Books for Autumn & Christmas Gifting

Anna Spiro: A Life in Pattern Anna Spiro has long been hailed as Australia's most original and creative interior designer. Her clever use of clashing patterns and bold colours to create rooms of utter beauty and interest has forged a distinctive signature style. Her ability to make a statement interior went global when she did a complete refurbishment of a boutique hotel called Halcyon House (167K…

Arent & Pyke From the bedroom to the bathroom, the kitchen to the laundry, each room of the home should make you feel. Creating authentic, meaningful spaces full of verve and vitality that lift the spirit and nurture the soul, Arent & Pyke is a renowned design practice with a focus on the dynamic, spirited, colourful and very personal appeal of real-life spaces. Exploring each room of the house, f…

Be Bold with Colour and Pattern by Emily Henson Bring joy into your home using playful patterns, bold prints and vivid colours with Emily Henson's Be Bold with Colour and Pattern. Interiors trends for 2022 include strong, saturated colour and eye-catching patterns. Fresh greens, uplifting pinks and moody blues are in vogue and statement wallpapers are the next big thing, while trend forecasters pr…

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…

Hidden Places Wander off the beaten track to uncover the world's most secret destinations through insightful text and beautiful hand-drawn illustrations: discover an ancient gateway to the Mayan underworld, a mysterious underwater monument sunken off the Ryukyu Islands in Japan or a prehistoric village covered for centuries by a huge sand dune in the Orkney Islands. In Inspired Traveller's Guides:…

Lets fill this world with kindness The perfect book for troubled times, this collection of over 25 real-life stories shows how heroic acts of kindness can change our world for the better. In this uplifting collection of stories by Alexandra Stewart, children are introduced to real-life heroes and heroines who have chosen to act in kindness, even when they have been faced with terrible persecution,…

Living Wild Explores the lifestyles of families and individuals around the world who have escaped the daily grind to create a new life in harmony with nature. The impact of climate change and the pressures of city life - not to mention the life-changing events of the last few years - have left many of us dreaming of a simpler existence that benefits the environment and resets the mind. The lifting…

Sustainable Wardrobe Sustainable Wardrobe gives you everything you need to cultivate a more sustainable, ethical and planet-friendly wardrobe that is still easy, accessible and affordable! Statistics show that how we are consuming, maintaining and discarding our clothing is having a devastating effect on the planet. There are problems with every part of the cycle and they won't be fixed overnight.…

The Complete Language of Food Awaken both your inner foodie and your inner yogi as you journey into the consciousness of everyday foods, from their origins in myth to modern interpretations today. Have you ever considered the cultural origins and meanings of your favorite foods? The Complete Language of Foodties ingredients back to mythological and folklore roots for a unique and appetizing explor…

The Creative Home by Geraldine James Let Geraldine James show you how to reinvent your home with new and exciting ways to make it uniquely yours. Whether you live in a bustling home where a family of different ages with varying tastes and interests needs to be accommodated, in a compact city pied a terre, or in a country or seaside retreat, you will find inspiration here for your ideal living spac…

The Iconic British House A definitive survey of the finest examples of residential architecture in Britain from 1900 to the present, featuring the major architects of the 20th century and leading emerging talents. In recent years there has been a resurgence of interest in the architectural history and heritage of Britain. This has been driven by many important political, cultural and social factor…

The Kew Gardeners Guide to Growing Herbs The new Kew guide to planting and cultivating herbs features 12 easy and inspiring projects as well as detailed information on 80 of the most important species to grow, all accompanied by Kew's beautiful botanical illustrations. Herbs provide flavours and scents unlike any other, and the 80 hand-picked herbs in this book are a living trove of fresh flavours…

The Vital Vegan by Leah Vanderveldt Nutrition and natural food expert Leah Vanderveldt puts the joy into plant-based cooking with over 100 easy and inventive recipes that redefine the boundaries for nourishing food. With experience as an editor for the health and wellness website MindBodyGreen, Leah offers a new outlook on eating plant-based dishes for health and wellbeing. This is unashamed comfo…

Wild Places Get back to nature and explore sites unspoilt by humankind with the latest addition to the Inspired Traveller's Guide series. We humans don't just love wild places. We need them; we need their scale, their breath, their drama and enigma. Wild places can be a balm and a solace; an escape or a returning; a best friend; an inner cleanse. And they can remind us of our unimportance in the w…