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Book Synopsis**Order Beth Kempton''s new book KOKORO: Japanese Wisdom for a Life Well Lived**''A truly transformative read'' Sunday Times STYLE''More than ever, we need books like this'' Jessica Seaton, Co-Founder of Toast and author of Gather, Cook, FeastA whole new way of looking at the world - and your life - inspired by centuries-old Japanese wisdom.Wabi sabi (wah-bi sah-bi) is a captivating concept from Japanese aesthetics, which helps us to see beauty in imperfection, appreciate simplicity and accept the transient nature of all things. With roots in zen and the way of tea, the timeless wisdom of wabi sabi is more relevant than ever for modern life, as we search for new ways to approach life''s challenges and seek meaning beyond materialism.Wabi sabi is a refreshing antidote to our fast-paced, consumption-driven world, which will encourage you to slow down, reconnect with nature, and be gentler on yourself. It will help you simplify everything, and concentrate on what really matters.From honouring the rhythm of the seasons to creating a welcoming home, from reframing failure to ageing with grace, wabi sabi will teach you to find more joy and inspiration throughout your perfectly imperfect life.This book is the definitive guide to applying the principles of wabi sabi to transform every area of your life, and finding happiness right where you are.Trade ReviewAs summer comes to an end, there is no better idea than to curl up with a hot cuppa and this truly transformative read. * Sunday Times Style *Wonderful. So full of insights, and beautifully written * Liza Dalby, Author of Geisha *'Less stuff, more soul. Less hustle, more ease . . .' Beth Kempton tells it as it is, and how we need it to be. More than ever, we need books like this. * Jessica Seaton, Co-Founder of Toast and author of Gather, Cook, Feast *Beth explains [wabi sabi] better than any native may have done * Makiko Hastings, Japanese potter *Beth Kempton is one of the great foreign writers who truly understands wabi sabi. I recommend this book for anyone who is looking for time and space in their life -- Daisuke Sanada, Japanese architectA beautiful book about Japanese culture * Books Kinokuniya Tokyo *I am obsessed (with this book) * The Tokyo Chapter *A joyful read * Cynthia Young, Globe & Mail *I'm completely won over by the mix of wisdom and guide to practical self-reflection offered in this elegant interpretation of Wabi Sabi. * JapaneseLondon.com *

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Book SynopsisGuaranteed to bring warmth and comfort into your life, The Little Book of Hygge is the book we all need.Hygge has been described as everything from cosiness of the soul to the pursuit of everyday pleasures. The Little Book of Hygge is the book we all need right now, and is guaranteed to bring comfort and joy to you and your loved ones.Hooga? Hhyooguh? Heurgh? It is not really important how you choose to pronounce ''hygge''. What is important is that you feel it. Whether you''re cuddled up on a sofa with a loved one, or sharing comfort food with your closest friends, hygge is about creating an atmosphere where you can let your guard down.The Little Book of Hygge is the definitive, must-read introduction to hygge, written by Meik Wiking, CEO of the Happiness Research Institute in Copenhagen. The book is packed full of original research on hygge, along with beautiful photographs, recipes and ideas to help you add a sprinkle of Danish magic to your life.From fans of The Little Book of Hygge: ''It''s the cosiest book in the world!''''This book is made for lovers of creature comforts''''Perfect for reading on a stormy January night''''A lovely book to read during winter months, it helps you detach from the chaos of life''''If you want a book that takes you to a happy place every time, buy this one''Sunday Times bestseller, November 2016Trade Reviewthe best qualified author (...) cosy and engaging * Sunday Express *Infectiously positive (...) the best beginner's guide * Mail on Sunday *this book explains everything you need to know about the Danish art of living well * Metro *Danish, dishy and the world's happiest man (this book) is gorgeously designed * Times *every wondered why Denmark is always ranked one of the happiest places on earth? Well, that's down to hygge. And want to know what hygge is? Then read this book. * Daily Mail Ireland *a thorough and genuinely helpful little life bible that you'll find yourself coming back to time and again. Hooray for Hygge! * Heat *

