Beautiful Home

From the creator of The Abundant Life Devotional Journal and the renovation and design YouTube channel "Girl and The Word", Forever Home is a moving perspective on belonging, reckoning with the past, and living abundantly.

Witold Rybczynski takes us on an extraordinary odyssey as he tells the story of designing and building his own house. His project began as a workshed but through a series of "happy accidents" the structure gradually evolved into a full-fledged house. In tracing this evolution, he touches on matters both theoretical and practical, writing on such diverse topics as the ritualistic origins of the elements of classical architecture and the connections between dress and habitation. He discusses feng-shui and considers the theories of such architects as Palladio, Le Corbusier, and Frank Lloyd Wright.

Flower gardening dates back for centuries, and to this day millions of people create their own floral heaven each year. Some might say that it is one of the oldest hobbies known to mankind! However, each year hundreds and thousands of new gardeners will give up due to unforeseen issues with their garden.

"Bunny told me there were secrets about me that she would take to the grave, secrets that no one would ever hear, including me...." Tom Wilson always felt something wasn't quite right. His parents, Bunny and George, were much older than other kids' parents. There were no baby photos of him in the house. At school, classmates called him Indian, despite his parents' Irish-Quebecois background. And as he got older, friends, lovers and even family members remarked on his uncanny resemblance to Bunny's closest relative, her niece Janie Lazare....

Have you ever dreamed of having and maintaining an alluring garden with colorful perennial flowers and exquisite produce? Have you ever considered growing your own fruit or vegetables? Do you always imagine yourself tending your garden and harvesting your produce with the seasons? The first step is to acquire the basic knowledge contained within this audiobook that will encourage you to design the garden of your dreams. Whether you want to establish a colorful and beautiful garden with flowers and beds or grow your own edible produce.

Got a pile of leftover fabric? Don’t toss it—transform it into beautiful, functional, and eco-friendly projects with Fabric Scrap Crafting. Perfect for beginners and seasoned sewists alike, this inspiring guide shows you how to breathe new life into every scrap. Discover how upcycling fabric can be both sustainable and stylish—with zero-waste projects that are fun, useful, and rewarding.

Discover the Joy of Macramé! Macramé for Beginners: How to Start Making Beautiful Handmade Projects with Easy DIY Patterns is your ultimate step-by-step companion to starting your macramé journey with confidence and creativity. Whether you’re brand new to knotting or looking for an inspiring new hobby, this accessible guide will help you create stunning boho-style art with nothing more than cord, your hands, and a little imagination. Packed with easy-to-follow instructions, full project ideas, and practical tips, this book covers everything you need to know about macramé for beginners...

Introducing "The Suburban Homeowner's Handbook to Lawn Care" - the ultimate guide to achieving a lush, healthy, and picturesque lawn right outside your door! This comprehensive eBook will quickly become your go-to reference for all things lawn care – perfect for homeowners eager to make their neighbors green with envy. Whether you're a seasoned lawn care enthusiast or a complete beginner, this book carefully breaks down every aspect – from grass selection to seasonal maintenance – into easily digestible chapters. Each section offers invaluable insights and expert tips to help you ...

A funny, charming and moving book that will keep you hooked until the end. This is the story of a cat called Mateo and his owner, a poor bricklayer who struggled to make ends meet. But it is also the story of three children and their unpredictable behaviour, and the story of an old lady and her peculiar little world, and the story of a beautiful model and her crazy boyfriend… Age 9+

Heartwrenching. Everyone agreed on that but no one could ever quite make out the words…but the melody was haunting to the few who heard it…and never forgot it…Haunted houses weren’t on the schedule but while waiting out a snow storm that has them stranded after performing in Colorado, Maddie and her friends are staying at one of the city’s historic homes thanks to her father’s quick talking. Before long, they find themselves intrigued by the stories of the mysterious and haunting melody that many have heard but no one has been able to figure out where it comes from…or what it ...

This audiobook contains proven steps and strategies on how to easily get into the routine of cleaning and organizing your house. Broken down by the hour, you will have a list of jobs to tackle and a surefire way of completing the task at hand: cleaning your home. Whether you want to get your house cleaned in three days, over a long weekend, or work just an hour a day Monday through Saturday, this plan will work. The choice is entirely yours.

Discover the secrets to cultivating a thriving garden through the science of soil! Struggling with poor soil quality? Vegetables barely thriving? Forget chemical solutions! Explore natural, ecologically friendly approaches proven to be just as effective. Manage a healthy, nurturing soil–the cornerstone of a naturally thriving garden!

Are you tired of struggling with high rent payments? Unlock the secrets of affordable housing with "Are You Missing Out on Free Rent? Discover How to Qualify for Section 8." This comprehensive guide reveals how to access government-subsidized housing programs that can drastically reduce or even eliminate your rent payments.

The market for providing unique and personalized gifts is vast. There are numerous reasons for someone to be interested in giving a personal, customized, and thoughtful gift basket. Gift baskets are a unique and appealing gift. I began making gift baskets as a hobby to provide my friends and family with uniquely customized creations made just for them. I would make gift baskets for every occasion!

If you feel like you just have a black thumb, and that you’re doomed to kill any plants under your care, think again. There are simple solutions to your problem that will make your home a haven of style, beauty, and flourishing greenery. Even if you don’t have much time, this guide organizes information in an easy-to-refer manner that you can quickly turn to when you need it. Everything you need to know is at your fingertips in this simple-to-follow book. Whether you’re a serial plant killer or a complete houseplant newbie, you can grow a happy and healthy indoor garden yourself.

Whether you just want to be frugal, you want to be healthy, or you just want to be creative, this Soap Making book will help you do just that. Know everything you need to easily make natural, beautiful, and healthy soaps at home. Say goodbye to always having to read the ingredients and back label of the soaps that you are buying from stores. With this book, in no time you’ll be creating soap according to your preferences, and of course without the ingredients that you don’t like.

This beautifully written account of a woman's unique relationship with an exceptional dog is called Please Let Me Tell You About My Moose. It's a heartwarming memoir that serves as a reminder that real friendship is indispensable, there is a reason for everything, and genuine love never dies.

Discover the transformative power of ancient wisdom with "Embracing Imperfection," your guide to integrating the timeless philosophy of Wabi-Sabi into every facet of life. In a world obsessed with the pursuit of perfection, this revelatory eBook unveils the beauty hidden in life's imperfections and the serenity of embracing natural cycles of growth and decay. Embark on a journey through twenty-one enlightening chapters, each providing a unique window into the Wabi-Sabi way. Delve deep into its origins, understanding how it has quietly shaped aesthetics, culture, and personal tranquility in ...

Welcome to the world of embroidery for home decor! With the help of Stitching Home, you can now transform your living space into a stunning and elegant sanctuary. Are you searching for creative ways to spruce up the look of your home? Look no further! This eBook offers a comprehensive guide to use embroidery to add an extraordinary artistic touch to common household items. Stitching Home gives you step-by-step instructions to help you elevate your embroidery skills. You'll discover the essential and the advanced stitching techniques, including choosing appropriate colors and threads that ...

Have you never met a plant you couldn't kill? Does maintaining a flourishing flower garden seem intimidating or time-consuming? Have you dug around in the dirt with nothing to show for it except a sunburn and a sore back? This book is for you! Inside you'll find everything you need to know to grow beautiful flowers, including gardening basics to set you up for success; great garden design ideas with ready-made plans for you to follow; easy-care instructions for a wide variety of flowers and flowering shrubs; and helpful how-tos for container and cut flower gardening.