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De-stress and relax with this beautiful and therapeutic adult
colouring and doodle book. This sophisticated colouring, doodling
and drawing book features beautifully intricate illustrations to
colour that are designed to inspire a state of calm. Through
focusing your mind on colouring intricate artworks and completing
gorgeous illustrations, you will leave behind the worries of your
day. Whether you're an amateur artist or advanced, everyone can
create something exquisite as no drawing skills are required. An
updated version of the 2016 edition, The Relaxing Art Therapy
Colouring Book.
"In the midst of our lives, we must find the magic that makes our
souls soar."
2016 was officially the "year of gin" in the UK, with sales topping
GBP1 billion! The brilliantly botanical spirit is much more than
tonic's sidekick, it's sophisticatedly sippable, and adds depth and
flavour to any drink. This beautifully illustrated book will
introduce you to a host of cocktails from the classic to the
cutting edge, and showcase the versatile potential of gin. In Gin
Made Me Do It, gin aficionado and cocktail maven Jassy Davis
explains everything you need to know: how to choose the perfect
blend, mix the ultimate martini, and deliver delicious cocktails
for every occasion. From the perfect G&T and updates on
classics like the Aviator and the Vesper, to a wide range of
herbaceous cocktails, the recipes in this book are fresh,
flavourful, and fun. 60 delicious recipes are illustrated with
bright and beautiful original artwork in a book that makes a lovely
gift for your friends-or yourself!
This stunning set of strikingly designed yoga asana (pose) cards
and themed workouts is the ideal companion to help improve your
daily practice. From a before bed wind-down, to a pre-run stretch
or and mood-boosting lunchtime workout, each step-by-step routine
and pose is perfect for beginner yogis looking to advance, starting
with simple poses which can be developed into more complex
positions. Choose your workout to suit your mood and lay the cards
out in front of your mat before following along with the poses.
Choose from a range of short but beneficial workouts, including
sequences for: Tight hips, back pain, and stiff neck and shoulders
Upper body strength Flexibility Deep sleep Chakra balance Morning
energy Bed and chair yoga for grounding and inner peace ... and
more! With a more advanced variation of each pose included for you
to move onto as your practice flourishes, and modifications to help
tailor each pose to your body's unique needs, connect with poses
such as: Child’s pose Warrior I, II and III Downward facing dog
Cobra and upward facing dog Pigeon pose Goddess pose Dancer’s
pose Including a booklet of 25 yoga workouts, and guidance on how
to use your cards to design your very own yoga class, you can take
your practice into your own hands at home. A great
screen-free alternative to following along with an online yoga
class, you’ll never have to worry again about straining to see
your phone during downward facing dog again! Â
Cat's log, day 345. Human finally accepts her place in the home.
When you look into the enigmatic eyes of your beloved cat, it can
be hard to know just what on earth is going through their curious
minds. Well you needn't wonder any more, because after intensive
research and cat-psychology study, we have cracked the kitty code
and can now reveal all the secrets of the moggy world. You'll find
out: - what your curious kitty really thinks when you try to play
with them - why they love knocking things off tables so much -
what's behind their disdainful looks - why it's so hard for them to
decide whether they want to go outside or not - why they get really
cheesed off when your culinary skills fall short of their
expectations This charming and fully illustrated book is the
perfect gift for any cat lover, or anyone who has ever been owned
by a cat.
Now you can finally discover what your four-legged friend is trying
to tell you, with help from this hilarious fully illustrated book
When you look into those big, gorgeous puppy-dog eyes, it sometimes
seems all too obvious what your dog is thinking - namely, I love
you. But there's more to dogs than meets the eye, and after delving
deep into pup psychology we can now reveal the real thoughts behind
those adorable faces. You'll find out: what's going on behind those
big brown eyes when your pooch is desperately begging for food why
they insist on digging holes in your pristine lawn what they really
think about trips to the V.E.T. their insightful opinions on the
cone of shame why they love to chase moving vehicles what they make
of your cutesy nicknames This charming and fully illustrated book
is the perfect gift for any dog lover, or anyone who has ever said
the words, "I wish I knew what you were thinking!"
Celebrate the season with this officially licensed gift set, which includes a photo scrapbook, interactive journal, Ron Weasley's wand pen, gift cards, and more. A perfect gift for fans of the Wizarding World!
