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Thanks to Meryl Starr author of the best-selling "Home Organizing Workbook" and go-to gal for "Real Simple," "InStyle," and a host of premier media outlets organizing those buried desks, overstuffed handbags, and mysterious-yet-important papers wedged in the glove box is only a book away. "The Perso... More

Record numbers of parents are choosing organic foods and non-toxic products that are healthier for their children and gentler on the planet to the tune of $50 billion dollars spent worldwide last year. Now it's easier than ever to create an eco-friendly environment for little ones without sacrificin... More

With eye-catching photography that will entice all ages, an easy-to-use format, and lots of neat ideas, "Kids Parties" will inspire creative party giving throughout the year. From a pretty pink cupcake party with a butterfly theme and an outdoor Easter gathering with a spirited egg hunt to a spooky ... More

It's the natural inconsistencies--the accidental differences between one finished piece and another--that make hand-printed fabrics, papers, furniture, and works of art so interesting. The quirks are what show the maker's intimate involvement in the process, and it's that unique quality that first a... More

Gaughan, who got her degree from Brown in both biology and art, has combined her knowledge to compile this book of 39 fabulous designs inspired by patterns in nature. With each design, Gaughan first explains where in nature the pattern can be found, then with step-by-step instructions she shows how ... More

The only knitting book focused on lingerie and lingerie-inspired designs Underwear has come out. Once kept demurely concealed, lingerie now pervades every fashion category, inspiring designs for day looks, loungewear, evening clothes, and accessories. Slips have become dresses unto themselves. Bra s... More

While working as a vintage clothing dealer, combing through estate sales and eBay listings, longtime knitter Kristen Rengren amassed hundreds of knitting pattern booklets from 1920 through 1960. One day she hit upon the idea of knitting her own vintage clothes by modernizing old patterns. Now a knit... More