Living Lightly: The Busy Person's Guide to Mindful Consumption by Nicola Turner

$45.00 NZD

Category: Home Improvement | Reading Level: very good

How do you reduce your impact when you don't want to compromise your lifestyle? How do you live lighter when you're juggling the motherlode of life? How can you become more mindful of how and what you're consuming? In a previous career, Nicola Turner's job was to convince us to buy more - and now she us es this insight to help us consume less. With her unique ability to keep it real, Nicola shares how her family now lives with less stuff, less waste and less impact. It's made life simpler, saved heaps of time and money and created a healthier, happier family. Filled with do-able ideas and practical hacks, Living Lightly is for everyday people who want to simplify their life and reduce their impact but feel they're just too damn busy. It's all about making simple changes that work for you - and not letting perfect get in the way of good. ...Show more

Oasis - Modern Desert Homes Around the World by iO Tillett Wright; Casey Dunn (Photographer)

$75.00 NZD

Category: Home Improvement

Welcome to the desert. Welcome home. This visually stunning tour of the world's most amazing desert homes will inspire "desert vibes" wherever you are. Creatives are drawn in by the extreme landscapes and limited resources of the desert; in fact, they're inspired by them, and the homes they've built he re prove it. From renovated Airstreams to sprawling, modern stucco, desert has become the new beachfront.   In Oasis, artist iO Tillett Wright captures the best of this specific culture that emphasizes living simply, beautifully, and in connection with the earth. He highlights the homes that define this desert mindset, featuring the classics like Georgia O'Keefe's in Abiquiu, New Mexico, alongside more modern homes such as Michael Barnard's Solar House in Marfa, Texas. Casey Dunn's stunning photography will transport you to these relaxing refuges where you'll learn what elements create the balance of intentionality, ease, style, and function that these homes exude. ...Show more

Down to Earth - A Guide to Simple Living by Rhonda Hetzel

$40.00 NZD

Category: Home Improvement

I was pulled into simple living before I knew what it was. It crept up on me using the smallest of steps and didn't reveal its true beauty and real power until I was totally hooked. I was searching for a way to live well while spending very little money. What I found was a way of life that also gave me independence, opportunity and freedom.   Rhonda Hetzel gently encourages readers to find the pleasure and meaning in a simpler life, sharing all the practical information she has gathered on her own journey. Whether you want to learn how to grow tomatoes, bake bread, make your own soap and preserve fruit, or just be inspired to slow down and live more sustainably, Down to Earth will be your guide. ...Show more

Stainless by Shannon Lush & Trent Hayes

$19.99 NZD

$25.99 (23% off)

Category: Home Improvement

Using her encyclopaedic knowledge of stain-fighting formulas and chemical reactions, Shannon guides you through all you need to know to be able to diagnose and treat stains safely and effectively. You will soon be an expert stain detective, and you'll be able to: work out the surface that's been stained ; identify the stain; determine which solvents are going to work; decide what method to use; know what to do if you stuff it up! In a clear and conversational style, Shannon explains the uses for each of the items in your essential cleaning kit, and shares loads of her tried-and-true grime-fighting formulas. Stainless is packed full of information that will help you clean anything and everything in your home, without resorting to expensive sprays and solutions from the supermarket. There are even recipes for making your own inexpensive cosmetics, dyes, insecticides, fertilisers and more! ...Show more

Wild Interiors - Beautiful Plants in Beautiful Spaces, and How to Be the Best Plant Parent by Hilton Carter

$49.99 NZD

Category: Home Improvement

Bestselling author Hilton Carter brings his unique eye and love of plants to show you how to create luscious interiors that not only look amazing but are good for your well-being, too. Hilton first guides you through his own plant journey, his inspirations, and his top ten favorite house plants. He then takes you on a Journey in Greenery where he showcases the homes of 12 inspiring plant parents that demonstrate the versatility of decorating with plants. From a tiny house in Venice, California and a light-filled loft in New York City, to a Berlin apartment decorated with vintage finds, and the Barcelona home of a ceramic artist, there are ideas for all types of spaces and budgets. Hilton then sets you off on your very own plant journey, taking you room by room, profiling the plants that are most suited to each: those that thrive in the tropical humidity of bathrooms, the erratic heat changes of kitchens, and plants that can live happily in the indirect light of an entryway or bedroom. Packed full of interior design advice such as using "statement plants" like Fiddle-leaf figs to create a focal point, how to layer your greenery by using hanging baskets, and how to assemble the perfect plant shelf, Hilton shows you how bringing houseplants into your home creates instant impact. Be inspired to create your own Wild Interiors with Hilton's expert styling advice, plus his hints and tips on plant care that take the mystery out of looking after your green friends. ...Show more

Bloom Wild - A Free-Spirited Guide to Decorating with Floral Patterns by Bari J. Ackerman

