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The Bohemian Modern home is a place where creativity, individuality, and a wild mix of colour and pattern meet in a modern environment. Whitewashed walls and polished concrete floors are brought to life by vibrant Moroccan rugs and wall hangings; a cosy chair made from wicker suspended from the ceiling, and a veritable jungle of house plants — clustered in pots, hanging from the ceiling or even growing on the walls. The style certainly gives a nod to '70s chic, with its use of shagpile rugs, Swiss cheese plants, and macrame, but it stands firmly in the present day by boldly contrasting those elements with sleek modern art on the walls and polished concrete worksurfaces. Emily Henson starts by taking a look at the different facets of the look: pattern and colour, textiles, handmade pieces, living with houseplants, and collections and display. She also offers up styling tricks to use at home and ideas for recycling and reuse. Next, a series of case studies take a closer look at freespirited and creative homes and the people who live in them. From a restored barn on the coast of Morocco to a former parking garage in the Netherlands that's been converted into a flexible family live/work space, Emily shows that any home can have Bohemian Modern style.

Be inspired by Igigi's unique textures and natural palette to create your own haven of calm Zoe Ellison and Alex Legendre have created a beautiful shopping and interiors experience with their unique store i gigi — a haven of beautiful gifts and unique pieces for your home. The muted, earthy colour palette is chic and modern and yet utterly timeless, allowing their pieces to fit seamlessly into any home. In this, their first book, they share their secrets and open their hearts as they describe the journey they have taken, what makes them tick, their philosophy, their friendship, their inspirations, ideas and interiors. i gigi is a destination store, selling the idea of a beautiful yet practical and achievable lifestyle. Their interiors feature reclaimed and revamped pieces and rooms that have been created on a shoestring. With stunning photography throughout, this is a truly fascinating look into their world.

The delicious combinations of flavours, the ritual stirring and shaking, the exquisite presentation... cocktails are magical mixes that satisfy all the senses. In American Bar, William Yeoward, renowned for his glamorous take on interior design and table settings, shares his passion for these drinks. Here, he visits five of his favourite bars and chooses cocktails from each to create a compendium of iconic and signature recipes by some of the world s most acclaimed bartenders. Added to these are their helpful tips, plus William s own thoughts on making cocktails and, importantly, how to present them. As someone who is not only passionate about cocktails but also about crystal, he has the perfect knowledge and eye to advise and inspire. As William says, Cocktails come in such a huge variety that there s something for everyone and for every possible occasion a birthday celebration, an anniversary, a first date, the closure of a deal or a surreptitious flirt. Or they can simply provide a relaxing stop at the end of the day. These cocktails cover a wide range. Some are short, others are long, and a few contain no alcohol, but two things are common to all: they are delicious and extremely glamorous.

Blenheim Palace is one of the most important buildings in Europe, and the only palace in England that is still lived in as a family home. Yet controversy and conflict seethed around the Palace from its very start, thanks to two strong-minded women: Sarah, the wilful first Duchess, who wanted a home fit for a hero, and Queen Anne, who envisaged a glorious monument to England herself and a palace to rival Versailles. As a palace and monument, Blenheim is spectacularly successful. It is one of the finest examples of English Baroque architecture, decorated and furnished to an equally lavish standard, housing works of art from all over Europe. Blenheim, which attracts around half a million visitors from all over the world each year, is one of Britain's most magnificent houses — as George III enviously remarked 'we have nothing to equal this.' But the real story of Blenheim lies with my family, who have lived in it for the past 300 years, and theirs is a story as turbulent, fascinating and momentous as the conflicts that surrounded its origins. The first book about Blenheim ever written by one of the Spencer-Churchill family, Blenheim and the Churchill Family is filled with anecdotes, gossip, and intrigue, tracing the story of a glamorous dynasty from 1700 to modern times. This is the inside story, pieced together from the family archives, showing how the personalities of each Duke and Duchess influenced the progress of the great house through the centuries.

This invaluable guide will solve the perennial «What to wear?» problem for women everywhere. Starting with the design classic the LBD, with tips on how to wear it and how to adapt it, Tracy Martin ensures you will look the part with Audrey Hepburn perfection. Read on to discover how to wear all your wardrobe well — from all styles of dresses, to suits, skirts and shirts, and even underwear. Choose the right handbags and jewellery to accessorise with flawless precision and finish off every outfit with the right pair of shoes. Whatever the occasion — from workwear to weddings — and whatever your mood, you can put together an outfit with confidence and ease, knowing you have just the right picture-perfect look. This is a must-have guide for every woman, which will enable her to perfect her wardrobe and dress with confidence and style.

