Lifestyle and Hobbies

Learn to mix and match bodices, skirts, necklines and sleeves to create a bespoke dress thats unique to you.

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.

Clear the clutter and revitalize your living space. Energy is a precious commodity--the source of vitality, good relationships, and peace of mind. The 168 techniques in this practical guide show how physical clutter is more than just junk--the debris in our home actually creates mental and spiritual blocks to success. When this is cleared, we get the balance back in life, plus a whole range of new

Did you know the type of flowers you give can speak volumes? The Secret Language ofFlowersis a fascinating insight into the Victorian tradition of using flowers to convey secretmessages, in a society where feelings often had to be suppressed. In this beautifullyillustrated bookthe perfect gift itselfSamantha Grayreveals how flowers came by theirmeanings in folklore and how flowers became the langu

Decorative paint expert Annie Sloan shows how paint can transform any surface in your house.

Discover lagom – the Swedish idea of balance, harmony, beauty and sufficency.

Bring your day to a calm close, ready for the next, with Evening Mantras.

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. Beads can tell a story, ce

A beautiful journal to use throughout pregnancy and in those all-important first weeks after the birth of your baby.

Transform your home into a calm, balanced and harmonious oasis using architect Anjie Cho’s helpful advice, drawing on her background in green design and feng shui.

This invaluable guide will solve the perennial 'What to wear?' problem for women everywhere.

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

Any wall is the perfect place for a display, whatever its size, shape or style.

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.

Christina Strutt of Cabbages & Roses reveals how to have a calmer, healthier, eco-friendly home.

Lose yourself in the creative process with 35 meditative makes.