Lifestyle and Hobbies

Do you suffer from tree blindness? Learn to read the leaves using these flashcards and you'll have the differences between tree species down in no time. Use the cards to identify your favourite trees, or set yourself a new challenge: can you recognise a horse chestnut tree from its leaf, or do you need to see its distinctive conkers before the penny drops? Each card includes detailed images, plus

Acclaimed writer Amanda Deibert uses her own life experience to illustrate that endings are new beginnings, and that our lives are full of lessons and wisdom we may not even know we have. Think of Amanda Deibert as "part–Mr. Rogers, part-foul-mouthed, cool aunt" and her questions are curated around a different theme each month.

Let this journal be your guide to other worlds. Let it become your dream diary, your place to record angel messages or speak to and encourage yourself to continue living fully, deeply and fearlessly. Here, you can ask the great questions. Ponder the purpose of life, who you are as a person, and who you are as a soul. Challenge reality and contemplate the soul-reason for the connections you make. D

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. It's best described as 'not too much, not too little; just the right amount', which, in practice, is balance - and isn't that

The next installment in the immensely successful Q&A a Day series focuses on practicing mindfulness, encouraging self-growth, and building a more meaningful life. In the classic Q&A format, this journal was created to help you track your emotional, psychological, and spiritual growth over five years of your life in the simplest way possible. You can start at any point in the year. Simply turn to

Let this book help you find peace with the challenges that surround you. Because they are f*cking everywhere.

From the environmental activist, consumer advocate, and renowned crusader--a stirring call to action that gives us the tools we need to take action ourselves, to make our voices heard, to ensure our water is safe, and to finally bring about change. Clean water is as basic to life on planet Earth as hydrogen or oxygen.

First published in 1814, Werner’s Nomenclature of Colours is a taxonomic guide to colour which been cherished by naturalists and anthropologists for over two centuries – not least by Charles Darwin who found it an indispensable tool during his voyage on the HMS Beagle. Now these charming, handmade colour swatches have been recreated as a box of 50 postcards. Each card reproduces a colour swatch al

Learn the characteristics and workings of the zodiac signs, along with how to create your own astrology chart with the information and exercises in this beautifully designed workbook. What signs are you compatible with? Why are you not getting along with your friends, who is a Libra? Why do you constantly find yourself making the same mistakes?

Inspired by the mystical Pensieve concept from the films, The Harry Potter Pensieve Memory Set includes:

Tap into ancient, magical wisdom and peek into your future with this set of beautiful glass rune stones. Drawing on ancient Norse traditions, but perfect for the modern mystic, runes are the perfect way to enhance your fortune telling or meditation practice. These stunning stones, with traditional Elder Futhark inscriptions, will help you make predictions about your wealth, love life, happines

Indulge your love of astrology with the Zodiac Puzzle, a deluxe 500-piece puzzle celebrating the twelve signs. * 500-piece puzzle: Printed on high-quality stock, this full-color puzzle includes 500 printed pieces that form a beautiful astrological scene. Finished puzzle measures approximately 16 X 20". * Beautiful illustrations of the signs: All twelve zodiac signs (Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Canc

Milli Proust is inspired by the way plants grow in the wild, and she loves working with what she grows, creating romantic and playful designs for weddings, events, brands and personal clients. All of her crops are all grown in rhythm with nature, and are completely chemical-free in a passionate effort to protect our surrounding wildlife.

The new book from the author of the Sunday Times bestseller, Millie Marotta’s Animal Kingdom. Lose yourself in the calming world of woodland wildlife. Whether it’s statuesque pines or a steamy tropical forest, you will discover a wealth of beautiful and intriguing creatures that dwell in the world’s forests – from foxes, fireflies and fallow deer to lemurs, leaf frogs and lady bugs. Millie’s m

How to work with a limited palette, with step-by-step demonstrations. One of the world's best art teachers shows you how to give spontaneity and lightness to your work with a limited palette. Using only three colours (up to five at the very most), is the most effective way to give your art a fresh feel. With an array of paintings, techniques and step-by-step demonstrations, renowned artist Haze

Simply fill in the blanks of this diminutive volume, and voila: it becomes a personalized gift your beloved will read again and again. Each spread contains a fill-in-the-blank line describing some aspect of your affection, allowing for as much schmaltz or chutzpah as you choose. Just remove the clear jacket before presenting this book to your loved one. Tissues not included.

Writing down worries is a recognised therapeutic technique for relieving stress and anxiety. This inviting journal encourages users to record worries on one page ("write it down") and then use the opposite page to reframe anxious thoughts into positive actions or feelings ("let it go").

Write now, read later, treasure forever: Keep in touch with your past, present, and future selves with this collection of twelve letters. Letters to My Future Self is a journey into the future that becomes a priceless memento. Write letters to yourself - just like entries in a diary or journal - and seal them up with the included stickers. Assign a date for future opening and don't peek until the

How satisfying would it be to complete 100 drawings? With 100 Days of Drawing, author Jennifer Orkin Lewis (@augustwren) sets you up for success. A practitioner of daily drawing for four years straight, Lewis divides this sketchbook into 25 of her favorite subjects and techniques. Doodle faces on objects, patterns on tea cups, animals in outfits, people in fanciful headdresses and much more

The Toronto Ink Company was founded in 2014 by designer and artist Jason Logan as a citizen science experiment to make eco-friendly, urban ink from street-harvested pigments. In Make Ink, Logan delves into the history of inkmaking and the science of distilling pigment from the natural world.