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Old Quilts, New Life features 18 stunning quilts designed by passionate quilter, author and designer, Sarah Fielke. Sarah has selected 9 beautiful quilts from The American Folk Art Museum in New York and created two designs inspired by each quilt - the first, a sympathetic interpretation of the original piece and the second, a more contemporary creation. Old Quilts, New Life showcases these stunning quilts - each one accompanied by step-by-step instructions so you can create them at home. The book takes you through the history of the quilting tradition and explores the techniques and styles employed by quilters over the centuries. From the beautiful simplicity of an Amish quilt to a pretty pinwheel design, there is a quilt here to suit all skill levels and styles.

Miranda Ballard, of the Modern Meat Shop in London, provides the ultimate guide to cooking meat at home. She recommends the cuts of meat to choose for different types of dish, as well as what questions to ask your butcher. There is advice on buying according to the season and informative charts of all the cuts. With the increased popularity of high-welfare meat, there is a wealth of information about sourcing meat that is farmed responsibly. Learn the basics behind animal-husbandry and you will feel well-equipped knowing what to ask your butcher when buying meat. There are more than 90 recipes for classic dishes and innovative ideas, ranging from quick and easy lunches to impressive evening meals. Cook The Perfect Steak for a quick midweek meal, put together a hearty Coq au Vin when you have more time at the weekend, or opt for a Slow-cooked Lamb Shoulder when you have the family round for Sunday lunch. There are also wonderful suggestions for using up leftovers and preparing the perfect accompaniments, from Yorkshire Puddings and Gravy to Frites and Slaw.Whether you want to get the best out of an inexpensive cut, use up some leftovers or find accurate cooking times for your Sunday roast, this is an invaluable resource for today's modern meat-eaters and a celebration of preparing and cooking meals at home.

Everyone who loves their garden needs to make notes about plans and projects, about plants and growing tips. This beautifully illustrated journal is the answer to a garden-lover's dreams: a personal organizer, divided into six tabbed sections, where you can gather information about plants and record all the developments in your garden month by month and year by year. There is a section devoted to Projects and Designs, followed by two sections on Favourite Plants where you can build up lists of plants to introduce into your garden. You can record new discoveries in the Inspirations section and stick in your photographs on the pages provided. The Useful Addresses section offers plenty of space for adding contact details of favourite nurseries and suppliers.

Romantic Prairie is a style that says "home" wherever you may be because, more than anything else, it's a mindset: it's gentle but strong, welcoming and lasting, durable yet sophisticated, it's the resilient spirit of "making do" and, above all, it's real. Beautiful specially-commissioned photography showcases thirteen gorgeous homes across the United States - from Illinois to Missouri - that are inspired by the nostalgia and aesthetics of Prairie style. Long gone are the sod houses, built by European immigrants lured to the vast plains and sweeping grasslands by the ownership of land in the 1880s. Over the centuries these humble dwellings evolved into sturdier, more comfortable homes, which, depending on their geographic location, took on a variety of designs, be it a ranch, cabin, farmhouse or cottage. Romantic Prairie Style celebrates the diversity of designs, the rich and deep pleasures of creating something unique from scratch, the softer side of rustic and rugged with the union of delicate and elegant, the spontaneous acceptance of lack of pretension and the simplicity of purpose. Here interiors bear the influence of European settlers and the heart-warming authenticity of simple, natural textures, hand-hewn beams, bleached wood, weathered planks, woven blankets, cowhide and Navajo rugs. It's dainty but substantial, fresh but seasoned, innovative and adventurous. It's flower-sprigged brocade, tawny leather, crisp eyelet and soft linen, corduroy with crochet trims, woollen tartans, cosy flannel and wispy organza. It's organic and sweet. It's history retold and all about the enduring connection between people and places.

There's no doubt about it, grey is the shade of the moment. Chic restaurants, shops and homes are covered in it. There's not an interior decorating programme that doesn't feature it. And forget 50 shades - in fact the human eye can detect more than 500. As can the average paint chart. "Everyone wants to paint their houses grey at the moment," says Karen Haller, a colour expert who advises clients on branding and colour psychology. "But it's actually one of the most difficult colours to get right." Get it wrong and a room will be cold and dark, possibly even energy-sapping. Get it right, however, and your home will look chic, sophisticated and modern. So how do we go about choosing the perfect hue? In 'Shades of Grey' Kate Watson-Smyth will help you find exactly the right shade for your space. Full of expert advice and essential information and spiced with a generous dash of humour, this book will guide you through the minefield that is choosing the perfect shade of grey paint.

