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Bible Of British Taste
$65.00
Inspired by the hugely popular Bible of British Taste blog and Instagram, this book takes readers inside Britain's most fascinating homes - charming, eclectic, and full of character. A must-have for design lovers, Bible of British Taste celebrates the effortless, unstudied style that sets British interiors apart.
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The Goth Garden
$34.99
Explore the mysterious beauty of gothic gardening with this illustrated plant encyclopedia, featuring the history, myths, and lore behind 50 dark and unique plants perfect for creating your very own spooky garden.  From the Mangave Black Widow to the humble mint plant, discover the hidden stories behind plants that bring a moody, gothic vibe to your garden. Learn what makes a garden truly gothic as you uncover the fascinating histories and legends of unusual plants, inspiring you to design your own striking gothic garden. Discover the dark and fascinating histories of these unique plants and get inspired to incorporate them into your gothic garden or spooky outdoor space.  You’ll explore unique varieties like:  -The “Queen of the Night” Tulip  -Black Krim Tomatoes  -The “Black Magic” Petunia  -And many more!  Unearth the secrets of plants like “Black Lace” Elderberry, with its dark foliage and connections to Freya, the goddess of love and death, or the deep red basil that adds both flavor and gothic flair to your garden. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just beginning your botanical journey, The Goth Garden will inspire you to transform your space into an enchanting, gothic retreat filled with mystery and life.
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Home
$34.99
Home: DIY Recipes for a Toxin-Free, Low-Waste Life by Harriet Birrell is a practical, beautifully grounded guide to sustainable living, packed with simple swaps that make everyday routines feel lighter on the planet (and your budget). This updated edition brings together more than 60 DIY recipes across the whole house: natural cleaning products for the kitchen, bathroom and laundry, plus body care essentials from toothpaste and shampoo to foaming hand wash. You’ll also find plant-based recipes for cost-saving staples such as oaty seed loaf, coconut yoghurt and pickled veg—ideal for cutting packaging and waste without giving up good food. Perfect for readers interested in low-waste living, toxin-free cleaning, plastic-free home habits and plant-based cooking, this is the kind of book you’ll keep on the bench and return to often. Browse it, bookmark it, and start with one small change at a time.
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Sage: A Journal For The Garden Curious
$39.00
Sage: A Journal For The Garden Curious by Sage is a beautifully made print journal celebrating the art of gardening for New Zealand and Australian readers who like their inspiration grounded in real places and people. Part garden magazine, part collectible keepsake, this 190+ page volume blends thoughtful storytelling with rich photography and hands-on ideas. Across its pages you’ll visit 15 gardens and meet the growers behind them, alongside practical pieces on plants and growing, recipes that bring the harvest to the table, and photographic essays that linger long after you’ve put the journal down. It’s a gentle exploration of people, plants and place—ideal for dipping into, dog-earing, and returning to through the seasons. Perfect for garden curious beginners, nature lovers, and seasoned gardeners looking for garden inspiration, plant advice and slow, satisfying reading. Add it to your shelf and let this new gardening series take root.
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Extraordinary Pools
$49.99
Extraordinary PoolsA visual feast of 50 weird, wonderful and architecturally astounding swimming pools from around the world.Swimming pools are no longer simply places to swim, they are versatile sites of activity and excess. They can be vital lifelines providing communities with safe access to water, domestic symbols of affluence, and the avant-garde spectacle of hotel developers. This book, however, is a sumptuous celebration of swimming pools as playgrounds of pioneering design and architectural excess. Banish memories of crowded leisure centres and sun lounger clad lidos, these are pools designed for pleasure, not purpose.Naina Gupta uncovers some of the most spectacular swimming pools from around the world, including Berthold Lubetkin's modernist Penguin Pool at London Zoo, the world's largest infinity pool at Marina Bay Sands, Ricardo Bofill's blood-red garden pool in Spain, and London's unparalleled Sky Pool.Illustrated throughout with awe-inspiring colour photography, Extraordinary Pools is a mosaic of exceptional public and private pools, reasserting the protean quality of the swimming pool as a space of activity, pleasure and excess.
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The Self-sufficiency Garden
$37.99
The Self-Sufficiency GardenYear-round growing plan to yield six portions of veg per person per day plus batching and preserving recipesEat homegrown food all year round and save money on your weekly shop by following a simple plan for self-sufficiency.Huw Richards and Sam Cooper have spent the past two years planning and trialling their very own self-sufficiency garden in a 10x12.5m plot and now they've worked out the perfect formula. Grow five portions of nutritious veg a day for four people following their month-by-month growing plan, which is realistic and flexible with cost, space, and time in mind.- Learn about Huw and Sam's self-sufficiency ethos, goals and approaches- Create your garden and learn how to build all the growing spaces you will need, such as hot beds and polytunnels- Follow month-by-month planting plans with guidance on key tasks throughout the year- Discover useful kitchen tips meal prep, storage, and preserving ideas along with base recipes so you can make the most of your cropsFollow Huw and Sam's tried-and-tested methods and save money while enjoying homegrown food all year.*The #1 Sunday Times Bestseller - March 2024
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The Iconic House
$54.99
The Iconic HouseDominic Bradbury is a journalist and writer specializing in architecture and design. He is the author of many books on these subjects, including The Iconic American House, Modernist Design Complete, The Iconic House and The Iconic Interior, all published by Thames & Hudson.Richard Powers is a photographer who specializes in interiors, architecture and the built environment. His books include The Iconic American House, The Iconic House and The Iconic Interior, all published by Thames & Hudson.
