Home & Garden Books

Book SynopsisIf you dream of decorating (or redecorating) your home but have no idea where to begin, this decorating workshop-in-a-book decodes an interior designer's thought process on creating a stylish home with vision and flow.The secret to those gorgeous interiors in the magazines lies not in the things that fill the rooms, but in the decorating story or point of view that the designer has applied to the space. With How to Decorate, learn how to create your own design concept and implement it with color, furniture, fabrics, lighting, accessorizing, and styling. This book also helps solve a decorator’s biggest challenges, from working around a home's existing architecture and organizing a space, to mixing patterns and editing collections. Best of all, 150 color photographs and charming watercolor illustrations--and even a bookplate for personalizing this guide--provide inspiration that makes this book as useful as it is beautiful.Among the insider tips is in

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Book SynopsisFor budget brides, including fans of TheBrokeAssBride.com, this is a definitive guide to saving money and making every dollar count during wedding planning, from the engagement party to the big day, without sacrificing style or personality.Brides-to-be, do you dream of rocking a wedding full of personality, pizzazz, and style, without compromising your dreams or kissing your budget goodbye? Well, bust out your happy dance because today is your lucky day...you're holding the key in your newly-betrothed hands!   In the pages of this witty guide, Dana LaRue, creator of thebrokeassbride.com, shares hundreds of tips and anecdotes for getting the most bang for your buck, celebrating your personality as a couple, and making wedding planning fun. She includes:   ·         The top 14 money-saving rules for choosing your location, dress, menu, and music—and most important of all, enjoyin

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Book SynopsisLouisa May Alcott once wrote that she had taken her pen for a bridegroom. Leona Rostenberg and Madeleine Stern, friends and business partners for fifty years, have in many ways taken up their pens and passion for literature much in the same way. The 'Holmes & Watson' of the rare book business, Rostenberg and Stern are renowned for unlocking the hidden secret of Louisa May Alcott's life when they discovered her pseudonym, A.M. Barnard, along with her anonymously published 'blood and thunder' stories on subjects like transvestitism, hashish smoking, and feminism.Old Books, Rare Friends describes their mutual passion for books and literary sleuthing as they take us on their earliest European book buying jaunts. Using what they call Finger-spitzengefühl, the art of evaluating antiquarian books by handling, experience, and instinct, we are treated to some of their greatest discoveries amid the mildewed basements of London's booksellers after the Blitz. We experience the

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Book SynopsisHow to use stone—in walls, walkways, terraces, and more—to create beautiful, lasting gardens.

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Book SynopsisThanks to the extraordinary photographs and gardening wisdom in this classic book, the elegant intimacy of the English cottage garden is a practical possibility for amateur gardeners in diverse regions of the United States.

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Book SynopsisA breakthrough in inspiring yet practical do-it-yourself garden and landscape design, including dozens of detailed plans.Trade Review"Every homeowner needs this book!" -- Julie Moir Messervy, garden designer and author of The Inward Garden"Garden design has never had a better teacher. Read Your House, Your Garden and make everything look right." -- Roger B. Swain, Science Editor, Horticulture magazine

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Book SynopsisA renowned garden designer tells how he and his wife built their garden, imparting countless valuable lessons learned.

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Book SynopsisHow to keep any garden looking its best, through the seasons and through the years.

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Book SynopsisBride and mother-of-the-bride rebel against today's monster weddings and explain how weddings can be charming, affordableand excruciatingly correct.

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Book SynopsisThe question of whether our ideas are our own or our employer’s set off the greatest toy war of our time.Trade Review"At its core, You Don’t Own Me is an exploration of a relatively dry topic: the intellectual property regime. Yet in the hands of Lobel… this case study in who should benefit from an employee’s creativity becomes something of a page-turner." -- Financial Times"You Don’t Own Me is an extended case study that’s fascinating and consequential thanks to Lobel’s storytelling skill. Through her descriptions of flamboyant personalities and outrageous corporate scheming, she elevates the story of a protracted legal case into a page-turner that holds up a lipstick-pink mirror to both American consumer culture and corporate misbehaviour." -- Times Higher Education"In a crisp, conversational style, Lobel plots the twists and turns of the unfolding court cases. […] Lobel tells a vivid tale of corporate war." -- Times Literary Supplement

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Book SynopsisA longtime woodworker's illustrated guide to the tools of the trade and how to use them.

