Crafts and Decorative arts

Women are the future of American business. According to a recent Nielsen report, women will control two-thirds of American consumer wealth in less than a decade. And yet almost all business and success literature is still written for men--dispensing advice that doesn't take into account women's unique strengths or address the demands of family life on mothers.

Read & Co. presents this new edition of Werner's Nomenclature of Colours. First published in 1814, this small volume comprises a collection of 110 swatches displaying nature's colour palette together with their poetical descriptions.

The herbarium approach here offers you a window into the natural character of plants, which lets you make your fabric versions amazing. These wearable projects from naturalist and fiber artist Utopiano don't just visually replicate each plant but represent everything about it—even including invisible elements like scent, power, and presence.

With over 800 stunning color photographs, this book displays ceramics once proclaimed to be the "fastest-selling decorative art pottery," Roseville's Artcraft, Cherub Cameo, Donatello, Pine Cone Modern, and Wincraft lines. The thorough text explores the history of the famous Roseville Pottery Company, from its beginnings in Roseville, Ohio, in 1890 through its closure in Zanesville, Ohio, in 1954.

Want to make your quilting easier to carry with you? Try the quilt-as-you-go methods that women of the 1800s invented so they could work on small blocks in stolen snatches of time. This quilting approach has many other benefits: It allows shorter sessions for tasks that some find tedious—no more weeklong cutting or piecing marathons.

The perfect resource for fans who take their love of collectible sneakers to the level of customizing. With photos and tips for turning sneakers from well-known brands like Adidas and NIKE sneakers into works of art, the team at the popular Customize Kicks magazine introduces you to six experts' construction techniques, and gives step-by-step photo instructions.

The fourth in a series of seasonal watercoloring books based on artist Kristy Rice's cutting gardens, this book celebrates winter's blossoms such as amaryllis, hollyberry, hellebores, and snowdrops. Her easy-to-learn, joy-driven approach includes simple tutorials on how to use watercolor and where to find affordable materials.

Create sustainable clothing that fits you perfectly and makes you feel wonderful when wearing it. Even if you've never done it before, making your own clothing can be easy and fun—and sustainable, if you use recycled fabrics! Using only five paper patterns, you’ll find clear how-tos on techniques and instructions for 50 garments to make.

From lifestyle and fashion icon Lauren Conrad-#1 New York Times bestselling author of Lauren Conrad Style and Lauren Conrad Beauty-comes her dazzling and essential guide to entertaining, filled with an inspiring array of lifestyle tips and personal stories and lavishly illustrated with dozens of color photographs throughout.

The first official adult coloring book that ties into HISTORY(R) network's hit series Ancient Aliens(R): brimming with forty richly detailed illustrations of ancient artifacts, awe-inspiring archeological locations, and cultural phenomena, Ancient Aliens(t): The Coloring Book immerses both the show's fans and coloring enthusiasts in the wonder of these enigmas.

This comprehensive guide to drawing action manga contains all the basics followed by 16 action-packed step-by-step pin-ups for the aspiring graphic novel artist.

An original approach to the practical arts genre, with a spread-based accessible formula allowing the reader to understand key concepts quickly and easily

Collage and decoupage are undergoing a revival among artists and hobbyists seeking a mindful activity that also produces a beautiful end product