Photo scrapbook: Includes album modeled after the one Hagrid gives to Harry Potter, highlighting Christmas scenes and inviting the reader to add their own photo memories; Book is 8-3/8 x 5-3/4 inches and includes 32 scrapbook-style heavy stock pages
Festive frame:2 x 3-inch ceramic picture frame
Weasley-inspired journal: Record your year-end reflections in a journal measuring 4-1/4 x 7 inches, complete with quotes, writing prompts, and full-color images throughout; inspired by the Weasley Christmas sweaters, the exterior is flocked and fuzzy; write in it with the included pen replica of Ron's wand
Gift cards: Includes a set of 5 full-color printed cards with blank interior that can be given alongside gifts or sent as thank-you notes; cards are approximately 5-3/4 x 4-1/2 inches when folded; envelopes included
Keepsake box: Items packaged in a sturdy, festively designed full-color printed box measuring 10 inches long x 9 inches wide, and 3 inches high
This one-of-a kind, ultra-deluxe, Wizarding World kit is a perfect gift or self-purchase for the Harry Potter fan or collector.
A beautifully designed guided journal, with thoughtful prompts to
track your tarot readings, complete with a history of tarot,
guidance on how to use the cards, and a handy overview of each
card's meanings and interpretations Once you discover the joy and
power of working with the tarot, you'll find the cards invaluable
in guiding you through life's ups and downs. From enhancing your
self-care practices to revealing what the future may hold, they are
a powerful tool for reflection as well as divination. The Tarot
Journal is full of thoughtful prompts to explain different types of
reading, with over a hundred journal pages for you to keep a record
of which cards come up and the messages they're trying to tell you.
With a handy reminder of each card's meanings and interpretations,
and a brief history of the tarot, this book contains everything you
need to start interpreting the cards and to create a keepsake of
your journey towards self-discovery. This journey belongs to you.
May it bring you wisdom, guidance and well-being!
Tips and ideas to help you survive your uni years, from freshers
week to final exams You’ve been waiting for the time you head off
to university since you started school and now that you’ve got
the grades (well done!), and a place on your chosen course,
you’re so close to experiencing student life. Helping you to make
the most of your time there, this little book is packed with
information and advice, including: Household hacks such as how to
personalize your room Budget tips for making that student loan go
further Studying tips – from note-taking to ways to beat exam
stress DIY ideas for all your fancy-dress needs. Whether your
passion is society life, drinking shots or studying, your
university experience will hold both new adventures and fresh
challenges. This guide is packed with tips to help you survive and
thrive at uni, from pulling an all-nighter in the library to an
all-nighter at the club. It’s time to wave goodbye to free
home-cooked meals and say hello to freedom!
From the award-winning designer, illustrator and creative director
Michael Storrings comes the beautifully illustrated greeting
assortment notecard set. The Michael Storrings Dog Park in Four
Seasons Greeting Card Assortment from Galison includes 16
illustrated notecards highlighting the four seasons. This notecard
set from Galison is the perfect addition to any home or office. *
16 Illustrated Notecards * 4 Unique Designs (4 each) * 17 Envelopes
* Sturdy Drawer Box Size: Box: 5.75 x 4.5", 146 x 114mm * Cards: 5
x 3.75", 120 x 95mm
See the funny side of ageing with this collection of amusing
observations, silly suggestions and humorous illustrations - the
perfect gift for any birthday girl or boy with more than a few
candles on their cake So you're a little bit older. So what? Just
because you're getting on a bit doesn't mean you have to start
acting ancient. The universe is over 13 billion years old, and
you're probably nowhere near that yet - well, not quite anyway.
Frankly, it's never too early to start enjoying your second
childhood, to stop taking life so seriously and to start acting a
bit silly again. This book will be your go-to guide for inspiration
and merriment while clocking up birthdays like they're going out of
fashion. Across these pages, you'll find all kinds of wild
recommendations and questionable advice, including: Things it's
never too late to do Grown-up and less grown-up ways to behave at
work How to keep up with modern technology Ways you can blend in
with younger people Things you can have tantrums about as you get
older So forget the creaking joints or fleeing follicles and
embrace the opportunities for mischief and mirth - after all,
growing old doesn't mean growing up!
