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Houses and Palaces of Andalucia
Patricia Espinosa de los Monteros, Francesco Venturi
Rizzoli International Publications, 1998
The splendor of Andalusian living will enchant you.
+ Must have if you own only 1 book on Andalusia
Whether you are an afficionado of fine interior design, an art enthusiat, or someone that needs a bit of exotic beauty in his/her life, this book on fine Andalusian interiors and exteriors is for you. The photography is at once stunning and vivid. If you are looking for some unusual decorating ...
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Classic Interior Design: Using Period Features in Today's Home
Henrietta Spencer-Churchill
Rizzoli, 2003
Mislead by Its Sub Tittle & Cover
I guess, I'm a bit dissapointed w/ the book as I got mislead by its cover and sub tittle "Using Period Finishes in Today's Home". I thought I would find samples of classic interior design which applied in "today's home = non stately home", but the fact was - most of the pictures shown models of ...
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Small Apartments
Alejandro Bahamon
Collins Design, 2003
Very well done
+ big ideas, small spaces
As an owner of an apartment described in the book I am not the most neutral reviewer... This said, I think architect, writer and photographer Bahamon has done a great job giving many useful ideas to all who live and work in small spaces and want to make the best and most beautiful out of it. ...
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Alhambra
Michael Jacobs
Rizzoli International Publications, 2000
A Masterpiece!
This magnificently photographed volume offers the reader a wonderful insight into one of the most beautiful edifices in the world. This oversized book stunningly recreates the splendor of Grenada. A treasure for any who have visited the Alhambra.
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Casa: Southern Spanish Style (Library of Interior Detail)
Elizabeth Hilliard, John Miller
Bulfinch Pr, 1995
Very superficial
I have to agree with the previous comment, and i gave the book one more star because fortunately i found the book heavily discounted and did not have to pay the inflated list price. The photos are nice, but this doesn't even qualify as a coffee table book (it's too small). The author seemingly ...
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Unmistakably French
Betty Lou Phillips
Gibbs Smith, Publisher, 2003
gorgeous book, great ideas
+ Unmistakable Informative!
+ Beautiful Book
At first glance just picking up the book and looking through it makes you want to run out and redesign you home. I don't have a french style in my house, more modern, but I picked up a lot of ideas from just frist glance. The pages are bold and dramatic with gorgeous colorful pictures on every ...
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101 Feng Shui Tips for Your Home
Richard Webster
Llewellyn Publications, 1998
Feng Shui the easy way--
+ Great Start!
+ Look at Your Home with New Eyes
+ A fun book to read w/ lots of interesting tips!
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Spanish-Colonial Architecture in the United States
Rexford Newcomb
Dover Publications, 1990
Must Have Reference Book
For all lovers of Spanish Colonial Architecture, this book is a must have
as a reference. Interesting text and old photos illustrate the book.
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Creating Sacred Space With Feng Shui: Learn the Art of Space Clearing and Bring New Energy into Your Life
Karen Kingston
Broadway, 1997
Space Clearing and Sacred Space
+ life altering information
+ Karen Kingston 1
In addition to learning Feng Shui to clear out accumulated clutter, this book would be a good second step in creating sacred space as it would be so easy to revert back to re-cluttering what has been cleaned out. Cluttering can be a very difficult habit to break along with learning a new, ...
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Goddess at Home: Divine Interiors Inspired by Aphrodite, Artemis, Athena, Demeter, Hera, Hestia, and ...
A. Bronwyn Llewellyn
Rockport Publishers, 2003
Divine Inspiration
+ A Delightful Read That Encourages Women To Recreate Their Homes Passion
+ Original and Inspiring
I ordered this book not knowing what to expect. As an interior designer in training and a priestess of The Goddess I was intrigued at Ms. Llewellyn's book concept. I read through it in about an hour. I was both shocked and pleased to find that Ms. Llewellyn's design inspirations were things I ...
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Alhambra: A Moorish Paradise (Small Books of Great Gardens)
Gabrielle Van Zuylen
Vendome Press, 1999
The Enchanted Palace!
+ An Alhambra Sampler
+ Wonderful little book
+ The Enchanted Palace!
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Spanish Style
Suzanne Slesin
Clarkson Potter, 1990
good books
+ Splendid surprise
+ Memories of Spain
it a good book for any one loves spanisn style it has a lot of good ideas
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Architecture and Design Library: Mediterranean Style (Arch & Design Library)
Robert Fitzgerald
Friedman, 2002
Simply fantastic
Robert Fitzgerald has captured the essence of Mediterranean style in this superb book. Like his other masterpieces, Art Nouveau and Italian Country, Robert combines exquisite photos with enlightening prose. This book is a true pleasure.
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Casa California: Spanish-Style Houses From Santa Barbara to San Clemente
Elizabeth McMillian
Rizzoli International Publications, 1996
Awesome
+ Beautiful!
+ Fantastic Book!
+ Casa California evaluation
+ Casa California: Spanish-Style Houses From Santa Barbara to San Clemente
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New Hacienda, The
Joe P. Carr, Karen Witynski
Gibbs Smith, Publisher, 2003
Inspiring Book
+ An eye-opening source book of interior design
+ Book Review--New Mexico Magazine
+ The New Hacienda--Latin Style Magazine; 9/01
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