Lifestyle and Hobbies

Decorative paint expert Annie Sloan shows how paint can transform any surface in your house.

Discover lagom—the Swedish idea of balance, harmony, beauty, and sufficency. Our love affair with all things Scandinavian shows no signs of letting up. Having embraced the Danish concept of hygge, we’re now looking to Sweden and one of their essential philosophies, lagom.

Discover the stories and meanings behind 20 types of beads, and learn how to instil your own beads with significance, protection and promise as you string them. Strings of beads are universal to all peoples and beliefs. They’re given many names – mala, rosary, misbahah, komboloi, prayer beads – but no matter the culture or context, they’re a tangible symbol of connection.

Bring your day to a calm close, ready for the next, with Evening Mantras. Ending your day well will lead to a better night’s sleep and a more productive tomorrow. This collection of mantras and quotations will inspire you to reflect, appreciate, and dream. Here are a few examples of the words of wisdom you will find: “There is always something to be grateful for.

You don't have to get rid of all your possessions and become an ascetic to change your space and discover the benefits that living in a considered, organic way can bring. The easy suggestions in HOLISTIC SPACES show you how to implement the principles of feng shui and green design in your home.

A beautiful journal to use throughout pregnancy and in those all-important first weeks after the birth of your baby.

This invaluable guide will solve the perennial 'What to wear?' problem for women everywhere.

Any wall is the perfect place for a display, whatever its size, shape or style.

Discover how to update and repurpose wooden furniture and homeware for an effortlessly chic home.

Christina Strutt of Cabbages & Roses reveals how to have a calmer, healthier, eco-friendly home.

Follow Wendy Ward’s tutorials to make a capsule wardrobe of 20 classic garments, suitable for any body regardless of gender, age or body shape.

Lose yourself in the creative process with 35 meditative makes.

Super-cute Amigurumi is packed with over 35 adorable creatures to get hooked on.

Follow your baby's development during pregnancy week by week with this charming illustrated guide.

For knitters who want to know how to make use of their stash and avoid waste, this collection of 25 patterns has the answer.

Learn about life from heroines of every era.

40 easy-to-sew projects with a timeless appeal that will transform your home into a pure and pretty tableau of handcrafted detail.

A beautifully illustrated journal and guidebook to unleash the enchanted explorer in you and help you embark on a magical night journey to find the wonder and wisdom of nature and creativity.

Discover how to rework, reconstruct and embellish well-worn clothes and vintage finds into sustainable, fashion-forward pieces.