Author: Martha Stewart
Publisher: Potter Craft
ISBN:
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 406
Book Description
With a focus that appeals to one of the fastest-growing segments of the craftmarket, this comprehensive collection contains every technique the home sewer needs, as well as over 100 projects.
Martha Stewart's Encyclopedia of Sewing and Fabric Crafts
Author: Martha Stewart
Publisher: Potter Craft
ISBN:
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 406
Book Description
With a focus that appeals to one of the fastest-growing segments of the craftmarket, this comprehensive collection contains every technique the home sewer needs, as well as over 100 projects.
Publisher: Potter Craft
ISBN:
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 406
Book Description
With a focus that appeals to one of the fastest-growing segments of the craftmarket, this comprehensive collection contains every technique the home sewer needs, as well as over 100 projects.
Martha Stewart's Encyclopedia of Crafts
Author: Martha Stewart
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780715336359
Category : Handicraft
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Featuring 32 must-know crafts, this 416-page HB book includes step-by-step instructions for different techniques, catering for those ranging from first-time dabblers to the more adventurous crafters. It also includes illuminating glossaries, a full rundown of essential tools and materials, professional tips and handy UK resources.|The queen of crafts Martha Stewart explores 32 different crafts in this comprehensive craft encyclopedia. Full step-by-step instructions for every technique make it suitable for beginner crafters right through to experienced craftaholic.This bumper craft book features every craft you can think of including papercraft, jewellery making, beading, mosaics, scrapbooking, screenprinting, candlemaking, soap making and decoupage.Over 200 projects are fully explained with step instructions and beautifully photographed to make this a brilliant reference book for all crafters.A full listing of essential tools and materials, with professional tips and handy UK resources make it essential reading for anyone who wants to get crafting.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780715336359
Category : Handicraft
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Featuring 32 must-know crafts, this 416-page HB book includes step-by-step instructions for different techniques, catering for those ranging from first-time dabblers to the more adventurous crafters. It also includes illuminating glossaries, a full rundown of essential tools and materials, professional tips and handy UK resources.|The queen of crafts Martha Stewart explores 32 different crafts in this comprehensive craft encyclopedia. Full step-by-step instructions for every technique make it suitable for beginner crafters right through to experienced craftaholic.This bumper craft book features every craft you can think of including papercraft, jewellery making, beading, mosaics, scrapbooking, screenprinting, candlemaking, soap making and decoupage.Over 200 projects are fully explained with step instructions and beautifully photographed to make this a brilliant reference book for all crafters.A full listing of essential tools and materials, with professional tips and handy UK resources make it essential reading for anyone who wants to get crafting.
Martha Stewart's Cookies
Author: Martha Stewart Living Magazine
Publisher: Clarkson Potter
ISBN: 0307885690
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 354
Book Description
175 cookie recipes and variations that showcase all kinds of flavors and fancies to make the perfect cookie for any occasion. Cookies are the treat that never disappoint, whether you’re baking for a party or a picnic, a formal dinner or a family supper, or if you simply want something on hand for snacking. Martha Stewart's Cookies feature recipes for perennial pleasers like traditional chocolate chip and oatmeal raisin, as well as other sweet surprises, including Rum Raisin Shortbread, Peppermint Meringue Sandwiches with Chocolate Filling, and Lime Meltaways. Cleverly organized by texture, the recipes in Martha Stewart’s Cookies inspire you to think of a classic, nostalgic treat with more nuance. Chapters include all types of treasures: Light and Delicate (Cherry Tuiles, Hazelnut Cookies, Chocolate Meringues); Rich and Dense (Key Lime Bars, Chocolate Mint Sandwiches, Peanut Butter Swirl Brownies); Chunky and Nutty (Magic Blondies, Turtle Brownies, White Chocolate-Chunk Cookies); Soft and Chewy (Snickerdoodles, Fig Bars, Chewy Chocolate Gingerbread Cookies); Crisp and Crunchy (ANZAC Biscuits, Chocolate Pistachio Biscotti, Almond Spice Wafers); Crumbly and Sandy (Cappuccino-Chocolate Bites, Maple-Pecan Shortbread, Lemon-Apricot Sandwiches); and Cakey and Tender (Lemon Madeleines, Carrot Cake Cookies, Pumpkin Cookies with Brown-Butter Icing). Each tantalizing recipe is accompanied by a lush, full-color photograph, so you never have to wonder how the cookie will look. Beautifully designed and a joy to read, Martha Stewart’s Cookies is rich with helpful tips and techniques for baking, decorating, and storing, as well as lovely gift-packaging ideas in standout Martha Stewart style.
