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A book recommendation for baby bird lovers
Comments (4)I'll have to check I out, gaz! The other day I was trying to post my observations of the parents bringing their babies to the feeders. I watched Papa Downy bring his baby and feed it as it sat in the privet bush. The baby kept trying to land on the suet basket but never made it. Papa fed him then suddenly flew off leaving baby to screech. Baby finally flew after him. All the birds have given me a great deal of pleasure this week....See MoreBook recommendation to learn the basics of interior design
Comments (21)girl wonder, some books I've found useful and enjoyed: Interior Design Master Class: 100 Lessons from America's Finest Designers on the Art of Decoration by Carl Dellatore: "Creating a library-worthy resource on design, the volume’s editor, Carl Dellatore, recruited one hundred top American interior designers to contribute essays on a particular aspect of design, interspersed with examples of their work. Useful for both aficionados and professionals, the volume reveals the meticulous and often heady process that goes into creating great interiors." There's a very good good write-up and interview with the author at the design blog Quintessence. Habitat: The Field Guide to Decorating by decorator Lauren Liess (who is basically self-taught, which is why she calls herself a decorator rather than an interior designer), who has a great blog (not updated much anymore) where she has explained her choices and decisions. Mary Gilliatt's Interior Design Course by Mary Gilliatt Domino: The Book of Decorating: A Room-by-Room Guide to Creating a Home That Makes You Happy by Deborah Needleman The Perfectly Imperfect Home: How to Decorate and Live Well by Deborah Needleman A few of the interior design books I've picked up in the past few years, which gave me a greater sense of appreciation for what interior designers and decorators do: The Interior Design Reference & Specification Book: Everything Interior Designers Need to Know Every Dayby Linda O'Shea, Chris Grimley, Mimi Love Interior Design Course: Principles, Practices, and Techniques for the Aspiring Designer by Tomris Tangaz Some earlier helpful threads in the GardenWeb Home Decorating forum: Where to go for "Home Decorating 101"? What's your favorite Interior Design Book?...See MoreBook recommendation for tree lovers
Comments (2)Hi Laura, Is this book by any chance the one authored by Peter Wohlleben "The hidden life of trees"? (also a great reading). They are everywhere ! (46.8093° N, 25.8143° E) Michael...See MoreBook recommendations for teen girl
Comments (21)Oh wow, you guys are the best. I'm going to print this off and go do some research. I'm especially interested in the Redwall series Bestyears motioned - a 22 book series would be great for her. I did think of a series a really enjoyed when I was a young reader - The Chronicles of Narnia. Once I put them in my cart on Amazon, it started suggesting other books and I actually found quite a few possible contenders - but it's also great to have first hand recommendations here. I might try to find out a bit more about what her favorite books are, even if I just have one or two examples. I would never want to insult her intelligence by buying her something too juvenile. Thank you again! PS - James Herriot is a good idea too, I don't know why I didn't think of that. I remember my Dad (another animal lover) reading some of those books....See More- 11 years ago
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