The Age Of Elegance

Author : Alex Papachristidis,Dan Shaw
Publisher : Rizzoli Publications
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2012-10-16
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 9780847838813

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The Age of Elegance by Alex Papachristidis,Dan Shaw Pdf

One of today’s eminent tastemakers, Alex Papachristidis is known for arresting, elegant interiors that meld classical motifs with a modern perspective and sophisticated details. This volume pays homage to Papachristidis’s refined sensibility and celebrates Alex Papachristidis Interiors’ twenty-fifth anniversary. Papachristidis has decorated homes for an international clientele—featured projects range from grand New York apartments to idyllic beach houses in the Hamptons and Cape Cod. Inspired by legendary designers such as Renzo Mongiardino and Sister Parish, he is known for wall-to-wall luxury. The hallmark of his style is an unwavering attention to detail, from gilded finishes and stenciled floors to his use of passementerie and creative layering of fabrics for upholstery. Papachristidis’s multifaceted approach and fresh color palette make his rooms the perfect backdrop for glamorous living and an easy elegance. He discusses style strategies such as draping hall tables and hanging matchstick blackout shades beneath bedroom curtains, and he opens his international address book to share favorite resources for fabrics, furniture, and antiques.

Author : Lori Allen
Publisher : Thomas Nelson
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2020-07-14
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9780785234142

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Say Yes to What’s Next by Lori Allen Pdf

Women today are facing so much uncertainty—about life and the future. The need to pivot is stronger than ever, but many of us feel powerless to change or simply don’t know how to take that essential first step. For Lori Allen, business owner, breast cancer survivor, and star of TLC’s Say Yes to the Dress: Atlanta, these vital life lessons are the inspiration for her new book. Say Yes to What’s Next is more than just a guide for our best tomorrows, it’s the beginning of a life-makeover movement for women of all ages. Lori Allen’s advice stems from the ups and downs of her personal life: from building one of the biggest and busiest bridal megasalons in the country to navigating her position in the sandwich generation and caring for a husband battling cancer during her breast cancer diagnosis and treatment. Lori shares her life experiences with confidence, wisdom, and her signature humor to model how today’s women—especially those of us approaching age fifty and beyond—can live out the coming years as the best of our lives. Whether you’re feeling invisible, ignored, or like your voice doesn’t matter, or you’re simply uncertain about what’s next, Lori offers advice on what to do, what not do, and how to see your way through the unexpected. In Say Yes to What’s Next, Lori addresses crucial issues, such as how to pivot, embrace the unexpected, and live out your passion how to practice essential self-care that enriches your mind, body, and spirit how to make space for yourself and your priorities while still being a caring partner, parent, and friend how to maintain a close circle of girlfriends at every age and stage of life how to take charge of your money and attain financial freedom and security Say Yes to What’s Next is a life makeover and therapy session all in one, as Lori helps women from all walks of life shape their futures with confidence, style, and sass. This is your opportunity to get real with yourself, to give yourself the truest form of self-care by putting yourself first. Discover your potential by saying yes to what’s next.

Author : Kathryn Norberg,Sandra Rosenbaum
Publisher : Costume Society of America
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Design
ISBN : UCSD:31822041290461

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Fashion Prints in the Age of Louis XIV by Kathryn Norberg,Sandra Rosenbaum Pdf

""Analyzing French fashion prints and what these images represent and reveal about the fashion and culture of the seventeenth-century."--Provided by publisher"--

Author : Muriel Barbery
Publisher : Europa Editions
Page : 282 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2008-09-02
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781609450137

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The Elegance of the Hedgehog by Muriel Barbery Pdf

The phenomenal New York Times bestseller that “explores the upstairs-downstairs goings-on of a posh Parisian apartment building” (Publishers Weekly). In an elegant hôtel particulier in Paris, Renée, the concierge, is all but invisible—short, plump, middle-aged, with bunions on her feet and an addiction to television soaps. Her only genuine attachment is to her cat, Leo. In short, she’s everything society expects from a concierge at a bourgeois building in an upscale neighborhood. But Renée has a secret: She furtively, ferociously devours art, philosophy, music, and Japanese culture. With biting humor, she scrutinizes the lives of the tenants—her inferiors in every way except that of material wealth. Paloma is a twelve-year-old who lives on the fifth floor. Talented and precocious, she’s come to terms with life’s seeming futility and decided to end her own on her thirteenth birthday. Until then, she will continue hiding her extraordinary intelligence behind a mask of mediocrity, acting the part of an average pre-teen high on pop culture, a good but not outstanding student, an obedient if obstinate daughter. Paloma and Renée hide their true talents and finest qualities from a world they believe cannot or will not appreciate them. But after a wealthy Japanese man named Ozu arrives in the building, they will begin to recognize each other as kindred souls, in a novel that exalts the quiet victories of the inconspicuous among us, and “teaches philosophical lessons by shrewdly exposing rich secret lives hidden beneath conventional exteriors” (Kirkus Reviews). “The narrators’ kinetic minds and engaging voices (in Alison Anderson’s fluent translation) propel us ahead.” —The New York Times Book Review “Barbery’s sly wit . . . bestows lightness on the most ponderous cogitations.” —The New Yorker

