Lifestyle and Hobbies

The fascinating history of make-up in a beautifully designed, fashion-photo-heavy package from one of the world's preeminent make-up artists.

In the ’50s and ’60s, Simplicity released their popular line of Jiffy sewing patterns, which had minimal pattern pieces and simple constructions, yet were chic enough for fashion-conscious customers. This approach appeals now more than ever as stylish women are continuously looking for ways to fit their love of sewing into busy lives filled with family, work, school, and countless other obligation

From the leading independent travel and style magazine Cereal comes Cereal City Guide: New York: a portrait of the Empire City offering a finely curated edit on what to see and do for discerning travelers and locals alike.   Rich Stapleton and Rosa Park, Cereal’s founders, travel extensively for the magazine and were inspired to create a series of city guides that highlighted their favorite pl

From the leading independent travel and style magazine Cereal comes Cereal City Guide: Paris: a portrait of the French capital offering a finely curated edit on what to see and do for discerning travelers and locals alike.   Rich Stapleton and Rosa Park, Cereal’s founders, travel extensively for the magazine and were inspired to create a series of city guides that highlighted their favorite pl

From the leading independent travel and style magazine Cereal comes Cereal City Guide: London: a portrait of the English capital offering a finely curated edit on what to see and do for discerning travelers and locals alike.   Rich Stapleton and Rosa Park, Cereal’s founders, travel extensively for the magazine and were inspired to create a series of city guides that highlighted their favorite

Beloved, easy-to-make patterns from the global knitting phenomenon As the DIY trend and slow fashion movement continue to build steam, more and more audiences are seeking new crafts and hobbies as a reprieve from the busy, digitally focused world. Enter We Are Knitters: Knitspiration for Knitting Anywhereand Everywhere. Building on their brand’s aspirational lifestyle and focus, this new book

From fiber artist Toni Lipsey of TL Yarn Craft, an introduction to the craft of Tunisian crochet—a unique crochet style that looks more like knitting—with 20 projects for beginners There are hundreds of books that explore traditional crochet, but there are few that reference the concept of Tunisian crochet or present it in a modern, approachable way. The Tunisian Crochet Handbook introduces thi

Crochet your own Pikachu and five other Pokémon!Which is the most popular Pokémon? Why Pikachu of course! With clear, easy to follow, step-by-step instructions, this kit gives you not just the information that you need to make your very own Pikachu amigurumi-Japanese stuffed toy-but also all the yarns and materials. It will take anyone-even a beginner-through the process right from the first steps

Crochet your own Eevee and five other Pokémon!With clear, easy to follow, step-by-step instructions, this kit gives you not only the information you need to make your very own Eevee amigurumi?Japanese stuffed toy?but also all the yarns and materials. It will take anyone?even a beginner?through the process from first steps all the way to stuffing and assembly. When you've finished, you'll have your

Cross stitch Pikachu, Piplup and Eevee and more with this Pokémon Cross Stitch Kit. With clear, easy-to-follow full-color charts, this kit gives you not only the instructions and patterns you need to stitch your favorite Pokémon, but also all the embroidery floss and fabric, and even a wooden embroidery hoop to frame your finished piece!

Learn 50 simple and decorative needlepoint stitches with this pretty and accessible card deck.

Learn the traditional Japanese needlework technique of sashiko with this fun and inspiring craft deck. Get started on your sashiko journey with 52 stitches presented on easy to follow cards with everything you need to know about creating beautiful patterns from the simplest of stitches.

He listened to vinyl before you did. He drank whiskey before you did. He had a mustache before you did. Admit it: your dad was a hipster before you were! Based on the blog phenomenon of the same name, this book celebrates dads as the original hipsters. Vintage photos of real dads back in the day—in their short shorts and tight tees playing arcade games—accompany snarky captions that at once tip a

An important addition to our growing list, Living Well One Line A Day is the first to actively inspire positive change. The format is the same as the others in the series - an elegant, compact package with a blank, daily calendar-style interior, free of prompts and obstructions to the creative flow. But unlike the others, this title loosely assigns the user a purpose: to collect and record the ins

SET OF 3 FLORAL NOTEBOOKS – The Marimekko Notebook Collection is an exquisite trio of journal notebooks that feature stunning cover artwork to inspire creative expression.

SET OF 20 NOTECARDS – The Marimekko Notecard Set features twenty different colorways of Marimekko’s most iconic pattern, Unikko. The vivid and cheery designs are sure to brighten up the recipient’s day.

GORGEOUS WATERCOLOR ILLUSTRATIONS: This fanciful journal is punctuated with invigorating hand painted phrases and lush watercolor patterns

Cat lovers, rejoice! This irresistible book compiles over 400 photos from the hugely popular Instagram profile @cats_of_instagram into a keepsake treasure. Playful categories including "bowties," "surprise!," and "happy cats" showcase all the charm and delightful quirks of the wide world of cats. This is a gift that will have feline fans smiling in recognition, surprise, and appreciation.