Arts & Crafts Style

The Arts & Crafts ideal stressed simplicity, natural materials like wood and brass, and a return to individual craftsmanship-as opposed to the newly dominant methods of mass production. Ornament in Arts & Crafts pieces is limited, and when present, it is meant to echo the function and construction techniques of the piece.

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The Arts & Crafts Home

In vogue today in home decorating, Arts and Crafts marries philosophy and style—in both design and in life. Furniture, pottery, textiles and lamps of this style are gracing homes, as antiques or in fine reproductions.

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Arts and Crafts Print
 

Art Deco House Style:
An Architectural and Interior Design Source Book

The elegant and sophisticated design style known as Art Deco epitomizes for many the inter-war years of the 1920s and 1930s. Although not strictly a style of architecture, but a surface decoration, its clean lines and stylized, symmetrical forms nonetheless influenced the design of buildings throughout the world.
 

Stained Glass Basics:
Techniques Tools Projects

If you've ever stood transfixed in front of a glowing rose window or been intrigued by the shifting patterns of a kaleidoscope, you'll be thrilled with these techniques and projects. Choose from 30 decorative designs, including: light-catching lampshades, kaleidoscopes, hanging decorations and suncatches, patterned boxes, windows, and more.

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Bella Tuscany Wovens

Lovely vines and florals in wheat stand out against a deep ebony background. 54" width 78% cotton 54% polyester.  Sold only in yard increments.

9 different color
patterns to choose from!

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