Karen Miller and Susan Ritchie, of online yarn store Mrs Moon, bring you stitch-by-stitch proof that it can be super-simple to create modern-casual knitted clothes, accessories, and homeware. There are quick-to-knit pieces that you can make in a day, through to more ambitious projects that will take longer, and will introduce novice knitters to techniques such as cables, colourwork, and chunky lace. From an easy-knit Sloppy Joe sweater that will become a favourite wardrobe staple to a brioche-stitch scarf that uses a beautifully simple stitch pattern, from a zigzag-stripe throw in delicious colours to a textured bolster, from a delightfully droopy bunny to a cute baby beanie, there are projects here for you, your home, and your family, whatever your level of knitting knowledge. Karen and Susan's successful business and constant interaction with knitters of all levels of skill and all kinds of tastes, have given them a wonderful insight in to the types of projects knitters crave, and Simple Chic Knits is filled with items that will have fingers itching to knit.

Scandinavian interior design is admired the world over for its unpretentious simplicity and understated elegance. Rooms are typically airy, light and bright. Furnishings are modern design classics from the key names of Scandinavian design (Hans Wegner, Poul Kjaerholm, Arne Jacobsen and Marimekko, to name but a few) mixed with pretty antique and vintage pieces. The beauty of natural materials, especially wood, is celebrated. It's a style that's entirely in tune with our current desire for calm, comfortable and uncluttered spaces to live in. The 20 homes featured in this book are presented as case studies, with chapters including Elegant Simplicity, Vintage-Inspired, Pared-down Modern and Contemporary Rustic. Each home showcases an aspect of Scandinavian interior design and the home owners include architects, fashion and jewellery designers and antique dealers. The accompanying text offers a fascinating insight into each home, describing its design, planning and evolution.Celebrating a way of life that combines elegance and comfort with a strong love of the natural world, 'Simply Scandinavian' offers an abundance of decorative ideas that will work in any setting.

Inspired by the novels and letters of Jane Austen, this collection of cakes, bakes and pastries is based on authentic recipes from the Regency era, which have been fully updated for modern-day cooks. In Jane Austen's day, tea and cakes were usually served after dinner, or to evening guests, but these rolls, buns, tarts, and biscuits will be equally welcome at breakfast, with mid-morning coffee, or for afternoon tea. Recipes featured in the book include: English Muffins, based on the muffins served with after-dinner tea in 'Pride and Prejudice'; Buttered Apple Tart as offered by Mr. Woodhouse to Miss Bates in 'Emma'; and Jumbles, inspired by the cookies enjoyed by Fanny in 'Mansfield Park'. From Plum Cake and Gingerbread to Ratafia Cakes and Sally Lunns 'Tea with Jane Austen' has all the recipes you need to create the finest tea time treats, and the original recipes are given alongside, so you can compare them and appreciate modern time-savers such as icing sugar, dried yeast and electric mixers all the more!

Annie Sloan brings you a creative workbook for all your colour and design ideas. Paint and sketch, stick and collect, write and reflect - 'Annie Sloan's Chalk Paint(R) Workbook' is a creative journal for all of your colourful thoughts and design inspirations. Divided into six themed chapters - Bohemian and Floral Vintage, Rustic Country, French Elegance, Swedish and Neoclassical, Modern Retro and Warehouse, and Coastal - Annie gives you her own personal decorating hints and tips about the colours and elements that make up these key decorating styles. Whether you're redecorating a room and can't decide on the colour scheme, covering some cushions and having problems choosing between fabrics, or simply in need of somewhere to sketch out your ideas, this workbook is a space in which you can jot down your thoughts, and play with different shades and patterns. There are pages on which you can write notes, stick in images, draw shapes, paint colour samples, and experiment with your style. There are also six pocketed card dividers where you can store magazine cuttings, paint charts and more. This beautifully designed journal will become a record of your creativity, as well as a chance to reflect upon your various projects.

