"Spread the Christmas cheer with this whimsical retelling of Clement C. Moore's cherished poem, "A Visit from St. Nicholas." This new edition of the classic features the text of Moore's original poem, illustrated with beautifully detailed LEGO brick scenes and characters. See the colorful stockings hung by the chimney in the fanciful brick house, and look on at the visions of dancing brick sugarplums. Turn the pages to reveal Saint Nicholas with...

Co-written by the creator of the Local Lemons food blog, a collection of macaroni-and-cheese recipes from the popular Oakland restaurant, Homeroom, includes a selection of retro and decadent favorites while sharing instructions for incorporating a variety of cheeses, sauces and side dishes.

Would You Like to Have A Fabulous Handbag to go with Every Outfit? It's easy! Packed with easy instructions and step-by-step full-color illustrations and photographs, this book by a team of experts from the accessories department at the Fashion Institute of Technology will show you how to make classic and modern handbags to fit every taste. With tips for customizing every project, short-cuts, and even embellishment tips for non-sewers who just want...

Whether for a porch, patio, deck, sunroom, or garden; and whether the style is classic, rustic, retro, or flea-market funky, there are plenty of ideas here for you. Get timeless good looks on a budget, revamp with paint and simple furnishings, bring interiors outside, and incorporate charmingly traditional elements like farm-stand tables, wooden gliders, swings, and white wicker. Whether you're ready to tackle a major project or just want a couple...

A is for Anchor is a delightful illustrated alphabet inspired by classic images from traditional Western tattoo designs. Written and illustrated by renowned tattoo artist Paul Slifer, the book combines his love for classic tattoo art with his interest in children's books, which piqued when he became the father of two girls. Painted in the traditional "flash" style of tattoo design making, this book was designed to appeal to parents looking for a different...

Ranging from casual ponchos to elegant wraps and stoles for evenings out, and from classic to contemporary designs, these 18 projects provide an opportunity to either start out with more ordinary yarns and stitches or to graduate to experimentation with luxury yarns and unconventional stitches.

"Oh, for a simpler time! Paradise Jones dreams of the Hollywood glamour days. Clothes, hair, vintage car--you name it, she's got it. She's classic retro, a 21st-century image of her favorite Golden Era stars--Doris, Audrey, Esther, Marilyn. The entertainment rags call Paradise eccentric. The studios rarely call at all. When an altercation with her leering stepfather forces her to flee Los Angeles, Paradise leaves behind everything she loves and longs...

The projects in this book are divided into four chapters: Sweaters and Tops; Accessories; Childrens Fashions; and Home Accessories. Some of the items are quick and simple to make, such as the skinny scarf or the baby blanket, while others make use of crochet techniques with working motifs, using charts or working in rounds. From simple sleeveless vests and tops to warm and cozy jackets and sweaters, as well as bags, scarves and capes, there is something...