Traditional Decorative Books

Invite the beauty of the season into your home with G.DeBrekht ?Masterpiece Collection? of hand painted* wood carved Santa Claus sculptures and more. All Masterpiece and Masterpiece Signature wood carvings are individually hand numbered. These holiday table top decor products make wonderful collectible and nostalgic Christmas gifts. The sculptures are painted by freehand and the old world classic art includes animals, nature, winter scenes, Santa Claus, the nativity and more. These collections were inspired by an old art technique using painting mediums of watercolor, acrylic, and oil combinations, which ultimately became G. Debrekht unique, signature painting style. These masterpieces are carved from light Linden wood, although the natural wood does vary in color. Christmas is a special time for families, and with G. DeBrekht holiday home decor you can choose your own unique style and create a memorable holiday art gallery for your family and friends to enjoy.

Christophe Pourny learned the art of furniture restoration in his father’s atelier in the South of France. In this, his first book, he teaches readers everything they need to know about the provenance and history of furniture, as well as how to restore, update, and care for their furniture—from antiques to midcentury pieces, family heirlooms or funky flea-market finds. The heart of the book is an overview of Pourny’s favorite techniques—ceruse, vernis anglais,and water gilding, among many others—with full-color step-by-step photographs to ensure that readers can easily replicate each refinishing technique at home. Pourny brings these techniques to life with a chapter devoted to real-world refinishing projects, from a veneered table to an ebonized desk, a gilt frame to a painted northern European hutch. Rounding out this comprehensive guide is care and maintenance information, including how to properly clean leather, polish hardware, fix a broken leg, and replace felt pads, as well as recipes to make your own wax, shellac, varnish, stain, and more.
Foreword by Martha Stewart