Household management and home hints Books

Book Synopsis'The tips and tricks are just brilliant.' – Jane Dunn, author of Jane's Patisserie101 eco-friendly home-hacks, tips and recipes from Sunday Times bestselling author and Great British Bake Off winner Nancy Birtwhistle.One change, any change, will make a difference to our precious planet.We all want to do our best for our homes and the planet, but it’s often hard to find the time and energy to think of alternatives. Nancy Birtwhistle makes it easy with 101 indispensable tips, ideas and recipes that will help you to live a more eco-friendly life without giving up on any home comforts.This practical book is the ultimate guide to reducing your environmental impact while saving you time and money. Inside are tips and home hacks on everything from eco cleaning, upcycling and making the most out of your weekly shop to small-space gardening and creative crafts, plus a selection of Nancy's delicious recipes. Clearly explained, accessible and beautifully illustrated with black and white line-drawings, Green Living Made Easy is the perfect guide for anyone looking to pursue a more sustainable lifestyle but unsure where to start.'Finally, an eco-friendly home guide that's relatable and we can all follow.' – Sophie Liard, author of The Folding LadyTrade ReviewThis book will change your way of thinking – as a baker myself it is so good to read such useful tips on making core ingredients myself, keeping my ingredients fresh, and therefore reducing waste! The tips and tricks are just brilliant. -- Jane Dunn, author of Jane's PatisserieIn a world where we are constantly told to do better for the environment but never told how, Nancy has done just that! Finally, an eco-friendly home guide that’s relatable and we can all follow so “doing our bit” doesn’t feel so out of our reach. -- Sophie Liard, The Folding LadyAn absolute treasure trove of tips. A must-have! -- Gemma Bray, The Organised MumFull of green tips, recipes and projects, every family needs a copy. -- Katie FfordeA bible for all those little tips you want from someone who has been there and tried it all already for you, so you don’t have to. A go to for everything! A “mum on the bookshelf” . . . A lovely voice of help and support whenever you need it. If I could, I’d give it to every parent! -- Daisy Upton, the Five Minute MumFrom making her own eco-friendly cleaning solution to descaling a kettle, Nancy's tips are easy for everyone to try at home. - House Beautiful

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Book SynopsisSimple swaps and innovative ideas for cleaning and maintaining your home that won't cost the Earth. This beautifully illustrated black and white guide with 101 hints and sustainable, natural cleaning tips and hacks will help you take small steps that have a massive positive environmental impact.In Clean & Green, Great British Bake Off winner and Sunday Times bestselling author Nancy Birtwhistle shares the simple recipes and methods she has developed since making a conscious effort to live more sustainably, many of which are faster and easier than the go-to products and methods most of us use now.From everyday cleaning and laundry tips to zero-effort oven cleaner and guidance on removing tricky stains from clothing and furniture, these economical, practical methods are perfect for anyone looking to reduce their use of plastic and throwaway products.Nancy shares her tried-and-tested recipes for all-purpose cleaners, replacements for harmful chemicals that will keep both your home and the planet clean and green for future generations.'The book I’ve waited all my life for' – Kirstie AllsoppThis paperback edition includes ten extra tips.Trade ReviewPacked with advice and ingenious tricks * Guardian *The book I’ve waited all my life for. -- Kirstie AllsoppNancy’s enthusiasm and energy shine through. I love her holistic approach to cleaning and can honestly say I have learned loads from this book! -- Aggie MacKenzie, Co-presenter, C4’s How Clean is Your House?From baking, to gardening, to organization, resourcefulness, and just her incredible energy . . . she creates art out of everything in her life, and takes so much joy in the process. -- Jonathan Van Ness, Queer EyePraise for Sizzle & Drizzle: Worthy of a Paul Hollywood handshake. * Daily Mail *

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Book Synopsis"Professional organizer Nikki Boyd has a gift of transforming a space into a captivating work of art. She sprinkles a little bit of glam and a whole lot of functionality into every space she touches." -Toni Hammersley, A Bowl Full of Lemons, Author of The Complete Book of Home Organization In Beautifully Organized: A Guide to Function and Style in Your Home, Nikki Boyd shares her best advice for how to create an organized, beautiful, and welcoming home. Nikki developed and honed her five essential steps to an organized home through her experience working as a professional organizer. In Beautifully Organized, Nikki teaches you to: - Assess your home to transform the spaces within to enhance your lifestyle - Declutter and curate your possessions to keep what is useful and meaningful - Clean with efficiency, adding an element of pleasure to everyday tasks - Organize so you can find what you need, when you need it - Beautify and decorate to create a welcoming atmosphere for family and friends "It is my belief that an organized home guarantees a beautiful and fulfilling life." With her keen eye for detail and trademark warmth, Nikki guides readers through these steps, teaching how to graciously share your homes with family and friends to create treasured shared experiences and memories. Beautifully Organized is so much more than a home organization book--it's a recipe for a beautiful, fulfilling life.Trade Review"Might hers rival the lifestyle brands of Stewart and Rachael Ray?" -- Ebony Magazine "If traditional methods of organizing, such as plastic totes and fabric boxes, do not spark joy for you, check out professional organizer Nikki Boyd's Beautifully Organized for ways to bring form and function together in your newly arranged space." -- Bustle

