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Books > Health, Home & Family > Home & house maintenance > Home furnishing & decoration
Twenty collectors open their homes to reveal the weird and
wonderful world of natural objects. From the cabinets of curiosity
of the 19th century to today's interest in foraged decorations,
obsessive and eclectic collectors of natural objects have long
filled their homes with their finds - everything from fossils and
feathers to seeds and dried flowers. This book offers a glimpse
inside twenty homes of the most interesting and creative
collectors, revealing the stories behind their collections and how
they celebrate their love of nature in their everyday spaces. This
new generation of naturalists are using their collections to craft
creative careers and decorate their homes with their finds. From a
German manor filled with antique taxidermy to the Paris apartment
of a sculptor working with feathers and an Italian beachside
retreat that showcases foraged shells and pebbles, this book
provides a wealth of inspiration for celebrating the beauty of the
world around us more sustainably. Practical tips on everything from
curating a shelf of objects or using them to decorate walls and
surfaces offer plenty of ideas the reader can apply in their own
homes. With our ever-increasing interest in finding new ways to
reconnect with nature, this will be inspirational reading for all
those who want to bring the outdoors in.
It's official, plants are cool. They conjure up exotic places,
bring nature indoors and make you feel better. Who wouldn't choose
to share a space with them - but where do you start? The good news
is there's a plant for every windowsill or shelf, for every shady
yard or front door step. And whatever your style - from urban sleek
to shabby chic to retro - there are plants that will fit into your
life and make it brighter and more interesting. Get Plants picks up
on this trend by putting plants front and centre of a new book for
a wide general audience, especially those that don't see themselves
as gardeners. It shows that with a little know-how you can find a
plant that will flourish in the many different "ecological niches"
available in and around your home from shady basement stairwell to
south-facing windowsill. Exciting contemporary photography shows
how they pep up your living space and give a taste of the
satisfaction you get in looking after them. This is an opportunity
to showcase intriguing sundews and lithops, grow large majestic
trees from seed to keep on your front step (for a while) and find
out a bit of plant science along the way - why do orchid flowers
last so long, why must you keep water topped up in the funnel of a
bromeliad? The book draws on the work of the Royal Botanic Gardens,
Kew - its scientific work, plant hunting and fieldwork, plant
collections and horticultural knowledge. Throughout the book author
Katherine Price weaves in the expert advice of Kew's gardeners and
scientists, distilling the essence of Kew's expertise into
practical use. This no-nonsense, beautiful book is a practical
guide guaranteed to inspire any reader.
This debut book from acclaimed Los Angeles lifestyle brand Poketo proves creativity can be sparked anywhere. From a colorful desk in a tiny closet to expansive homes, Creative Spaces explores the lives, homes, and studios of 23 artistic entrepreneurs, authors, and designers through a collection of inspired interiors from across the country that brings art into the everyday. With stunning photography, intimate profiles, and unexpected takeaways, the book showcases an eclectic mix of creatives, including artist Adam J. Kurtz, ceramicist Helen Levi, and DJ Peanut Butter Wolf, among others. Fusing lifestyle with interior design, this peek into the spaces and lives of creative professionals will motivate dreamers and thinkers to become doers and makers.
'This book is an absolute must-have - add style, organization and a
whole sense of calm to your home with their amazing advice.' -
Amanda Holden Just two years ago, busy mums Gemma and Charlotte
decided to join their fashion and interior heads together to form a
unique service to organise homes with some serious style. In their
debut book, Style Sisters, they show us how to stylishly rearrange
and declutter our homes to reap the incredible visual and emotional
benefits. The Style Sisters will take you through your home room by
room, showing you how to declutter, organise and style it with
ease. Their aim is to make you feel good, equip you with the
timeless approach to cutting out the clutter that weighs you down
and make room for clarity, space and zen, amidst a non-stop modern
life where it's nearly impossible to fit anything in. Packed with
Gemma and Charlotte's top tips and tricks, home hacks, timed detox
challenges and a sprinkling of their personal hilarious and
heart-warming anecdotes from their job, Style Sisters will put you
on the path to living a stylish and organised life. 'Style Sisters
came into our house, helped make it a home and changed our lives
for the better. They are so brilliant at what they do.' - Rochelle
Humes 'I am obsessed by everything these girlies do. They have so
many space-saving and organizing tips that you just don't think of
yourself.' - Vogue Williams
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My Cool Caravan
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Jane Field-Lewis, Chris Haddon
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Discover over 40 different caravans of all vintages, from across the world
Celebrating the wave of interest in modern-retro caravanning, this is a visual voyage into this stylish world and an idiosyncratic sourcebook for the design-conscious. Featured caravans include retro classics as well as mass-produced models from the 1960s onwards.
In Relaxed Coastal Style, Sally Denning offers decorating
inspiration for anyone lucky enough to live by the ocean, as well
as those who only dream of it. Scientists tell us that living by
the ocean makes us happier and healthier: increased views of blue
space have a calming effect and sea air improves our ability to
absorb oxygen. Being by water brings a sense of tranquillity and
relaxation and a home by the sea has never been more desirable. The
first part of the book offers up Sally's unique take on coastal
style, celebrating the colours and textures of the seaside: bare
wooden boards, uncurtained windows, and furnishings covered in
robust linen or cotton that will endure salt water and the sun's
rays. Sally also looks at lighting, furniture and coastal
decorative accents such as maps, charts and nautical-themed
accessories. She draws inspiration from beachcombing, displaying
shells and driftwood to feel close to nature and the sound of the
waves. The second half of the book visits a selection of glorious
coastal houses, cottages and hideaways that are guaranteed to
enchant and inspire. Wherever you live, relaxed Coastal style will
inspire you to adopt the relaxed, informal simplicity of life by
the sea.
It's often thought that restyling your space comes with a hefty
price tag and unavoidable waste. But in Resourceful Living,
award-winning interiors blogger Lisa Dawson shows how, with a
little creativity, you can revamp your home with existing pieces,
vintage finds and key purchases. The clever ideas in this beautiful
book cover: - The most important ways we use our homes, from eating
to sleeping, living and working. - The Basics of steering clear of
interiors 'fast fashion', multi-purposing furniture and making the
most of what you have. - Styling Your Home with simple solutions
for re-imagining each room, from gallery walls to home bars,
repainted storage to retro accessories. Including her top ten key
vintage buys and tips for in-store and online thrifting, Lisa's
inspiring advice shares the fun of creative sourcing as a more
sustainable way to keep your home feeling fresh. 'Resourceful
Living feels like reading a recipe book, not only because of the
delicious interiors images, but because of the simple ingredients
and easy methods that are shared to achieve beautiful living spaces
for yourself.' Melanie Sykes 'I've been a long-time fan and
follower of Lisa's interiors tips. This book really is super
practical as well as beautiful - perfect for anyone looking to be
more interiors savvy.' Rachel Khoo
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