Historic maps and views of new york, Virga, Vincent

Автор: Gregory Jamee
Название: New York Parties: Private Views
ISBN: 0847834034 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780847834037
Издательство: Rizzoli USA
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Описание: An insider's view--an invitation to imaginative private parties at the elegant homes of New York's most celebrated hosts. Seasoned experts share entertaining secrets. Join Jamee Gregory as a guest at some of New York's most exclusive private parties. Visit the homes of savvy tastemakers from the worlds of fashion, finance, and design, including Michael Kors, Evelyn and Leonard Lauder, Tory Burch, and Jamie Drake. Observe them behind-the-scenes, shopping at farmer's markets, arranging flowers, decorating tables, choosing menus, dressing up dining and living rooms, terraces and gardens, and themselves, with great style, ready to receive friends. Follow the Manhattan sociable set's gatherings throughout the year from SoHo cocktails and Fifth Avenue splendor to a Bridgehampton tented dinner and a Millbrook hunt breakfast, revealing how they entertain with flair. From Porthault linens to plastic glasses, in jeans or evening dress, at elegant holiday celebrations, imaginative birthdays, or an intimate brunch, this book features innumerable inspirational events. Sophisticated party givers discuss what makes a celebration a success--from memorable invitations and cocktail recipes to seating, and special welcoming touches. Dazzling portraits of unique rooms full of glamorous guests show parties unfold. Informative close-up photographs capture details of carefully orchestrated get-togethers, offering the reader myriad ideas.

Автор: Rooney E. Ashley
Название: Today`s historic interiors
ISBN: 0764338684 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780764338687
Издательство: Schiffer
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Описание: Tour historic homes and other buildings that have been altered to accommodate 21st century lifestyles. Through 338 color images, learn how renovating or refashioning an older building increases the financial return on the initial investment, preserves the original integrity of the building, and prevents unnecessary disruption of a neighborhood. Visit an 1855 Gambrel, a Denver Beaux-Arts House, and a 20th century Georgetown house, and see how old houses can be modified and updated to accommodate the demands of present-day life. That 19th century inglenook can become a home office or a new master suite can be made from two bedrooms. The possibilities are endless and will inspire your own ideas for transforming yesterdays old house or building into your dream home.

Автор: Brown, Paul
Название: Britain`s historic ships
ISBN: 1844860930 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781844860937
Издательство: Anova
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Описание: This lavish new volume explores twenty of the most celebrated and accessible ships and offers a comprehensive history of each vessel`s design, construction, active service and subsequent restoration and preservation. In addition to the featured entries, an appendix presents all of the necessary contact details and opening times where applicable.

Название: World Designs: 1200 Historic Patterns w/CD
ISBN: 0764322958 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780764322952
Издательство: Schiffer
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Описание: Over 1200 dynamic, ethnic, decorative designs, from civilizations over 3000 years, are displayed here and on CD. Architecture, sculpture, painting, ceramics, mosaics, textiles, bronze, lacquer, leather, manuscripts, glass, metals, and typography were consulted from sources in Egypt, Assyria, Greece, Rome, China, Japan, India, Persia, Arabia, Turkey, Byzantinium, and Europe. The designs, most shown in beautiful color and exquisite detail, display Ancient, Gothic, Renaissance, and Classic styles. The accompanying text both describes each civilization and gives the sources for all the images, from their ruins, churches, museums, books, artifacts, and monuments around the world. This important collection will become a classic reference and source for designers of every type for years to come.