$50.00 NZD

Category: Home Improvement

Designer Bari J. Ackerman's signature style--modern florals bursting with color--brings energy and joy to interior design. Justina Blakeney and Anne Sage are fans of Ackerman's work, and have to this say about her approach:"Bari's designs are instantly recognizable . . . her style and her zest for life is visible in every brushstroke." --Justina Blakeney"Bari captures the essence of maximalism. Her designs radiate joy, and her eye for color, pattern, and vibrant style inspires a desire to live life to the fullest!" --Anne SageIn her first book, Ackerman presents practical advice for adding florals to every room of the house, along with easy DIYs, advice on staying within budget, and detailed source lists. Ackerman shows readers how to achieve a curated maximalist style and to seamlessly create a gorgeous, layered floral look that will spark joy and lift the mood of the whole house. ...Show more

Dale Vine's Outdoor Reno Guide by VINE, DALE

$45.00 NZD

Category: Home Improvement

Nobody wants to spend time in a tired, uninspiring backyard. But how can you create an outdoor space that's beautiful and works for your needs? Landscaper and much loved The Block contestant, Dale Vine will help you create your dream garden with his Outdoor Reno Guide. From the initial vision to planni ng, budgeting and final execution, Dale demystifies the process of turning your humble garden into a space that you and your family want to spend time in, whether you're starting with bare ground or you are renovating an existing space.  With clear examples, notes on common pitfalls and simple, step-by-step DIY projects, Dale provides the specific tips, tricks and advice essential for any landscaping project, from site analysis to lifestyle considerations to plant selection. His most important message: you need a plan.  No matter its size or shape, you can transform your outdoor space from a neglected, untamed patch of dirt and weeds into something magical on any budget - and even small changes can turn a simple backyard into a photogenic sanctuary.  Dale Vine's Outdoor Reno Guide is an inspirational and instructive resource thanks to Dale's years of experience and expert knowledge. With great photos throughout, see the potential of your garden through the lens of an expert landscaper. ...Show more

The New Bohemians Handbook: Come Home to Good Vibes by Justina Blakeney

$45.00 NZD

Category: Home Improvement

The New Bohemian Handbook guides readers in beautifully simple techniques for adding good vibes and style to living spaces. Packed with hundreds of ideas for bringing positive energy to your home, the book features exercises and activities for thinking about rooms in new ways. With Justina's expert gui dance, learn how to rearrange, paint, prop, and plant your way to a home that's fresh and inspiring. Uncover your "spirit environment" and learn how to use color and scent to enhance mood, productivity, and relaxation. Revel in Justina's encouraging advice ("you got this "), and easily and affordably turn any dwelling into a personal sanctuary. ...Show more

Artists' Homes - Live/Work Spaces for Modern Makers by Tom Harford-Thompson

$55.00 NZD

Category: Home Improvement

In this beautifully illustrated book, writer and photographer Tom Harford-Thompson presents individual, eccentric homes and workspaces, from a music producer's studio to an ecowarrior's treehouse. His evocative photographs show how our life/work spaces, whether a tumbledown cottage, a country farmhouse, or a reclaimed factory, are beautiful because of the lives we live in them. With work no longer separate from home life, we see how these artists function the spaces that inspire them, pursuing the life creative. Among the artists and craftspeople featured are internationally recognized names like Billy Childish, cofounder of the Stuckist art movement; Penny Rimbaud and Gee Vaucher, creative partners who set up their home and studio as an 'anarchist-pacifist open house'; and music producer Liam Watson of the famed London studio Toe Rag. Harford-Thompson, whose work has been featured in the Guardian and Art Review, showcasing craft and design with a homespun edge. For people who want to move beyond glossy, styled homes and wish to revamp their personal spaces to make them truly individual, Artists' Homes is an essential resource. ...Show more

The Natural Home: Tips, Ideas & Recipes for a Sustainable Life by Wendyl Nissen

$39.99 NZD

Category: NZ Non Fiction

Wendyl Nissen shares her approach to living a balanced and sustainable life based on an old-fashioned model of growing and cooking your own food, avoiding artificial products and doing your best to avoid letting unnecessary chemical cocktails into your life.

How To Fix Anything

$39.99 NZD

Category: Home Improvement

The Natural Home: Simple and Pure Solutions for a Clean, Healthy House by Isabelle Louet; Sylvie Fabre (Artist)

$37.99 NZD

Category: Home Improvement

Save time and money with this handy guide that teaches you how easy it is to banish toxic chemicals from your home and clean more naturally-and effectively. Recipes for Natural, Homemade Detergents, Bleaches, and Cleaners, Using Vinegar, Baking Soda, and Lemon to Remove Stains, Tackle Limescale, and Eli minate Odors, Tips and Tricks that can be modified for Every Task, Both Big and Small, Specific Suggestions and Plans on how to Clean Each Room of your House, Natural Fragrances Including Candles, Potpourri, and Essential Oils Book jacket. ...Show more