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Book SynopsisA thrilling page-turner....This is a great read.Publishers Weekly, starred reviewTrade Review"Frankel steers her reader through a world of coin fairs, backroom deals, gossip and meticulous scholarship. The result is a thriller-like narrative that tacks swiftly back and forth among the principal players." -- Jason Goodwin - Wall Street Journal

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Book SynopsisArborist William Bryant Logan recovers the lost tradition that sustained human life and culture for ten millennia.Trade Review"William Bryant Logan’s vision of a world in which humans and trees work together to mutual benefit—a world that has existed in the past and can exist again in the future—is cause for deep joy, for celebration and hope." -- Peter Wohlleben, author of The Hidden Life of Trees"... this vividly insightful exploration of tree regeneration." -- Nature

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Book SynopsisA complete guide to designing, constructing, and maintaining eye-catching interior landscapes.Trade Review"This inspiring book will give you many ideas on what you can accomplish with your indoor plants." -- Washington Daily News

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Book SynopsisA horticultural escape and guided tour through all the best- and little-known gardens in New York City’s five boroughs.Trade Review"[A]n antidote to the feeling, as Joni Mitchell once expressed it, that New York has taken all the trees and put them in a tree museum. It lists the obvious places to bask in the green…but also the more obscure…and divides them by neighborhood, revealing that the city is spotted with these small respites. And what better way to spend a summer afternoon, when everyone else has decamped to some beachside, than to rediscover the city itself?" -- The New Yorker"Every designer and gardener needs to pick up a copy of this revised guide to NYC gardens….indispensable….even if you’re not going to be in NYC anytime soon, you won’t want to miss reading this little book on more than 100 NYC gardens….a real treasure, with many fabulous photos." -- Jane Berger - Garden Design Online"[E]ssential for anyone interested in New York’s urban scene….Superb photographs." -- Landscape Architecture"Their concise, elegantly written text is full of fascinating background on the places and their designers, as well as plant information." -- ElleDecor.com"I would now love to return to New York with this book in my suitcase to explore more than the usual attractions." -- Garden Design Unlimited"...a great little companion for the summer months in New York City..." -- A Daily Dose of Architecture blog

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Book SynopsisA visually sumptuous idea book, showcasing an eclectic array of interior design possibilities using salvaged goods.Trade Review"When Joanne Palmisano has a secret, everyone wants to know it. . . . There’s no shortage of ideas to salvage in this inspirational book . . . . [I]t’s all a homeowner needs to transform a living space. . . . Her ideas are completely unexpected and fun, from bottle caps as a kitchen backsplash to shipping containers that morph into great houses. . . . Best of all, she gets the reader moving with 14 back-of-the-book DIY projects and a glossary of where to find salvaged goods as a valuable resource." -- Florida Weekly"With [Joanne Palmisano’s] help, salvage can be beautiful." -- SuCasa Magazine"[A] treasure trove of design ideas…" -- The Daily Basics"This salvage-savvy book will make you think twice about buying new. . . . [C]hock-full of creative projects. . ." -- Do It Yourself Magazine"[Palmisano] takes readers on a sumptuous visual journey featuring unique salvage ideas for every room in the house. . . . Take a look at this photo-packed book and be inspired to visit your local rebuild center, architectural salvage shop, or flea market. Whether your style is retro, modern, or something in-between, salvaged and repurposed materials can help you achieve the look you want." -- New England Home"[A] fantastic introductory guide to salvage that is sure to set the greenest of beginners onto a path of salvage stardom. . . . With nearly 300 pages full of beautifully crisp photographs, resources, and design tips, Palmisano's book offers a wide sampling of the many ingenious ways to repurpose materials and save them from ending up in the rubbish bin." -- Inhabitat"You're lugging a big tote to antiques row, right? Then you'll want room for one of Joanne Palmisano's square, photo-packed guides. Or maybe you're one of those people who wears a fanny pack into dusty resale and salvage haunts, leaving two arms free to hoist potential treasures for inspection. You'll still want Palmisano in your corner." -- Susan Clotfelter - The Denver Post"Joanne's enthusiasm for salvage is contagious, and the creative design stories she shares—showcased in stunning photographs throughout the book—can't help but inspire." -- Cari Cucksey, host of Cash & Cari and owner of RePurpose"Emerging from today's design landscape that can appear contrived, pristine, and disposable, Salvage Secrets Design & Decor is a refreshing demonstration of how reclaimed materials can translate into an elevated yet deeply personal design statement. Palmisano's approachable, practical writing combined with Teare's engaging photography make this book a must-read for anyone serious about sustainable and personal design." -- Aaron Danzig, Director of Trade Marketing, Williams-Sonoma, Inc."Salvage Secrets Design & Decor is an addictive read, offering a vast collection of ideas, inspiration, and examples of some of the most inventive salvage design projects across the country. An invaluable resource for the novice and expert alike, with something to offer for both the substantial and shoestring budget." -- Tereasa Surratt, author of Found, Free & Flea and A Very Modest Cottage