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Book Synopsis"Equal parts pragmatic and inspiring, Shira Gill presents a realistic and empathetic plan for crafting a more intentional life in a chaotic world." - Cal Newport, New York Times-bestselling author of Slow Productivity and Digital Minimalism"Shira Gill is the funniest, wisest, most entertaining writer in the organizing game."- Adam Mansbach, #1 New York Times-bestselling author of Go the F**k to SleepTransform your entire life by cutting mental clutter, reducing overwhelm, and simplifying your daily routines with this inspiring and comprehensive guide from the bestselling author of Minimalista and Organized Living.As a professional home organizing expert with a diverse roster of clients ranging from students to CEOs, Shira Gill realized that almost everyone she worked with was overextended, overscheduled, and overwhelmed. So, using her signature blend of practical minimalism and organization, Shira designed a simple tool kit to instantly create more spaciousness, ease, and freedom in every part of your life, regardless of lifestyle or budget. Featuring stunning full-colour photographs throughout, LifeStyled is built around three key steps: adjusting volume, creating systems, and implementing habits. Part One shares the tools to transform your home, life, mindset, and schedule. Part Two will kickstart you into action with real-life examples, actionable prompts, and easy wins-little things you can integrate or practice for quick, transformative results. Chapters include: Health and Wellness Home and Environment Relationships and Community Career and Finance Personal Development

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Book SynopsisSimple swaps and innovative ideas for cleaning and maintaining your home that won't cost the Earth. Learn how easy it is to make simple swaps in your cleaning and tidying methods for a more eco-friendly home, with helpful tips from bestselling author and Great British Bake Off winner Nancy Birtwhistle.This beautifully illustrated black and white guide with 101 hints and sustainable, natural cleaning tips and hacks will help you take small steps that have a massive positive environmental impact. In Clean & Green, Nancy shares the simple recipes and methods she has developed since making a conscious effort to live more sustainably, many of which are faster and easier than the go-to products and methods most of us use now.From everyday cleaning and laundry tips to zero-effort oven cleaner and guidance on removing tricky stains from clothing and furniture, these economical, practical methods are perfect for anyone looking to reduce their use of plastic and throwaway products. Nancy shares her tried-and-tested recipes for all-purpose cleaners, replacements for harmful chemicals that will keep both your home and the planet clean and green for future generations.'The book I’ve waited all my life for' – Kirstie AllsoppTrade ReviewThe book I’ve waited all my life for. * Kirstie Allsopp *Nancy’s enthusiasm and energy shine through. I love her holistic approach to cleaning and can honestly say I have learned loads from this book! -- Aggie MacKenzie, Co-presenter, C4’s How Clean is Your House?From baking, to gardening, to organization, resourcefulness, and just her incredible energy . . . she creates art out of everything in her life, and takes so much joy in the process. -- Jonathan Van Ness, Queer EyePraise for Sizzle & Drizzle: Worthy of a Paul Hollywood handshake. * Daily Mail *

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Book Synopsis''Meet the new king of decluttering'' - The Times''Take your spring cleaning to the next level with Goodbye, Things by Fumio Sasaki'' - Parade''There''s happiness in having less. If you are anything like how I used to be - miserable, constantly comparing yourself with others, or just believing your life sucks - I think you should try saying goodbye to some of your things''Fumio Sasaki is a writer in his thirties who lives in a tiny studio in Tokyo with three shirts, four pairs of trousers, four pairs of socks and not much else. A few years ago, he realised that owning so much stuff was weighing him down - so he started to get rid of it.In this hit Japanese bestseller, Sasaki explores the philosophy behind minimalism and offers a set of straightforward rules - discard it if you haven''t used it in a year; be a borrower; find your uniform; keep photos of the things you love - that can help all of us lead simpler, happier, Trade ReviewMeet the new king of decluttering... Sasaki inhabits the radical wing of the Japanese decluttering movement, being a self-described "minimalist" whose method makes Kondo look demurely centrist by comparison -- Richard Lloyd Parry * The Times *Take your spring cleaning to the next level with Goodbye, Things by Fumio Sasaki. A best-seller in Japan, this book uncovers why we want to own more than we need, what this mentality does to our wellbeing and how we can live better by owning less * Parade *Decluttering has become the holy grail of modern lifestyle in recent years... now extreme minimalist Fumio Sasaki looks set to take the Kondo crown with his book Goodbye, Things * Daily Mail *In Goodbye, Things, Fumio Sasaki shares the lessons he learned by going minimalist... For Sasaki, minimalism isn't about how little you have, but how it makes you feel. Sasaki credits his minimalist lifestyle with helping him lose weight, become extroverted and proactive, and above all, feel happy and grateful for what he has -- Heeseung Kim * Cosmopolitan *The minimalism movement has become quite popular lately, but Japanese editor Fumio Sasaki's story of how he found greater happiness by giving up his possessions is more than just another piece of grist for the mill... the ideas and concepts are presented in a way that is both motivating and adaptable. Including photos and a list of tips, the book is physically beautiful (and minimal), as well as a fascinating read * Malcolm Avenue Review *If you've ever felt bogged down by all of the things filling your life up with clutter then this is the book for you * The Daily Want *In a time of rampant consumerism, a new movement is preaching an alternative path -- one that banishes all but the most fundamental and enriching consumer products from our lives. In Goodbye, Things, Fumio Sasaki recounts his conversion from reckless hoarder to hyper-mindful consumer, and offers advice to those seeking the same simple happiness that he found in minimalism * Gear Patrol *

