Emma Bastow – författare

Plant Ladies are the new (cooler) cat ladies. Less disappointing than a boyfriend, less demanding than a cat, plants are the perfect partners for anyone who is trying to balance work, money, commitments and a desire to live surrounded by beauty. Plants make you feel good (#science) and looking after your green frondy friends brings joy into your life.Plant Lady will matchmake you with the perfect plants for your lifestyle and teach you not only how to keep them alive but how to get them to love you back. With the help of this book you can add some low-cost, high-pleasure greenness into your life and embrace your inner plant lady.

Featuring 365 writing prompts—one for every day of the year—this journal will be an invaluable companion to your year of self-care.Every now and then, we all need a gentle reminder to step back from our busy lives to tend to our own wellbeing. However that may look for you—whether it be reading, exercise, enjoying a wholesome brunch, or even meditating on your best qualities—this journal will inspire you to take a little “me time” and then ponder the results.* Write your name horizontally down the page. Think about your best qualities that begin with each letter and write them alongside.* What has made you smile today?* Take time to cook your favorite food. Describe the smells, tastes, and how it makes you feel.* We all need to be forgiving of ourselves. For what one thing in your daily life could you cut yourself some slack?* Write a letter to your 10-year-old self. What would you say about your adult self that would make them proud or happy?

Walk your way to less stress, better sleep and a happier outlook on lifeEvery day, the average person takes 6,000 steps, covering up to 5 kilometres. But how many of those steps are we truly aware of?The way we walk – physically and mentally – can have a profound impact on every aspect of our lives. From mood and sleep to stress and creativity, the act of walking holds untapped potential for our health and wellbeing. So what happens when we begin to walk with intention?We’re often bombarded with conflicting advice: how long to walk, how many steps to hit, what pace to keep. The Art of Walking sidesteps cookie-cutter advice and instead offers something more personal, lasting and transformative. Blending scientific research with lived experience, the author shares practical tools, strategies and goals for making every step count.Inside, you’ll uncover: Simple practices to bring calm and clarity to your daily stepsScientific insights into how walking affects your brain and moodMindful strategies to reduce anxiety and boost creativityBeautiful illustrations to inspire presence and reflectionWays to connect more deeply with your environment, body and thoughtsIn a world that rushes us forward, this book invites you to pause, breathe and feel the ground beneath your feet. It's not just about moving – it’s about becoming deeply, joyfully present with every step.Through small, achievable adjustments – to your focus, your rhythm, your environment – The Art of Walking helps you gently reframe a daily habit into a powerful ritual.

Packed with 365 writing prompts, this journal is designed to bring gratitude into every day of your year.Start a new ritual—or continue one—with this bright journal filled with positive prompts to help you to feel grateful, and to create a space to practice mindfulness and reflection. Recent studies have shown that engaging in the habit of gratitude journaling has benefits on both physical and mental health, improving sleep, mood and immunity. A Year of Gratitude takes a small amount of time each day to consider prompts such as: Name 3 things that you’re grateful for about your home or living environmentWrite a thank you letter to someone who has recently made you feel happy or good about yourselfWhat is your favorite time of the year and why?Including a cheerful Introduction and a Glossary of frequently used terms, this journal will be your go-to supportive tool for living a grateful life.

Walk your way to less stress, better sleep and a happier outlook on life

Develop regular creative writing practice with this interactive journal, full of simple, witty and playful ideas every writer will enjoy.They say that everyone has a book in them, but who has the time to sit down and find it? This journal, filled with creative writing prompts for every day of the year, is a great way to get started. Create a superhero’s ‘to-do’ list.Write an ode to a chair.What would you most like to find in an attic?If dogs could talk, what would they say?What secrets have you never told?