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Book SynopsisFifteen stories of obsession starring these dazzling flowers, enhanced by radiant four-colour artTrade Review"[Orchid Muse] combines cultural advice with historical information… The easy style makes it a pleasure to read with the added benefit of gaining new knowledge.”" -- Clare Hermans - RHS Orchid Review"An entertaining romp through the history of human adventures with orchids." -- Dominique Browning - The Wall Street Journal"If flowers are how plants have sex, orchids are the sexiest “harlot-nymphs” of them all, as Erica Hannickel reveals in this delightful and exquisitely explicit ode to orchidelirium." -- Adam Leith Gollner, author of "The Fruit Hunters""A fascinating survey of one of the world’s most intriguing (and provocative!) blooms, complete with lush illustrations. This book is an enchanting read for any gardener, house plant enthusiast, or history lover." -- Jessica Roux, author of "Floriography""A fun fascinating romp through the history of the world’s favorite flower." -- Bruce Rogers, author of "The Orchid Whisperer""[A] beautifully produced book... Orchid Muse is a learned and interestingly hybrid text: part essay collection and part handbook... the tightly written and well-digested histories expand its utility beyond the how-to-guide." -- Cal Flyn - Prospect

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Book SynopsisCelebrated chef Paul Kahan's game plan and recipe repertoire of rustic, super-delicious, low-stress food to cook for gatherings.NAMED ONE OF THE BEST COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR BY THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEWChicago chef Paul Kahan is legendary for cooking up amazing food at home while everyone--including him--is hanging out in the kitchen, talking, and having a great time. Cooking for Good Times shares Kahan's best secrets for low-stress cooking for friends and family, using his program of twelve basic actions to mix and match (such as Roast Some Roots, Make Some Grains, Braise a Pork Shoulder, and Make a Simple Dessert). In every chapter, Kahan gives six to eight customizations for each core recipe for ways to make dishes seem new. Simple recommendations for wine and beer styles to pour remove the fuss over beverage options. With recipes ranging from Roasted Chicken with Smashed Potatoes and Green Sauce to Farro with Roasted Cauliflower and Or

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Book SynopsisA simple step-by-step system for identifying, repairing, and preventing problems with marijuana plants.What's Wrong with My Marijuana Plant? is the first problem-solving book for marijuana growers with an effective and easy-to-use visual diagnostic system pioneered by Deardorff and Wadsworth for identifying pest, disease, and environmental problems by symptom. What are those rusty spots on your leaves? What bug is eating your buds? Why are your sativa sprouts covered in fuzz? Find out fast AND learn how to fix it! This book contains all-organic solutions (vitally important to protect your health, the health of your plants, and the environment) plus best growing practices to avoid problems before they start. Written in easily understandable, non-technical language and heavily illustrated with precise photography to allow rapid and accurate diagnosis, this is an essential resource for beginning and experienced growers alike.

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Book SynopsisThe ultimate guide to creating and styling modern macramé projects in the home from top creative tastemaker and sought-after macramé artist Emily Katz.

