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Dover Architecture eBook Series

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  • The House in Good Taste

    Design Advice from America's First Interior Decorator

    Series series Dover Architecture
    "Good taste can be developed in anyone, just as surely as good manners are possible to anyone. And good taste is as necessary as good manners," declared Elsie de Wolfe, the "first lady" of American interior design. Although de Wolfe decorated the homes of wealthy, socially prominent clients, she always maintained that her vision of elegant but comfortable living is attainable to all. This timeless ... Read more

    $17.99 CAD

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    Rooms may be decorated in two ways: by a superficial application of ornament totally independent of structure, or by means of those architectural features which are part of the organism of every house, inside as well as out. In the middle ages, when warfare and brigandage shaped the conditions of life, and men camped in their castles much as they did in their tents, it was natural that decorations ... Read more

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  • Whistler As I Knew Him

    Mortimer Menpes happily played the loyal and obedient follower to famed nineteenth-century artist James McNeil Whistler for nearly a decade. Then abruptly, the relationship ended and barely a word passed between them again. Upon Whistler's death some twenty years later, Menpes reemerged to put to print this first-hand portrait of his former master; capturing Whistler's working methods, his daily ... Read more

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  • The House in Good Taste

    The House in Good Taste by Elsie De Wolfe is a timeless masterpiece of interior design and elegant living that redefined the art of creating beautiful, comfortable homes. Written by one of the pioneers of modern interior decoration, this inspiring work blends artistic sophistication with practical wisdom, teaching readers how thoughtful design can transform everyday spaces into expressions of ... Read more

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  • Etiquette in Society, in Business, in Politics and at Home (1922)

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    The classic guide for how to behave in society. ... Read more

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  • The Complete Home

    The Complete Home by Clara E. Laughlin is a timeless guide that transforms the idea of a house into a harmonious, welcoming, and thoughtfully managed home. With practical wisdom and graceful insight, the book connects readers to the art of living well—where comfort, organization, and personal expression come together. It reflects a deep understanding of domestic life, offering guidance that blends ... Read more

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  • The Glass of Fashion

    A Personal History of Fifty Years of Changing Tastes and the People Who Have Inspired Them

    by Cecil Beaton ...
    Gorgeously repackaged, this reissue of the classic book presents the iconic photographer’s expert and witty reminiscences of the personalities who inspired fashion’s golden eras, and left an indelible mark on his own sense of taste and style. "The camera will never be invented that could capture or encompass all that he actually sees," Truman Capote once said of Cecil Beaton. Though known for his ... Read more

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  • Outdoor Sketching

    "Outdoor Sketching" by Francis Hopkinson Smith is a captivating exploration of the art of sketching in natural settings. Smith, an accomplished artist and writer, shares his insights and techniques for capturing the beauty of the outdoors on paper. The book is filled with practical advice, encouraging readers to observe their surroundings closely and translate those observations into sketches. ... Read more

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  • A Journal from Japan

    "A Daily Record of Life as Seen by a Scientist"

    This daily journal was written primarily because I well knew that time would force the swiftly passing incidents and impressions to blur each other in my memory.Then want of leisure tempted me to send the journal home to friends in place of letters, and the two or three for whom I originally intended it widened the circle by handing it on to many others, until it has, in a way, become public ... Read more

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  • Furnishing The Home Of Good Taste

    Furnishing the home of good taste offers a comprehensive exploration of interior decoration grounded in historical awareness and aesthetic balance. The work traces the development of significant furniture styles, examining how craftsmanship, proportion, and ornament evolved across different periods. Rather than treating decoration as mere embellishment, the text presents it as an expression of ... Read more

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  • Interior Decorating Tips

    The Interior Decorating Bible That Gives You Interior Decorating Ideas, Home Interior Decorating, Interior Decorating

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    Secrets that took my breath away interior decorating ideas, home interior decorating, interior decorating and much more. ... Read more

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  • Principles of Home Decoration with Practical Examples

    Step into the world of timeless home design with Candace Wheeler’s Principles of Home Decoration with Practical Examples. Originally published in 1903, this influential work represents the pinnacle of Wheeler’s esteemed career as a leading home decorating consultant.In Principles of Home Decoration, Wheeler emphasizes the profound impact of harmonious surroundings on our daily lives. Her book ... Read more

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