to know more about them, this guide will help you better understand their function and value. Organized alphabetically by type of linen, the book features over 300 beautiful photographs of tablecloths, towels, napkins, pot holders, placemats, curtains, doilies, runners, bed covers, boudoir cases, bureau scarves, pillowcases, lingerie envelopes, and many more. The items date primarily from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries and include linens from Italy, Sweden, Ireland, Germany, France, and America. Captions provide dimensions, values, and variations in size, color, or style. Many close-up photographs illustrate the intricate workmanship of fine appliqu*/e work, embroidery, and laces from around the world. This book will delight all connoisseurs of fine vintage linen.