Publisher: Clarkson Potter
ISBN: 0307885690
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 354
Book Description
175 cookie recipes and variations that showcase all kinds of flavors and fancies to make the perfect cookie for any occasion. Cookies are the treat that never disappoint, whether you’re baking for a party or a picnic, a formal dinner or a family supper, or if you simply want something on hand for snacking. Martha Stewart's Cookies feature recipes for perennial pleasers like traditional chocolate chip and oatmeal raisin, as well as other sweet surprises, including Rum Raisin Shortbread, Peppermint Meringue Sandwiches with Chocolate Filling, and Lime Meltaways. Cleverly organized by texture, the recipes in Martha Stewart’s Cookies inspire you to think of a classic, nostalgic treat with more nuance. Chapters include all types of treasures: Light and Delicate (Cherry Tuiles, Hazelnut Cookies, Chocolate Meringues); Rich and Dense (Key Lime Bars, Chocolate Mint Sandwiches, Peanut Butter Swirl Brownies); Chunky and Nutty (Magic Blondies, Turtle Brownies, White Chocolate-Chunk Cookies); Soft and Chewy (Snickerdoodles, Fig Bars, Chewy Chocolate Gingerbread Cookies); Crisp and Crunchy (ANZAC Biscuits, Chocolate Pistachio Biscotti, Almond Spice Wafers); Crumbly and Sandy (Cappuccino-Chocolate Bites, Maple-Pecan Shortbread, Lemon-Apricot Sandwiches); and Cakey and Tender (Lemon Madeleines, Carrot Cake Cookies, Pumpkin Cookies with Brown-Butter Icing). Each tantalizing recipe is accompanied by a lush, full-color photograph, so you never have to wonder how the cookie will look. Beautifully designed and a joy to read, Martha Stewart’s Cookies is rich with helpful tips and techniques for baking, decorating, and storing, as well as lovely gift-packaging ideas in standout Martha Stewart style.
Encyclopedia of Sewing
Author: Martha Stewart
Publisher: David & Charles Publishers
ISBN: 9780715338308
Category : Sewing
Languages : en
Pages : 416
Book Description
Features sewing and fabric craft techniques and projects. This title presents step-by-step instructions for the sewing techniques. It is suitable for the sewers.|This is a treasury of sewing and fabric craft techniques and projects compiled by the undisputed queen of crafts, Martha Stewart. It comes complete with a CD-ROM containing all the patterns and templates for each sewing pattern.It features full step-by-step instructions for every sewing technique, catering for everyone from first-time dabblers to the more adventurous sewers. Over 150 projects are fully explained and beautifully shot providing practical detail and inspirational ideas. It also includes a detailed UK sources and buyer's guide, and a full rundown of the essential tools and materials necessary to make this a lasting reference.Contents include:Introduction; Basic Techniques; Sewing; Applique; Embroidery; Quilting and Patchwork; Dyeing; Printing; Projects A - Z; Animals; Aprons; Bags; Bath Linens; Bed Linens; Bibs; Blankets; Books; Clothing; Coasters; Cozies; Curtains; Decorative Pillows; Dolls; Flowers; Handkerchiefs; Nursery; Organizers; Pets; Pincushions; Pot Holders; Quilts and Patchwork; Shades; Slippers; Table Linens; Upholstery; Wall Decor; Tools and materials; CD Patterns and Templates; Suppliers; Index.
Publisher: David & Charles Publishers
ISBN: 9780715338308
Category : Sewing
Languages : en
Pages : 416
Book Description
Features sewing and fabric craft techniques and projects. This title presents step-by-step instructions for the sewing techniques. It is suitable for the sewers.|This is a treasury of sewing and fabric craft techniques and projects compiled by the undisputed queen of crafts, Martha Stewart. It comes complete with a CD-ROM containing all the patterns and templates for each sewing pattern.It features full step-by-step instructions for every sewing technique, catering for everyone from first-time dabblers to the more adventurous sewers. Over 150 projects are fully explained and beautifully shot providing practical detail and inspirational ideas. It also includes a detailed UK sources and buyer's guide, and a full rundown of the essential tools and materials necessary to make this a lasting reference.Contents include:Introduction; Basic Techniques; Sewing; Applique; Embroidery; Quilting and Patchwork; Dyeing; Printing; Projects A - Z; Animals; Aprons; Bags; Bath Linens; Bed Linens; Bibs; Blankets; Books; Clothing; Coasters; Cozies; Curtains; Decorative Pillows; Dolls; Flowers; Handkerchiefs; Nursery; Organizers; Pets; Pincushions; Pot Holders; Quilts and Patchwork; Shades; Slippers; Table Linens; Upholstery; Wall Decor; Tools and materials; CD Patterns and Templates; Suppliers; Index.