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Book SynopsisMake Slow Living Part of Your Everyday!“Slow Living is a work of art…I observed a sense of calm within myself as I read its pages and appreciated the beautiful pictures.” —Andrea Henkels, author of Herman Heals His HeartLiving peacefully is within reach if you slow down your life. With Slow Living, you too can embrace simple living and mindfulness for peace-induced days!Looking for peace and happiness? Book a personal reading hour with Slow Living, your guide on how to slow down your life and live peacefully. Helena Woods, author and creator of popular YouTube channel Simple Joys, reveals the wisdom she has learned by moving abroad from the US and living a slower life in France. With beautiful prose and original photography, she provides inspiration and guidance to create a simple living environment wherever you are.Slow Living is for anyone looking to simplify life. Personal growth books for women tend to leave out men and children, but this book was intentionally crafted with everyone in mind! If you're looking for how to improve yourself and how to get into simple living, then this is the guide for you! For many, a slow European lifestyle seems out of reach, but with the direction in this book, readers are able to craft this lifestyle for themselves anywhere, anytime.Inside, you’ll find: Ways to value quiet moments, which bring simple joys to your life How slow living takes root when less becomes more in your home A guide on how to simplify your everyday life for mental clarity How to create routines that enrich your mind and feed your soul If you like books for homebodies or if you enjoyed Slow, Essentialism, or Simple Pleasures, you’ll love Slow Living.Trade Review“I loved the sentiment Helena showed toward nature which allowed me to slow down, breathe, and enjoy visualizing animals that were quite vivid. I loved the vision of the snail and the significance of all of God’s creatures. Thank you, Helena, for allowing me, once again, to enjoy life.”—Janice in France, YouTuber“Deeply inspiring. Helena shares her unique vision for living a beautiful and intentional life. After reading this book, you will feel inspired to go out and connect with nature, pay attention to the little details of your life, and tune into your inner voice.”—Sophie Daquis, Malama Life, YouTuber“Helena’s words speak to your soul. An awakening we all need to live in alignment with our higher being. She shows you that no matter where you are in the world you can take charge of your life and that you have all the tools you need within you. A must-read to feel joy and connection to ourselves that we all crave.”—Sam Fournier, YouTuber“Slow Living is a work of art. The words and advice on slow living in this wonderful book offer peace, insight, reflection, and wisdom to any reader. I observed a sense of calm within myself as I read its pages and appreciated the beautiful pictures. Helena implores us to slow down and cherish the wonder that exists in our world, and in doing so, come back to ourselves. I believe Helena reveals many of the secrets to genuine happiness and life satisfaction within these pages.”—Andrea Henkels, author of Herman Heals His Heart“Helena's book couldn't have come at a better time in an ever-increasingly fast-paced and distracting world. Her sensitivity, thoughtfulness, and intentionality are just what our bruised world needs right now. Slow Living highlights the importance of being present in the moment and coming home to yourself holistically. Full of thoughtful reflection and insight, this book will be a gentle yet essential reminder to reconnect to ourselves, our loved ones, and nature.”—Alanna O’Neil, author of The Art of Picnics and The Outdoor Table“This book is a gentle reminder and guide on how to be present with oneself, with nature, the world around and with ones current stage of life. Following these simple, yet powerful, activities described in this book will lead to a happier outlook on life.”—Bex of The Witches Cookery, YouTuberTable of ContentsCHAPTER 1 WHAT IS SLOW LIVINGThe myths of slow living + productivityHow we’ve been taught to be happyWhat we’ve been taught to believe success isWe need to define our own success CHAPTER 2 THE FOUNDATIONWhat we learn from death—your time matters/your life is valuable!Your Core Values CHAPTER 3 SIMPLICITYEssentialismBoundariesWork + Worth Don’t turn your want-tos into have-tosThe Energy We Consume: cut back/digital detox (and physical stuff)Silence Chapter 4 SLOW LIVING HABITSThe Importance of Slow Routines: Morning & Evening Routines Stop thinking you need to respond ASAP The importance of time in nature LEISURE TIME French Lifestyle (silence, quiet, focus on rest & enjoyment)Pleasure > PerfectionSelf-Care & PamperingAmbition while living slowlyEfficiency and productive livingPresence and Meditation CHAPTER 5 APPRECIATING THE SIMPLE JOYSInspiration of children and importance in having fun / lightnessThe power in seeing life big-picture (zoom out)Follow your excitements CHAPTER 6 CONNECTING WITH YOUR INTUITIONIntuition vs the egoLosing our connection with ourself.Other people: listening to othersBe Your Own Influence: Self-sovereigntyYour multifaceted selfDeveloping trust and connection with yourself.How to access the inner voice (breathing, gut, presence) Chapter 7 GOING BEYONDAllowing What IsSurrenderStoicismNonattachment – stop trying to force things. Thirsty energy.Patience & Trust: trusting the divine timing of your lifeResilienceCONCLUSION

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Book Synopsis ___________________________________________ In an increasingly cramped world, a modern guide to opening up your living space – and your life – using the ancient principles of feng shui. How do you place a bed in an awkward room? How can your space help you be more focused and more productive? How do you set up your room to make you ready for romantic love? Our homes have an outsized impact on our wellbeing, so answering these questions is more important than ever. Luckily, interior design expert and TikTok sensation Cliff Tan is here to help! Cliff has become an internet sensation with his videos demonstrating the principles of feng shui from chi (energy) to the command position – and he has put his wisdom into a book for the first time. In Feng Shui Modern, Cliff explains the concepts of feng shui and then uses expert tips and practical diagrams to show – room by room – how our own styles, colour palettes and furniture can be used to maximise any environment. More importantly, Cliff gives you the tools to apply feng shui yourself, whether you live in a dorm or a five-bedroom house. As long as you understand the logic, there is no room too challenging, no problem feng shui can’t unravel. From choosing a home to redecorating old rooms, Feng Shui Modern helps us find harmony in the every facet of our lives – beginning with where we live them. So now you know!

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Book SynopsisA Netflix Original Series.The New York Times bestselling authors of The Home Edit and The Home Edit Life.Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin are back with an inspiring, easy-to-use workbook to help you organize and maintain your living spaces. Here are 52 challenges for every room of the home - from organizing a junk drawer and your home office desk to arranging the apps on your phone by colour. The workbook is structured so you can tackle one challenge a week or breeze through your whole home in a few months. Included:- Helpful organization tips and tricks- Space for writing checklists, shopping lists, and to-do lists- Activities that help you accomplish your goals at your own pace- Writing prompts for capturing memories connected to the things you own- Peel-able gold star stickers to mark your progressClea and Joanna are here to help you edit your life and keep it that way.'Move over, Marie Kondo - Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin are the professional organisers the A-list now let rifle through their drawers.' - Sunday Times StyleTrade ReviewMove over, Marie Kondo - Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin are the professional organisers the A-list now let rifle through their drawers. * Sunday Times Style *Queer Eye for cupboards * The Telegraph *Whether you're a movie star with a 10,000-square foot home or someone looking to maximize space in your kitchen pantry, anyone can use tricks of the trade to organize more efficiently, according to Teplin and Shearer. * ABC News *If you ever see an incredibly organized pantry or enviably neat closet from your favourite celebrity on Instagram, it's probably the work of Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin, co-founders of The Home Edit. These professional home organization experts-yes, that's a thing!-live for color-coded shelves, matching baskets, and labeled jars to help their A-list clients achieve organization nirvana. * The Today Show *

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Book SynopsisThis is Home is about simple living – how to focus on our values to create authentic homes full of meaning and joy. Natalie Walton steps inside fifteen homes across the world to meet the people who made them, and discover whether there is some universality to what makes us happy in the spaces we inhabit. Filled with beautiful photography, transporting stories and practical advice, This is Home reminds and inspires us to nurture the space that helps make our lives possible.

