Christi Carter's Art of Accessorizing [Illustrated] [Hardcover]

Christi Carter (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 12, 2004

Demonstrates the four-step approach to accessorizing developed by Christi Carter Urschel: Wall decor, signature accessories, flowers and foliage, and ambience.

Step-by-step lessons show how to create simple to complex arrangements throughout the house to suit any budget.

Offers dozens of ideas for using what you have to create eye-catching arrangements that express your personality.

Includes inspiring quotations from Mary Crowley, Christi's grandmother and founder of Home Interiors and Gifts.

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From the Inside Flap

Introduction: The Four-step process

Chapter One: Wall Decor Lesson 1: Building a symmetrical wall arrangement Lesson 2: Asymmetrical balance

Chapter Two: Signature Accessories Lesson 1: Building a tabletop display Lesson 2: Beautiful bookshelves Lesson 3: One coffee table four ways Lesson 4: Accessorizing a kitchen hutch Lesson 5: Before-and-after cabinet display Lesson 6: Step-by-step shelf arranging

Chapter Three: Flowers and Foliage Lesson 1: Quick seasonal changes Lesson 2: Dressing the dining table Lesson 3: Before-and-after plantscaping

Chapter Four: Ambience Lesson 1: Decorating with lamplight Lesson 2: The power of fragrance

Index

About the Author

Christi got her start in home decor at an early age. As far back as she can remember, Christi listened to the secrets of bringing love and beauty to homes from her grandmother, Mary C. Crowley, founder of Home Interiors & Gifts, the largest direct seller of home accessories. Over time, Christi evolved her grandmother's philosophy for decorating into a succinct, easy to follow, four-step approach, designed to build confidence in even the novice decorator. Christi now serves as the company's Vice Chairman of the Board, National Spokesperson and Founder of Home Interiors Charitable Foundation.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 192 pages
• Publisher: Meredith Books (October 12, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0696222159
• ISBN-13: 978-0696222153
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 9.3 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #230,304 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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34 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Finally a GREAT accessorizing book!, October 18, 2005

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Julie Dana "TheHomeStylist.com" (East Aurora, NY USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Christi Carter's Art of Accessorizing (Hardcover)

Finally an extensive book on the art and science of accessorizing your home!

This book has absolutely inspiring photos but it includes equally great step by step tips to get you that look. As any decorator - professional or wanna bee - knows, accessories make the room. This book is a "must"!

31 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I would rate this book as a 10!, February 24, 2006

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Elisha Granger "Lulabelle's Mom" (NYC, NY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Christi Carter's Art of Accessorizing (Hardcover)

I am a home decorating/design book junkie for 30+ years. I hesitate to write a review lest the reader think I am exaggerating or that I've been paid off by the author.

There is no other book out there like this. You may find a few, phenomenal pages of accessorizing/arrangement tips in home decorating magazines and books. I have clippings that date back three decades because they are so timeless. This book encompasses all of them and much more.

Add this extraordinary classic to your new or ancient collection. You will possess a treasure trove of exquisite design ideas, lessons, examples and principles.

Christi Carter, her family and her company have made significant contributions to Habitat for Humanity through her family's business and all of the proceeds of this book are donated. If you buy this book for no other reason, this may be the most compelling.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Like A Decorating Class, March 19, 2007

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B. Wright - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Christi Carter's Art of Accessorizing (Hardcover)

This book is sooooooooo good. It is like being enrolled in a decorating class --- except you learn and study at your own pace. This is helpful to me since I do not have time to take a class. I have never seen another decorating book that even compares to this. She breaks everything down into steps and categories. Everything is illustrated using actual rooms and real situations. The information is very usable and I will be applying the principals learned in this book from now on. I think it will save me $$$$ by keeping me from purchasing the wrong accessories that do not work in my home. The book is also attractive and fun to look at so you could approach it by just looking at it and getting ideas the way most decorating books help us This book will help you learn what works and what does not and why. Again it is the best decorating book ever because you can casual use it to flip through and get ideas. You can also use if to really study and learn how to decorate. Either way you will not waste your money on this one.