The Martha Manual
Author: Martha Stewart
Publisher: Harvest
ISBN: 1328927326
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 403
Book Description
The time-tested, Martha-approved strategies in this book will help you organize, celebrate, clean, decorate... and any number of other life skills. -- adapted from back cover
Publisher: Harvest
ISBN: 1328927326
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 403
Book Description
The time-tested, Martha-approved strategies in this book will help you organize, celebrate, clean, decorate... and any number of other life skills. -- adapted from back cover
Everyday Food: Light (Enhanced Edition)
Author: Martha Stewart Living Magazine
Publisher: Potter/TenSpeed/Harmony
ISBN: 0770433537
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 386
Book Description
This enhanced edition of Everyday Food: Light includes hundreds of color photographs and 13 instructional step-by-step videos that demonstrate stir-frying, cooking in parchment, pan-searing fish, and more! Cook what you want to eat, without all the fat The editors of Everyday Food magazine know that it’s not enough to get dinner on the table in a snap—it also has to be good for the whole family. Everyday Food: Light features delicious, healthful recipes, all under 500 calories. Organized seasonally so you can take advantage of the freshest ingredients, this book shows you how to quickly make your favorite dishes in a way that’s light but nonetheless tempting. Making simple adjustments to your weeknight arsenal is easy with the step-by-step instructions on cooking techniques (like stir-frying and roasting), kitchen tools to help cut down on calories (such as a steamer basket and a citrus zester), and great low- or no-fat flavor boosters (marinades, herbs, and spices). And each recipe is accompanied by a beautiful color photograph and nutritional information to keep you motivated all week long. Here are some of the recipes you’ll find inside: • Oven-Fried Chicken • Saucy Shrimp and Grits • Lighter Eggplant Parmesan • Grilled Marinated Flank Steak • Olive-Oil Mashed Potatoes • Lighter Creamed Spinach • Tomato Salad with Olives and Lemon Zest • Light Chocolate-Chunk Brownies • Pear and Berry Crisp • Mini Mocha Cheesecakes Tips throughout explain what makes these recipes light, whether by using simple substitutions (such as whole-wheat tortillas instead of pizza crust), smart ways to cut back on fat (topping fish with bread crumbs rather than coating it in batter), or healthy cooking methods (baking onion rings instead of frying them). You’ll also find prep and cook times for each recipe, and plenty of one-pot meals that make great weeknight dinners for the whole family. Staying on track for a healthy lifestyle doesn’t have to mean relying on gimmicky diets or eating flavorless meals. With Everyday Food: Light, cooking fulfilling and tasty dinners has never been easier or more inspiring.
Publisher: Potter/TenSpeed/Harmony
ISBN: 0770433537
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 386
Book Description
This enhanced edition of Everyday Food: Light includes hundreds of color photographs and 13 instructional step-by-step videos that demonstrate stir-frying, cooking in parchment, pan-searing fish, and more! Cook what you want to eat, without all the fat The editors of Everyday Food magazine know that it’s not enough to get dinner on the table in a snap—it also has to be good for the whole family. Everyday Food: Light features delicious, healthful recipes, all under 500 calories. Organized seasonally so you can take advantage of the freshest ingredients, this book shows you how to quickly make your favorite dishes in a way that’s light but nonetheless tempting. Making simple adjustments to your weeknight arsenal is easy with the step-by-step instructions on cooking techniques (like stir-frying and roasting), kitchen tools to help cut down on calories (such as a steamer basket and a citrus zester), and great low- or no-fat flavor boosters (marinades, herbs, and spices). And each recipe is accompanied by a beautiful color photograph and nutritional information to keep you motivated all week long. Here are some of the recipes you’ll find inside: • Oven-Fried Chicken • Saucy Shrimp and Grits • Lighter Eggplant Parmesan • Grilled Marinated Flank Steak • Olive-Oil Mashed Potatoes • Lighter Creamed Spinach • Tomato Salad with Olives and Lemon Zest • Light Chocolate-Chunk Brownies • Pear and Berry Crisp • Mini Mocha Cheesecakes Tips throughout explain what makes these recipes light, whether by using simple substitutions (such as whole-wheat tortillas instead of pizza crust), smart ways to cut back on fat (topping fish with bread crumbs rather than coating it in batter), or healthy cooking methods (baking onion rings instead of frying them). You’ll also find prep and cook times for each recipe, and plenty of one-pot meals that make great weeknight dinners for the whole family. Staying on track for a healthy lifestyle doesn’t have to mean relying on gimmicky diets or eating flavorless meals. With Everyday Food: Light, cooking fulfilling and tasty dinners has never been easier or more inspiring.