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Book SynopsisDiscover the world of decorating in the English style as revealed in this classic book by Roger Banks-Pye of legendary decorating firm Colefax and Fowler - a must-have for interiors lovers.“Whatever you do in your decorating philosophy, be brave. Have stark red walls if you wish. But never wish you hadn''t taken your vision right to the end. Make a bold statement.” Roger Banks-Pye was one of the most sought-after interior decorators of his time and was recently described by House & Garden magazine as one of “the most influential designers of the 20th century.” Design director at the doyen of interior decoration Colefax and Fowler, his work appears traditional at first glance but is in fact spiced with innovation, originality and irreverence. This classic volume shows the decorator at work in a selection of the private homes he transformed with flair and panache, from a London studio flat decorated on a shoestring to a Scottish hunting lodge where money was no object. This book is a record of the spaces he created and there are accessible, practical and creative ideas to be picked up on each and every page. With photography by James Merrell alongside sketches by Roger himself, Inspirational Interiors allows a privileged glimpse into his unique world of style.

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewAthena not only Lives Beautiful, but she Teaches Beautiful. This book is filled with her wisdom, insight, and direction on how to create and curate a space that will always feel like home. -- Bobby Berk * interior designer and star of Netflix’s Queer Eye *Athena has masterfully curated a collection of truly remarkable examples of beauty meeting pragmatism. This book is so full of inspiration it almost feels like cheating when you realize she has given you the clues to replicate each stunning project. I will forever use this as a source for all my design dreams, both the practical and elaborate. -- Olivia WildeAthena’s beautiful book is a testament to her incredible skill set. The true talent of a designer is to not just create a beautiful and functional space, but recognize something special and individual, based on those who will be living there. This is so true of Athena. Each space displayed in her book shows an innate understanding of the individual, and despite each being completely distinctive, Athena recognizes the beauty of the uniqueness. The more time I spend reading, the more I learn that there is no design rule book as to what something should be. Athena’s book is a true exploration of what it can be. -- Naomi WattsIn her inherently articulate and swoonworthy way, Athena unpacks the collective beauty of the diverse interiors in this book and distills it through her personal and highly passionate lens to offer the strategic hows and whys of the creative design journey. A truly inviting celebration of beautiful spaces. -- Kelly Wearstler * founder of Kelly Wearstler Interior Design *I don’t know how Athena does it. I just know that I can’t. At least this book might help. -- Laura Brown * Editor-in-Chief of InStyle *If you’re looking to become deeply inspired and fall in love with design all over again, this is the book. There is something so ethereal about Athena and everything she does—and this book is no exception. Not only are her own spaces beyond divine, she found the same kind of magic in so many others’ homes that we are lucky enough to peek into. Athena knows how to break the mold and I am forever inspired by her work. -- Amber Lewis * founder of Amber Interiors Design Studio *Athena brings her exquisite curatorial eye to everything she does, and this book is no exception. Live Beautiful is a voyeuristic adventure that I honestly devoured at the same pace as some of my favorite novels! -- Emma Roberts * founder of Belletrist *

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Book SynopsisIn Perfect English Farmhouse, Ros Byam Shawcelebrates the characteristic style and fascinating history of the classic farmhouse and shows how to turn your own home into a similarly welcoming retreat.

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Book SynopsisFrom the author of the home decorating bestseller, For the Love of White, comes an inspirational and informative guide to creating a welcoming home through the seasons using a white and neutral palette.'Unsurprisingly for a book created by The White Company Founder Chrissie Rucker, this showcases 10 stylist interiors - divided into chapters named after the four seasons - each with a high concentration of white, be it on walls, furniture, textiles or accessories. What it demonstrates is that white need not be bland. Taking a close look at each composed and elegant case study, Chrissie points out the elements that make a room interesting, why a fabric or piece of furniture elevates a scheme, or how the simple addition of a table setting might render it the perfect serene and welcoming space to host a dinner party. The home rituals dispersed throughout provide useful tips on how to refresh your house as the seasons change.' Christabel Chubb, House & Garden'Packed with gorgeous inspiration and clever ideas, it'll help you create unique, characterful rooms with with the palest of shades.' House Beautiful 'White Company founder Chrissie Rucker's new coffee-table book offers plenty of ideas for decorating your home in her signature, soothing style.' The Telegraph, Best Home Christmas Gifts 2022 'Chrissie Rucker, founder of The White Company shows how people use shades of white to great effect in their own homes. ' Good Housekeeping'An absolute delight.' Woman & Home'These homes will inspire anyone who loves tranquil surroundings.' Sunday Express'Beautiful.' Grazia'I love a home to feel warm, inviting, personal and lived-in - and mastering how to decorate with white and neutrals is a wonderful way to achieve this.' - CHRISSIE RUCKERIn her much-anticipated second book, The Art Of Living With White, Chrissie Rucker, Founder of The White Company, explores 10 inspirational homes that illustrate beautifully different ways to use white and neutrals through the seasons. The homes vary in size, style and location - from a minimalist city pied-à-terre to a New England-style country house - but what unites them all is the welcoming, stylish and calm feel that their owners have each created.The homes are grouped into the four seasons and each chapter ends with a summary of seasonal rituals that will work in any home. A concluding chapter - Inspiration & Resources - considers finding your own style, how to create a good balance between work and home in interior spaces, the art of simple entertaining and the importance of scent and touch in a truly comfortable home.Praise for The White Company: For the Love of White'A testament to the power of neutrals' - House and Garden'A visual feast with a passion for all things white at its heart' - House Beautiful

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Book Synopsis An interior design guide to creating English country house style wherever you may dwell, from property expert Katy Campbell and acclaimed photographer Mark Nicholson The authors of At Home in the Cotswolds return with a new book full of English charm and style savvy. English Country House Style explores the signature rooms and furnishings that are synonymous with this comfortable, sumptuously lived-in look. There are certain motifs unique to English country houses. These may be specific rooms, architectural details, decorative flourishes, or arrangements of furniture, but all are unmistakably synonymous with that peculiar and lovely ideal that is the English home in the countryside. These features are not solely the preserve of large country houses. Many can be found in country cottages as well as stately homes, and most can be recreated by modern homeowners in their own dwellings in urban, suburban, and rural environments.