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Book SynopsisFinally, a housekeeping and organizational system developed for those who'd describe their current living situation as a 'f*cking mess' that you 'really need to get around to fixing one day'.Rachel Hoffman began Unf*ck Your Habitat as a Tumblr blog using daily, weekly, and mini challenges to motivate the lazy to get up and start cleaning. She launched Unf*ck Your Habitat in book form, for anyone who has been left behind by traditional aspirational systems. The ones that so often ignore single people; people without kids; students; people with pets or roommates; those with full-time jobs; and people with mental illnesses, chronic illnesses, and physical limitations.Most organizational books are aimed at devoted homemakers, DIY-ers, and people who seem to have unimaginable amounts of free time. They assume we all iron our sheets, have linen napkins that match our table runners, and can keep plants alive for longer than a week.Basically, they ignore most of us living here in the real world.Interspersed with lists, challenges and other how-tos, this no-nonsense advice relies on UfYH's 20/10 system (20 minutes of cleaning followed by a 10-minute break; no marathon cleaning allowed) in order to help you develop lifelong habits. It's designed to encourage the reader to embrace a new lifestyle in manageable sections, so they can actually start applying the tactics as they progress. For everyone stuck between The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up and Adulting, this philosophy is decidedly more realistic than aspirational, but the goal is the same: not everyone will have a showcase of a home, but whatever your habitat, you deserve for it to bring you happiness, not stress.Trade ReviewA must-read for people who are terrified by Marie Kondo but intrigued by being able to see their floors again -- Cory Doctorow, New York Times bestselling author of Little BrotherUnf*ck Your Habitat has the potential to change your life and improve your mental outlook in truly beautiful ways. This book is important and a good, good thing to have in the world -- Sara Benincasa, author of Real Artists Have Day JobsI will forever sing the praises of Rachel Hoffman’s unfussy, no-bullsh*t advice—most of it is as applicable to How You Think as How You Clean -- Kelly Sue DeConnick, author of Bitch PlanetTable of ContentsChapter - 1: Getting Started Chapter - 2: Unfucking Your Own Habitat Chapter - 3: Troubleshooting: Dealing With Other People in Your Fucked-Up Space Chapter - 4: Special Cases Chapter - 5: Conclusion Acknowledgements - 6: Acknowledgements Index - 7: Index

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Book SynopsisWith a flood of research showing the dangers of chemicals and toxins in most skin care products, cleaners and food items, The Big Book of Homemade Products for Your Skin, Health and Home shows readers how to make nontoxic homemade products they can trust. This new and expanded edition of 101 Easy Homemade Products for Your Skin, Health and Home serves as a complete resource for readers' green living habits and contains 50 brand new recipes for natural products you can use every day. Readers get a huge variety of projects, including natural skin care products like Dandelion Body Butter, bath and beauty products like Fizzy Rose Lemonade Soak and Forsythia Clear Skin Toner, soaps like Sunflower Shampoo Bar or Carrot & Calendula Soap, home products like Lavender Fabric Softener and Thyme Counter Cleaner, health remedies like Basil Mint Sore Throat Spray and pet products like Herbal Dry Shampoo or Flea-Repelling Powder. Our book stands out from others on the market because each project uses real herbs, flowers and other plants, instead of essential oils or manufactured solutions. This makes the projects more affordable and effective. Newcomers to Jan Berry's blog and books will love the easy guides and step-by-step projects for going green in every part of their lives, and the new recipes give the book a fresh start in the growing market of natural DIY products. This book has 151 projects and over 100 photos.

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Book SynopsisProfessional organiser and YouTube sensation Nikki Boyd (creator of At Home With Nikki) is back with an all-new guide, The Beautifully Organised Home Planner: The Ultimate Step-by-Step Guide to Organizsng Your Home Life, helping you to put her advice into practice with worksheets, tools, timelines, and charts, all designed to guide you to home organisation success! In her best-selling home organisation book Beautifully Organised , Nikki Boyd shares her best advice for how to create an organized, beautiful, and welcoming home. In this companion book she walks with you through your home and provides you with the tools you need to make your space both beautiful and organised. The Beautifully Organized Home Planner includes: - Exercises to help you pinpoint areas of frustration in your home - Home Management Essentials to keep your home running smoothly - Daily and Weekly Cleaning Checklists to stay on top of household chores - Home Maintenance Schedules with seasonal to-do lists to keep your home looking its best - Room-by-Room Organization Strategies to efficiently tackle the clutter in your home - Labels for pantry, laundry room, the home office, and beyond - And so much more!Trade Review"Might hers rival the lifestyle brands of Stewart and Rachael Ray?"-- Ebony Magazine"If you run a household, this book is a must have. It has it all, from family meetings to chores, cleaning, filing, budgeting, home projects, and everything in between. Nikki has outdone herself, once again!"--Toni Hammersley, author of The Complete Book of Home Organization and The Complete Book of Clean"Nikki Boyd always offers the perfect combination of practical and elegant organization. Her new home planner does not disappoint. This planner is packed full of incredibly useful tools and resources to help you get your life organized, but it is also stunningly beautiful. A must have for organization." -- Cassandra Aarssen, Author and founder/host of Clutterbug Youtube Channel"Nikki goes so far beyond basic and prescriptive organizing - she goes deep to help readers cultivate a more rewarding home and family life through organizing. Her approach includes preparing readers mentally and emotionally for the tasks at hand and empowering readers to do this work - once and for all - by providing clear, step-by-step instructions. The result: a beautiful, organized and welcoming home. Her writing, like her personality, is charming and delightful. The book provides readers with new, simple to implement concepts and plans that don’t feel overwhelming; rather, the thought of them incites excitement, hope and joy."-- Melissa Maker, host of the CleanMySpace YouTube channel and founder of Clean My Space

