One of the loveliest objects to come from China's Imperial history is the snuff bottle--elegant, tactile, beautifully crafted, and above all small;...

Chintz ceramics were introduced in the late 19th century, and rose to great heights of popularity in the first half of the 20th century as they wer...

In Craig Stevens's unique chipcarving style he creates images from nature by using carved shapes and patterns rather than outlining the subject. Wi...

This new book by Pam Gresham explores the wealth of design motifs developed by the German immigrants to Pennsylvania. These Pennsylvania "Dutch" de...

The patterns of the Southwest have delighted tourists and art lovers for hundreds of years. In this new book by Pam Gresham they are incorporated i...

See what a gourd and a chisel can make and learn that chip-carving has never been so easy. The advanced techniques demonstrated builds on the skill...

Blending the style of the past with the women of the present, this book is a first-of-its-kind celebration of modern black pin-up beauty. Black pin...

This book is the follow-up to the groundbreaking Chocolate Cheesecake, and is a new collection of modern black pin-up photography. Modern black pi...

Chocolate lovers (and who isn't?)--here's a tempting treat just for you! This tasteful book showcases Victorian to modern advertising, packaging, a...

This book of more than 150 vibrant photographs and seven essays depicts the natural history, human history, science, and culture of the Delmarva Pe...

Christmas celebrations of the past forty years are shown through historical photographs, catalog pages, and over 530 photographs of artificial and ...

Christmas celebrations of the past forty years are shown through historical photographs, catalog pages, and over 530 photographs of artificial and ...

Here is Christmas decorating, history, architecture, and interior design wrapped in one sparkling package. Three-hundred and sixty-three gorgeous, ...

Here is Christmas decorating, history, architecture, and interior design wrapped in one sparkling package. More than 300 gorgeous images provide a ...

Almost 400 color images treat readers to dazzling holiday visions that leading designers have realized in their own homes—scenes usually reserved f...

A newly updated second edition of this popular anthology showcases how prominent home design professionals decorate their own spaces for Christmas,...

History is brought to life in many historic houses, especially at Christmas time, when special decorations help to welcome the social season and vi...

History is brought to life in many historic houses, especially at Christmas time, when special decorations help to welcome the social season and vi...

What would Christmas be without lights, color, greenery, and glitter? Join leading professional designers on a tour of well-appointed private resid...

In hobby stores around the country there are resources for woodcarvers that are often overlooked. A great variety of shapes are turned from sugar p...

Steeped in traditions and memories, holiday textiles have long been a part of the magical fabric of Christmas. Grandma's festive tablecloth or Mom'...

Christmas costume jewelry produced in the last fifty years has never before been so carefully explored. Here are Christmas tree pins, wreaths, orna...

Here is a uniquely welcome gift for all who treasure the idea of an old-fashioned Christmas. Take a Victorian-inspired journey through the holiday ...

Let yourself be captivated by the spirit of Christmas as you decorate your home with wonderful patchwork items and stitched ornaments. Dress up you...