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Make

by: Cath Kidston

October 17, 2008
The book is, as other reviewers have said, misnamed, since virtually no actual making is involved; instead it offers ideas on how to decorate ready made items. It offers no challanges in terms of craftsmanship;indeed, from the sewing skills involved, it would seem to be aimed at primary children, but I can not imagine any child wanting to make these projects. A pointless book, all in all.

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Tips for Vintage Style

by: Cath Kidston

May 06, 2004
This book is a recycling of Cath Kidstons' original book 'Vintage Style' so dont make the mistake loads of others have by buying both and being really dissapointed (me included!)

By recycling I mean it's basicaly exactly the same book, same text, same pictures but a smaller,cheaper, paperback version with a different cover.

Having said that, it is great and you should read the reviews for her Vintage Style book to get a better idea of what you are buying!

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Vintage Style

by: Cath Kidston

November 04, 1999
I must admit that when I received the book it looked like it belonged on the coffee table with a pile of unreadable books. But I gave it a go and then couldn't put it down, I finished within the day, but was finding it hard to sleep that night... Why? All I could think about was the magnolia paint that dominated my house - It had to go, so, at 2am I started boxing up my house and searching on a well-known auction website for a few key times and next day got into town where I bought tins of white paint and went round all the charity shops. I'm happy with the result, as it didn't cost much at all. The moral of this story - Box up your house and paint the walls white BEFORE reading the book!

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Blooms & Berries Mix and Match Stationery

by: Cath Kidston

September 26, 2008
I must admit that when I received the book it looked like it belonged on the coffee table with a pile of unreadable books. But I gave it a go and then couldn't put it down, I finished within the day, but was finding it hard to sleep that night... Why? All I could think about was the magnolia paint that dominated my house - It had to go, so, at 2am I started boxing up my house and searching on a well-known auction website for a few key times and next day got into town where I bought tins of white paint and went round all the charity shops. I'm happy with the result, as it didn't cost much at all. The moral of this story - Box up your house and paint the walls white BEFORE reading the book!

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Cath Kidston Posies Journal

by: Cath Kidston

August 06, 2008
I must admit that when I received the book it looked like it belonged on the coffee table with a pile of unreadable books. But I gave it a go and then couldn't put it down, I finished within the day, but was finding it hard to sleep that night... Why? All I could think about was the magnolia paint that dominated my house - It had to go, so, at 2am I started boxing up my house and searching on a well-known auction website for a few key times and next day got into town where I bought tins of white paint and went round all the charity shops. I'm happy with the result, as it didn't cost much at all. The moral of this story - Box up your house and paint the walls white BEFORE reading the book!

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Cath Kidston Ltd Address Book

by: Cath Kidston

August 23, 2007
I must admit that when I received the book it looked like it belonged on the coffee table with a pile of unreadable books. But I gave it a go and then couldn't put it down, I finished within the day, but was finding it hard to sleep that night... Why? All I could think about was the magnolia paint that dominated my house - It had to go, so, at 2am I started boxing up my house and searching on a well-known auction website for a few key times and next day got into town where I bought tins of white paint and went round all the charity shops. I'm happy with the result, as it didn't cost much at all. The moral of this story - Box up your house and paint the walls white BEFORE reading the book!

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Cath Kidston Ltd Recipe Organizer

by: Cath Kidston

September 20, 2007
I must admit that when I received the book it looked like it belonged on the coffee table with a pile of unreadable books. But I gave it a go and then couldn't put it down, I finished within the day, but was finding it hard to sleep that night... Why? All I could think about was the magnolia paint that dominated my house - It had to go, so, at 2am I started boxing up my house and searching on a well-known auction website for a few key times and next day got into town where I bought tins of white paint and went round all the charity shops. I'm happy with the result, as it didn't cost much at all. The moral of this story - Box up your house and paint the walls white BEFORE reading the book!

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Cath Kidston's in Print: Brilliant Ideas for Using Vintage Fabrics in Your Home

by: Cath Kidston

April 06, 2006
I was thrilled to learn that Cath Kidston was bringing out a new book, having been so disappointed buying "vintage tips" and finding out it was a recycling of her first book,"vintage style", I was hoping for something completely different from her.

The books' layout is lovely with vintage prints forming the background to the easy to read text which tells you how use scraps and pieces of printed fabric for projects around the home...even how to make some of Caths' latest offerings for sale in her shop. The back section is particulary good in that it explains where to look for all these fantastic vintage fabrics and gives you sewing tips and full instructions to make the items featured.

Although the book is visually stunning, ... Read More:

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Cath Kidston in Print

by: Cath Kidston

September 15, 2006
This book was given to me as a gift for Christmas. It's a beatiful book to look at and if like me, you have a love of fabric, print or texture, then this book can't fail to visually inspire.

There's no doubt that Cath Kidston has a real eye for a very specific "english country rose" sort of style, put together with a contemporary eye. She also has some nice ideas for using fabrics in the home. If I were to identify a slight negative, it would be that there are no actual patterns if you fancied making her lovely apron for instance, but if you are looking for ideas or inspiration, then this book can't fail to delight.

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Make!

by: Cath Kidston

2008
This book was given to me as a gift for Christmas. It's a beatiful book to look at and if like me, you have a love of fabric, print or texture, then this book can't fail to visually inspire.

There's no doubt that Cath Kidston has a real eye for a very specific "english country rose" sort of style, put together with a contemporary eye. She also has some nice ideas for using fabrics in the home. If I were to identify a slight negative, it would be that there are no actual patterns if you fancied making her lovely apron for instance, but if you are looking for ideas or inspiration, then this book can't fail to delight.