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Book SynopsisA gathering of information and source of inspiration for homesteaders everywhere. With over thirty-five years of combined experience, homesteaders Stephanie Thurow and Michelle Bruhn have taught thousands of people across the globe how to garden, preserve food, tend backyard chickens, cook from scratch, and care for their families with natural homemade alternatives. Now, their homesteading knowledge and instruction can be found in one place with Small-Scale Homesteading. In this sustainable guide, learn how to grow your own food, tap maple trees to make gallons of homemade syrup, successfully raise a small flock of laying hens, and more. Other topics include: The benefits of small-scale homesteading and its local impacts Soil health and composting Keeping chickens Planning a vegetable garden using annuals and perennials DIY recipes and projects for the home and garden Seed saving and planting tips Handmade candles, soaps, lotions, and cleaning solutions Companion and succession planting How to extend your growing season Explanation of approved food preservation methods and supplied needed Maple sugaring And so much more! Merging insight from two homesteaders proves to be twice the fun and reminds us that working together is always better. Trade Review"From integrated pest management and companion planting, to setting up a chicken coop that will keep a flock safe and happy, to homemade natural lotions and salves, Small-Scale Homesteading provides anyone eager to be a bit more self-sufficient and take control of what's going into (and onto!) their bodies a road map for success. Broken down into easily digestible sections conveyed in a friendly, conversational manner, this book is a must for aspiring homesteaders."—Lisa Steele, author of Fresh Eggs Daily and 101 Chicken Keeping Hacks "Cultivating a relationship with your food is more important than ever, and doing so in a small space or urban setting never felt so approachable!"—Crystal Schmidt, creator of Whole-Fed Homestead and author of Freeze Fresh "This knowledgeable guide is chock-full of practical advice for homesteaders, small farmers, or anyone interested in doing more for themselves."―Rodney Wilson, senior editor at Hobby Farms "This book is the inspiration you need for embracing the homestead lifestyle without acreage. The authors’ love of gardening shines through as they share techniques for making the most of limited space, proving that small-scale food production is possible, even when you have space restraints. They also delve into other methods of finding good quality, locally grown food, helping you bring your meals closer to home. Chapters on tapping for maple syrup, keeping chickens, and food preservation round out the book, highlighting many facets of homesteading that can be tackled no matter where you live.”―Kris Bordessa, author of Attainable Sustainable: The Lost Art of Self-Reliant Living "Experienced homesteaders Stephanie Thurow and Michelle Bruhn have created a guide packed with authoritative advice and practical projects that anyone can tackle at home, whether their property is rural or urban."—Rebecca Martin, technical editor at Mother Earth News "Small-Scale Homesteading is an absolutely indispensable guide for anyone wanting to maximize their success in the garden and beyond. In a clear, concise style, it offers comprehensive solutions, smart strategies, beautiful photos, and the warm voices of the authors sharing their ambitious homesteading adventures in compact urban settings. Sustainable home growing has never been explained better."—Cynthya Porter, editor at Northern Gardener magazine "Small-Scale Homesteading is a must for noncommerical growers, from urbanites to hobby farmers. Be it planting, composting, or permaculture, this beautiful book provides much needed advice and solutions for getting the most out of flower, herb, and vegetable gardens."—Roger Sipe, group editor at Hobby Farms "If you are thinking of growing your homesteading skills, you could not find more encouraging guides than Stephanie Thurow and Michelle Bruhn. In Small Scale Homesteading, they offer a smorgasbord of ideas, how-tos, and inspiration for creating a more sustainable and fruitful home, no matter the size of your yard. A great guide and a wonderful gift for budding homesteaders."—Mary Lahr Schier, author of The Northern Gardener "In the almost thirteen years I have been running an urban farm store I have never seen a book quite as much up our alley as this one. Inspiring and informative pictures, practical advice, DIY projects, and recipes are all presented in a warm, accessible style. From backyard chicken keeping (our fave!) to maple tapping (another fave!) to seed starting to food preservation, this is small-scale homesteading gold."—Audrey Matson, owner of Egg|Plant Urban Farm Supply

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Book SynopsisHome for the Soul is about creating a considerate and sustainable home that also sparks happiness and reflects the spirits, passions and tastes of its inhabitants. A shift in awareness means that we are increasingly thoughtful about the materials we use, the scarcity of the earth’s resources and how to lighten our footprint on the planet. In Home for the Soul, Sara Bird and Dan Duchars show how to create a beautiful home that suits its inhabitants while causing minimum damage to our increasingly fragile environment including using non toxic, vegan paints and fabrics. The first section shares ideas for the elements of a stylish yet sustainable home, from lighting to linens, while in Part Two, Sara and Dan visit soulful homes and their owners to discover how they have created interiors that are beautiful yet responsible at the same time. Home for the Soul shows how a mindful, ethically sourced and eco-friendly ethos can be at the heart of modern homemaking. It looks at sustainable, renewable and reclaimed materials, using traditional skills and choosing organic and hand-produced homewares. No matter how new or old a building, or what your own particular style is, there are simple ways to add warmth, contentment and soul to our homes.Trade Review“If your ecological footprint is one of the main things you consider when creating your personal space, this book is a great place to get truly beautiful and thoughtful ideas.” – Greatist.com"The authors...prove that sustainability and style need not be mutually exclusive, and deftly demonstrate how to achieve the former without sacrificing the latter." – The English Home"An inspirational guide to creating stylish interiors that spark happiness, while respecting the planet, with thoughtful, sustainable decorating and design ideas." – Country Homes & Interiors

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Book SynopsisRefreshing in tone and approach, this is an accessible, relatable guide to finding joy while having less.Trade Review"Discover how to streamline everything from drawers to your whole house, and cultivate a minimalist mindset with simple steps to lasting success." -- Happiful

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Book SynopsisKC Davis is a licensed professional therapist, author, and speaker. She is the creator of the mental health platform Struggle Care, where she shares a revolutionary approach to self and home care for those dealing with mental health, physical illness, and hard seasons of life. KC's own home descended into chaos when she began suffering from anxiety and postnatal depression. She also received a late diagnosis of adult ADHD that shed additional light on why everyday care tasks were so difficult for her. Now she is a speaker and advocate for mental health and recovery. Professionally, KC has worked most of her career in the field of addiction in roles such a therapist, consultant, and executive director. She lives in Houston with her husband and two daughters.

