Books

100 Ways to Reconnect with Nature by Jo Stewart Whether you live between skyscrapers or in the suburbs, it’s easy to become disconnected from nature. But even in a concrete jungle, nature is still present. This deck offers 100 ways to rediscover and reconnect with the natural world, with plenty of ideas that are easy to integrate into your everyday life, from taking your lunch outside to mindful w…

Be My Guest by Pierre Sauvage; Olivia Roland; Lisa Fine

Cabin The story of the author's cabin build in the wilderness, packed with practical advice for aspiring builders and insights into of the history of cabin culture around the world. In 2010, journalist and author Will Jones gave up London life to move to rural Canada with his young family. His dream was to build a remote cabin in the woods that would be a silent retreat from the world. This is the…

"Full of tips and tricks on how to look at the world with a curious eye, it's a brilliant way to breathe creativity (back) into our lives." - Flow magazine"Crammed with practical ideas, inspirational images & creative exercises, Conscious Creativity leads the reader through the process of establishing what kind of creative you are..."-Mslexia"The purpose of this book is to enable you to look at th…

Desk Yoga Deck by Darrin Zeer Work and life have changed, so it’s time to change how we care for our bodies during work hours. From the bestselling author of OFFICE YOGA comes this accessible guide to mental and physical health that works no matter where you find your desk. Organized by Chair Yoga, Standing Yoga, Pranayama & Mudras, and Meditation & Mindfulness exercises, the deck offers 52 practi…

Earth, Sky & Water by Mette Lange Instantly calming houses in remote Scandinavian locations that will make you want to escape into nature. In a world of starchitects competing to design ever taller glass and steel megaliths, there are still some architects designing with natural materials at a human scale, for comfort, longevity and visual delight. Mette Lange is one such architect. She creates be…

Make your own vision boards, birthday cards, and more with Extraordinary Things to Cut Out and Collage! If you want to discover the fun of collage then this fabulous book is the perfect kit. Highly respected and successful collage artist Maria Rivans has gathered hundreds of beautiful, quirky, and downright daft images, and they're all here for you to cut out and stick. Whether you are making a mo…

Good Morning, Good Night Deck by Paige Willis GOOD MORNING, GOOD NIGHT DECK offers ways to both start and end your day right. Each card has two prompts: Turn to the morning side for ways to awaken your body, from energizing yoga stretches to inspiring meditations; flip to the night side to unwind from your day with calming reflections and encouraging mantras. Each card’s prompts can be used in tan…

An entertaining and highly original introduction to graphic design, this beautifully designed book uses puzzles and visual challenges to demonstrate how typography, signage, posters and branding work. Through a series of games and activities, including spot the difference, matching games, drawing and dot-to-dot, readers are introduced to concepts and techniques in an engaging and interactive way.…

Hirameki: Draw What You See by Peng & Hu Every blots an inspirationEvery line is freeUnlock your imaginationDraw what you seeHirameki - brainwave or flash of inspiration in Japanese - is where doodling and imagination come together. Simply put, its the art of turning a random blot into something amazing, just by adding a few dots and lines. If its true that you can find happiness in little things,…

HOUSE OF PLANTS is a practical and beautiful guide to how to love and care for your succulents, cacti, tropical and air plants. These indoor plants are handsome, hardy and perfect for urban living - and this book is a comprehensive companion, showing you how to nurture and enjoy these plants, as well as how to stylishly arrange them in your home. Caro Langton and Rose Ray detail how to look after…

Houseplant Gardener in a Box by Jane Perrone Watch your home come to life with flowers and foliage, thanks to expert advice from the Houseplant Gardener. What sort of plants love a bathroom? How can you bring an orchid back into flower? What needs regular watering, and what doesnt mind if you forget? What can you put on a sunny windowsill, and what will send foliage tumbling attractively from a sh…

Opinionated Guide to British Art by Hoxton Mini Press

Opinionated Guide to Photography by Hoxton Mini Press

Japanese Style at Home Japanese interiors focus primarily on one simple philosophy: Zen. All the rooms in a traditionally furnished Japanese home strive to achieve a balance of peace and simplicity, and a pervasive sense of calm is key to the whole aesthetic. This handbook will show you how to create a tailor-made Japanese home. Working through the house one room at a time, it highlights classic i…

Jutaku: Japanese Houses by Naomi Pollock Quirky, surprising and entertaining - with more than 400 houses, Jutaku is architecture at the speed of Japan. Frenetic. Pulsating. Disorienting. Japan's contemporary culture is constantly in flux. In stark contrast to the centuries old imperial architecture of Kyoto, recent Japanese architectural practices have ushered in an era of continuous experimentati…