Crafts and Decorative arts

Offering an illustrated exploration of the origins and history of amulets, lucky charms, talismans, and mascots, including photos of unique and original artifacts from his extensive collection, Nigel Pennick examines these objects from a magical perspective, from ancient Egypt to the present.

A book of beautiful knitting patterns using stripes, from one of the world's leading knitwear designers Veera Valimaki, and Nordic knitting experts Laine

Takes readers on a inky quest through an enchanted forest to discover what lies in the castle at its heart. As well as drawings to complete, colour and embellish, this title features hidden objects to be found along the way including wild flowers, animals and birds, gems, lanterns, keys and treasure chests.

Why are Scandinavians constantly topping the happiness table? How do you get more Scandi-style in your life? Just how do you use lagom? Whether you want your apartment to look like it belongs in Copenhagen, to workout like a Norwegian or to make cinnamon buns like a Swede, this is the ultimate insider's guide to the countries of the north.

In this book, Katie H. Willcox shares the lessons she learned in her journey to find the answers to these questions. She reveals who gains from our feeling small and why we need to examine the messages we receive from our culture and our families.

With this book in one hand and a brush in the other, you can learn how to transform everyday furniture into something special, all for the price of a pot of paint.

Discover lagom—the Swedish idea of balance, harmony, beauty, and sufficency. Our love affair with all things Scandinavian shows no signs of letting up. Having embraced the Danish concept of hygge, we’re now looking to Sweden and one of their essential philosophies, lagom.

Discover the stories and meanings behind 20 types of beads, and learn how to instil your own beads with significance, protection and promise as you string them. Strings of beads are universal to all peoples and beliefs. They’re given many names – mala, rosary, misbahah, komboloi, prayer beads – but no matter the culture or context, they’re a tangible symbol of connection.

You don't have to get rid of all your possessions and become an ascetic to change your space and discover the benefits that living in a considered, organic way can bring. The easy suggestions in HOLISTIC SPACES show you how to implement the principles of feng shui and green design in your home.

Discover how to update and repurpose wooden furniture and homeware for an effortlessly chic home.

Follow Wendy Ward’s tutorials to make a capsule wardrobe of 20 classic garments, suitable for any body regardless of gender, age or body shape.

Lose yourself in the creative process with 35 meditative makes.

Super-cute Amigurumi is packed with over 35 adorable creatures to get hooked on.