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Book SynopsisBring your home out of the mess it’s in and learn how to keep it under control.

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Book SynopsisSustainable Home is a stylish, inspirational and practical guidebook to maintaining a more environmentally friendly household.Table of ContentsLiving Minimalism – Decluttering – Mindful purchasing Energy Usage – Clean energy – Unplugging Furniture – Sustainable furnishings – Make-Your-Own: Hairpin Table Indoor Plants – Caring for plants – Make-Your-Own: Terrarium Kitchen Grocery Shopping – Preparing and packing – Sourcing locally Plant-Based Eating – Alternatives to protein – Make-Your-Own: Black Bean Burger – Make-Your-Own: Milk Alternatives Wastage – Packing to prevent food waste – Make-Your-Own: Pickled Veg – Composting Food Preparation and Cooking – Sustainable kitchenware – One-pot cooking Bedroom Closet – Curating a minimalist wardrobe – Sustainable clothing materials – Laundering Re-use and Recycle – Make-Your-Own: Tee-shirt Bag – Make-Your-Own: Natural Clothes Dye Sleep – Sustainable furniture – Make-Your-Own: Room Spray Bathroom Toothcare – Sustainable cleaning materials – Make-Your-Own: Toothpaste Body Care – Make-Your-Own: Aloe Vera Body Scrub – Make-Your-Own: Body Butter & Lip Balm Haircare – Sustainable cleaning materials – Make-Your-Own: Apple Cider Rinse – Aftercare and accessories – Safety Razor Water Usage – Toilet tricks – Shower hacks Cleaning products – Natural cleaning products – Make-Your-Own: Cleaning Spray Outdoors – Dining Out – Going Places – Sustainable Workplace – Take Action

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Book SynopsisJust as The Home Edit Life reassuringly told us that it's OK to own things, Stay Organized promises that it's OK to create a mess. When your systems are working, you'll be able to clean them up within 15 minutes. And as we've all learned over the last few years, maintenance is self-care. Our homes are critical to our mental health. When your systems work, you have more bandwidth. You don't have to start from a maxed-out place. Above all else, move forward feeling calm, collected, and confidently organized -with humor, relatability, and beautiful imagery.Stay Organized covers all kinds of topics related to maintenance, showing readers actionable ways to create systems in their own homes that will be easy to maintain for long-term success. Topics include: - How to get your household on board- Sharing spaces effectively- Household schedules- Maintenance as self-care- Inventory checklists- Checking in with your systems- Staying on top of incoming and outgoing items- Low-bar lifestyle goals for each space

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Book SynopsisNomad at Home dissects the desire to wander the globe from the point of view of the design-led traveller, those for whom ‘it is a better thing to travel hopefully than to arrive’. ‘There are few countries I have visited without consulting the local real estate agent’s window or poring over the free property magazine. Whether in Puglia or Provence, I am already imagining my new life there; the basket I’ll carry to market, the dress I’ll change into for an apéro, the flea market at which I will buy my furniture, the secret cove where I’ll swim.’ In Nomad at Home, compulsive wanderer Hilary Robertson showcases 10 unique locations and tells the stories of different nomadic tribes: the Adopters, who have left home forever and made a life elsewhere, as well as the Escapists, always on the move, with a base in two, three or maybe even four locations. Then there are the Serial Wanderers, who simply absorb the DNA of any given destination and bring it all back home; creating Provence in Pittsburgh with ingredients gathered on their travels. There are more ways than one of satisfying a wandering eye. As well as offering inspiration from homes all over the globe, Nomad at Home also contains champion shopper Hilary's nomadic sourcebook, which allows readers to hit the ground shopping in destinations all over the world, with an address book for every country covered, every story told.Trade ReviewHilary Robertson is a sought-after interiors stylist, an intrepid globe-trotter, and a British expat with an eye for synthesizing far-flung finds into warm, eclectic spaces - Martha Stewart Living I love every page and every word of this book. It's both aspirational and inspiring. It makes me want to get on a plane, but also, create a home that's more beautiful than any vacation! This book is a go to beauty for any design lover / travel bug and is sure to be read more than once, and displayed proudly on coffee tables on all over the world! - Leanne Ford Interiors Not only is it beautiful…but it’s a fantastic source of inspiration and an even better read – DREW magazine

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Book Synopsis‘The emphasis that Scandinavians place on the home being a source of happiness and wellbeing is one we identify with. We believe that everyone should have a home they don’t want to leave!’ Award-winning bloggers and instagrammers Reena Simon and Rebecca Lawson are renowned for their love affair with all things Scandi. In their first book, Scandi Rustic, they reveal how to create a home that takes elements of Scandinavian design and introduces rustic natural materials and textures to create a Scandi-inspired interior that is cosy, relaxed and inviting. Come with Rebecca and Reena on a journey across the UK and Europe showcasing the very best in Scandi Rustic homes. Whether you live in an urban apartment, a country cottage or a blank canvas new-build, this relaxed, sustainable, modern rustic style will work perfectly for your home.Trade Review“This book is a treasure if you’re interested in creating your own hygge retreat. And the book itself, with its textured cream cover, is something you’ll want to display on your coffee table.” – Greatist.com