Author : Patricia Mears,G. Bruce Boyer
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : ART
ISBN : 0300204205

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Elegance in an Age of Crisis by Patricia Mears,G. Bruce Boyer Pdf

A brilliant look at how modernizing technical and stylistic changes of the 1930s gave rise to international trends in fashion Despite the dire financial environment of the 1930s, this decade gave rise to great technical and aesthetic innovations in fashion. This handsomely illustrated book is the first to analyze important developments in both men's and women's fashions of that time. Select experts contribute texts that delve into the economic, political, and cultural influences that shaped these emergent styles. They also explore how industrial capabilities, such as the production of new textiles, allowed couturiers to drape fabric in ways not previously possible, and how revolutionary dressmaking and tailoring techniques gave form to truly modern clothing. Advancements in menswear tailoring in London and Naples paralleled breakthroughs in couture draping in Paris, New York, and even Shanghai. Hollywood also played a role in defining and popularizing this glamorous style. The international trend toward softer, minimally ornamented, and elegantly proportioned clothing differed markedly from the more restrictive attire of the preceding Edwardian era. By contrast, the fashions of the 1930s were made for movement, highlighting the natural and classically idealized body. The revival of classicism and other artistic influences were crucial to the creation of this clean, minimal, and modern new look. Published in association with The Fashion Institute of Technology, New York Exhibition Schedule: The Museum at FIT (02/06/14-04/19/14)

Author : Chloe Jon Paul
Publisher : Two Harbors Press (MN)
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2009-03
Category : Middle age
ISBN : 1935097059

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Entering the Age of Elegance by Chloe Jon Paul Pdf

Thirty-eight million baby boomer women have already entered the Age of Elegance, which is a new stage of life with a new identity. More will follow; yet many of these women are making this journey without any real advance planning. Many of them don't even think of themselves as "elegant" but this transition into the second half of their lives can take place with style and grace.Now think F-A-S-T: *format *approach *style *tempo. These are the key elements which make this book original. It is written as a travel guide filled with valuable information that will whet the reader's appetite to explore resources in detail on the topics featured in the book. The Table of Contents provides such curiosity-evoking subtitles as Change Your Oil Filter, The FGA Quotient, The F-Word You Need to Use, The 10 Commandments of Aging Motherhood, and Think MSN, Beyond Support Pantyhose, and Just Heard It through the Grapevine.

Author : Nora Travis
Publisher : Schiffer Pub Limited
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 076432036X

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Haviland China by Nora Travis Pdf

From breakfast, through dinner and beyond, Nora Travis shows in over 400 color photographs the beauty of Haviland China as it graced the dining table in the Age of Elegance and continues to do so today. A brief history of the Haviland family and their contribution to the American way of life is included, along with the production of Haviland china and its decoration. To enable the reader to identify patterns, many have been cataloged by Schleiger number, the current form of pattern identification used by most Haviland matchers. There are also descriptions of the many pieces and their proper usage for breakfast, luncheon, afternoon tea and a 15 course dinner. A listing of back marks and updated values are also included.

Author : Genevieve Antoine Dariaux
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2004-07-27
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9780060757342

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A Guide to Elegance by Genevieve Antoine Dariaux Pdf

The original What Not to Wear from one of fashion's most enduringly stylish women ... Written by French style guru Madame Genevieve Antoine Dariaux, Elegance is a classic style bible for timeless chic, grace, and poise -- every tidbit of advice today's woman could possibly need, all at the tips of her (perfectly manicured) fingers. From Accessories to Zippers, Madame Dariaux imparts her pearls of wisdom on all things fashion-related -- and also offers advice on other crucial areas in life from shopping with girlfriends (don't) to marriage and sex.