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Book SynopsisLiving on the remote island of Mull has inspired Banjo to be resourceful and inventive in his design outlook. With sustainability and budget in mind, he combines vintage finds with clever design and re-purposes the old, re-imagining it into something new. From contemporary to classic, his spaces are characterful, curated and eco-conscious. In Wild Isle Style, Banjo encourages people to give design a go and create their own signature style. No matter your look, from budget bougie to boho, nouveau or deco, this book will uncover universal ideas that you can easily implement into your home interiors. It’s an accessible roadmap to creating authentic and sustainable design that doesn’t cost the earth. Including interviews with collectors, sellers and makers, Wild Isle Style gives you permission to have fun with your interiors, to turn shopping into an adventure and help you reclaim your home and your budget.

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Book SynopsisNew York Times bestseller When The Kinfolk Table was published in 2013, it transformed the way readers across the globe thought about small gatherings. In this much-anticipated follow-up, Kinfolk founder Nathan Williams showcases how embracing that same ethos-of slowing down, simplifying your life, and cultivating community-allows you to create a more considered, beautiful, and intimate living space. The Kinfolk Home takes readers inside 35 homes around the world, from the United States, Scandinavia, Japan, and beyond. Some have constructed modern urban homes from blueprints, while others nurture their home's long history. What all of these spaces have in common is that they've been put together carefully, slowly, and with great intention. Featuring inviting photographs and insightful profiles, interviews, and essays, each home tour is guaranteed to inspire.Trade Review"Nathan Williams' first home-design book is as tightly curated as his wildly popular magazine, Kinfolk. The Kinfolk Home features 35 diverse residences across five continents, each with owners who have created environs that are authentic to their values and living style." -C California Style Magazine "Advice on creating homes that foster community, center on simplicity and allow for slow living." -BookPage "Although slow living may conjure up visions of sparsely furnished interiors, many here illustrate crowded bookshelves, art-filled walls, and rooms populated with children and pets in close to 300 color photographs. VERDICT This handsome volume filled with visuals and advice shows how to create an environment surrounded by meaningful objects and designed to facilitate the enjoyment of life." -Library Journal "Nathan Williams' first home-design book is as tightly curated as his wildly popular magazine, Kinfolk. The Kinfolk Home features 35 diverse residences across five continents, each with owners who have created environs that are authentic to their values and living style." -C California Style Magazine "Advice on creating homes that foster community, center on simplicity and allow for slow living." -BookPage "Although slow living may conjure up visions of sparsely furnished interiors, many here illustrate crowded bookshelves, art-filled walls, and rooms populated with children and pets in close to 300 color photographs. VERDICT This handsome volume filled with visuals and advice shows how to create an environment surrounded by meaningful objects and designed to facilitate the enjoyment of life." -Library Journal

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Book SynopsisThe ultimate survey of mid-century modern design and architecture.Trade Review'The ultimate compendium for fans of the aesthetic' - The Times'Encyclopaedic … a comprehensive portrait of every aspect of post-war production … fascinating ' - Wallpaper*'Ambitious and superbly produced … comprehensive and stunning' - Antiques DiaryTable of ContentsI. Media & Masters: Furniture • Lighting • Glass and Ceramics • Textiles • Product and Industrial Design • Graphics and Posters • II. Houses & Interiors • III. A–Z of Designers and Makers

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Book Synopsis Transform your home with the power of a white and neutral palette. 'A capsule of calm, this ode to pale interiors by The White Company's founder Chrissie Rucker is testament to the power of neutrals.' - House & Garden'The thing about white is that it goes with everything, it is a canvas for life, whoever you are and whatever your tastes. You just can't beat it.' - Chrissie RuckerWhether you live in a tiny city apartment, a rambling country cottage or an elegant town house, For the Love of White offers the definitive guide to creating a home with white and neutral tones. Published to mark the 25th anniversary of iconic brand, The White Company, the book explores 12 inspirational homes in varied decorating styles but unified by a passion for a white. For each location The White Company founder, Chrissie Rucker, highlights clever styling details that the reader can try out in their own home - with calming, versatile and beautiful results.Illustrated with specially commissioned photography by leading interiors photographer, Chris Everard and organized into three sections - Country, Town and Coast - the book provides both the advice and the inspiration needed to transform your home.Trade ReviewFrom the founder of The White Company, Chrissie Rucker, comes For the Love of White: The White & Neutral Home, a visual feast with a passion for all things white at its heart. Dip into this coffee-table tome time and again to lose yourself in the clean, calm beauty of 12 idyllic and inspirational pale and interesting havens. * House Beautiful *A capsule of calm, this ode to pale interiors by The White Company's founder Chrissie Ricker is testament to the power of neutrals. This book is a masterclass in using white to highlight texture, natural light and decorative details. * House & Garden *

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Book Synopsis In this practical book, learn how to make beautiful, folk mobiles – also known as ‘pajaki’ – to decorate your home or event space in show-stopping style. Suspended from the ceiling comes a colourful cascade of cut-outs, pompoms and paper flowers. These richly ornamented chandeliers have caught the attention of interior and design shows across the world and, in her first book, Polish artist Karolina Merska demonstrates everything you need to know to master making these beautiful mobiles. From the traditional to the contemporary, there are 15 projects for every interior and skill level with step-by-step instructions throughout. Let your imagination run wild, as Karolina shows you how you can make striking pajaki with simple materials including rye or paper straws, yarn and even fresh flowers. The practical section of the book helps you to master the building blocks of pajaki – from intricate paper flowers and geometric decorations to delicate ‘kalinka’, ‘hedgehog’ and ‘tube’ pompoms – before showing you how to recreate Karolina’s beautiful designs. You’ll be guided throughout by straightforward instructions and the projects intensify in skill level and complexity as your confidence grows. Start by constructing a small beginner’s mobile or mini Christmas decorations, then try your hand at more detailed projects including a fresh flower mobile that’s perfect for weddings, a geometric pajak that any interior designer would covet, and a giant pajak with serious wow-factor. So hang your mobiles high and proud; combining history, heritage, time-honoured techniques and bright modern designs, you’ll fall in love with making mobiles.Trade Review‘Perfect for bringing a festival feel and colour to parties and interiors’ -- Period Living