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Book SynopsisStep inside 20 inspiring interiors where beloved dogs feel perfectly at home. You may have the coolest home on the street, but a house is not a home without a dog. So how do you keep your interiors Instagrammable when you have a canine companion, with all the associated paraphernalia of feeding bowls, leads, beds and toys? A dog owner for over 20 years, and a former home buying manager at Selfridge's in London, Geraldine James is the perfect person to show you how to incorporate dogs into your life without sacrificing either your style or their freedom to roam. Whether you live in the city, in the countryside or on the coast, your home can still look good with only a few compromises. Geraldine also visits the ‘design’ dogs – dogs belonging to designers whose beautifully curated homes still manage to be canine-friendly. Finally, there's a special section telling the stories of the rescue dogs featured in the book, and highlighting the joy a rescue dog can bring to your life and your home.

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Book SynopsisFilled with expert advice and inspiring images, this informative guide by Grazia lifestyle editor Rachel Loos will give you the confidence to buy and display art, whatever your budget. Art brings colour, life and personality to a home, yet so many of us feel daunted by it. We may believe we can't afford to buy art, feel unconfident about our taste or be unsure of how best to arrange the pieces we own. This expert guide will help you to enjoy the process. In the first chapter, Rachel Loos asks: What Is Art? She explains the difference between prints, limited-edition prints and original works, which include vintage paintings and fine-art photographs. Rachel then explores How to Start a Collection, including tips on matching art to the mood of a room and buying on a budget. How to Frame Your Art and How to Hang Your Art cover everything you need to know about putting art on your walls, even in unlikely spaces. Finally, in Art Is Not Just Paintings, Rachel considers how to display objects that you may not think of as art, such as decorative plates, hats or finds from nature. In each chapter, experts and art lovers open the doors to their own homes and offer insights gleaned from years of collecting, combining and curating works of art.Trade ReviewYou'll be choosing art like a pro in no time! - Homes & Antiques

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Book SynopsisCreate a haven of coziness and calm that embraces you as you walk through the door with Chris Myers’ effortless styling ideas and tips. Taking a room-by-room approach, Chris describes the essentials of creating coziness from the colours to use, the textiles to incorporate, the decorative accessories and lighting to include and how to bring a sense of personality and uniqueness to your own space. Using natural, or pre-loved and re-purposed objects is an important element of this ethos. Wherever you live, in an urban apartment, town house, or country cottage, Chris will inspire you to bring comfort and happiness into your space whether by creating a welcoming wreath for the front door made from foraged items, kitchen curtains made from old vintage quilts, eco-friendly natural cleaning products, or lavender bags and scented candles… Your home will become a sanctuary, a home for the soul surrounded by the things you love, a place you will long to return to at the end of the day and one that is kind to the planet too.Trade ReviewThe book is a tome of unfussy, comforting homespun goodness - Period Living Charming ideas to create a warm, welcoming home using natural or pre-loved objects. You can find tips on lighting, textiles, furniture, and details down to the tiniest, loveliest treasures - Greatist.com You and your book are both absolutely beautiful - Paula Sutton, Hill House Vintage Inspiration from the queen of preloved chic - The Telegraph

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Book SynopsisPut your life in order once and for all with this transformative and personalized tidying companion from Marie Kondo, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up and star of the Netflix series Tidying Up with Marie Kondo and Sparking Joy with Marie Kondo.Let Marie help you transform your home – and your life – with this step-by-step tidying planner. It's the next best thing to having Marie work with you personally as you embark on your joy-sparking journey of decluttering, taking charge of your home and surrounding yourself with only the things you need.The Marie Kondo Tidying Companion fully supports you in every aspect of your tidying journey, with each stage broken down into manageable steps, on a timeline that suits you and fits in with your other commitments. With clear diagrams for folding and storing, example lists and charts, and space for you to fill in your personal plan, this is the book you need to tidy your home – and keep it the way you love – forever.Trade ReviewThe Japanese organisation consultant has revolutionised the way we organise our homes, and our lives. -- Good HousekeepingJapan's pre-eminent guru of tidiness, a warrior princess in the war on clutter. -- The Times

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Book SynopsisAnna Louisa (anna_louisa_at_home) is a UK based mum of one who shares cleaning and home tricks with her 4 million followers on Instagram and 1 million followers on TikTok. Her content focuses on quick and easy hacks that make housecleaning efficient, stress-free and satisfying.

