Frank Carlson Library

Guides readers with planning a Disney character themed party, offering instructions for craft projects, recipes, and decorations. The Ultimate Disney Party Book is your perfect partner when throwing a party. Whether it's a birthday party, baby shower, celebration of a milestone, or barbeque, this book will make it a very special event. The book is divided into eight chapters based on Disney themes, including Aladdin, Disney Princesses, Toy Story,...

Mariette Himes Gomez, author of the bestselling Rooms and Houses, now turns her award-winning design sensibility to Apartments. Lavishly photographed in New York, London, and Florida, Apartments showcases the elegance and style that has made Gomez one of Architectural Digest's Top 100 Decorators Worldwide, and a go-to interior designer for a client list that includes Harrison Ford, Peter Lynch, and director Ivan Reitman. From the placement of an antique...

From the country's most popular interior design magazine comes a stylish, in-depth look at what it takes to make any room beautiful. House Beautiful Style Essentials: What Every Room Needs is an inspiring and hardworking handbook that shows readers how to create the rooms of their dreams by revealing what 'every room needs.' Chapters like 'Every Room Needs a Hiding Place' provide clever ideas for storage and organization, while sections like 'Every...

Express your creativity by stitching one of the most fascinating traditions of Native Americans. 6 unique dream catchers are included in this book. Each design is made using #2 Omega Nylon cord, a metal craft ring or a wooden embroidery hoop and embellished with beads and feathers.

Lauren Liess, an interior designer and founder of the popular blog Pure Style Home, fuses her love of design and the great outdoors into all her work. In Habitat: The Field Guide to Decorating, her first book, Lauren invites readers to bring nature inside by mixing the textures of natural elements such as wood and stone with eclectic groupings of modern and quirky vintage pieces. Readers will be inspired by the unique style of these rooms, which include...

Brooklyn-based florist Ingrid Carozzi reveals her secrets for creating flower arrangements that are modern, original, and organic in style. Organized by season, the book presents simple step-by-step instruction (how to measure, cut, and place each bloom) for making more than 35 arrangements. Whether you want to learn how to work with chicken wire and tape to create a simple framework or try your hand at arranging delicate and oversize blooms, Carozzi...

I have visited quite a multitude of homes over the years and have seen the end result of a decorated Christmas tree. There are Christmas trees and then there are CHRISTMAS TREES!!! I was shocked by what the trees showcased in the end. During the Christmas season, the first thing you will feast your eyes on when you walk into a person's home is the Christmas tree. It remains to this day the center of attention. Will your Christmas tree look like something...

Adding names and dates to a Swedish weave or huck embroidery piece creates a unique one-of-a-kind item that is sure to be cherished for years to come. You will love personalizing your projects with this wonderful book filled with a wide variety of alphabet and numeral styles to choose from. Whether you are just beginning or have been stitching for years, you will find this book to be an invaluable resource for customizing your hand-stitched piece...

Have broken household items lying around? Why not turn them into something special by upcycling instead of tossing them out? This upcycling guide will provide a range of information for readers to use and explore.In this upcycling book, the goal is to teach readers the nuances of reusing broken items and turning them into something special. Whether it is upcycling furniture or art, it starts with this read by Marissa Northwood.

These brightly colored coasters and tissue cover are reminiscent of a tropical resort. Each design is made using 7-count plastic canvas and Needloft Craft yarn. Size: Coasters: 4 5/8" square; Coaster Holder: 5"W x 6 1/4"H x 1 1/2"D; Tissue Box Cover: Fits a boutique style tissue box. Skill Level: Beginner