A private view of the genius of Cecil Beaton, reflected through the lens of his town and country idylls, and his passion for interior design, gardening, and entertaining a circle of Bright Young Things. Cecil Beaton (1904–1980) was one of twentieth-century Britain’s Renaissance men: photographer, costume designer, set designer, playwright, creator of fashion fabrics, and writer on raffiné interiors and the personalities who inhabited them. He also happened to be a fine interior decorator. Cecil Beaton at Home focuses on two homes dear to Beaton’s heart—Ashcombe House, near the Wiltshire village of Tollard Royal, and Reddish House, located in Broad Chalke, another village in the same county—as well as London's Pelham Place and Beaton’s New York hotel suites. Simultaneously a retreat, an inspiration, a photographer’s studio, and a stage for impressive entertaining, Beaton’s country homes also fueled his passion for art, gardening, and delight in village life. Against his often-extravagant interiors, Beaton’s private life unfolds—his unique talent for self-promotion, desire for theatricality, and uncertain pursuit of love. This lavishly illustrated visual biograph... [Read More]

New from New York Times bestselling author and former secretary of state Madeleine Albright, Read My Pins is a story and celebration of how one woman’s jewelry collection was used to make diplomatic history. Exploring the use of the pin or brooch as a means of personal and diplomatic expression and featuring a gallery of fascinating photographs, this unique, intimate, and revealing biography offers a whole new side of Secretary Albright, one of our most beloved public servants.

“Let’s go, shall we? Just the two of us?”“I consider Galloway the country’s best kept secret: a place where time holds its breath, where ancient ruins dot the countryside in moss-covered splendor, where the natives are friendly and tourists are few, only because they don’t know what they’re missing. “So, ten days in bonny Scotland. You’ll join me, aye?”–from My Heart’s in the LowlandsBest-selling novelist Liz Curtis Higgs invites you to take an entertaining journey through the South West of Scotland, known as Dumfries and Galloway. Without crossing the pond, changing time zones, or driving on the left side of the road, you’ll explore quaint villages and crumbling castles, old bookshops and charming tearooms in the delightful company of a guide whose love for this quiet nook of Scotland illuminates every page. The verdant hills and glens of the Lowlands are awash in history, rich with culture, and peopled with engaging characters. The setting for Higgs’s acclaimed series of historical novels, Dumfries and Galloway also serves as her home away from home. Her decade-long love affair with this unique area of the world, combined with her award-winning storyte... [Read More]

This monograph—published to coincide with the Bauhaus exhibition at the MoMA (November 8, 2009-January 25, 2010)—celebrates the work of twenty women artists who created feverishly in all the teaching, workshop, and production branches of the Bauhaus—women who should have been included in the major art histories of the twentieth century long ago, but whose names, masterpieces, and extraordinary lives have only gradually become known to us. Recognized figures such as Anni Albers—the first textile artist to be exhibited at the MoMA—and Marianne Brandt—whose elegant geometric tableware have become classic Alessi designs—are showcased alongside previously unknown artists such as Gertrud Grunow, who taught "Harmonizing Science"; Helene Börner, who led the textile workshop; and Ilse Fehling, a sculptor and the most sought-after set and costume designer of her generation. Founded in 1919, the Bauhaus and most of its students were poor and lacking in just about everything. What it did have, however, was an abundance of enthusiasm, talent, and innovative creativity. Furthermore, over half of those seeking to enroll at the school were women. This tornado of the "fairer sex" was... [Read More]

They can learn the history of our great nation by becoming the very first President of the United States in this children's George Washington costume set. Features a blue long coat with tan lined collar and sleeve cuffs; long tan vest underlayer with button embellishments and false pocket flaps and attached white jabot at neckline; matching tan pant bottoms and black tricorn hat completes this set that will transport them back in time. They'll set an example of fairness, prudence and integrity and go on to do great things as the Father of our country. Includes jacket, vest with attached jabot, pants and hat; all other pieces shown boots and wig sold separately. Great for other historical figures; founding fathers, colonial soldiers, Alexander Hamilton, Paul Revere and more! Fun for class events, history day, president's day, book reports, plays and drama class, parades, fun runs and of course Trick or Treat and Halloween too! Family-owned, family-focused, and based in New York since 1950. As the world's largest designer and manufacturer of costumes Rubie's brings fun and fantasy to dress-up. Offering everything from full mascot suits to masks and wigs, from deluxe licensed costumes... [Read More]