Featuring Jiji, the lovable black cat from Hayao Miyazaki's
animated classic Kiki's Delivery Service, this soft plush and
embroidered journal includes lined interiors and full-color artwork
on the front and back pages, purr-fect for cat lovers and Studio
Ghibli fans of all ages. Kiki's Delivery Service (c) 1989 Eiko
Kadono - Studio Ghibli - N
More than 100 poems about Britain's nature in a beautifully
illustrated book Seven chapters touch on different aspects of the
British countryside, including seasons, birds and wildlife, woods,
water, moors and mountains. This carefully chosen collection will
inspire you to explore nature through a poet's eye - the perfect
antidote to 'times when the world is too much with us', as
Wordsworth so beautifully put it. There are celebrated poems by the
greats - Keats, Yeats, Tennyson, Robert Browning, Christina
Rossetti, Philip Larkin, Sylvia Plath, John Masefield, Robert
Burns, Dylan Thomas - as well as others by contemporary poets whose
work you will want to seek out and explore further, including Carol
Anne Duffy, Simon Armitage and Jean Sprackland. Where poems have
links to National Trust sites, footnotes are included to explain
the connections.
Artisan Notebooks, the new Journals from Flame Tree in a range of
hues to suit the mood and the moment. They're hand crafted with
decorated edges overflowing with petals and teasing vines. A unique
blend of the practical and beautiful, with two ribbons and lined
pages they're perfect for notes, creative writing, poetry, doodles
and lists. And, with robust flexi covers, they're easy to slip into
your bag, a pleasure to use. Simply, they feel good! Flame Tree:
The Art of Fine Gifts. Artisan Notebooks, these are for you!
Keep the page in your book with this gorgeous pack of 10 foiled
bookmarks, printed on both sides, with a silky ribbon and featuring
artwork by Vincent van Gogh. In a letter to his sister Wilhemina,
Van Gogh wrote: 'Often it seems to me night is even more richly
coloured than day.' In this night painting, the sky is Prussian
blue, ultramarine and cobalt, with sparkling yellow gaslights and
stars. The spot depicted is in Arles, close to the Yellow House he
famously rented.
Keep the page in your book with this gorgeous pack of 10 foiled
bookmarks, printed on both sides, with a silky ribbon and featuring
artwork by Vincent van Gogh. Van Gogh painted a series of pictures
depicting sunflowers, having first been inspired by the yellow
flowers in Paris when he saw them growing in the gardens of
Montmartre. Sunflowers were symbolic of life and hope to the
artist, and could also be associated with his concept of the sun -
glowing, yellow and hopeful.
Jump on board and get ready to travel the world with this
globe-trotting scratch art book. Follow the prompts and tips for
creating amazing scratch art images of some the world's most iconic
landmarks, including the Taj Mahal, the Great Pyramid of Giza,
Christ the Redeemer, and the Eiffel Tower. With a scratch pen,
fold-out map, and 9 scratch pages to complete, as well as fun
facts, travel tips, and more, this will be an unforgettable
adventure!
Dear Nose-Pickers, are you well? Good. Then come closer. For I'm
about to tell you a right slimer of a tale ... In it, there's a
bogey monster, two best friends, four daredevil slugs, a neighbour
so wicked she'll give you the willy-willy-woo-woos and a castle
with secret chambers. Will it end happily? No ... Yes ... Sorry, I
don't know! You'd better ask the cabaret-singing spider ... A
fantastic slimer of a tale by the hilarious Anna Brooke
Laugh-out-loud funny - Frankenstein meets bogeys! Perfect for fans
of Who Let the Gods Out?, Mr Gum and Charlie Changes into a Chicken
A hilarious, fully illustrated book full of tongue-in-cheek advice
for surviving life as a dog parent – the perfect gift for any dog
lover You have the best dog in the world, it’s true. But
there’s no avoiding the fact that, perfect and adorable as they
may be, there are certain elements of being a pup owner that you
could do without. That smell they bring in when they’ve rolled in
fox poo. The nibble-marks on your furniture. Their fur stuck to
absolutely every black item of clothing you own. Luckily, this
no-nonsense guide is here to teach you all the tricks you’ll ever
need to help you navigate life with your furry friend, so you can
focus on the positives – like giving them head-scritches and
nose-boops every time they prove they’re a good doggo at heart.
With pearls of wisdom like these, you’ll be a pro dog parent in
no time: Remember to check the dog is in the room before blaming it
for your fart It is a truth universally acknowledged that a dog in
possession of a healthy libido must be in want of a leg Start
working on your mental toughness – those puppy-dog eyes are
enough to break even the iciest of hearts
Keep the page in your book with this gorgeous pack of 10 foiled
bookmarks, printed on both sides, with a silky ribbon and featuring
artwork by Hokusai. The most notable period in Hokusai's artistic
life was the latter part of his career, beginning in 1830 when he
was 70 years old. He began the series of landscapes he is most
famous for: 'Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji', which included The
Great Wave, off Kanagawa, probably his most iconic image.
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