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Book SynopsisGreen up your living space with this bright, fresh, stylish introduction to choosing, caring for, and designing with houseplants.Get ready to transform your humble abode! Whether you have a funky bohemian den, a chic minimalist loft, or a closet-sized rental, indoor plants will bring a whole new level of warmth, comfort, and style into your home. In House Planted, interior plant designer Lisa Muñoz guides you step by step and room by room through picking the perfect plant for the perfect spot and incorporating plants into your indoor decor. You'll find info on plants that are hard to kill, hanging plants, succulents, air plants, and more. There are creative ideas for displaying plants, tips on caring for your new leafy friends, and primers on potting and troubleshooting. Casual and easy-going, with attainable styles and simple instructions, this short and sweet book of inspiration has everything you need, and nothing you don't, to start you off on a

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Book SynopsisDesign a succulent garden of your own, with inspiration, advice, and instructional step-by-step projects for container gardens, small-space gardens, mixed gardens, and more.You can't help but be mesmerized by the eye-catching geometric forms and jewel-toned colors of succulents. But how do you grow these beauties in your own garden? One of the only books dedicated to succulent garden design, Striking Succulent Gardens is a stylish, modern gardening book for beginners and enthusiasts alike.Known for his colorful approach and bold use of varied textures and shapes, garden designer Gabriel Frank offers practical ideas, simple concepts, stunning full-color photography, step-by-step instructions for a dozen different gardens, plant recommendations, basic succulent care, and an inspired approach to creating living art in your own garden. For those in colder climates, there is a list of cold-hardy succulents and advice for bringing container gardens indoors for t

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Book SynopsisA stylishly photographed guide to creating lush, layered, dramatic little gardens no matter the size of your available space--an urban patio, a tiny backyard, or even just a pot by your door.Petite gardens align with the movement to live smaller and create a life with less stuff and more room for living. But a more eco-friendly and efficient space doesn't have to sacrifice style. In Small Garden Style, garden designer Isa Hendry Eaton and lifestyle writer Jennifer Blaise Kramer show you how to use good design to create a joyful, elegant, and exciting yet compact outdoor living space for entertaining or relaxing.A style quiz helps you focus in on your own personal garden style, be it traditional, modern, colorful, eclectic, minimalist, or globally inspired, then utilize every inch of your yard by considering the horizontal, vertical, and overhead spaces. You'll learn how to design stunning planters and container gardens using succulents, grasses, vibrant-co

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Book SynopsisThis account is of one of the world?s most important and extensive stamp collections, and the monarchs and keepers who have contributed to it. Inaugurated by Queen Victoria, the main body of the Collection came into being under George V, who shrewdly acquired many other private collections.

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Book SynopsisThe gardens made on the fringes of Central Asia in the past 5000 years form a great arc. From the Fertile Crescent, it runs west to Europe and east to China and Japan. Asia''s fringe was a zone of interchange: a vast landscape in which herders encountered farmers and the design of symbolic gardens began. It appears that as they became settlers, nomads retained a love of mobility, hunting and the wild places in which their ancestors had roamed. Central Asian and Indian ideas influenced the garden culture of China, Japan and South East Asia.In West Asia, Aryan settlers made hunting parks known as paradises. They were walled enclosures stocked with exotic plants and animals. In East Asia, great landscape parks were used for similar purposes and had a sacred role. Across Asia, gardens were influenced by religious and other beliefs: polytheist, Hindu, Buddhist, Muslim, Daoist, Shinto and Modernist. Early parks and gardens symbolized wild and civilized nature, sometimes conceived aTrade Review"Here Turner—with his characteristic use of summary diagrams and tightly structured analyses—charges through polytheist, Islamic, Hindu, Buddhist, Daoist, and Shinto gardens of West, South, East, and North Asia, with a welcome concluding chapter on abstract modernism. Some readers may be troubled by Turner’s reductionist approach, yet his books pack much between their covers in a manner that is at once quirky, refreshing, and stimulating." - Journal of Australian Garden History"Tom Turner's Asian Gardens is a visually powerful work, worth its $60-plus price for the photos, plans, and diagrams" - Landscape Archictecture Magazine"...Especially illuminating from a historical viewpoint is the author's use of satellite photos to give a better understanding of the geography of place. Not designed to be a field manual for Asian gardens, this is a thoughtful, convincing analysis of garden design as an expression of the nature of the world, determined by physical, conceptual, and religious influences... Highly recommended." - CHOICE"Here Turner—with his characteristic use of summary diagrams and tightly structured analyses—charges through polytheist, Islamic, Hindu, Buddhist, Daoist, and Shinto gardens of West, South, East, and North Asia, with a welcome concluding chapter on abstract modernism. Some readers may be troubled by Turner’s reductionist approach, yet his books pack much between their covers in a manner that is at once quirky, refreshing, and stimulating." - Journal of Australian Garden History"Tom Turner's Asian Gardens is a visually powerful work, worth its $60-plus price for the photos, plans, and diagrams" - Landscape Architecture Magazine"...Especially illuminating from a historical viewpoint is the author's use of satellite photos to give a better understanding of the geography of place. Not designed to be a field manual for Asian gardens, this is a thoughtful, convincing analysis of garden design as an expression of the nature of the world, determined by physical, conceptual, and religious influences... Highly recommended." - CHOICETable of Contents1. Belief and Gardens 2. Polytheist Gardens 3. Islamic Gardens 4. Hindu Gardens 5. Buddhist Gardens 6. Daoist-Buddhist Gardens in China 7. Shinto-Buddhist Gardens in Japan 8. International Modern Gardens in Asia. Afterword. Maps