Imagine life as King of the Wild Frontier in this Davy Crockett child costume! For more than 30 years, Forum Novelties has been a leader in the costume industry, as well as the joke, trick, magic and novelty gift item business. Forum offers over 8,000 items to choose from, ranging from baby costumes, to adult and plus-size costumes, to pet costumes. Look to Forum Novelties for all of your Halloween, luau, Christmas, Mardi Gras and St. Patrick's day supplies. From funny to frightening, Forum has it all!

GRIDIRON GLORY The game of professional football has been an American tradition since the 1920's and has persisted to become the most popular sport in the country. Millions of people tune in every Saturday and Sunday during the Fall to watch their favorite teams play but the game has changed a lot since its formative years. Now you can pay homage to the early days of the game with this Authentic Vintage Leather Football Helmet from Crown Sporting Goods. This helmet is styled similarly to the helmets used from the 20's to the early 60's that were worn by legends like Bart Starr, Red Grange, and Johnny Unitas. This helmet makes an excellent display piece for the nostalgic fan of old-school gridiron. FOOTBALL FANDOM This helmet is made from genuine leather and features a stylized stripe pattern sprouting from the top of the dome to replicate the look and feel of early football helmets.

Art Print Title: God Speed Artist: Edmund Blair Leighton Style: Modern Frame: Distressed Rustic Brown Frame Style: Country Rustic Outer Size: 18.25 x 22.88 inchesThe Distressed Rustic Brown frame features a rustic 1 1/2" wide frame with scraped wood grain and smooth, raised inner curve. Finish is medium brown woodtone with weathered blue-grey scraping. This Amanti Art Decorative Framed Art Piece is a home decor item you can be proud to showcase on your wall. We know that each decoration you choose for your home, be it for your living room, foyer, kitchen, bedroom, bathroom or other space, is a reflection of your style and taste. Amanti Art is headquartered in Madison, WI. Amanti Art provides high quality, handmade framed art, mirrors and organization boards for your home improvement projects. Our home decor products are made using traditional custom framing techniques that give you the kind of quality you'd expect from your local frame shop. Because of our focus on workmanship, our products are used by architects, developers, interior designers and home owners alike to create beautiful functional living spaces.

These Fashion Winter Thigh High Socks Are Very Suitable For Peeking Out Of BootsSocks are also perfect for everyday use especially while pregnant, for people in retail, air travel, jobs as a nurse or in construction that require a lot of standing on your feet.

"I'm going to find it and I'm going to destroy it. I don't know how yet. Possibly with dynamite." Take a journey several leagues under the sea in this zany Life Aquatic ensemble. A fun tribute to Wes Anderson's eccentric oceanographer Steve

Channel your inner wallaby and be the life of the party this Halloween with this fun Rocko's Modern Life Button-Down Shirt. It features a shirttail hem and short sleeves for wear in the warmer months. This Halloween costume shirt has a full button front and a traditional shirt collar. It depicts everyone’s favorite wallaby from Nickelodeon’s Rocko’s Modern Life. It can be paired with pants and sneakers of choice, which are sold separately, to create the total look. Available in adult men’s sizes, this Nickelodeon button-down shirt is ideal for school plays, character reenactments, parties, Halloween and other festivities.Rocko’s Shirt

Why choose us? Wildlife Tree originally started as an exotic animal rescue and outreach education company in Florida in 2011. We successfully rescued and re-homed over 250 exotic and domestic animal species over a 4-year period, re-homing to award winning zoos. Today, Wildlife Tree is focused on educating people to care for living things and to understand their environments, by promoting interactive pretend play in children of all