the poetry of spaces is a stunning exploration of the core principles of aesthete stylist sarah andrews' work. beginning with the five foundational themes of: light, life, instrument, material, and sense, sarah explores the inspiration behind these lessons before sharing some impeccable examples of their use in homes across the world. The following 'places' and 'rooms' chapters offer a chance for a deeper dive in the styling choices at some truly remarkable homes. sarah's creative eye and relatable writing style will inspire readers to look afresh at their homes and reach for new style heights.

when daisy braid started sewing, patterns were out of her budget so she just started DIYing! sew it yourself with diy daisy is a colorful, size-inclusive and inspiring book for sewers of all stages and abilities, beginners included. it includes guides on everything you need to get started (including equipment, materials and basic techniques) and step-by-step projects with clear instructions, photographs and illustrations that will take the scary out of sewing. daisy's designs use simple shapes to create playful, classic and comfortable pieces that can be styled for all occasions, whether that's a picnic date or a wfh day. the book features 10 small accessory projects and 10 more advanced clothing projects, each with a fun variation (but with potential for endless customization).

the magical properties of color a.k.a 'color magic', has long been a witch's best friend, and now it's time everyone takes full advantage of its therapeutic, emotional and highly-magical benefits. color magic is the intentional use of the color spectrum – each color holds a certain energetic and magical frequency – and within this approachable and highly-accessible guide, jerico mandybur walks you through each major colors multifarious meanings and how to incorporate them in spells, candle magic, altar and sacred space-creating, meditation and yoga, art and journalling, boundary-setting and even your beauty routine. designed especially for the modern mystic, the witch-curious and all those looking to create a more meaningful life for themselves, you will learn everything there is to know about why colors affect us and how to utilize them in various everyday situations, ranging from self-care to social life, work to home and private ritual to outward self-expression.

a distinctive, sumptuous, and informative guide to the craftspeople and artisans of spain, with a focus on ceramics, jewelry, leather goods, clothing, textiles, and shoes. a celebration of artisanal craft, ,made in spain pulls back the veil on independent craftspeople and handmade artisans throughout spain. from jewelers to furniture makers, textiles to footwear, this unique guide takes us on a bountiful journey, exploring each craft and maker in depth.

turn these gorgeous pages to learn more about some of spain's well-known and hidden-gem art and artisans, including:

• dazzling huguet tiles handmade since 1933
• fashion designer and multi-disciplinary textile artist adriana meunie
• capas sesena, designer of high-fashion capes for women and men
• carmina shoemakers, family manufacturers on the island of mallorca since 1866
• helena rohner's handmade jewelry inspired by nature
• jose ramirez, carrying on the tradition of handcrafted classical and flamenco guitars through five generations

part art guide, part travelogue, each chapter includes lush color photographs that explore each featured artisan from various regions of spain, including barcelona and catalunya, balearic island, valencia, madrid, the basque region, galicia, and andalucia.

from acclaimed author patricia hruby powell comes the story of a landmark civil rights case, told in spare and gorgeous verse. In 1955, in caroline county, virginia, amidst segregation and prejudice, injustice and cruelty, two teenagers fell in love. their life together broke the law, but their determination would change it. richard and mildred loving were at the heart of a supreme court case that legalized marriage between races, and a story of the devoted couple who faced discrimination, fought it, and won.

“black women’s heads of hair are galaxies unto themselves, solar systems, moonscapes, volcanic interiors.” —elizabeth alexander, from the introduction

using advertising photographs of black women (and men) drawn from vintage issues of ebony and jet magazines, the exquisite and thought-provoking collages of world-renowned artist lorna simpson explore the richly nuanced language of hair. surreal coiffures made from colorful ink washes, striking geological formations from old textbooks, and other unexpected forms and objects adorn the models to mesmerizingly beautiful effect.

featuring 160 artworks, an artist’s statement, and an introduction by poet, author, and scholar elizabeth alexander, this volume celebrates the irresistible power of simpson’s visual vernacular.

jimi is the ultimate tribute to the greatest guitar player in rock and roll history, celebrating what would have been jimi hendrix's 80th birthday on november 27, 2022. this comprehensive visual celebration is an official collaboration with jimi's sister, janie hendrix, and john mcdermott of experience hendrix l.l.c. jimi significantly expands on the authors' previously published titles, including an illustrated experience, and features a new introduction by janie, extensive biographical texts, and a trove of lesser known and never-before-published photographs, personal memorabilia, lyrics, and more. additionally, jimi includes quotations by legendary musicians, such as paul mccartney, ron wood, jeff beck, lenny kravitz, drake, dave grohl, and others who have spoken about hendrix's lasting influence.

from carissa potter, whose stationery and gift line, people i've loved, has been featured on design sponge, cool hunting, and apartment therapy.

times can get tough, and this book is here to support women through those moments. its uplifting and positive message helps women cope with depression, grief, anxiety and stress. it is a reminder that it’s normal to feel those emotions, and it provides support for navigating through them. like a hug from a friend, it will become a go-to positivity boost for women dealing with life's difficult times. through practical guidance, meaningful messages of empathy, honesty, art and humor, it’s okay to feel things deeply gives women the encouragement they need exactly when they need it. 

