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Feeling cornered at a wedding reception by gossipy guests? Stuck at a holiday party that lasts forever? This beautifully illustrated book is the ultimate funny, sometimes absurd guide to escaping those painfully awkward situations. Trapped in an airplane seated next to a chatterbox? Are you hosting a dinner party with people who just won't leave? Katie Vaz has the key to your escape. The Escape Manual for Introverts guides readers through different scenarios with themed chapters ('Friends,' 'Relatives,' 'Strangers,' etc.). Each chapter covers a range of situations, from an invitation to karaoke night to group lunchtime. And she offers a number of escapes for each scenario: bringing odoriferous foods to lunch for a while, having a pet (real or imagined) that 'requires' frequent check-ins, and even investing in a jet pack. This book features Vaz's full-page illustrated spreads, hand-lettering, and spot illustrations. From

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Grab your comfiest pair of linen pants, squeeze a lemon into your iced tea, and light your favourite ocean breeze candle…it’s time to get cozy and coastal! Equal parts activity book, inspirational guide, and gratitude journal, Tiny Joys is the newest addition to illustrator Katie Vaz’s universe of comfort and a celebration of all of the things we love about our daydreams of living on the coast: farmers market shopping lists, refreshing drink ideas, and suggestions for curating the perfect Sunday morning. Inspired by the breezy, luxuriously simple lifestyle of your favourite coastal grandmother—think Ina Garten or any 2000s movie with Diane Keaton—Tiny Joys is perfect for learning to relax and celebrate the joys of a life lived slowly.

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From stumpy potted houseplants to intricate and delicate flower arrangements, color Katie Vaz's favorite plants and bring her journey to life in Life with Plants Coloring Book. From Katie Vaz, author of Don’t Worry, Eat Cake, the beloved Make Yourself Cozy, and the illustrated memoir My Life in Plants, comes Life with Plants Coloring Book. As her memoir told the story of her life through the thirty-nine plants that have impacted her life, readers can enjoy each plant's impact and bring them to life with color. Plants include a homegrown wildflower bouquet wrapped in duct tape that she carried on stage at age three, to a fragrant basil plant that brought her and her kitchen back to life after grief.The artwork for each plant is personal, heartwarming, and charming, and coloring her work will prompt buyers to recall plants of their own that have been instrumental in their life.

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Curl up by the fire or settle down at a picnic and enjoy coloring these delightfully cozy pages in Katie Vaz’s cottagecore coloring book.From strawberries to mushrooms, pies to quilt patterns, the world of cottagecore celebrates all this cozy and tranquil. Cottagecore is an aesthetic that imagines life in a cottage in the countryside, enjoying nature, baking, floral prints, flowy dresses, animals, and more. Successful writer and illustrator Katie Vaz has illustrated both classic cottagecore scenes in nature and at home, along with patterns of cottagecore icons. Flip through the pages and color lovely scenes of cottage life to your heart's content, in Cottagecore Galore.

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From stumpy potted houseplants to intricate and delicate flower arrangements, My Life in Plants is a heartfelt, honest memoir that intertwines the complex nature of houseplants with a journey of self-discovery.From Katie Vaz, author of Don’t Worry, Eat Cake, the beloved Make Yourself Cozy, and The Escape Manual for Introverts, comes My Life in Plants. Her newest book tells the story of her life through the thirty-nine plants that have played both leading and supporting roles, from her childhood to her wedding day. Plants include a homegrown wildflower bouquet wrapped in duct tape that she carried on stage at age three, to a fragrant basil plant that brought her and her kitchen back to life after grief.The stories are personal, poignant, heartwarming, and relatable, and will prompt readers to recall plants of their own that have been witness to both the amazing moments of life and the ordinary ones. This illustrated memoir covers the simplicity of home, the sharpness of loss, the lesson of learning to be present, and the journey of finding your way.

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