Author : Patrick Lesueur,David Burgess-Wise
Publisher : Dalton Watson
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2012-08-01
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 1854432508

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Concours d'Elegance by Patrick Lesueur,David Burgess-Wise Pdf

Surely no form of contest has ever equalled the marriage of luxury and ostentation offered for many years by the great concours d’élégance. Elitist perhaps but their sheer magnificence seems just as fascinating now as it did in the first half of the 20th Century. It should be remembered that these events allowed the most celebrated artists and artisans boundless freedom of expression. Everything was put into the melting-pot to achieve one end – the realisation of a dream. The vital step for organisers of such events was to choose a venue famous for its air of leisurely hedonism, such as Longchamp, Deauville, Cannes, La Baule, Vichy, Nice or Enghien, where costly automobiles, their elegant silhouettes crafted by the great names of contemporary coachwork, could parade. To enhance the atmosphere, these exotic creations were presented by pretty ladies, mostly recruited from fashionable society, dressed in the latest fashion by the leading Parisian couturiers in an attempt to achieve the best possible symbiosis with the machines that they accompanied. Without wishing to diminish the important role played in the spectacle by these ladies, it was of course the aristocratic automobiles that the eager spectators had come to admire. This book offers a delicious journey back in time to witness the golden age of the concours d’élégance. Over fifty coachbuilders are represented in the photographs and an idex is provided.

Author : Arthur Bryant
Publisher : House of Stratus
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2002-09-26
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1842324624

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The Napoleonic Wars by Arthur Bryant Pdf

Author : Ellie Marks
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2020-05
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1732963622

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Age of Elegance by Ellie Marks Pdf

Age of Elegance is the new romantic coloring book by Ellie Marks. Celebrating the beauty and grace of Victorian and Edwardian era, this period portrait book features 16 female portraits. These illustrations feature elaborate period costumes and jewelry, and are adorned with beautiful floral designs. Suitable for pencils, pens, markers, crayons, and watercolors, these coloring pages are printed on high-quality, thick cardstock paper. The book is wire-bound, making it easy to take out any single page to color or to frame.

Author : Karen Thompson Walker
Publisher : Random House
Page : 282 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2012-06-26
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780679644385

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The Age of Miracles by Karen Thompson Walker Pdf

NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY People ∙ O: The Oprah Magazine ∙ Financial Times ∙ Kansas City Star ∙ BookPage ∙ Kirkus Reviews ∙ Publishers Weekly ∙ Booklist NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER “A stunner.”—Justin Cronin “It’s never the disasters you see coming that finally come to pass—it’s the ones you don’t expect at all,” says Julia, in this spellbinding novel of catastrophe and survival by a superb new writer. Luminous, suspenseful, unforgettable, The Age of Miracles tells the haunting and beautiful story of Julia and her family as they struggle to live in a time of extraordinary change. On an ordinary Saturday in a California suburb, Julia awakes to discover that something has happened to the rotation of the earth. The days and nights are growing longer and longer; gravity is affected; the birds, the tides, human behavior, and cosmic rhythms are thrown into disarray. In a world that seems filled with danger and loss, Julia also must face surprising developments in herself, and in her personal world—divisions widening between her parents, strange behavior by her friends, the pain and vulnerability of first love, a growing sense of isolation, and a surprising, rebellious new strength. With crystalline prose and the indelible magic of a born storyteller, Karen Thompson Walker gives us a breathtaking portrait of people finding ways to go on in an ever-evolving world. “Gripping drama . . . flawlessly written; it could be the most assured debut by an American writer since Jennifer Egan’s Emerald City.”—The Denver Post “Pure magnificence.”—Nathan Englander “Provides solace with its wisdom, compassion, and elegance.”—Curtis Sittenfeld “Riveting, heartbreaking, profoundly moving.”—Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Look for special features inside. Join the Circle for author chats and more.

Author : Kathleen Tessaro
Publisher : HarperCollins UK
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2009-06-09
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780007330768

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Elegance by Kathleen Tessaro Pdf

An enchanting novel brimming with poignancy, humour, enchantment and insight, this is a stunning debut. Imagine an Audrey Hepburn film in the present day...

Author : Gisèle d' Assailly
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 1968
Category : Design
ISBN : STANFORD:36105031178622

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Ages of Elegance by Gisèle d' Assailly Pdf

Author : Roderick Graham
Publisher : Birlinn Publishers
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Architecture
ISBN : STANFORD:36105215285128

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Arbiter of Elegance by Roderick Graham Pdf

No one contributed more to the artistic eminence of 'Age of Elegance' than Robert Adam (1728-92), the pre-eminent architect of his day whose expertise and imagination extended also to interior design, furniture and garden design. His legacy has echoed through design ever since, his name synonymous with elegance, the Enlightenment, of the best features of the eighteenth century. In this fascinating biography, Roderick Graham follows Adam's life and career from schooldays in Edinburgh through study in Italy and the establishment of his architectural practice in London. It explains his passionate ambition, not only to excel as an architect, but to be accepted as a gentleman in that most snobbish period of our history.