Christmas Ornaments Lights And Decorations

Over 750 full-color photos featuring thousands of items. Chapters include storage, repairing, histories, and much more. Items photographed have interesting facts and values listed for the Christmas enthusiast.

Shows and describes antique glass, fabric, Segnitz, wax, and metal ornaments, and lists current values

This New York Times bestselling book is filled with hundreds of fun, deceptively simple, budget-friendly ideas for sprucing up your home. With two home renovations under their (tool) belts and millions of hits per month on their blog YoungHouseLove.com, Sherry and John Petersik are home-improvement enthusiasts primed to pass on a slew of projects, tricks, and techniques to do-it-yourselfers of all levels. Packed with 243 tips and ideas—both classic and unexpected—and more than 400 photographs and illustrations, this is a book that readers will return to again and again for the creative projects and easy-to-follow instructions in the relatable voice the Petersiks are known for. Learn to trick out a thrift-store mirror, spice up plain old roller shades, "hack" your Ikea table to create three distinct looks, and so much more.

A Very Vintage Christmas embodies the nostalgia and sentimentality associated with the holiday season. Vintage ornaments, lights, decorations, cards and wrapping all conjure up happy memories of Christmases past and serve as tangible mementos of holidays shared with family and friends. In fact, finding these objects, decorating with them and sharing them with others brings an instant feeling of comfort and joy. Coupled with beautiful photographs, tips on collecting, and secret shopping haunts, A Very Vintage Christmas offers a 360-degree look at holiday décor in America and gives suggestions on how to make vintage finds work for today’s audience. While each chapter of A Very Vintage Christmas is unique, there is a common thread that runs through them all: the love of beautiful holiday decorations, and the interest in their history, value, and preservation. The book helps the everyday collector and enthusiast to build their own collection and offers tips on how to make the most of what they’ve got.

Celebrate the holidays with this officially licensed Die Hard light-up ornament featuring John McClane. SPECIFICATIONS: 2 x 3 inch ornament commemorating the classic scene of Die Hard star John McClane in the air ducts of the Nakatomi building LIGHTS UP: Lighter in McClane's hand illuminates BONUS BOOK: Featuring full-color graphics and quotes from Die Hard throughout PERFECT GIFT: Fans will love the ornament celebrating the film that has become a Christmastime staple OFFICIALLY LICENSED: Authentic collectible

A fun, nostalgic look at an infatuation with Christmas holiday decor from the 1950s and through the 1970s. Decorations some whimsical, some beautiful are part of a treasure trove of campy kitsch that the author calls "Kitschmas!" Features vintage Christmas ornaments, trees, ceramics, and more, as they are used in today's homes. This book is a delight for Kitschmas fans, decorators, and the 1000s of people devoted to mid-century dcor and design.

Interior designer Cassie Kitzmiller shows you how to decorate the perfect Christmas tree this holiday season with step-by-step instructions and beautiful photos for design inspiration! Have you ever found yourself staring at your bare Christmas tree wondering: How many lights am I supposed to put on my tree to prevent dark spots? What exactly is supposed to go on the top and how am I supposed to get it to stay in place? How do I get my tree to look full and beautiful? What should I put on my tree and in what order? What am I supposed to do with all this stuff once the holidays are over? In The Christmas Tree Book, author and interior designer Cassie Kitzmiller pulls from over a decade of professional holiday decorating experience to provide you with everything you need to design your best looking Christmas tree ever! Throughout the book, Cassie shares with you the materials, techniques, and time-saving shortcuts that she uses to design show-stopping trees. Included in The Christmas Tree Book: Choosing between real and artificial trees Selecting a decoration theme Picking out ornaments, garlands, tree toppers, and more Closely-held industry designer secrets! Whether you’re a Christmas novice starting out on your first tree or a seasoned veteran looking for a bit of inspiration, The Christmas Tree Book has you covered. No matter your skill level, if you’re thinking of decorating this holiday season, this book is an essential guide to an amazing Christmas tree in your home.

Have you ever wondered how some people build magnificent Christmas displays with thousands of lights? Have you ever wanted to build your own display but thought it was too confusing and difficult to build? This book will take you through the very basics of Christmas decorating where you will learn: How to save money on Christmas lights as well as the various types of lights available Techniques and tools that will make putting your lights up easier than you thought How to fix your Christmas lights instead of replacing them year after year How to save hundreds of dollars over store bought decorations by making your own by hand How to use your Christmas decorations to benefit a charities Tips on storing your decorations as well as protecting yourself against vandals Make this the year that your home shines brighter than the North Star, and puts a smile on the face of every child who admires a true Christmas display!

A delightful Christmas storybook for adults based on the action-packed Die Hard movie All John McClane wants for Christmas is to reunite with his estranged family. But when his wife’s office holiday party turns into a deadly hostage situation, he has to save her life before he can get home in time for Christmas! The unconventional fan-favorite movie Die Hard is now an illustrated storybook—complete with machine guns, European terrorists, and a cop who’s forced to rely on all his cunning and skills (and the help of a fellow officer) to save the day. Based on the classic “Night Before Christmas” poem and filled with whimsical illustrations, this cleverly reimagined homage is destined to become a holiday classic. *Contains adult material including violence and strong language. Reader discretion is advised. Ho-ho-ho.