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Book SynopsisStyle: The Art of Creating a Beautiful Home is a timeless interiors book that shows you how to transform your living spaces using what you own and love. While designing can be a big investment, styling allows you to elevate your spaces with what you’ve already got.This book is at once beautiful and practical, demystifying the creative process of styling so that you can create a beautiful home with confidence. Based on more than a decade of industry experience and teaching, this book will show you how to connect with your own personal style and enjoy inspiring, welcoming and authentic interiors. Styling is both an art and a science – and you can learn both.The inviting chapters explore identifying your style; design principles; transforming spaces; visual storytelling; and nurturing your craft. As well, author and renowned interior stylist Natalie Walton steps through significant rooms in the house to provide expert insider insights on how you can create magical styling moments in your home.The book is beautifully shot by photographer Chris Warnes, who has collaborated with Natalie on her previous books, This is Home: The Art of Simple Living and Still: The Slow Home.

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Book Synopsis'In three comprehensive sections packed with rich photography and expert advice, this practical yet inspiring guide will give you the confidence to try it yourself' - Elle Decoration'Ali Heath has done it again. In Create, she expertly unpacks how to mix old and new, to design a cohesive and irresistible home that radiates personality and charm, while guiding readers to trust their instinct and to create freely and from the heart.' - Holly Becker @decor8 'The ethos Ali promotes of reuse, the handmade and sustainability is something that particularly chimes with me. This is a book of the moment to encourage everyone to turn their house into a unique home, no matter your budget, building, or previous interior design skills.' - Sarah Moore, @sarahmoorehome'It's clear that the spaces and wisdom featured in Create come from the heart. It is another masterclass by Ali Heath in creating soulful spaces that sing with warmth and cut their own design path.' - Nicole Gray, Interiors Editor, YOU magazine'Ali is undoubtedly one of the best, most consistent and versatile stylists working today, and her new book Create is testimony to that.' - Ben Kendrick: Editor, Modern Rustic; Homes and Style Director, Country Living magazineSome of the most exciting interiors around are those that combine vintage and antique finds with select contemporary pieces. In Create, interior stylist and writer Ali Heath encourages you to think imaginatively about how to bring together old and new - giving you the confidence to let go of perfection, and to express your own style, while decorating more sustainably.Following on from the success of Ali's first book Curate, Create is a visual feast divided into three engaging and informative chapters. Establishing Your Style encourages you to trust your own creativity and gives advice on how to get started. Developing Your Eye explores topics that include defining your palette; mixing antique, vintage and modern; building and displaying collections; celebrating the handcrafted; layering pattern, fabrics and texture and styling the details. Whilst Inspiring Your Journey features the homes of tastemakers whose creative paths have inspired their own unique mix of old and new at home, with case studies that range from calm, whitewashed spaces to more colourful interiors.

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Book SynopsisFollowing the bestselling Eat Drink Nap and Morning Noon Night comes the eagerly-awaited third book from celebrated private members' club, Soho House.____________________________________________With 38 locations around the world, there are certain things which are true of every Soho House: the signature dishes, the bespoke interiors, the buzzy crowds of members.Ever wondered how to make Cecconi's' classic Cacio e Pepe, how to give your bedroom that lazy morning at Babington House feel, or what the secret is to throwing a perfect dinner party?Following Eat Drink Nap and Morning Noon Night, City Country Coast captures all of that, sharing signature food and drink recipes, design inspiration, stories and tips on recreating the atmosphere of the Houses at home.The new book opens the doors to some of our newest Houses, as well as the timeless venues our members know and love. From urban locations in West Hollywood, Hong Kong, Rome and Paris, to country escapes in Oxfordshire and Somerset, and coastal havens in Mykonos, Barcelona, Brighton, Saint Vincent & Grenadines and Tel Aviv. ____________________________________________'If you're looking for inspiration for interior design, party hosting or catering, this stylish lifestyle guide is perfect... a fascinating look behind the closed doors of this celebrated private member's club' Sunday Mail, on Eat Drink Nap