Cooking traditional morning-time meals for dinner feels decadent. You're daring to be different. It's 8pm and you could cobble together an uninspiring chilli con carne, like you do most Wednesdays. Or you could make what you really want -- like you did before conformity came along with its sensible shoes and traditional meal times. While you're there, why not why not jazz it up a little? You're a rule breaker, after all. In Eggs Just The Way You Like Them, you'll find nostalgic classics like Betty Grable Eggs (with a twist of course), but what you didn't expect was a truly outrageous indulgence like New Orleans Benedict, which has to be tried to be believed. Try the super-trendy Fried Game Hen and Cornmeal Waffles or if you're a sweet with savoury fan, why not break out the Monte Cristo from Hot Sandwiches & Savoury Waffles. Discover Pulled Pork Hash and Hash Browns 3 Ways from Skillet Suppers, while Brinner in a Bowl will take you on a journey from east and west, from a spicy Nasi Goreng to a Caribbean Trini Saltfish Buljol. Tuck in to popular sweet and savoury pancake recipes in From the Griddle with Chicks in Blankets and Blueberry Cotton Candy Pancakes.Why not whip up a sensational bake from The Pastry Basket, such as Bacon-butterscotch Cinnamon Rolls and Raspberry Coffee Cake. Last but not least, get on board with a Brunch Punch, an Espresso Martini or Coffee Granita from Cocktails, Coffees & other Hot Beverages. You're in for a treat.

Colour in these 20 beautiful illustrations of the animal kingdom, hand-drawn by artist Sue Coccia, to escape into a world of creativity, inner peace and calm. Reproduced as postcards, you can use them to send messages to friends, as invitations, or just to display in your home.

Find inner calm by colouring in these exquisite mandalas, based on original artworks by Melissa Launay. Reproduced as removeable postcards, you can use them to send messages to your friends, as invitations, or just to display in your home.

Follow Hester van Overbeek's easy steps to make a fresh flower-decorated tea-light holder for a garden party, store all your grains and pasta in large jars with vibrantly painted lids or why not surprise a friend with the colourful 'birthday in a jar'? There are lots of quick ideas that take no time at all, such as holiday memories in a jar, the table-setting jars or the floral centrepiece that will charm all your guests. Some are elegant, some are homespun, but all make use of natural materials such as wood, shells, flowers and leather - to give an original but sophisticated feel to your home and garden. Once you are confident in making the simpler crafts, there are more intricate projects to try, using basic DIY techniques: make a fabulous drink dispenser, a desk lamp or a rustic vase display by attaching jars to a weathered piece of wood. All the projects have clear step-by-step instructions and hand-drawn illustrations to guide you, so all you need to do is pick the project you want to make first!

One of the most long-lasting and hard-wearing artforms, mosaic pieces are perfect to make the most of your outdoor room. Suitable for a tiny terrace or a large country expanse, the projects in Garden Mosaics show you how to decorate your outdoor space in the most charming, individual and enduring way. The extensive techniques section shows you how to choose and use the right tiles for your environment. The range of tiles on the market today is better than ever, and the book makes the most of the wealth of new materials available such as spangled tiles or inexpensive but authentic gold-leaf tiles. As you progress, you can develop your own creativity with tips on tile- and colour-matching that allow you to adapt the projects to make pieces completely unique to you and your garden. All suitable for beginners, the 25 projects in the book range from simple decorative pieces, such as the enchanting, simple child's footprints and butterfly stones to practical and sturdy weatherproof pieces, including a trompe l'oeil chequered mosaic tabletop and delightful planters that will add colour to your garden even in winter.Some projects, such as the nightlight, can be finished in under two hours.

Herbs have been valued for thousands of years for their aromatic, health-giving and culinary qualities. Today they are also loved as attractive additions to a garden, as a sweet-smelling form of decoration in the home, and for their soothing and therapeutic effects. A Handful of Herbs celebrates herbs in all their beauty and variety, opening with profiles of the 20 most popular varieties, including basil, lavender, rosemary and thyme. Distinctive features of each herb are described, and the profiles explain how to grow healthy and productive plants, as well as summarizing their culinary and curative uses. Growing Herbs is then explored in detail, with essential advice about cultivation in beds, borders and containers. There are imaginative ideas for using herbs as ground cover, as hedges and in the vegetable garden. Living with Herbs presents creative ideas for making the most of herbs in every room in the home - as part of a table setting, as an invigorating potpourri in a hallway or as a focal point on a kitchen windowsill. There are recipes for simple beauty and therapeutic treatments using herbs.The book also offers 35 recipes for cooking with herbs, covering everything from snacks to sweet things, and includes infused oils, herb butters and refreshing herbal drinks. There is an A-Z of 75 common herbs, summarizing essential information about each plant's character, cultivation and growing habits, and the book concludes with an indispensable directory of suppliers.