Martha Stewart's Baking Handbook
Author: Martha Stewart
Publisher: Clarkson Potter
ISBN: 0307885704
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 418
Book Description
Every new book from Martha Stewart is cause for celebration, and with Martha Stewart’s Baking Handbook, she returns to bring the pleasures of baking to readers at every level, from beginner to expert and beyond. A culinary compendium packed with more than 200 foolproof recipes for the best baked goods, Martha Stewart’s Baking Handbook takes readers by the hand and guides them through the process of creating an irresistible variety of cakes, cookies, pies, tarts, breads, and much more. This essential addition to every cook’s library is rich with tips, techniques, and the mouthwatering and stunning recipes for which Martha Stewart is so well known. Covering a delectable array of topics from simple to sophisticated, including biscuits, muffins, scones, cookies, layer cakes, specialty cakes, sweet and savory pies and tarts, and pastries and breads, she provides a dazzlingly delicious yet crystal-clear, vividly illustrated repertoire of recipes. There are cakes that are elegant enough for formal occasions, such as showers, weddings, and dinner parties, and basic favorites meant to be enjoyed every day and then passed down through the generations. Every chapter includes indispensable visual equipment glossaries and features vital make-ahead information and storage techniques. Organized for maximum clarity and practicality, the handbook also offers step-by-step how-to photographs that demystify even the most complex and nuanced techniques. These culinary building blocks will turn good bakers into great bakers, and make great bakers even better. Filled with time-honored classics, such as Marble Cake with White-Chocolate Glaze, Apple Pie, Challah, Baba au Rhum, and Croissants, as well as lots of new surprises, Martha Stewart’s Baking Handbook will be reached for again and again, no matter the season or occasion. “Here, you will find the recipes and how-tos for the popovers you dream about, and for the simple crumb cake that you always want to whip up on Sunday morning, and for the double-chocolate brownie cookies that will make you a bigger hero with the after-school crowd, and for the citrus bars that you could only find in that little bakery that’s no longer under the same management. . . . Baking offers comfort and joy and something tangible to taste and savor. We all hope that these recipes provide you with years of pleasure.” —Martha Stewart
Publisher: Clarkson Potter
ISBN: 0307885704
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 418
Book Description
Every new book from Martha Stewart is cause for celebration, and with Martha Stewart’s Baking Handbook, she returns to bring the pleasures of baking to readers at every level, from beginner to expert and beyond. A culinary compendium packed with more than 200 foolproof recipes for the best baked goods, Martha Stewart’s Baking Handbook takes readers by the hand and guides them through the process of creating an irresistible variety of cakes, cookies, pies, tarts, breads, and much more. This essential addition to every cook’s library is rich with tips, techniques, and the mouthwatering and stunning recipes for which Martha Stewart is so well known. Covering a delectable array of topics from simple to sophisticated, including biscuits, muffins, scones, cookies, layer cakes, specialty cakes, sweet and savory pies and tarts, and pastries and breads, she provides a dazzlingly delicious yet crystal-clear, vividly illustrated repertoire of recipes. There are cakes that are elegant enough for formal occasions, such as showers, weddings, and dinner parties, and basic favorites meant to be enjoyed every day and then passed down through the generations. Every chapter includes indispensable visual equipment glossaries and features vital make-ahead information and storage techniques. Organized for maximum clarity and practicality, the handbook also offers step-by-step how-to photographs that demystify even the most complex and nuanced techniques. These culinary building blocks will turn good bakers into great bakers, and make great bakers even better. Filled with time-honored classics, such as Marble Cake with White-Chocolate Glaze, Apple Pie, Challah, Baba au Rhum, and Croissants, as well as lots of new surprises, Martha Stewart’s Baking Handbook will be reached for again and again, no matter the season or occasion. “Here, you will find the recipes and how-tos for the popovers you dream about, and for the simple crumb cake that you always want to whip up on Sunday morning, and for the double-chocolate brownie cookies that will make you a bigger hero with the after-school crowd, and for the citrus bars that you could only find in that little bakery that’s no longer under the same management. . . . Baking offers comfort and joy and something tangible to taste and savor. We all hope that these recipes provide you with years of pleasure.” —Martha Stewart