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Book SynopsisLearn how to set up an organized and inviting home art space for kids and keep them engaged with over 55 art prompts that encourage skill-building and creative exploration. With an inviting, open setup of art supplies, kids can easily access tools and materials to work through ideas, tinker, discover, solve problems, learn techniques, and create anything they can imagine. Your art space becomes a creative workshop that allows children the opportunity to explore open-ended materials with a sense of independence, confidence, and responsibility. In The Art Playroom, author Megan Schiller—a Reggio-inspired preschool teacher, art studio owner, and interior designer—guides you step by step through the process of creating an art space for your children and shares her simple approach to encourage creative exploration for years to come. This book is for parents and caregivers of children ages 2–10, with tiTable of ContentsTable of Contents Preface Part 1: The Art Space Chapter 1: Why an Open Art Studio? Introduction What Skills Do Kids Learn from Open-Ended Art? The Influence of Art Over the Years (by Barbara Rucci) Design Matters Chapter 2: Setting up Your Open Art Studio What Materials and Tools Should be in an open art studio? Your Art Space is Not Just for Art Using an Art Space for Tinkering and Inventing (By Rachelle Doorley) Adding Tinkering and Maker Materials into Your Art Space Choosing a Location (By Jean Van’t Hul) Furniture, Storage, and Tips on Organizing Art Supplies for Different Ages Art Storage and Display Adding the Art Supplies Chapter 3: Your Open Art Studio is Ready to Go, Now What? Keeping Materials Visible and Fresh Introducing Your Child to the Materials Testing New Materials Questions to Ask Your Child When Testing Different Materials Part 2: Invitations to Create Chapter 4: Keeping Your Child Engaged Over Time with Invitations to Create What are Invitations to Create? 10 tips on setting up an Invitation to Create Chapter 5: Starter Invitations to Create: Easy art prompts for ages 2-7 that are quick to set up and easy for young children to explore on their own. Monochromatic Shape Playdough Sculpture Foil Painting Craft Tape Construction Magazine Collage Peekaboo Drawing X Marks the Spot Confetti Rock Painting Sticky Collage Dot Painting Dreamy Decoupage Grid Drawing Curious Assemblage Scrape and Roll Painting Fine Feathered Fabrication Produce Prints Current Obsession DIY Stickers Sticky Block Building DIY Old Fashioned Tempera Paint Misplaced Mural Wet Chalk Drawing You’ve Got Mail Mirror, Mirror, on the Wall “Do it together” Starter Invitations to Create: Art prompts that introduce a new material or technique that act as a simple art lesson when done with an adult Oil Pastels & Oil Current Obsession Still Life Color Mixing Chapter 6: Skill-building Invitations to Create: Art prompts to develop skills for ages 2-10 Mastering Tools (Ages 3-8): Art prompts that encourage the use of creative tools First Scissor Practice Early Learning Scissor Practice Intermediate Scissor Practice Stapler Hole Puncher Glue Gun Hammer Fine motor and Focus (Ages 2-6): Art prompts that help children develop fine motor and focusing skills. Beading Pipe Cleaners Delicate Droppers Twisting from the Toolbox Do-Dad Mandala Fuse Beads Simple Sewing Skills Labyrinth Pointillism Self-Sufficiency (Ages 2-6. Age 2 with adult supervision) Art prompts that guide children towards independent use of everyday items. Slicing Practice Kitchen Tools Squeezing Practice Pouring Practice Spraying and Scrubbing Practice Art Cleanup Writing (Ages 3-8): Art prompts that build writing skills through playful activities. Alphabet Stencil Block Letter Dots Alphabet Stickers May I take Your Order? Name Tracing Greeting Card Book Making Comic Strip Collaboration (Ages 2-10. 2 years with adult supervision): Art prompts that encourage collaboration between siblings or friends through group projects. Shared Sticky Collage Tape Resist Canvas Collaborative Coloring Shared Sticky Block Building Shared Street Construction Cooperative Garland Science and Investigation (Ages 3-10): Art prompts that demonstrate the intersection of art and science through reactive ingredients, testing ideas, and exploring how things work. Eye-Catching Eruption Colorful Dripping Cream Swirling Separation Nature Still Life DIY Nature Paint Magnetic Sculpture Making Toys and Accessories (Ages 4-10): Art prompts that introduce ways to make toys or accessories that can be played with when finished. Modeling Clay Creatures Mini Bed Habitat DIY Instrument Dancing Paper Dolls Sticky Sticks DIY Magnet Puzzle Conclusion Having a Designated Art Space in Our Home (by Meri Cherry) Final Thoughts Resources Acknowledgements About the Author

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Book SynopsisIn the New Bohemians, LA-based designer Justina Blakeney defines the New Bohemians as creative individuals who are boutique owners and bloggers, entrepreneurs and ex-pats, artists and urban farmers. They embrace free-spirited, no-rules lifestyles and apply that attitude to all areas of their existence, including their homes. With little distinction between work and play, the new boho home often includes an office, art gallery, showroom, photography studio, restaurant, or even a pop-up shop. The New Bohemians explores 20 homes located primarily on the East and West coasts. Exclusive interviews with the owners, as well as 12 DIY projects created by Blakeney and inspired by objects found in the homes, offer insight into achieving this aesthetic. In addition, each home is accompanied by an Adopt-an-Idea section that offers general decor, styling and shopping tips for easy duplication in your own home.Trade Review“The New Bohemians is definitely my favorite new book of 2015 . . . I think this is destined to be the most read, loved, Instagrammed and ‘photographed on people’s coffee tables’ book of the year, so if you’re looking for some new inspiration for spring decorating, check out Justina’s new book.” * Design*Sponge *“The bohemian lifestyle, originally celebrated by nineteenth-century Parisian artists, is alive and well in the U.S., everywhere from Brooklyn to California. Designer and stylist Justina Blakeney captures these nouveau creatives—and twenty of their eclectic spaces—in her just-released book, The New Bohemians: Cool and Collected Homes. With pages of tips and twelve DIY projects, the book makes the free-spirited style easy to achieve.” * ArchitecturalDigest.com *“Justina Blakeney’s new book celebrates bohemian homes . . . Blakeney’s creative eye and bohemian instincts are evident on every page.” * Dallas Morning News *“Fans of Justina’s style will be glad to see [the book] reads like a how-to for finding one’s own inner bohemian. . . . The New Bohemians is also a great conversation starter, making it the perfect coffee table book. . . . Sprinkled with DIYs and an “adopt an idea” for each home, the book is as functional as it is gorgeous.” * Apartment Therapy *“[Justina Blakeney’s] recent book, The New Bohemians: Cool and Collected Homes, takes us into the homes of cultural creatives who make their colorful, cluttered lives look super-appealing.” * PureWow *“A colorful and endlessly inspiring cover-to-cover read, the book dives into Justina’s vision of the twenty-first-century bohemian. From the dreamy homes of twenty stylesetters across the country (including Justina’s own L.A. “jungalow”) to easy DIY projects, The New Bohemians is our new favorite coffee table book for home inspiration.” * One Kings Lane *“Design maven Justina Blakeney shares updated interpretations of the free-spirited aesthetic and worldview with the publication of The New Bohemians.” * Los Angeles Times *“VERDICT: The youthful exuberance shown in these interiors will encourage amateurs to discover their own bohemian style.” * Library Journal *“The New Bohemians is sure to inspire readers to create, to reuse, to grow, to let loose, and to invite some cool and collected energy into their own homes.” * California Home+Design online *