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Book SynopsisAcclaimed interior designer to the A-list, Kathryn M Ireland celebrates 30 years of decorating in A Life in Design. Organized by location, the book takes an overview of the interiors Kathryn has designed over the past 30 years, including her own homes in Los Angeles, London and the south of France. She shares her story of a life in design, from the early days in LA, where she started her career by decorating a home for Steve Martin, to designing houses all over the world, from California to the Cotswolds. This lavishly illustrated deep dive into Kathryn’s work is paired with a wealth of chatty, informal and invaluable advice on creating comfort, adding colour, finding and hanging art, designing great spaces for entertaining and the design rules she lives by. A Life in Design is full of character and charm, just like Kathryn herself.Trade ReviewLeaf through the pages of this retrospective and it is easy to see why the British interior and textile designer Kathryn Ireland has made her name in Los Angeles and beyond - House & Garden A romp through the designer’s peripatetic, multi-coastal life… invaluable advice on creating sophisticated, bohemian, colorful and welcoming spaces – The Hollywood Reporter

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Book Synopsis FULLY UPDATEDBuying a house should be one of the most rewarding things you can do, but it''s also one of biggest financial commitments you''ll ever make so not surprisingly it can be very stressful.In How to Buy a House, professional homefinders Phil and Kirstie from Location Location Location balance the odds, helping you to find and buy your new home with confidence and success, whether you''re getting a foot on the ladder or upsizing.From city flats to country retreats, Kirstie and Phil take you through the buying process, highlighting pitfalls and offering practical tips that could save you time, money and heartache, in this essential companion.

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Book SynopsisFew of us enjoy cleaning: it often feels like a thankless, repetitive task which we force ourselves to do.Linda Thomas is an expert, professional cleaner who ran her own ecological cleaning company for over twenty years. In this unique book, she explores her passion for cleaning, and argues that cleaning can have a profound effect not just on the spaces we care for, but on our own wellbeing and personal development.This lively and readable book is full of anecdotes, practical examples and ecological cleaning tips from Linda's decades of cleaning experience. Ultimately she argues that if we raise our understanding of cleaning, we might even begin to enjoy it!Trade Review'Linda Thomas's book is really a very helpful guide to raising awareness and awakening in us attention to the conditions we allow to be around us -- and affect us -- on a daily basis ... A worthwhile and rewarding read.'-- New View'Linda also emphasises the importance of rhythm and provides practical guidance for readers who want to put her recommendations into practice; you will almost certainly be galvanised into action by reading this insightful book.'-- Scientific and Medical Network Review

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Book SynopsisDerived from the world’s most popular fruit, apple cider vinegar has long been revered for its health giving benefits. Linked with weight loss, regulating blood sugar and gut health, as well as its many beauty benefits and practical uses around the home, this super ingredient is a must-have in homes the world over. With our increasing awareness of reducing exposure to chemicals and the importance of keeping things natural, as well as the ever-growing realization of the environmental impact of disposable plastic packaging, there has never been a better time to go back to basics, embrace natural ingredients and regain control of what we are putting in and on our bodies. The Natural Apothecary: Apple Cider Vinegar opens by exploring the different types of apple cider vinegar and the importance of using natural, unfiltered varieties ‘with the mother’. The following pages are broken into sections on home, health and beauty, containing over 40 simple recipes for all-natural, home-made products that allow you to utilize the power of apple cider vinegar with ease; make a soothing balm to ease sunburn, an astringent blemish cream for a clear complexion, or make your own wax polish infused with apple cider vinegar to leave your home sparkling.

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Book SynopsisDiscover the fragrant world of essential oils. Herbalist Colleen K. Dodt profiles the healing and cleaning powers of dozens of oils extracted from herbs, flowers, roots, barks, and resins. This comprehensive guide includes recipes for natural cleaning products, lotions, and ointments that will keep you feeling happy and smelling great. Fill your days with stimulating scents as you learn to use essential oils to wash your dishes, soothe sunburns, combat stress, and improve the quality of your life.

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Book SynopsisA practical back-to-basics guide to achieving food security and financial independence. What if you could really raise or grow all the food your family needs? In this fully illustrated book, you’ll learn to create an autonomous, diversified, and sustainable garden and to cultivate and maintain it following the main principles of permaculture. If you want to move towards greater food autonomy and you have sufficient space, you can also grow grains, keep chickens, and have a few beehives. Design and grow a prolific organic vegetable garden Learn how to save seeds from one year to the next Discover techniques for collecting water Read about beekeeping tools and how to use them Learn about chicken breeds and how to keep your birds healthy and happy Gaining food autonomy means depending less on grocery stores and food supply chains. But it is also offers the pleasure of eating healthy and delicious products straight from your land, while respecting the environment.

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Book SynopsisHoney is amazingly powerful, both in and out of the kitchen. Rich in vitamins and minerals, and containing antioxidant and antibacterial properties, honey can be used to soothe ulcers, burns, skin sores, inflammation, and more. And studies have shown honey does a better job of easing nighttime coughs and improving sleep than many commercial cough suppressants. In The Honey Companion, chef and DIY maven Suzy Scherr showcases recipes, home remedies, and beauty solutions that highlight honey’s unique flavor and utilize it in unexpected ways. She even includes clever household uses for beeswax. You can try: Honey-Sesame Popcorn Shortcut Baklava Herbal Cough Drops Burn treatment Conditioning Hair Treatment Beeswax Granite Countertop Polish

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Book SynopsisBlue and white is one of the most soothing and adaptable colour schemes, and with so many variations you can use it to transform your home. Blue & White At Home presents 15 unique homes that illustrate the endless possibilities of this timeless palette, which can be fresh and crisp, bold and saturated, dark and moody or timeworn and faded. In the first section, Vintage, author Henrietta Heald explores a Victorian house furnished with antique textiles, a prairie-style ranch in California and a light-filled cottage on Long Island. She then considers Coastal style, drawing inspiration from a whitewashed cabin in Spain and a spectacular modern beach house in South Africa. The third part of the book, Rustic, features an 18th-century English farmhouse, a Scandinavian summer retreat and a country house with over 400 years of history. Throughout the book, Henrietta also highlights particular themes, from walls and floors to fabrics and furniture, and explores ways to bring personality into your living space using collected ceramics, vintage pieces and foraged finds in every shade of blue and white.