• vibrant illustrations throughout
• positive message promotes self-love
• helps women tackle difficult emotions like depression, anxiety, anger, loneliness, and grief

this essential phrasebook collects the most colorful, explicit, and outrageous ways to tell people off in every part of the world. featuring dozens of different languages, the sayings range from everyday swears to family curses to expressions for x-rated relations with animals. phonetic pronunciation is provided so that readers can curse like a native, and handy illustrations provide visual guides to these foreign exclamations. perfect for the international traveler who may need to wish an enemy a painful death, insult a person's grandmother, or accuse someone's mother of having intimate relations with bears in the forest.

why is art magical? how can it make us happy? how art can make you happy offers the keys to unlocking a rich and rewarding source of joy in life. this easy, breezy handbook is full of insight that will help regular people begin a more inspiring and less stressful relationship with art. with tips on how to visit museums, how to talk about art at cocktail parties, and how to let art wake you up to the world around you, this little guide makes it possible for anyone to fall in love with art, whether for the first time or all over again.

why is art magical? how can it make us happy? how art can make you happy offers the keys to unlocking a rich and rewarding source of joy in life. this easy, breezy handbook is full of insight that will help regular people begin a more inspiring and less stressful relationship with art. with tips on how to visit museums, how to talk about art at cocktail parties, and how to let art wake you up to the world around you, this little guide makes it possible for anyone to fall in love with art, whether for the first time or all over again.

an imaginative and heartfelt book that reminds us that there is no loss without love.

when grief first arrives, it is like an elephant-so big that there is hardly room for anything else. but over time, grief can become smaller and smaller-first a deer, then a fox, a mouse, and finally a flickering firefly in the darkness leading us down a path of loving remembrance.

this lyrical work is an empathetic and comforting balm for anyone who is experiencing grief, be it grieving the loss of a loved one or losses in the world around us.

reassuring feelings book: children can often feel confused by their emotions. the gentle voice and soft illustrations in this book help to make these emotions feel less frightening, and the hopeful ending provides a reassuring message that grief will transform over time.

this unique gift book is a reminder that whatever someone may be going through, they always deserve flowers. when it's the most difficult to find the right words, we turn to flowers to express our compassion and care. this book is like a bouquet of flowers in book form. based on tucker nichols's celebrated multimedia art project entitled flowers for sick people, this book gathers vibrant floral paintings and pairs them with poetic dedications that pay tribute to a kaleidoscope of human experiences, from acts of unsung heroism to mundane moments of everyday beauty: “flowers for anyone currently eating a cinnamon bun in a hospital cafeteria,” “flowers for the last time you laughed so hard it hurt,” “flowers for spectacular failures,” and more.

from inside the walls of flamingo estate—an abundant, visually rich guide to filling each day with radical pleasure, including wisdom on wellness, food, activism, design, nature, work, love, and more.

perched high above los angeles and nestled within a lush orchard and verdant gardens sits flamingo estate, a pleasure-filled enclave of nature worship, folk mythologies, and powerful healing remedies. at flamingo, mother earth is the ultimate luxury and pleasure is a human right.

flamingo estate’s founder, richard christiansen, invites you inside his renowned home and to meet his friends and heroes. presenting fifteen pleasure principles inspired by nature's wisdom, christiansen reveals how a deep relationship with nature offers a life of pleasure and joy.

The wise words of science fiction icon octavia e. butler live on in this beautiful and giftable little volume. “there’s no single answer that will solve all our future problems. there’s no magic bullet. instead there are thousands of answers—at least. you can be one of them if you choose to be.”

originally published in essence magazine in the year 2000, octavia e. butler’s essay “a few rules for predicting the future” offers an honest look into the inspiration behind her science fiction novels and the importance of studying history and taking responsibility for our actions if we are to move forward.

organized into four main rules, this short essay reminds readers to learn from the past, respect the law of consequences, be aware of their perspectives, and count on the surprises.

from the wildly popular Instagram account, disappointing affirmations hilariously counters the culture of relentless toxic positivity with a realistic take on a disappointing world where failure is always an option, but that’s okay. pairing lovely vacation photos taken by the author himself with sayings that are amusingly self-critical, encouraging, disillusioned, or all three at once, tarnowski points to feelings commonly unacknowledged or hidden and spotlights them with humor, wit, and empathy. you can do it! but you probably won’t. but also: be kind to yourself, asshole. transforming and re-envisioning the material for print while adding tons of new work, this is the funny-because-it’s-true, sneaky self-help gift book for anyone who isn’t happy all the time and doesn’t feel seen in the whole “positive mental attitude” culture.

what does it mean to be vulnerable and defiant at the same time? in deeply grateful and entirely unsatisfied, author and artist amanda happé poses this question with disarming honesty and humor. her colorful marker drawings and quirky hand-lettered sentiments offer an idiosyncratic take on life's challenges, reminding the reader that "you are the sign you've been waiting for." brimming with compassion, empathy, and a healthy dose of sarcasm, deeply grateful and entirely unsatisfied is, in happé's own words, "so good it's odd."