Country Living The Peaceful Home

All too often, the notion of a peaceful refuge seems elusive, even unattainable, without a great deal of money. In this book, the editors of "Country Living" magazine offer a range of decorating options for every reader. Feature spreads show how to incorporate peaceful elements from Eastern cultures into one's home to create a place of joy and comfort. 400+ color illustrations & photos.

For many people, country life means a peaceful existence that is quieter, cleaner, and closer to the natural world than city living. "Comfortable Country" is an invigorating celebration of all that is special about this way of life. It is also a source of great decorating ideas that will work wherever you live. Colours are soft and natural, and furnishings are a beguiling combination of new finds and family treasures--the contemporary and antique effortlessly blended. This is a look that is not afraid to display an eclectic mix of objects, whether a collection of spongeware pottery on a zinc-topped hutch or a set of med-century-modern chairs around a scrubbed pine table. Above all, Enrica STabile advocates the joy of keeping things simple while at the same time ensuring that spaces are practical and very comfortable. The book starts by looking at the influences on the comfortable country look, from the Changing Seasons to Nostalgia. Comfortable Country Rooms, the second part, shows how the style works in every room in the home, and even outdoors.*An individual style that is a beguiling mix of the old and the new, the nostalgic and the utilitarian, the pretty and the function.*Celebrates a relaxed look that is easy and affordable to create and will work wherever you live.*Atmospheric original photography by Christopher Drake.

Offers household hints and practical solutions to everyday problems, covering such diverse topics as clutter control, gardening, baking, and cleaning.

A completely updated new edition of David Lowenthal's classic account of how we reshape the past to serve present needs.

Follow this inspirational story of a Being that believed that he was a common man with an uncommon desire to find his hidden truth in these Mysteries of the Spirit. It is told in a humorous way making light of some of the events and experiences he lived through. In confidence of His existence, the Mystery of life begins to unfold the way to a greater understanding. A connection begins to emerge bringing many truths about life on Earth, some startling at first but with determination and his confidence in a higher Source of Truth, this allows him to hold fast to his desire. Guidance presents herself in many ways, in those that are close to him and equally as important, his guidance from within. Sacred Ceremonies become a way to heal and be healed. Guidance once again shows the way with our Earth Mother Mahii revealing how each Souls individual participation in this time of healing has a profound effect on the Planet, each contributing to the All and the All contributing to each Soul. In this way, life can become purposeful and more meaningful. Knowingness brings forth an understanding that Unity, and that Mystery that perpetuates this possibility, is not so far away, because in reality this Mystery Spirit is within you Its amazing to read Hashi Alecs book. Hashi Alec is sincere and frank as he shares his honestly heartfelt Journey Home to the Light, from a point of all kinds of emotional misunderstandings such as fear, greed, anger etc. to face his own weakness and walk towards the Divine in trust. From reading this book Hashi Alec guides you as you sense his feeling of nervousness, his disturbed feeling, feelings of worry, feeling unsafe, feelings of frustration and even wrathfulness. Hashi Alec leads you to trust in Divines love, leading you home to the Light. My eyes filled with tears once I saw him on home to the Light. It is a valuable book and suggest that you read it if you want to find your way home to the Light. Wen Shu Teng Licensed: Specialist TCM Acupuncturist Graduated: Doctor of TCM spiritual and physical health life coach

Scholarly history of efforts to reduce the environmental costs of US suburban development.