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Book Synopsis“Ros Byam Shaw does a very good line in…exploring how exactly people live in their particular type of house and advising the rest of us how to achieve a similar decorative look in our own homes.” House & GardenClassic English style is comfortable, timeless, and informal. But it can also be seen as rather grand—most appropriate for rambling rectories, manor houses, and country house hotels. This book sets out to show that Perfect English style can be scaled down to work in a home of any age, size or shape. Ros Byam Shaw visits 12 pint-sized homes that are perfect examples of this ever-popular look, including a terraced townhouse in Ludlow, a gardener’s cottage in Kent, a tiny London flat, and a perfect Cotswolds country cottage. At a time when sustainability and environmental concerns are at the top of the agenda, Perfect English style prioritises reuse, recycling, and upcycling, and happily accommodates objects that are worn, faded, and mended. As the inviting, characterful, and compact homes that fill these pages demonstrate, Perfect English Small and Beautiful reveals how to downscale with perfect English panache.

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Book SynopsisThe highly anticipated debut monograph from one of today's leading designers championing playful, original interiors infused with Scandinavian flair.Swedish-born, London-based interior designer Beata Heuman founded her eponymous studio in 2013 after working for Nicky Haslam for nine years. In a short amount of time her lively interiors and custom furnishings have made her one of today's most in-demand creatives. Heuman's rooms, colorful spaces enlivened by exuberant elements and poetic inspirations, capture her signature quirkiness and Scandinavian attention to detail while staying rooted in practicality. Lauded for international residential and commercial projects, Heuman has also garnered praise for her growing collection of bespoke fabrics, wallpaper, lighting, homewares, and furniture.This beautifully crafted volume presents Heuman's innovative approach in book form for the very first time. Organized according to design principle, each chapter offers fresh ways t

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Book SynopsisThe ultimate colour-by-colour flower reference guide - from New York's pre-eminent floral designers, Putnam and PutnamTrade Review"Like a Pantone guide for flowers, this glorious book is a survey of 400 plants and their colours."—Bloom"A simple, delightful book that consists solely of page after page of flower photos arranged by color, from a crisply white azalea to a stunning purple-black calla lily. It's the highly-organized (or obsessive-compulsive) garden lover's dream."—Garden & Gun Online"An endearing and comprehensive flower guide organized by colour. Four hundred flowers photographed at their peak look resplendent on the page. Alongside the gorgeous photographs, they also note every bloomer's common and botanical name, seasonal availability and most coveted position in a flower arrangement... A useful guide for flower enthusiasts, especially those who struggle to achieve an even half-perfect flower arrangement."—The Lady"Flower Color Guide is different... Browsing through it feels joyful and clean, like walking into a well-appointed house... You'll want to keep on browsing through the pages."—Artsy"Lush new book Flower Colour Guide, by New York florists Taylor Putnam and Michael Putnam, shows off 400 flowers alongside suggested colour schemes and care guides. It's the perfect source for planning next year's garden revamp."—The Guardian, Weekend magazine"Let your inner artist bloom with tips from the brilliant New York City floral-arranging duo Putnam & Putnam: in Flower Color Guide, Taylor Putnam and Michael Putnam teach how to create stunning bouquets by color, from white azaleas to 'Black Star' calla lilies."—Martha Stewart Living"This is the Pantone book of flowers."—New York Post"This helpful handbook can guide you toward in-season flowers within your chosen color scheme."—Real Simple"[A] ridiculously enjoyable pint-sized book full of blooms familiar and exotic, all arranged by hue."—House Beautiful"The first reference book to organise flower types by colour... New York floristry gurus Michael and Taylor Putnam put the emphasis firmly on creating beautiful, colourful arrangements... The ultimate reference book for all budding florists."—Wildflower Magazine"Showcases 400 flowers in a variety of wonderful hues with an emphasis on creative colour schemes... A practical resource for anyone who would like to explore flower types or experiment with new colour combinations."—The Flower Arranger"Emphasizes seasonality and creative color schemes, with results that are stunning in their sheer variety... A great gift to give, or to have for oneself, the book speaks to the most seasoned flower enthusiasts, as well as those just beginning to explore the possibilities of arranging flowers."—Florida Times-Union"Stunning."—Flower Magazine"Nature's palette... Full-page images reminiscent of botanical illustrations range from crisp white azaleas to the purple black calla lily."—Viewpoint Colour Magazine"Famous florists Putnam & Putnam made us fall in love with cut flowers again. Their artistic arrangements are not at all simple to pull off, but the duo's first book, which features the best floral varieties in every color of the rainbow, is a good place to start!"—Architectural Digest Online"If you like to host events—or just have an interest in flowers - the Flower Color Guide will help you select your arrangements carefully. The book features 400 blooms that are represented through stunning photography. Each image shows the flower at its peak so that you can marvel (and plan) accordingly."—My Modern Met"An encyclopaedic book of 400 flowers organized by color, which will brighten up [a] coffee table for much longer than a bouquet."—Architectural Digest Online

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Book SynopsisJoanna Gaines' instant #1 New York Times bestseller—Homebody is your ultimate guide to creating spaces you never want to leave.In Homebody, Joanna Gaines walks you through how to create a home that reflects the personalities and stories of the people who live there.