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Bush Modern
$85.00
Bush Modern is a collaborative project by Jessica Lillico and Sean Fennessy. Jessica, a creative director and interior stylist, is also a first-time author. Sean is a photographer with a warm, minimal style and a unique sense of observation.The couple resides in Warrandyte, on the outskirts of Melbourne, in a 1960s house designed by Alistair Knox. They completed a renovation of the house in 2020.
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Three Birds Renovations: Vacay Vibes At Home
$45.00
Three Birds Renovations: Vacay Vibes At HomeTurn your home into the ultimate dream escape with inspiration and expert advice from renovation queens and bestselling authors, Three Birds Renovations.
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The Plant Book
$45.00
The Plant Book Love plants, but struggle to keep them alive? This beautiful and highly accessible book offers in-depth guides to ensure you have healthy houseplants.
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The Family Home
$49.99
In The Family Home, parents of five Courtney and Michael Adamo share how you can create a space that suits your pre-kids style but also meets the needs of a growing family. With stunning photography of homes of all shapes and sizes, from sprawling spaces in California and Byron Bay to inner-city London pads, Courtney and Michael share tips for how your home can inspire play, encourage kids to be independent and be a practical yet beautiful place that the whole family will enjoy being in. Whether it's how to store all the shoes that accumulate by the door, clever ways to display children's artwork, embracing small nooks and crannies, or planning a shared kids' bedroom, The Family Home is full of beautiful ideas to inspire you to make your house a home.
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Dream Home Diy
$45.00
Dream Home DIY is a comprehensive room-by-room guide to upcycling your dream home for less, featuring 35 innovative upcycling and DIY projects that bring elevated style and sustainability into your space. Join Jaharn Quinn, a passionate thrifter and upcycling enthusiast, as she reveals the joy of discovering hidden gems in second-hand furniture and transforming them with creativity and elbow grease. This book is the ultimate toolkit for upcycling, featuring practical 'how-to' guides, checklists and stylish projects for your home. Whether you're a homeowner or a renter, Jaharn will guide you through the art of finding value in what others might overlook, from revamping old mirrors with styrofoam details to using PVC piping to craft a unique dining table. With her step-by-step instructions, you'll learn how to navigate thrift stores like a pro, master new tools, and turn everyday materials into extraordinary pieces. In a world where the cost of living is rising and the allure of high-end interiors seems out of reach, Dream Home DIY offers a refreshing approach. It's about making the most of what you have, embracing sustainability and designing a space that's truly yours. Transform your home, save money and make a positive impact on the planet with Dream Home DIY. Your dream home is just a DIY project away!
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The Design Files Magazine - Issue #02
$25.00
The Design Files Magazine - Issue #02A cinematographer’s fairytale cottageLiving large in a pint-sized apartmentRodeo dreams in outback QueenslandTwo rentals in a historic former factoryFlack Studio reimagines a 1920s EdwardianThe fight to save Victoria’s public housingAnd so much more.
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The Seed Collector's Kit
$34.99
The Seed Collector'S Kit  Becky Searle is an ecologist, botanist and kitchen gardener. She has a regular feature in Kitchen Garden magazine and also writes for Gardener's World, Bloom and Homes & Gardens. With Richard Chivers, she hosts the Seed Pod podcast, and uses her strong social media presence to celebrate the joys of organic gardening.  The winner of multiple gold and silver medals from the Royal Horticultural Society, Rachel Pedder-Smith is a botanical artist whose work has been exhibited everywhere from Kew to the Smithsonian Museum and Tate.
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Redoute: Fabulous Flowers
$59.99
Pierre-Joseph Redouté (1759 1840) stands tall among history's most revered botanical illustrators. Known as the "Raphael of Flowers" for his meticulously precise watercolors of roses, lilies, and other blossoms, Redouté held sway over botanical art from 1790 to 1830. Serving as the official court artist for Louis XVI and as the art mentor to Marie Antoinette, he not only survived the tumultuous times but also garnered the support of Napoleon's wife, Empress Josephine. Today, the admiration for Redouté's masterpieces has transcended aristocratic confines. Celebrated by botanists for their scientific precision and cherished by fine art connoisseurs for their unparalleled beauty, the artist's floral depictions grace the walls of countless homes globally. This stunning new hardcover edition showcases 90 exquisite renditions of Redouté's finest creations, each accompanied by a concise caption. Beyond its role as a valuable resource for artists, this lavishly illustrated book is a remarkable companion for nature enthusiasts.