Good Things for Organizing
Author: KATHLEEN (ED.) HACKETT
Publisher: Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia
ISBN: 9780848719906
Category : House & Home
Languages : en
Pages : 152
Book Description
Who wouldn't like their living space to be more organized? Tapping into the popularity of the "Good Things" column in Martha Stewart Living, Good Things for Organizing provides practical, efficient, and pretty solutions for organizing just about everything, from spools of thread and the silverware drawer to your entire wardrobe and home office. It is a law of nature: stuff accumulates. Good Things for Organizing shows how to live with stuff comfortably and creatively. In chapters organized room by room, Good Things for Organizing offers a wide range of ingenious ways to tame the clutter, from the basement to the garden shed. With sections such as "Cleamng Up the Countertop" in the kitchen chapter, "Linen Closet 10" in the closet chapter, and "Organizing Correspondence" in the home office chapter, the editors of Martha Stewart Living have tested all of the possibilities and have created perfect solutions to the most frustrating organizing problems. Included are projects for every level of commitment, from tidying the junk drawer to building the right shelves to display a beloved collection.
Publisher: Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia
ISBN: 9780848719906
Category : House & Home
Languages : en
Pages : 152
Book Description
Who wouldn't like their living space to be more organized? Tapping into the popularity of the "Good Things" column in Martha Stewart Living, Good Things for Organizing provides practical, efficient, and pretty solutions for organizing just about everything, from spools of thread and the silverware drawer to your entire wardrobe and home office. It is a law of nature: stuff accumulates. Good Things for Organizing shows how to live with stuff comfortably and creatively. In chapters organized room by room, Good Things for Organizing offers a wide range of ingenious ways to tame the clutter, from the basement to the garden shed. With sections such as "Cleamng Up the Countertop" in the kitchen chapter, "Linen Closet 10" in the closet chapter, and "Organizing Correspondence" in the home office chapter, the editors of Martha Stewart Living have tested all of the possibilities and have created perfect solutions to the most frustrating organizing problems. Included are projects for every level of commitment, from tidying the junk drawer to building the right shelves to display a beloved collection.
Martha Stewart's Cupcakes
Author: Martha Stewart Living Magazine
Publisher: Clarkson Potter
ISBN: 0307885682
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 354
Book Description
The perfect cupcake for every occasion. Swirled and sprinkled, dipped and glazed, or otherwise fancifully decorated, cupcakes are the treats that make everyone smile. They are the star attraction for special days, such as birthdays, showers, and holidays, as well as perfect everyday goodies. In Martha Stewart’s Cupcakes, the editors of Martha Stewart Living share 175 ideas for simple to spectacular creations–with cakes, frostings, fillings, toppings, and embellishments that can be mixed and matched to produce just the right cupcake for any occasion. Alongside traditional favorites like yellow buttermilk cupcakes swirled with fluffy vanilla frosting and devil’s food cupcakes crowned with rich, dark chocolate buttercream, there are also sweet surprises such as peanut butter and jelly cupcakes, dainty delights like tiny almond-cherry tea cakes, and festive showstoppers topped with marizpan ladybugs or candy clowns. The book features cupcakes for everyone, every season, and every event: Celebrations (monogram heart cupcakes perfect for an elegant wedding); Birthdays (starfish-on-the-beach cupcakes sure to be a hit at children’s parties); Holidays (gumdrop candy ghouls and goblins ideal for Halloween revelers); and Any Day (red velvet cupcakes with cream cheese frosting for a picnic, or caramel-filled mini chocolate cakes for grown-up gatherings). In singular Martha Stewart style, the pages are both stunning in design–with a photograph of each finished treat–and brimming with helpful how-to information, from step-by-step photographs for decorating techniques to ideas for packaging and presenting your cupcakes. Whether for any day or special days, the treats in Martha Stewart’s Cupcakes will delight one and all.
