Chic and modern design
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I absolutely love this set. I was looking for a black and white floral design for my guest bedroom. It goes great with my burgandy walls. This set is perfect. Very chic and modern.
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Stylish, chic yet a modern, contemporary look. Perfect for someone (like me) who sometimes likes elegance and style and at other times an active, not overly dressed look. This watch goes with anything between business suite to a modern, funky dress. The colourful numbers pops out and match with any coloured clothing. The rubber wristband sits comfortably on the wrist. And of course it ticks on showing the right time since I got it. My hubby say it is the nicest watch I ever had...and I had quite a few :)
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Cute and functional, love the Midcentury modern inspired design.
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This book puts a new spin on DIY clothing by creating your own fabric from reusing and upcycling thread, paper and fabric scraps. Very Eco Chic!  Jacqueline Myers-Cho has a very unique style, and has written a book that appeals to both both the Indie Crowd and mainstream crafters.

Strands has clothing and jewelry projects that are easy enough for anyone to do. Even if you fear the sewing machine, you can handstitch any of these projects.  The projects are clean and modern but you can really make them uniquely yours by adding your own artistic touch. My faves in the book are the New York Fall Cape and the Smidgeon Ball Necklace.

Strands is a wonderfully refreshing twist on "reduce, reuse, recycle" mantra of today. These look like high end boutique wear that no one would guess was recycled. Even if you aren't into being 'grean' you'll enjoy the projects in this book.
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This is a great resource for right-on-trend retro-styled clothing. There are even some cute toys for your kids. Give 'em bigger eyes and heads and call it Amigurumi!

Here are some of the items I found most interesting (see the uploaded images):

Lovely ripple wave shell and matching cardigan.
Popcorn textured tank top.
Ripple design shell and cardigan twin set.

Circle shawl made with gold and silver threads. Beautiful evening wear.
Linen yarn jacket with lace work at the shoulders.
Cute animal toys for the little ones.

Poet sleeve jacket with pointed collar.
A cute single shoulder blouse made with Sugar and Cream worsted cotton!
Color striped twin sets for kids.

Interesting fitted jacket with shawl collar and plaid design color-work.
Circle shawl with fancy ruffled edging.
A bikini from famous designer Betsy Johnson. (If you don't know who she is, Google it!)

Two piece dress with multi-color border designs.
Linen yarn blouse with ruffled lace collar and cuffs.
Cute rainbow halter.

Men's jacket with interesting texture (totally modern without the faux pocket flaps).
Kimono blouse (would look great in one of today's solid colors).
Pineapple lace camisole.

Tunic with crossover-shawl styled inset collar.
Top with simple lines sporting a faux wrap look and vertical color stripes.
Crocheted two piece plaid suit.

Men's zip jacket with stand collar, ribbed bottom and cuffs, and interesting texture stitch.

I think the book would be a nice source for some techniques like the various plaids and textures used in the more formal clothing. And a color update would bring many of these right into the 21st century (in a retro way of course).

I plan to adapt the ideas since the pattern sizing is typically not for plus size. But I don't know that one would want to follow these patterns word-for-word anyway.

I did however see some nice linen yarn at my local yarn store today :)
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I read a lot of garden books, this one immediately caught my eye: it's a detailed examination of bold modern outdoor spaces with a focus on spaces with concrete structures and other "outdoor furniture" that includes everything from actual furniture to walls and barriers.

Reading this book, one thing kept occurring to me over and over: Do people really live like this?

The spaces are all so impeccably well design, and yet they are UN-lived-in. I'm not saying I don't appreciate the designs in this book, but rather that they're just so stunning and modern as to seem unachievable to me. I wondered, for instance: "When your home has a sunken pool surrounded by beautifully upholstered  furniture, what happens to the fabric when it rains?"

And yet, I came away from this book with many new ideas -- so I'm quite fond of this book. Color abounds in this book, for instance, as do artsy solutions to en-livening outdoor spaces. Thinking of this book as an idea book is liberating, as it's full of creative uses of the outdoors.
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This is a Lovely book (or should I say books) as two are in the outer sleeve. As an Interior Designer, I have referred to it when Art Deco is part of a scheme. It's a keeper.
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Very elegant and modern. Looks by chic next to the freestanding tub.
Only problem is that the mounting is a little flimsy and difficult to anchor.
Will have to be gentle with this one
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I thought this book is a great collection for my design library than the other Big Books. The design samples are more base in design today rather than weird and funky look collages. Good selection and varties of ideas.
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Imagine my surprise when the items was even better than I expected.  The look is very modern and beautiful.  If you have slat colored appliances this matches very well.  Works well and I like the warmer rack and defrost mode.  Two features I haven seen on a roster before.  I am happy with this purchase.
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This is the most interesting book on design that I have read.  Not specific to a certain period or style, not trendy,it just offers good design principles that are timeless, and the rooms featured also have a timeless, comfortable tastefulness.  After I checked it out of the library a few times, I decided it was one I wanted to own and refer to from time to time.  It's in my "nightstand library" and will remain there until I am through feathering my nest.
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If you are looking for design ideas that match Phillips Mediterrean and French looks, this is a good book.  I collect many books on design and hers are well-illustrated.  Additionally, they describe the manufacturers of the decorative items & fabrics.  While some of the interiors she show are a little "Dallas" or Nouveau, overall they are filled with homes that appear well built with good materials and interior design.  I would recommend this one.
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I really love this book.  I am 50+ and a size 14.  These designs are flattering, classic, and elegant.  I don't like anything too trendy, but the basic jackets are dressed up with trim and/or beads.  These touches add style and offer a chance to add contrasting colors and textures to take the designs beyond the ordinary.  There are several of the styles in this book that I plant to make.
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This book has beautiful designs - whimsical and modern. I had a chance to look through it, and there were a number of things I was tempted to make as gifts, even though my children are now grown. I would suggest showing a few more images of other patterns in the book.
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These are not your typical leather designs.  These are very modern and different from any previous ones I have seen.  I lover over half of the designs and can't wait to try them all.
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Stylish and contemporary - a beautiful addition to my guest bedroom. I am thinking of buying two more for other rooms.
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Beautiful, classic and chic design. High quality product! Holds a lot of cards and the thick case protects them.