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Book SynopsisâIf outdoor activities with young children have always baffled you, then this is the book for you. Practical in style and structure, it has an accessible approach which is based in the best early years practice and provides plenty of challenges and new ideas. It is a must have for your early years setting.â - Kathryn Solly, Headteacher at Chelsea Open Air Nursery School and Childrenâs Centre, UKA garden can be a magical place for young children and offers them rich and engaging learning experiences as they interact with a variety of plants and wildlife throughout the year. This book guides you through the process of creating a garden, however small, for young children. It looks at the impact a garden area can have on childrenâs overall development and the benefits of using natural materials as learning tools.Full of practical advice on how to design, develop resource and use a garden area, this book brings together: advice on planning a garden and how to get children, parents and the local community involved ideas for settings with limited space ideas for different spaces including a wildlife space, a woodland space, a digging area, sand and water spaces and a growing area suggestions of plants, flowers and crops to grow with very young children information about the wildlife children may discover a calendar guide to activities and garden planning throughout the year ways to encourage children to develop a sense of awareness of the importance of conservation and sustainability guidance on health and safety clear links with EYFS to show how a garden supports the areas of learning and development. Written for all early years practitioners, this book is the definitive guide for those looking to further enhance their outdoor environment and fulfil the potential learning opportunities that a garden can provide.Trade Review'If outdoor activities with young children have always baffled you, then this is the book for you. Practical in style and structure, it has an accessible approach which is based in the best early years practice and provides plenty of challenges and new ideas. It is a must have for your early years setting.’ – Kathryn Solly, Headteacher at Chelsea Open Air Nursery School and Children’s Centre, UKTable of ContentsGarden Calendar Introduction Chapter 1. Why do we need gardens? Chapter 2. How do we make a garden? Chapter 3. Garden spaces for children Chapter 4. What could we plant in our garden? Chapter 5. Growing flowers and bulbs with young children Chapter 6. Growing fruit and vegetables with young children Chapter 7. How do we use the garden? Chapter 8. What will we find in the garden? Chapter 9. How can the garden support the themes and commitments of EYFS? Chapter 10. How can the garden support the six areas of learning and development? Conclusion Bibliography

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Book SynopsisThis book is a comprehensive resource covering the principles and practice of the conservation and restoration of furniture. A review of the historical development of furniture introduces a wide range of structural types and materials that may be encountered, including wood, ivory, turtleshell, horn and metals, as well as decorative surfaces such as paint, japanning, lacquer and gilding. The nature and behaviour of these materials is explained and used as a basis from which to explore the mechanisms and consequences of deterioration caused by environment and use. Building on this foundation, the book shows how to develop and implement logical solutions to conservation problems.Combining the practical knowledge and experience of a team of conservators active in the field, with theoretical and reference material from diverse sources, Conservation of Furniture uses and integrated approach to produce a book that will prove invaluable to anyone working in or studying this subject area. Table of ContentsPreface; Furniture history; Wood and wooden structures; Upholstery materials and structures; Plastics and polymers, coatings and binding media, adhesives and consolidants; Other materials and structures; General review of environment and deterioration; Deterioration of wood and wooden structures; Deterioration of other materials and structures; Conservation preliminaries; Principles of conserving and repairing wooden furniture; Principles of cleaning; Principles of consolidation, aesthetic reintegration and coatings; Conserving transparent coatings on wood; Introduction to traditional gilding; Conserving other materials I; Conserving Other Materials II; Index

