Ergebnis für "The Dreamer" in Haushalt & Garten

In January 2015, Dick and Angel Strawbridge embarked on the journey of a lifetime when they swapped their cosy two-bedroom flat in East London for a derelict château with 12 acres of land in the Loire valley. Where Sunday Times best seller A Year At the Château told the entertaining and heartwarming beginning of the family's French adventure, as they found their forever home and began to restore and renovate the dilapidated castle, Living The Château Dream is about the years of hard graft that followed.

It’s the little things in life that count. And when you have a dog, you suddenly become so much more aware of what these things could be. It’s the snoring sound your dog makes when he’s snuggled up on top of you as you watch your evening movie. It’s the way your dog, somehow, knows your feet are cold, and so, he lies on them and pretends to be your personal foot-warmer.

Few will hire competitive rider, Viola Parker, since the famous jumper, Wastrel, crashed to his death with her aboard. Not only that, her attitude just landed her out of work...again. She can barely afford her whipped-cream-in-a-can addiction. Now, before she's 30, she must keep a job for one year and receive a glowing letter of recommendation to get a surprise trust fund set up by her absentee parents. A trust fund that could represent freedom and independence - or might be worth nothing.

From Aunt Jemima and Uncle Ben to the Jolly Green Giant and Ronald McDonald, corporate icons sell billions of dollars’ worth of products. But only one of them was ever a real person—Colonel Sanders of Kentucky Fried Chicken/KFC. From a 1930s roadside café in Corbin, Kentucky, Harland Sanders launched a fried chicken business that now circles the globe, serving “finger lickin’ good” chicken to more than 12 million people every day.

Sweet and Low is the amazing, bittersweet, hilarious story of an American family and its patriarch, a short-order cook named Ben Eisenstadt who, in the years after World War II, invented the sugar packet and Sweet'N Low, converting his Brooklyn cafeteria into a factory and amassing the great...

On the morning of May 18, 1924, households across America opened their newspapers to the headline: "Derby Winner Property of Indian Woman." The woman in question was Rosa Magnet Hoots, a member of the Oklahoma Osage Nation. The horse, draped in the iconic red roses signifying his victory in the fiftieth running of the Kentucky Derby, was Black Gold. Named for the oil that had been discovered in large quantities in Oklahoma at the time of his birth, Black Gold was born in 1921 to a mare named Useeit.

Craig was the last person anyone would have expected to open an American diner in Paris. He came from humble beginnings in a working-class town in Connecticut, had never worked in a restaurant, and didn't know anything about starting a brand-new business. But from his first visit to Paris, Craig knew he had found the city of his dreams. Pancakes in Paris is the story of Craig tackling the impossible - from raising the money to fund his dream to tracking down international suppliers for "exotic" American ingredients, and even finding love along the way.

Living a settled life in a small apartment and following the same routine every day might seem perfect for many, but for some, this kind of life is not for them. A settled life is predictable: Every morning, you wake up at the same time, go to work, return home to do chores, and then sleep again. The cycle continues. RV life promises freedom, simplicity, beautiful sceneries, and saving money on living expenses. However, you must know what challenges await when you embrace RV living. Does the humdrum of settled life make you feel trapped in the same old routine? If so, this book is for you!

Embark on a transformative journey with your go-to guide for turning the dream of building your home into a reality. Whether you're a first-time builder or an experienced DIY enthusiast, this comprehensive book is your indispensable companion through every phase of the construction process.

Trying to shake off the emotions of a recently emptied nest and midlife anxiety, Peter Gregg launches into a strange new chapter—he decides to make maple syrup. A lot of it. After recruiting his best buddy, Bert, and collecting advice from a clique of salty farmers who’ve been sugaring all their lives, Gregg is soon consumed by what maple producers call “the Bug.” He sets out to chase the mythical “five pounder” goal—a lofty syrup production total that’ll put him in league with the pros in Vermont.

Imagine you're excitedly sketching out ideas for your dream kitchen extension, but then you hit a wall of confusing building regulations. Or picture this: you're ready to start construction, but unexpected planning permission issues bring everything to a grinding halt. Or perhaps, you've chosen the perfect fixtures and finishes, only to discover your budget has been blown by unforeseen costs. It's not your fault; the modern world of home extensions is fraught with complex regulations and unexpected hurdles that can make even the most enthusiastic homeowner feel defeated.

This guide is your first step towards not just dreaming about more space, but actually achieving it. Dive into this audiobook and start crafting the home that fits your life perfectly. Don’t wait–your spacious new loft is closer than you think!

Born in Pula, on the Istrian peninsula, Lidia grew up surrounded by love and security, learning the art of Italian cooking from her beloved grandmother. But when Istria was annexed by a communist regime, Lidia’s family fled to Trieste, where they spent two years in a refugee camp waiting for visas to enter the United States. When she finally arrived in New York, Lidia soon began working in restaurants, the first step on a path that led to her becoming one of the most revered chefs and businesswomen in the country.

Vi's kept a job for nearly one year and is sure she's going ride off into the sunset with her trust fund, but ghost horse Wastrel has plans that put everything she's worked for in jeopardy....Viola Parker knows old wounds can fester. What she doesn't know is how deeply they can cut or to what lengths people will go to recover. When she returns to her roots to solve her mentor's murder, nothing and no one is what they seem and no amount of whipped cream makes sense of it.

Whether you're a DIY enthusiast with a vision or a detail-oriented planner, this book meets you where you are, offering both fundamental knowledge and advanced techniques. Plus, for those wary of the daunting timeframe, adaptable timeline suggestions and thorough checklists provide peace of mind throughout the 26-week project.

Are you drowning in tissues after losing your cherished pet? Checking around the corner for signs that your fur baby's spirit is still judging your snack choices? Desperately hoping your beloved companion is somewhere peaceful—preferably with green pastures & unlimited treats? Trust me, you're not the only one who's considered building a spiritual pet detector. Whispers from the Rainbow Bridge opens the door to a world where the ties of love transcend the physical realm (and apparently, so do those muddy paw prints on your favorite white pants).

The Power of Dreams tells the story of a couple, already in their 40s, who uprooted themselves from urban life to follow their dream of living in the wilderness. They settled in a remote mountain valley called Precipice Valley, part of the ancient trade route linking B.C.’s Chilcotin plateau to the Pacific Coast. These are the stories of how the two of them designed and hand-built a solar-powered, two-story post-and-beam house while learning to live off-grid and in harmony with nature.

Do you want to live a life of complete independence and self-sufficiency, but aren’t sure how to start? Are you tired of relying on food products with ingredients you can’t pronounce from companies you don’t trust? If you’re ready to start farming your own crops, you’re not alone.

A building is only as tall as its foundation. Getting a building’s footing right is key in preventing structural issues in the future. The foundation distributes the weight of the home, ensuring the subsoil doesn’t spread away from the structure and cause unbalanced settlement. Not all foundations are made the same...and the requirements differ based on many factors. If you’re on the journey to homeownership, then consider making a stop here and learning foundation basics so that you can proceed with great confidence and grit.