This new stationery range features beautiful photography of vintage bikes. Celebrate the romance and utilitarian chic of life on two wheels with notecards in a tin, paperback journals, flip-top mini notebooks and a mini flexi notebook.

Aromatic, fragrant and spicy, the flavours of the middle east are steeped in a fascinating history of ancient empires and dynasties, wars and diverse religions, and the east-west trade routes, all of which have had a lasting influence on the culinary cultures of this vast and turbulent region. This exciting new book chronicles the essential dishes that you would encounter should you travel these ancient lands — they are the recipes that have truly stood the test of time. Mezze, Salads and Soups start the feast; enjoy Hot Hummus with Samna and Pine Nuts or Broad Beans with Eggs and Dukkah. Meat and Poultry Main Courses include Roasted Meat-stuffed Onions with Honey and Tamarind, while Poached Fish with Saffron Rice is an option for a Fish and Shellfish Main Course. Vegetables and Preserves include Turmeric Potatoes with Chillies, Lime, and Coriander, while Sweet Dishes, Conserves, and Drinks features Quinces Poached in Clove Syrup. With feature spreads profiling the essential ingredients and more than 60 authentic recipes, Flavours of the Middle East makes it easy to prepare an exciting aromatic feast at home.

In her gorgeous new book, sought-after interiors stylist Hilary Robertson reveals a multitude of different ways to style and display the 'stuff of life' — the flotsam and jetsam of possessions, from pictures and ornaments to hats and bicycles, that we all gradually accumulate. In the first chapter, How to Arrange your Stuff, Hilary identifies and illustrates four different approaches to arrangements and shows how each one can be achieved. Chapter 2, Where to Arrange It, considers the variety of display locations available and how to make the most of them, from blank walls to windowsills and tabletops. Finally, in Stories Told by Real Homes, Hilary shares knowledge drawn from the experience of creating interiors that fall into four different styles — Neatnik, Bohemian, Sculpture Vulture and Noble Salvage. Some people are magpies — they love stuff; finding, collecting, and displaying it, while their opposite, the minimalists, are on a mission to contain or tame it. The ideas in this book will appeal to both magpies and minimalists and everyone in between.

Be inspired by this new stationery range featuring Rachel Ashwell's signature eye for detail and her commitment to beauty and comfortable interiors. Photography from Rachel Ashwell: Couture Prairie and Fleamarket Treasures adorns notecards and a notebook, adding the perfect elegant touch to your own home, while helping you stay organized and in touch with friends.

Megan's is a place for all seasons. A cafe and restaurant in London's Chelsea, it could just as easily be in New York's Upper East Side, Beverly Hills or a Mediterranean enclave. Take this magical ambience home with Meet Me at Megan's, a relaxed recipe collection whether you're entertaining a group or a special someone. Just because you're feeling summery and relaxed doesn't mean that your taste buds have gone on holiday. The weather shouldn't be an excuse for throwing any old thing together: it should be the reason why you take extra care so the meal can be a memorable one, so try Lunch Alfresco offerings like grilled squid, chorizo and asparagus salad. Cooking for two lets you really push the culinary boat out, so when Two's Company, get the pans out, light the candles and snub yet another TV dinner watching Traffic Cops! Choose from an irresistible pot-cooked beef fillet with pea puree and hasselback potatoes. Eating is a communal activity, so easy sharing plates like falafel with tzatziki mean that the More the Merrier. Finally, catch up with greedy friends and sit down to a banana and chocolate cake or a plate of honey and oat Anzac cookies at Teatime.

One of the pleasures of married life is enjoying time together at home, cooking good food for yourselves and for loved ones, whether it's friends or members of your recently extended family. If you are both new to cooking, the idea of eating and entertaining together in your new life can be a little daunting. Here is the ultimate helping hand in the form of a truly comprehensive collection of essential recipes. Early Starts and Lazy Mornings provides breakfast and brunch options, while Light Bites and Appetizers are perfect for snacks or whetting appetites before a meal — try Mini Crab Cakes with Chilli Lime Mayo. Just the Two of Us are meals to enjoy together, many of which are speedy to make and so perfect for weekday suppers, such as Beef Chow Mein. Jamaican Jerk Chicken and Deep-dish Meatball Pizza Pie are perfect for feeding a hungry group when you spend fun Weekends with Friends, while for less casual entertaining try recipes from Food to Impress such as Spiced Red Snapper with Chermoula or Fillet of Beef en Croute. Family Gatherings features more traditional dishes that will be enjoyed by all generations — from classic roasts to bites the kids will love. Happy Endings suggests ideas for perfect desserts — from New York Cheesecake to Rose Jelly with Vanilla Cream — while more delicious sweet and savoury treats can be found in Baking Days. The perfect thirst quenchers can be found in Delicious Drinks, while Recipe Basics provides a reference section of essential recipes, such as simple sauces and pastry. Whatever the occasion, this invaluable book will make cooking a pleasure time and time again and its sumptuous production means it will adorn any coffee table or kitchen countertop for years to come.