Publisher: Clarkson Potter
ISBN: 0307885682
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 354
Book Description
The perfect cupcake for every occasion. Swirled and sprinkled, dipped and glazed, or otherwise fancifully decorated, cupcakes are the treats that make everyone smile. They are the star attraction for special days, such as birthdays, showers, and holidays, as well as perfect everyday goodies. In Martha Stewart’s Cupcakes, the editors of Martha Stewart Living share 175 ideas for simple to spectacular creations–with cakes, frostings, fillings, toppings, and embellishments that can be mixed and matched to produce just the right cupcake for any occasion. Alongside traditional favorites like yellow buttermilk cupcakes swirled with fluffy vanilla frosting and devil’s food cupcakes crowned with rich, dark chocolate buttercream, there are also sweet surprises such as peanut butter and jelly cupcakes, dainty delights like tiny almond-cherry tea cakes, and festive showstoppers topped with marizpan ladybugs or candy clowns. The book features cupcakes for everyone, every season, and every event: Celebrations (monogram heart cupcakes perfect for an elegant wedding); Birthdays (starfish-on-the-beach cupcakes sure to be a hit at children’s parties); Holidays (gumdrop candy ghouls and goblins ideal for Halloween revelers); and Any Day (red velvet cupcakes with cream cheese frosting for a picnic, or caramel-filled mini chocolate cakes for grown-up gatherings). In singular Martha Stewart style, the pages are both stunning in design–with a photograph of each finished treat–and brimming with helpful how-to information, from step-by-step photographs for decorating techniques to ideas for packaging and presenting your cupcakes. Whether for any day or special days, the treats in Martha Stewart’s Cupcakes will delight one and all.
The Secret Lives of Dresses
Author: Erin McKean
Publisher: Hachette+ORM
ISBN: 0446575151
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 193
Book Description
When her grandmother has a stroke, Dora returns to the small town where she grew up to take over her family's vintage clothing store -- and meets a handsome contractor. Is he interested in Dora? Or is he working from a different blueprint? Dora has always taken the path of least resistance. She went to the college that offered her a scholarship, majoring in "vagueness studies," and wears whatever shows the least dirt. She falls into a job at the college coffee shop and has a crush on her flirty boss, Gary. But just when she's about to test Gary's feelings, Mimi, the grandmother who raised her, suffers a stroke. Dora rushes back to Forsyth, NC, and finds herself running her grandmother's vintage clothing store while her grandmother recovers -- andmeets Mimi's adorable contractor, Conrad. The store has always been a fixture in Dora's life; though she grew up more of a jeans-and-sweatshirt kind of girl, before she even knew how to write, Mimi taught her that a vintage 1920s dress could lift a woman's spirit. But why has Mimi started writing down -- and giving away -- stories of the dresses in her shop? Amidst personal and professional turmoil, can Dora can trade her boring clothes for vintage glamour and her boring life for one she actually wants?
Publisher: Hachette+ORM
ISBN: 0446575151
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 193
Book Description
When her grandmother has a stroke, Dora returns to the small town where she grew up to take over her family's vintage clothing store -- and meets a handsome contractor. Is he interested in Dora? Or is he working from a different blueprint? Dora has always taken the path of least resistance. She went to the college that offered her a scholarship, majoring in "vagueness studies," and wears whatever shows the least dirt. She falls into a job at the college coffee shop and has a crush on her flirty boss, Gary. But just when she's about to test Gary's feelings, Mimi, the grandmother who raised her, suffers a stroke. Dora rushes back to Forsyth, NC, and finds herself running her grandmother's vintage clothing store while her grandmother recovers -- andmeets Mimi's adorable contractor, Conrad. The store has always been a fixture in Dora's life; though she grew up more of a jeans-and-sweatshirt kind of girl, before she even knew how to write, Mimi taught her that a vintage 1920s dress could lift a woman's spirit. But why has Mimi started writing down -- and giving away -- stories of the dresses in her shop? Amidst personal and professional turmoil, can Dora can trade her boring clothes for vintage glamour and her boring life for one she actually wants?