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A lighthearted passport to 10 whimsical and elegant little scenes to make from paper and then display under cloches. A lush tropical jungle, a teepee at the bottom of the Grand Canyon, and a lighthouse guiding a ship through choppy waves all come to life with simple directions and a relaxed approach. Paper designer Samantha Milhet guides you through each project, which are arranged by difficulty l

We all have the conditions to be happy right now! Take the first step with Awake: A Journal, a Guide, a Retreat, a Friend, which is packed with thought-provoking content and actionable practices that inspire ultimate happiness and achievement. Four key foundations—Exploration, Know Yourself, Meaning, and Presence—blend relevant philosophy and positive psychology. All this, along with powerful self

By making creative and beautiful contemporary wreaths, add a handmade focal point to wherever you are. This guide offers step-by-step instructions for 15 wreaths of all types, from live materials to dried botanicals to found objects and other surprising materials. Learn all elements of wreath making. Master the techniques and understand how to choose and source your materials—whether in your yard

Beautiful results every time when you follow the color-coded pattern! ColorMaps activity books are the hot new way to enjoy adult coloring without the mental stress and strain of selecting colors and deciding where to put them. With the ColorMaps series, you will create beautiful masterpieces in only three steps: 1) pick a design, 2) match your pencils, 3) follow the map to fill-in with color. It’

Beautiful results every time when you follow the color-coded pattern! ColorMaps activity books are the hot new way to enjoy adult coloring without the mental stress and strain of selecting colors and deciding where to put them. With the ColorMaps series, you will create beautiful masterpieces in only three steps: 1) pick a design, 2) match your pencils, 3) follow the map to fill-in with color. It’

Look at 15 projects through new eyes, re-creating old furniture in your own imaginative style. Top upholsterer Lorraine Osborne guides you through her simple processes for salvaging and fabulously renovating old, unloved chairs. Far too much furniture is thrown away and with it the perfectly good materials and resources that we should reuse. It’s not the chairs that are lacking: it’s our imaginati

A lot has happened in the world of railroads since the first train station opened in Darlington, northern England, almost 200 years ago. Today's railroad station buildings are as wonderfully diverse as their locations, ranging from what G. K. Chesterton called "cathedrals of the Industrial Revolution" springing up along high-speed rail lines, to charming country stops that rarely see a passenger. 

Goddesses have for millennia been revered throughout the world’s cultures as symbols of compassion, renewal, unity, tenderness, and strength. Ancient memories of the goddess in her many forms survive in the realm of humanity’s unconscious, the domain of myth and archetype. Each of this calendar’s twelve magnificent paintings is accompanied by informative text about the goddess depicted.

The animal world has much to teach us. Some animals are experts at survival and adaptation, some never get cancer, some embody strength and courage while others exude playfulness. Animals remind us of the potential we can unfold, but before we can learn from them, we must must first be able to speak with them

Ray Buckland has been actively involved in the occult for over fifty years and was responsible for introducing Gardnerian Wicca to the United States.

This book presents a complete system of magic using herbs. You will learn the theory of magic and the tools you'll need. Then you'll get countless techniques for using herbs for magic. Need a protection method? "Pick several protective herbs and bind the stems together with red thread, then hang them up. This practice dates back to Babylonian times." You'll find a list of over 115 herbs that detai

Selling more than 200,000 copies, Living Wicca has helped countless solitary practitioners blaze their own spiritual paths. Let the wise words of Scott Cunningham guide you toward a new level of practice. Living Wicca takes a philosophical look at the questions, practices, and differences within Witchcraft. You'll learn how to create your own rituals and symbols, develop a book of shadows, a

Old books on glass paperweights are shattered by this beautiful new presentation of previously unknown facts!Hundreds of beautiful old and new paperweights are displayed in over 450 color photographs. This meticulously researched book presents a new historical view of French, Italian, Bohemian, Czechoslovakian, Scandinavian, British, and American examples and their talented makers.Millefiori, lamp

Illustrated by renowned fantasy artist, Jasmine Becket-Griffith, each high-quality optical mouse pad is beautifully presented and packaged against a double-sided, full-colour backing board. mousematmousepad

Mindfulness has become a buzzword today, cropping up everywhere from schools to hospitals to yoga classes to corporate board meetings. But what is mindfulness,exactly? What are its benefits? Why has it become so popular? And--perhaps most importantly--how can you incorporate mindfulness into your own life, especially if you've never tried it before? In the sleek and beautiful Mindfulness: A Journa

Enter a magical world filled with your favorite little things.Wander through a 1980’s-inflected dreamscape of stuffed animals and boom boxes, dance along with a joyful parade of woodland creatures--each page of this coloring book invites you to explore a different kaleidoscope-like universe of pattern, shape and image. From the mind of Payton Cosell Turner—the creative force behind the celebrated

Prepare yourself for a good night's rest with this guided journal filled with prompts, quotes, exercises, and plenty of space to write as you develop an evening meditation practice that allows you to end each day grounded, centered, connected."I lovingly release the day and slip into peaceful sleep, knowing tomorrow will take care of itself." -Louise HayWhether you already have an established even

In this guided journal, master life coach Nancy Levin shows you how to tap into your desire and find the power you need to create lasting change.There's an art to making change--and it's nowhere near as hard as you think.Change begins with your commitment to your own evolution. As author and life coach Nancy Levin shares, when you practice the eight dimensions of reinvention, you can embody the ar

With a beautiful golden package and a broad range of fortune-telling, this brilliant little gift book is an eye-catching guide to understanding the future for anyone curious about what fate has in store for them. Behind the golden cover and gold page edges, it dives into the meaning of names, zodiac signs and birthdays, unveils the significance behind friendships, colour choices and love interests

Romance in a box: the gift of simple, meaningful strategies to kindle a spark and break up the routine in a pick-me-up package. Filled with conversation starters, fun date ideas, and ways to express love that will deepen a connection and spark intimacy. Sweet and not overtly sexy, these prompts will shake up the routine for couples at any stage in their relationship. Includes 50 faux matchsticks w