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Book SynopsisKate Humble has a knack for sharing her own journey towards a more pleasing and purposeful life in a way that inspires readers, enables them to reassess their own lives and helps them achieve their personal goals. Having encouraged readers to reconnect with nature in Thinking on My Feet and simplify their lifestyles in A Year of Living Simply, she turns now to reimagining whatever we consider 'home' - examining her own experiences and expectations, ideals and memories, and considering the views of others living uniquely, extraordinarily, happily. She's gaining insights from some unexpected quarters - including the animal kingdom.As our time spent in office buildings and other traditional workplaces shrinks forevermore, feeling happy, healthy, productive and content in our homes (be they castles or caravans, flat-shares or farms, fixed or temporary, inner city/out of town/beyond) is more important to get right than ever before. Where the Hearth Is will resonate with all those seeking to make the most of their lives during the many hours we all spend at home - whether it's a case of tiny adjustments while staying put, moving out, living differently or dreaming of building something new.

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Book SynopsisCreate a healthy, happy home with 100 design ideas to support your physical and mental well-being.Using the latest evidence and research in well-being and Biophilic Design, learn how to transform every space in your home to create a restorative and nurturing environment. Discover the many benefits of connecting to nature, maximising natural light, improving air quality, and the right way to add colour, texture, and pattern to create spaces that improve relaxation, recuperation, social connections, and sleep.Together with the research team at Oliver Heath Design, including sustainability expert Victoria Jackson, psychologist Eden Goode, and designer Jo Baston, Oliver has devised each solution with easy implementation in mind. Whatever your budget and whether you rent or own your property you can use these stylish fun and affordable ideas to make your home a sanctuary.Inside the pages of this home decor book, you''ll discover how to detoxif

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Book SynopsisWhat if you could always have a sparkling clean and organised home by just spending 15 minutes per day on your housework? The 15-Minute Clean will teach you how to do just that.Cleaning has never been easier than with TV's Queen of Clean, Lynsey Crombie, and her guide to your new daily cleaning routine. No more mess, no more hours of chores on the weekend – just one 15-minute session per day that you will power through in a flash – leaving you to enjoy the rest of your day. Once you adopt your daily 15-Minute Clean, you'll never look back.- Create your own quick and easy daily routine - Declutter and organise your home without a fuss - Create more time for loved ones - Soothe your soul with a tidy and calming environment - Never spend a weekend on chores againTable of ContentsIntroduction • Easy Every Day • Clean Slate • Time to Clean • Cleaning Zones • Speed Things Up • Keep it Going.

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Book SynopsisThis is the Fourth edition of this best-selling book on the care and conditioning of fresh cut flowers. This replaces Edition 3 which has now sold out This A5, quick reference, easy to use guide is packed with essential information not just on the selection and care of flowers but tips on how to dry flowers and how to condition garden grown blooms.Table of ContentsHow to use this book Looking after your cut flowers Conditioning garden grown flowers Drying and Preserving A botanical list of cut flowers from Acacia - Zinnia A mini floral miscellany containing: Wedding anniversaries Rose meanings National flowers UK Saint's days Floral emblems of the UK Glossary of botanical and floristry terms Index of common names Acknowledgements and thanks

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Book SynopsisGet organised in 2022 with Mary Berry''s essential household tips that will make home your true happy place''Practical AND beautiful'' Graham Norton, BBC Radio 2________''This book is a collection of skills I''ve learned for running a home. Gleaned from years of practical experience, along with all the hints that friends and family have imparted to me, I hope it will be a helping hand'' Mary BerryJoin national treasure Mary Berry in her comprehensive, beautifully illustrated guide that shares her greatest tips on how to care for your home. Inside you''ll find . . . - KITCHEN KNOW-HOW: Love the heart of your home with freezer tips and how to organise your food- CLEANING & CONFIGURING YOUR HOME: Create cleaning products from store cupboard items- LAUNDRY & WARDROBE WISDOM: Banish moths from your home for good, remove stains from every kind of fabric- GARDENING & FLOWERS: Bring greenery into your home even without a garden, create beautiful flower arrangementsEasy to use, practical and gorgeously illustrated, Mary''s Household Tips & Tricks covers everything from Mary''s golden rules for baking to her favourite flowers for each season, from how to polish silver to whether tea should be poured before or after milk.With secrets for accomplishing the most challenging home-keeping tasks with ease, Mary''s wonderfully simple book will help turn any house into a home.''The Queen of British baking has whipped up a recipe for home happiness'' Independent''A domestic goddess'' Daily TelegraphTrade ReviewBritain's best-loved cook and national treasure Mary Berry lets readers in on her household secrets . . . A comprehensive, beautifully illustrated guide that shares her greatest tips on how to care for your home.'This book is a collection of skills I've learned for running a home. Gleaned from years of practical experience, along with all the hints that friends and family have imparted to me, I hope it will be a helping hand' - Mary Berry * From the publisher's description *It is such a beautiful thing. It's practical AND beautiful . . . almost like it's an ideal gift . . . -- Graham Norton * BBC Radio 2 *The Queen of British Baking has whipped up a recipe for 'home happiness' in her new book * Independent *Mary Berry lives and breathes good old-fashioned values, with a dash of steely trail-blazing * Guardian *Mary Berry offers no-nonsense assessments like a blunt but loving auntie * Washington Post *Good housekeeping - Baking queen Mary Berry steps out of the kitchen and offers a recipe for home happiness * Edinburgh Evening News *

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