My how-to and home improvement articles appear in the New York Post most Thursdays under the Barbara K byline.
Steal This Style - The baby boomer fashion guide follow up book to the successful Forever Cool by fashion stylist Sherrie Mathieson. (Clarkson Potter, Spring 2009). Manuscript only.
Celerie Kemble: To Your Taste A guide to decorating based on the New York and Palm Beach designer’s sensibilities. (Clarkson Potter, Fall 2008). Manuscript only.
Serena and Lily’s Nursery Style. The stylish high-end baby linen and soft furnishing company tells you how to create the baby and child’s room of your dreams. (Chronicle, Fall 2007). Proposal only.
The Look by Randolph Duke. A guide to developing person style by the famed designer. (Clarkson Potter, October 2006).
Simply Romantic Decorating by Jessica McClintock. A room-by-room guide to creating sumptuous, comfortable, livable rooms in the style of the fashion and home furnishings designer. (Rodale, Fall 2006).
From South Florida Sun-Sentinel:
“Ah, romance. Don’t we all crave more of it? Now there’s help. A new design book takes you through the steps to transform your home into a romantic nest…shows you how to set your rooms aglow. McClintock includes everything from steps to creating beautiful backgrounds to advice on cooking, dining and entertaining.”
From Publishers Weekly:
“Designer McClintock invites readers into her elegantly appointed Victorian home in this lavish, photo-packed book. Emphasizing classic styles (with a serious soft spot for the ornate details of 18th century European design), McClintock’s home exemplifies her take on “romantic decorating.” McClintock clearly and patiently describes her aesthetic, covering everything from fabric choices and paint colors to doorknobs and switch plates. What she lacks in practicality (the topic of kitchen storage is limited to a handful of paragraphs while table settings receives the multi-page treatment), McClintock generally makes up for in the sheer number of her ideas. McClintock offers tips on acquiring pieces at antique shops, estate sales and other bargain sources. McClintock’s aesthetic will appreciate the opportunity to see her warm and stylishly appointed home.”
Room for Improvement by Barbara Kavovit. Home how-to help for women who think a stud finder is a dating service (Rodale, May 2005). Manuscript only.
From Publisher’s Weekly:
Barbara K…speaks to readers with an enthusiastic and encouraging tone, as she shows them how to expand their feelings of self-worth by spiffing up their home’s walls, floors, windows, lighting, plumbing and yard. Rather than wait for someone else to fix the clogged drain or install the ceiling pot rack, you can do it yourself, the upbeat author insists, pointing out that this approach includes reaping the extra reward of the feeling of achievement that comes from a job well done. The guide covers basic repair and home decorations, from plastering a hole to painting with stencils; from fixing a leaking faucet to replacing a shower head. Each chapter includes step-by-step instructions, with pithy sidebars and “defining moments,” where Kavovit explains terms like “corner bead” and “hollow-core doors.” The projects are well organized: a list detailing what readers need for each project, including tools and materials, is followed by numbered instructions that take them through the project, clearly stating and repeating important safety information. Kavovit’s guide to home repair replaces intimidation with lighthearted empowerment.
Invest in Your Nest by Barbara Kavovit. The expert real estate entrepreneur tells you the best ways to make your house or condo worth a whole lot more – all while you enjoy living in it (Rodale, Fall 2006). Manuscript only.
Bridal Guide Magazine’s How to Plan a Wedding Without Going Broke (Warner Books) and Bridal Guide Magazine’s How to Choose the Perfect Wedding Dress (Warner Books). Proposal and project management.