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' A future classic...' Gardening Book of the Year, Garden Media Guild Awards 2024'One of the year’s most engrossing, thought-provoking books’ The English GardenA reflective book by Jinny Blom (author of The Thoughtful Garden), one of the world’s leading garden designers.What Makes a Garden builds upon the work of The Thoughtful Garden, giving a broader idea of how Jinny thinks about garden design. In particular it emphasizes her multi-disciplinary approach, which embraces architecture, conservation and art, coupled with a strong holistic thread.This fascinating and insightful book looks at how a garden should please all five senses; how it is an alchemical mix of the inanimate and the living; and also how it has to accommodate both the effects of time and the influences of culture.This is not intended as a book of rules but rather a way of thinking about garden design and making sure it responds to the particularities of place, the culture and the demands of the client. Drawing on her work and experience over the last 20 years or so, the book gets to the heart of what people want and need from a garden and what makes it different from a natural landscape.Reflecting Jinny‘s highly individual approach to garden design, the book is filled with warmth and character alongside her expert knowledge. With a broad appeal, this beautiful book is for all garden lovers: thoughtful yet practical and informative, it marries artistry with functionality.

' A future classic...' Gardening Book of the Year, Garden Media Guild Awards 2024'One of the year’s most engrossing, thought-provoking books’ The English GardenA reflective book by Jinny Blom (author of The Thoughtful Garden), one of the world’s leading garden designers.What Makes a Garden builds upon the work of The Thoughtful Garden, giving a broader idea of how Jinny thinks about garden design. In particular it emphasizes her multi-disciplinary approach, which embraces architecture, conservation and art, coupled with a strong holistic thread.This fascinating and insightful book looks at how a garden should please all five senses; how it is an alchemical mix of the inanimate and the living; and also how it has to accommodate both the effects of time and the influences of culture.This is not intended as a book of rules but rather a way of thinking about garden design and making sure it responds to the particularities of place, the culture and the demands of the client. Drawing on her work and experience over the last 20 years or so, the book gets to the heart of what people want and need from a garden and what makes it different from a natural landscape.Reflecting Jinny‘s highly individual approach to garden design, the book is filled with warmth and character alongside her expert knowledge. With a broad appeal, this beautiful book is for all garden lovers: thoughtful yet practical and informative, it marries artistry with functionality.

Knack Studio founder Barb Blair is famous for her knack with furniture: spotting classic pieces and transforming them into modern showstoppers. In this inspiring book, Blair goes beyond the nuts and bolts of furniture refinishing to show how to style rooms with each customized piece. For instance, she transforms a well-worn coffee table with a painted ombre design, and then reveals how to incorporate it into a bright and sunny den, a cozy reading nook, and a cheerful bedroom. With instructions for 15 before-and-after furniture projects-dressers, tables, beds, armoire, and more-in Blair's signature bold style, a "toolbox" section detailing her favorite techniques and materials, and photos of dozens of inspiring interiors, Furniture Makes the Room unlocks the secrets to decorating livable rooms around statement pieces.

Domino: The Book of Decoratingfollows a straightforward, room-by-room chapter structure featuring a run of lusciously photographed, beautiful interiors forming the centrepiece of each chapter. Large double-page images punctuate more densely packed spreads; richly composed full rooms alternate with sensuous details. This sequence of spreads puts the reader inside real, finished rooms from the Domino universe, each annotated to translate how its distinctive beauty and sensibility has been achieved. For a new generation of homeowners and renters, Domino: The Book of Decoratingpromises to becomethe décor bible: a constant source of guidance, inspiration, and excitement.

FOOD IN ENGLAND became an instant classic when it was first published in 1954, and its eclectic mix of recipes, anecdotes, household hints, spells and history has had a deep influence on countless English cooks and food writers since.With wit and wisdom, Dorothy Hartley explores the infinite variety of English cooking, as well as many aspects of English life and culture. From the rules of conduct for a medieval banquet to the way to make perfect mashed potatoes, from how to dress a crab to the ultimate recipe for strawberries and cream, FOOD IN ENGLAND will delight all admirers - and consumers - of modern British cookery.An irresistible tour through centuries of culinary history, illuminated with Hartley's own lively illustrations, FOOD IN ENGLAND is a unique glimpse into England's past.

The Inspired Gardener is an exuberant, design-driven gift book with multiple typefaces, full-color photos and line drawings, featuring 55+ inspirational, serious and humorous quotes ranging from Aristotle to Alice Walker. Strong visual appeal. Hardcover, printed on heavy stock recycled paper.

Mindy acaba de dar a luz, y partes de su cuerpo están doloridos, con una sensación llena a reventar, y necesita ayuda. Una niñera llamada Tori está a punto de descubrir que su nuevo trabajo requiere mucho más que simplemente ayudar a la nueva madre.Pero ¿está bien? ¿El marido de Mindy lo va averiguar?Shhhh... El marido de Mindy ya sabe, y va a participar.Todo puede pasar. Sólo una cosa es segura, todos van a estar pidiendo más, por favor.

If you like the natural, rustic look in your home and want to make furniture and home accessories to suit, then look no further: this comprehensive, step-by-step guide tells you all you need to know to make a range of stunning pieces for inside and out using wood sourced from pallets.20 step-by-step projects for both indoor and outdoor projectssuitable for DIY novices, using simple tools and techniquesenvironmentally friendly, inexpensive and trendy!projects include corner sofa, boot rack, coffee table, headboard, mirror, dog bed and more!Pallet Craft contains concise step-by-step instructions and clear photographs to guide you from start to finish.  There's advice on sourcing pallet wood, instructions on how to dismantle pallets safely and easily, plus a tools and other materials section to make sure you have everything you need.

Lena Santana has devised a collection of simple, beautifully made sewing projects that serve as a perfect introduction to dressmaking.With a comprehensive guide to choosing and using fabrics and a handy techniques section, beginners will be masters of sewing basics in no time. All of the projects require only basic materials and small amounts of fabric, making this a truly accessible beginner's guide.Style up your summer wardrobe with a fashionable summer dress, cute culottes or a chic bikini. Put a personal touch on your accessories with step-by-step instructions for a shoulder bag or an easy-to-make ruffled collar. It really is as easy as it sounds.Hello Sewing! is a part of the brand new Make Me! series – a collection of books packed with easy and beautiful craft projects.