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Book SynopsisLearn how to master the art of creating sleek, elegant and chic French interiors with Carolyn Westbrook’s The French-Inspired Home. “The French Inspired” has become Carolyn’s own signature style. Her stunning plantation house, a sleek urban apartment and a classically elegant town house showcase a variety of distinct styles that will leave you enamoured with all that is French. Whether she has used a distressed and gilded mirror that oozes elegance, or a faded and frayed rug that exudes rustic charm, her ideas are quintessentially “French” in their inspiration. Taking cues from her time growing up in the US, Carolyn infuses her earliest memories into everything she styles. From the chic elegance of New Orleans to the sweeping romance of southern plantation houses, Carolyn always produces the sense of a truly French-inspired interior. Priding herself on these classic and timeless interior designs rather than reflecting the latest trends, she hopes they ignite longevity and a true romance with your own home. The French have mastered the art of this time-worn, yet sophisticated, style of living, and you too will fall in love with the colours, the textures and the inspiration that is truly French.Trade ReviewBeautiful French-inspired interiors. Items are perfectly paired, mixing and matching old world timelessness with fresh colors and textures. – My French Country Home

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Book SynopsisTrade Review'Uplifting and enlightening' - House Beautiful'[A] colourful read' - Homes & Antiques'A glorious array of decorative tiles' - Culture Vulture'Gloriously colourful' - House & Garden

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Book SynopsisA Home Full of House Plants is a practical card deck that will help you find the perfect spot for every plant species!

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Book SynopsisTHE NUMBER ONE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLERFrom one of our greatest voices in modern philosophy, author of The Course of Love, The Consolations of Philosophy and The School of Life, The Architecture of Happiness explores the fascinating hidden links between the buildings we live in and our long-term wellbeing.''Engaging and intelligent . . . Full of splendid ideas, happily and beautifully expressed'' IndependentWhat makes a house truly beautiful? Why are many new houses so ugly? Why do we argue so bitterly about sofas and pictures - and can differences of taste ever be satisfactorily resolved?To answer these questions and many more, de Botton looks at buildings across the world, from medieval wooden huts to modern skyscrapers; he examines sofas and cathedrals, tea sets and office complexes, and teases out a host of often surprising philosophical insights. The Architecture of Happiness will takTrade ReviewClever, provocative and fresh as a daisy * Literary Review *Full of splendid ideas, often happily and beautifully expressed . . . an engaging and intelligent book * Independent *Genuinely thought-provoking * Time Out *

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Book SynopsisA comprehensive and beautifully illustrated history of the paints and colours used over three centuries of interior decoration.Trade Review'Patrick Baty is the most influential of our paint experts, whose breadth and depth of knowledge is unrivalled' - Homes & Gardens'An insightful, passionate, technicolour history lesson' - The English Home'This intricately researched, sumptuously colourful book is not just pretty, it is a bible of paints and paintwork through the ages – a must for any vibrantly inclined homeowner today' - House & Garden'Fascinating' - Evening Standard'A beautifully illustrated compendium' - City AM'Dazzling' - Daily Telegraph'The work of a lifetime … a sumptuous 350-page encyclopaedia' - Observer'Dazzling' - This England'Absorbing and detailed … will change the way you see the world' - RIBA Journal'A wealth of colour lore' - World of Interiors'Inspirational … lavishly illustrated with stunning photographs' - History Today'A mighty volume' - Country Life'Astonishing' - Kensington, Chelsea & Westminster TodayTable of ContentsAvant Propos by Josef & Anni Albers • An Introduction to Historical Colour • PART I. Interiors & The Use of Colour 1650–1799: i) The House Painter & the Colourman; ii) Traditional Pigments; iii) Traditional Paints; iv) Traditional Brushes • PART II. Interiors & The Use of Colour 1800–1899: i) Colour Systems & Standards; ii) Industrialization of Paints and Pigments • PART III. The Standardization of Colour 1900–1959: i) Colour Standards 1900–1939; ii) The 1930s Colour Palette; iii) Colour Standards 1938–1959; iv) The 1950s Colour Palette

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Book SynopsisThe most joyful, inspirational interiors, with a fascinating personal story from the master of colour himself! Matthew shows us how to live life bright! - Sienna Miller, actress A practical guide and personal invitation from the king of colour to find your own style and embrace the paint pot whether designing a castle or a cupboard. Think beige, grey and white are the only neutrals? Think again. As a lifelong fan of rich jewel tones, fashion designer turned interiors expert Matthew Williamson makes the case for living cocooned in colour. Pink can be subtle, warming and very liveable, while used sparingly fiery red can get you going. Let Matthew help you find your style DNA and youâll soon be getting out the paint brush and turning bland corners of your home into a technicolour paradise. Packed with inspirational images of interior decorating projects, including his own homes in London and Mallorca, as well as visual references that will transport you to the places that are cloTrade Review'The most joyful, inspirational interiors, with a fascinating personal story from the master of colour himself! Matthew shows us how to live life bright! ' - Sienna Miller, actress'Matthew has a very strong visual language and I’m excited that he’s releasing a book of his interior work so that people can enjoy and be inspired by this magical Matthew Williamson universe.' - Linda Boronkay, interior designer'This inspirational book from the king of joyful colour is a glorious love letter to the interiors possibilities of the rainbow. I absolutely love it!' - Michelle Ogundehin, journalist, author and tv presenter

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Book Synopsis“Architect Ben Pentreath is Britain''s Man of the Moment,” according to AD. His instagram account “offers swoon-worthy glimpses into his...gardens, homes, travels, and more.”In this timeless and beautiful book, renowned architectural and interior designer Ben Pentreath presents a fresh and insightful overview of the classic English style. The classic English interior is a timeless one, characterized by richness of color and texture, a mixture of old and new pieces and a generous layering of books, paintings, cushions, and flowers. In English Houses, Ben visits 12 classically English homes divided into three sections: London, Country, and Country House. The interiors featured range from a 1930s pied-a-terre in London''s historic St James district to a townhouse in North London to designer Veere Grenney’s tiny Palladian folly in Suffolk to Wardington, a 16th-century manor house in Oxfordshire. Ben’s own homes, an apartment in London and a farmhouse in West Dorset, are also included. These homes vary greatly in architecture, size, shape, and age, but they all have in common the English style—richly-layered rooms that deftly intertwine color and pattern and a mix of old and new furniture to create timeless and comfortable places to live.

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Book SynopsisCurate a modern vintage look for your home with the first book from interiors stylist and influencer Elle Hervin (@elle_the_home_bird).

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