Debbie Travis Knihy

Kitchens and bathrooms need not be the most expensive rooms in the house to decorate. Debbie Travis presents imaginative solutions for these vital rooms, whether you have a small budget that will cover only a quick facelift or you're starting from scratch. Returning with her trademark do-it-yourself Painted House techniques, Debbie Travis decorates these hardworking rooms using the affordable and ever-stylish power of paint, plust a host of mateials now available for home interiors, such as concrete, hot rolled steel, corrugated tin, tinted plastic, and more. Each makeover is accompanied by Debbie's helpful step-by-step instructions and stunning before and after shots. Discover how easily a kitchen or bathroom can be transformed with Debbie's magic touch.

"Lifestyle pioneer Debbie Travis has been welcoming guests to her idyllic retreat in Tuscany for more than a decade, and now she has distilled the secrets of these restorative experiences into pure Joy--a book to nourish the body, restore the soul and bring home the dolce vita. If you're looking to regain confidence or reboot your vitality, the always funny and inspiring Debbie Travis shows it truly is never too late to tackle new projects and live a life brimming with energy and connection to others. Joy is infused with the warmth and colour of the Villa Reniella, Debbie's 13th-century Tuscan farmhouse retreat. Nestled in the gently rolling hills, the property is also home to an olive grove whose extra virgin oil graces tables laden with just-picked fruit, fresh pasta and a bottles of wine. Debbie knows everything is better with friends, so she's brought along her bestie business partner, nutritionist Jacky Brown, who's got amazing tips and the latest info on how to eat for health, sustainability and pleasure. And for a true taste of Tuscany, Chef Francesco offers up authentic recipes."-- Provided by publisher