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Book SynopsisThe effective preparation of garments for display is essential for exhibitions of contemporary and historical dress. Costumes not only need to be visually appealing but also fully supported and historically accurate. This book provides a comprehensive guide to mounting costumes from the eighteenth century to the present day. It includes methods for adapting and shaping figures to create historical silhouettes, constructing underpinnings and making replicas and toiles using inexpensive and simple techniques. A Practical Guide to Costume Mounting is an invaluable resource for conservators, historians and all those working with clothing in museums, private collections and throughout the fashion and theatre industries.Trained as a historical costume maker, author Lara Flecker is the textile display specialist at London's Victoria and Albert Museum. She has worked extensively with the museum's world-class costume collection, preparing garments for display. Her simpleTable of ContentsForeword; Acknowledgements; Introduction; Handling, dressing and conservation issues; Taking patterns and making toiles; Selecting and modifying mannequins and dress stands; Padding up the torso; Designing and making underpinnings; Trouble shooting ; Alternative methods for mounting costumes; Appendix - Basic sewing techniques; Bibliography; Suppliers list (UK and US); Glossary ; Index

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Book SynopsisThis colourful guide will explain the fundamentals of growing plants, whether you are taking a Level 3 RHS, City and Guilds or Edexcel course, are a grower or gardener in the industry, or are just a keen amateur. Written in a clear and accessible style, this book covers the principles that underpin plant production, the use of growing media and crop protection, but with reference also to the same practices in the garden or allotment. With highlighted definitions, key points, and illustrated in full colour, this book will be a useful companion as you progress in the study and practice of horticulture.Complete with a companion website which includes extended horticultural information, questions and exercises to test your knowledge, syllabus cross-referencing and downloadable tutor and student support materials. Table of ContentsPreface 1. Horticulture in Context 2. Classification and Nomenclature 3. Cells and Tissues 4. Plant Reproduction 5. Plant Growth 6. Transport in Plants 7. Plant Development 8. Properties of Soils 9. Alternative Growing Media 10. Soil Water Management 11. Plant Nutrition 12. Soil Organic Matter 13. Weed Management 14. Pest Management 15. Disease Management 16. Plant Health Management

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Book SynopsisIn twenty essays, this book covers aspects of planning, architecture, urban design, landscape architecture, park and garden design. Their approach, described as post-postmodern, is a challenge to the ''anything goes'' eclecticism of the merely postmodern.Trade Review'...one of the pleasures of Turner's book is the recklessly holistic way it blurs boundaries between the various disciplines.' - The Architect's Journal'It offers...a brand of ebullient encouragement' - Architectural Review'He writes enthusiastically and his keen personality comes across...It's worth reading as it is, in its totality, controversial and refreshing.' - Building Design'...a timely book...a challenging book... - Pergamon Book Reviews'It enables planners, designers and community groups to make cities more sustainable and gives practical advice on methods of design and planning.' - The Leisure ManagerTable of ContentsPreface. Theories. Planning. Urbanism. Landscape design. Open space planning. Gardens. References. Index.

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Book SynopsisHave you ever dreamed of having your own red carpet moment? Or wondered how to emulate the effortlessly chic style of the most photographed trendsetters? Or wished you could master the art of all things glamorous? In Style A to Zoe, Hollywood''s hottest celebrity stylist, Rachel Zoe, shares her insider tips in this essential guide to the art of a fashionable, behind-the velvet-rope lifestyle. With an eye toward living the luxe life, even if it''s on a dime, Zoe zeroes in on the must-have accessories and wardrobe staples for all occasions, when to splurge and save on handbags and heels, how to decorate, entertain, and travel in style. From award shows to advertising campaigns, Zoe is the go-to force among A-list actresses, fashion houses, beauty firms, and magazine editors. Now she offers full access to the style secrets that skyrocketed her famous clients to the top of best-dressed lists worldwide. With the help of some of fashion''s biggest names-including Michael Kors, Donatella Versace, and Diane von Furstenberg-Zoe shares her invaluable insights on:Mastering red carpet moments in your own life Developing a style for work or play that''s unstudied and glamorous Personalizing your own modern look by referencing your favorite style icons and vintage clothes The importance of the wow piece-and how to choose one right for you Throwing a chic dinner party and creating a luxuriously cozy living space Packing and traveling like a jet-setter Enjoying every day, living it up in style.

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