Search Results: Appreciation/Thank You from Blue & Grey Book Shoppe

From back cover: "No more ordinary balloons! It's easy! Twist your balloons into an animal frenzy! These easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions show you how." "You'll also find tips for becoming a successful balloon entertainer."Very Good condition. Front cover has been slightly opened and has a soft "thumb" crease in middle. Very light bumping. Very minimal edge/corner wear. Please see photos. 32 pages.

This book is a combination of classic black and white photographs of people and the very best quotations that explore all the different moods of friendship.The book was published as a Gift Book especially for Hallmark. It is a hardbound book approximately 5.25" x 5.25" x .5" thick.Very Good- condition. The outside and most of the inside of this book looks like new. The exception is the "A Gift For" page and the plain page across from it have some small spots. Please see photos. 109 pages.

From inside front dust jacket: "Celebrating Teachers thanks those women and men who have dedicated their lives to helping us learn. With quotes and anecdotes from speakers of all kinds, this charming collection contains hundreds of observations on learning, education, knowledge, and experience." Clean and tight. Pages have some tiny dots on top edges - see photo. Dust Jacket in Fine condition - no edge or corner wear.

Nervous about an upcoming toast responsibility? This book will give you all the tools you need to pull off your post like a pro. The toasts cover all kinds of life events - from A to Z, from birth to death. There is even a "Do's and Don't" section. The book has a leather look cover over a thin board. It is black with silver lettering on front and spine and the pages are edged in silver. Very Good condition. Slight bumping to silver page edges. Very minimal edge/corner wear. Pages are clean and tight (not sure it was ever used). Note that the back 2 pages have hard and soft corner folds. Front and Back Covers have a slight outward curve. Please see photos. 255 pages including Indexes.

From Introduction: "Gift wrapping is a very special craft because, like icing on a cake, it makes a good thing better." This book includes basics as well as how to make your own materials - lots of Do-it-yourself ideas to make your gift wrapping special. It includes ideas for wrapping odd-sized items as well as food and drink. Very Good condition. Clean and tight. Some edge/corner wear and a small scrape on bottom of back cover (approx. 1/4" long). Please see photos.128 pages.

From back cover: "Every do and every don't in this book is exactly as it was written down a hundred years ago by the Victorian era's leading expert on manners and morals!"
"One of the most useful volumes that was ever laid upon the drawing room table." - Chicago Evening Post
Learn things like:
How to properly criticize your spouse.
How to refuse soup at a formal dinner.
How to avoid appearing ridiculous while traveling.
How to reply to a love letter from a young man who uses tobacco.
What to do with your cane, parasol, bonnet and dot when calling.
Who not to marry.
Near Fine condition. Both front and back corners have a slight flare out, but there is no edge or corner wear. There is a noticeable bump to the front cover that is mostly in the white area. Pages are clean and binding is tight. Lots of illustrations.
127 pages including Index.

From back cover: "Draw inspiration from popular artist Susan Rios' idyllic, serene settings as bestselling author Emilie Barnes offers the perfect tea-to-go ideas. Delicious recipes, memorable stories, and special tips will help you turn an ordinary moment into so much more. ... Even during the busiest of times, these twelve clever and easy teas will pour goodness, refreshment, and joy into your life and the lives of others."New book. There is a light scratch on the back cover. Clean and tight.Please see photos.64 pages.

From Back DJ: "For women, relationships are what life's all about. We long for - and deeply cherish - those rare and precious moments spent with out closest women friends. Yet, too often, our fast-paced, time-pressured lives leave us with little energy or opportunity to nurture these critically important relationships. But we need these female friendships to strengthen and nurture us in ways no other relationship can."Very Good condition book and dust jacket. Clean and tight. Only flaws noted were two sets of staple holes on front end paper and curved staple back impressions on the next page. Dust jacket has very minimal edge/corner wear and very minimal rubbing/bumping to covers. A beautiful book. Please use photos as part of the description.138 pages.

From back cover: "Signature quilts contain signed or inscribed blocks that are pieced together to create treasured souvenirs of times and memories shared." "The 24 block patterns offer a unique way to honor someone special." "Various techniques are offered...including stencils, stamps, computer, embroidery, and more. The traditional designs are easy to accomplish with step-by-step instructions." Very Good condition. This is actually a new book that has a little shelf wear. Bottom front corner has a soft bend toward the back. Book is clean and tight. Please see photos. 112 pages.

From front dust jacket flap: "Presented in celebration of the centennial of America's premier maker of fine china and crystal, The Lenox Book of Home Entertaining and Etiquette is a rechly illustrated source of inspiration for gracious entertaining and a guide to timeless etiquette."Book - Good condition. Blue cloth over boards with white text on spine. Cover has light fading at top and a small spot on front. Very minimal edge/corner wear. The pages have a bit of dampness wrinkle at the top and a less obvious wrinkle at the bottom. No pages are stuck together, no mildew, no odd smell. The text is clean and the binding is tight.Dust Jacket - Good- condition. The color is good, but the front has writing impressions and the back has tiny dents on 2/3 of the jacket - like it was laid on something with lots of rounded points - the worst is at the top. There are also a couple scratches on front and back and some staining on the inside of the jacket.Please use photos as part of the description. 144 pages… Read More

From back of package: "A Gift Every Father Will Appreciate! Throughout history the worlds finest and most creative minds have sought to portray the immeasurable, abiding impact a father has on the lives of his children. Now, drawing from the diverse realms of art, literature, philosophy, and science, Blue Mountain Arts brings the very best of these writings together in a single volume.The handmade paper chosen for the cover of this book is specially crafted from mulberry trees, with real flower petals, grasses, leaves, and bark embedded in the paper. Using age-old techniques, this paper is made without cutting down trees or harming the natural environment." This book is new (old stock) and still in the original shrink wrap plastic. Please see photos.

From Introduction: "This book contains both humorous and serious quotes on men, boys, guys and husbands. Women have always been eager to express their views about the opposite sex, and their attitudes about men transcend time and place, economic station, and nationality. Women's comments about men are witty and irreverent, bawdy and discreet, loving and disdainful, but never - well hardly ever - passionless or distant. This book contains a full range of women's opinions on the opposite sex. Prepare to laugh, cry, fume - and get involved! Good condition. No dust jacket. First Edition. Hardback. Some rubbing/bumping and edge/corner wear to cover. Pages are Clean and tight. Please see photos. 63 pages including Index.