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Home, Garden, and DIY March 2017
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| Harvest: Unexpected projects using 47 extraordinary garden plants by Stefani Bittner and Alethea HarampolisIf you have trouble deciding between style and substance when it comes to your garden, this eclectic volume may help you find a balance. Written by landscape designers and illustrated with striking photographs, Harvest will guide you through designing, cultivating, harvesting, and using all kinds of common garden plants. Some are unexpectedly edible -- lavender paired with chocolate mint makes delicious tea, and chrysanthemums are tasty in a salad -- while others have external or aesthetic applications, such as an apricot facial mask or dyes made from turmeric and blueberry. Stylish yet unfussy, Harvest is "good for gardeners of any type" (Library Journal). |
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| A touch of farmhouse charm: Easy DIY projects to add a warm and rustic feel to any room by Liz FourezThough magazines and Pinterest may make the weathered-wood-and-whitewash look seem impossible, rustic country chic isn't beyond the reach of dedicated DIYers. Blogger Liz Fourez ought to know -- she's spent years renovating her old farmhouse with DIY furniture, décor, and crafts, and now she's sharing her experiences in this breezy, accessible book. Step-by-step instructions for each project will help to keep you on track, while hundreds of photos overflowing with burlap, wood, and wire offer ample inspiration. No matter where you live or what your skill level, A Touch of Farmhouse Charm delivers on the promise of its title. |
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Hand-built outdoor furniture: 20 step-by-step projects anyone can build
by Katie Jackson
Jackson shows you how to create gorgeous contemporary furniture for your outdoor space. Whether you only have a couple of hours or an entire weekend, these projects are better than anything you can buy, and require only minimal investment, standard tools, and readily available materials.
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Whole food, bowl food: Naturally gluten free, delicious home cooking
by Anna Lisle
Whole Food, Bowl Food is a must for the modern cook who loves to try new recipes that are super tasty, healthy and just a little bit different. All the recipes are gluten free (and many are sugar and dairy free), so the whole family can enjoy. For author and foodie, Anna Lisle, a whole food diet is simply about enjoying real food ingredients in their most natural state such as whole grains, full fat dairy, lean meats, seafood, nuts, seeds, fruits and vegetables. If we are what we eat, the recipes in this book will have you looking and feeling great. With over 100 creative and inspiring recipes from Anna s real food kitchen, get ready to become a healthier and happier you. All you need is a love of food and the comfort of eating from a bowl.
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Boho embroidery: Modern projects from traditional stitches
by Nichole Vogelsinger
Embellish your world with the whimsical, creative art of Boho Embroidery. These bright, clean designs, in an Anthropologie-esque style, are ideal for beginners to advanced stitchers. This book begins with a tutorial for learning 10 different embroidery stitches, detailed instruction on colour work, and 10 fun projects like buttons and hair clips, then goes on to advanced pattern work for vintage clothing and linens, and finally, learning how to make your own hoop and accessories.
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Happy hair: The definitive guide to giving up shampoo: Save money, ditch the toxins and release your hair's natural beauty
by Lucy Aitkenread
Happy Hair is a comprehensive introduction to giving up shampoo by one of the UK's most popular thrift and parenting bloggers, Lucy of Lulastic and the Hippyshake (Lulastic.co.uk). Happy Hair covers the science of No Poo and is crammed with over thirty natural, gentle alternatives to commercial hair care products. Every common problem encountered on the No Poo journey is addressed and the most frequently asked questions are answered. This light hearted and fun guide is a must-read for anyone considering cutting down on shampoo.
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Natural beauty: 35 step-by-step projects for homemade beauty
by Karen Gilbert
In Natural Beauty, natural skincare and fragrance expert Karen Gilbert shows you how to make your own lotions and potions at home, using readily available, natural ingredients and easy-to-follow methods. For the face, there are moisturisers, masks and cleansers; for the body choose from scrubs and shower gels, soaps and body lotions. And when you need some extra-special pampering, try the recipes for lip balms, massage bars, bath oils and eye gels. Each recipe has clear step-by-step photographs to guide you, and there are numerous variations to try.
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Organic beauty with essential oil: Over 400+ homemade recipes for natural skin care, hair care, and bath & body products
by Rebecca Park Totilo
Designed with the naturalist in mind, each formula draws from essential oils' well-known skin rejuvenating effects, showing you how to best care for your unique skin and hair type using all-natural botanicals. Included you'll find helpful tips and customisable recipes - all with step-by-step instructions - so you can have the confidence of knowing which essential oil to use and how much when creating your own body scrub, lip butter, or lotion bar! Discover how easy it is to make bath treats like fragrant shower gels, bubble baths, luscious creams and lotions, deep cleansing masks and facials using only a few essential oils and ingredients from your own kitchen.
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Contact your librarian for more great books!
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