Author: MARSHALL, MARLENE HURLEY. SABINE VOLLMER VON FALKEN. (PHOTOG. )
Title: Shell Chic : the Ultimate Guide to Decorating Your Home with Seashells / Marlene Hurley Marshall ; Photographs by Sabine Vollmer Von Falken
Description: North Adams. MA : Storey Books 2002. First Edition. An exceptional copy; fine in an equally fine dw. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight. bright. clean and especially sharp-cornered. Literally as new. Further scans etc. available on request.; 152 pages; Description: 152 p. : col. illus. ; 30 cm. Subjects: Shellcraft -- Shells -- Art and crafts. Includes bibliographical references (p. 150) and index. Summary: Shell Chic brings the design and imagination of today's shell enthusiasts and artisans to the home. This is a book to be savored for its eccentric decorative flair. its lavish sense of fun. and its practical instructions for shell projects and design ideas that will work in any home decor. Frames. chandeliers. unusual boxes. mirrors. a child-size claw-foot tub - all are fabulous possibilities for shell encrustation. Memories of peaceful beach vacations become ravishing decorative items when glued to lampshades and screens. In all. 14 step-by-step illustrated projects and 20 design ideas cover everything readers need to know to create richly marvelous objects. To lend inspiration. there are profiles of contemporary shell artists photographed with their creations. One profile features Marian McEvoy. editor of House Beautiful. who has embellished her Manhattan apartment with an estimated 15.000 shells. While most shell enthusiasts will not be working on quite this scale. there are ideas. photographs. profiles. and inspiration for all!.Weight in Kg appr.:

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