Take a pie masterclass with 'Pies Glorious Pies' and learn Tips and Techniques for preparing the most perfect of pies as well as failsafe recipes for classic pastry crusts. Everyday Pies are simple yet tasty recipes for pies which will always be met with a smile at the dinner table — from a timeless Steak and Kidney Pie to a Sausage Lattice Slice. When entertaining, there is no match for a Posh Pie. Impressive dishes include a Beef and Smoked Oyster Pie and a Medieval Banquet Torta. If you want a quick bite on the go, Portable Pies include Classic Cornish Pasties as well as gourmet options such as Five-spice Venison Puffs. Finally, try a tempting Sweet Pie — from a rustic Spiced Apple Pie to an indulgent Mango Curd Pavlova Pie.

A brilliant book for design-conscious parents and kids alike! Children's Spaces helps you to plan all the practical aspects of children's rooms and provides plenty of affordable ideas and inspiration when it comes to their design and decoration. Judith Wilson looks at rooms for children between birth and ten years old, with chapters on babies' rooms, rooms for girls, rooms for boys, and shared bedrooms. There are also chapters on sensible storage and areas that children and adults share — bathrooms, play areas, eating areas and outside space. Children's Spaces contains a wealth of inspiration drawn from the homes of real families, with real kids, which amply proves that children and great design can happily co-exist without compromising on style.

What better way to unwind after a long week at work than getting together with family and friends for a fun-filled movie night? Choose a theme for the evening, put on your comfiest pjs or most stylish loungewear, prepare some delicious snacks and treats and have fun selecting your best-loved movies. Dinner and a Movie is the ultimate guide to help you enjoy the big screen in the comfort of your own home. With 12 themed movie nights to choose from, this brilliant book is packed with great ideas for hosting the most awesome movie night ever! Each theme includes a list of recommended movies and a matching menu with delicious recipes for popcorns, snacks, dinners, treats and drinks to serve with your movie selection. Enjoy the elegance of the Silver Screen and serve up some delicious classic canapes and cocktails. Give yourself a shock with some Ghostly Cupcakes on Fright Night. Tuck into a some Babyback Ribs with Smoky Barbecue Sauce while you watch your favourite Western movie. Serve up the Godfather's Spaghetti and Meatballs for Gangsters' Paradise. Sip a Perfect Martini along with James Bond and turn up the heat with a Beef Madras on Bollywood night.

Nothing beats a plate of cheese and bread and a glass of wine. In this approachable book, cheese and wine expert and award-winning author Fiona Beckett guides you through the types, uses and versatility of cheese. The Wonderful World of Cheese introduces you to the types of cheese and explains why they vary so greatly, then you can better understand how to match them with all manner of drinks, from wine, port, cider and beer, to spirits and soft drinks. Entertaining with Cheese reveals the perfect way to put together cheese boards and individual cheese plates, and new ways of throwing a wine and cheese party. Turn your hand to more than 40 Recipes such as Extra Crispy Macaroni Cheese, and Leek and Blue Cheese Quiche. With Cheese Know-how, you'll discover how to shop for cheese and how best to store and serve it.

From the quirky to the classic, the sweet to the chic, this gorgeous collection of adorable bite-sized treats is a feast for the eyes as well as the taste buds. Whether your favourite is a sophisticated French macaron or a gooey brownie, a whimsical whoopie pie or a melt-in-the-mouth pastry, there is something for everyone amongst these delightful home bakes. Cakes & Mini Bakes features French Fancies in pretty pastel shades, moreish Madeleines, and cute Cake Pops, while a chapter on Cookies & Brownies offers up elegant Lavender Shortbread and sweetly-spiced Gingerbread, as well as an exciting selection of brownies — from Mint Chocolate Chip to Cherry and Coconut. Devilishly decadent Doughnuts & Whoopie Pies add a touch of fun, while Tartlets & Pastries feature classics such as Eclairs, Millefeuilles and Little Maids of Honour. Mouthwatering Macarons & Meringues have a crisp sugar coating with a soft chewy centre; discover flavours such as Apricot and Almond, Salted Caramel and Chocolate and Passion Fruit. And finally, in Marshmallows & Candies find inspiration for cute confections that make perfect gifts, from exotic Turkish Delight to sumptuous Heather Honey Truffles. Easy-to-follow recipes and beautiful photography will inspire you to make the most tempting of tiny treats for any occasion.

The French have a legendary sense of style. French Home explores the elements that combine to create spaces that have an identifiably French feel; showing the architectural details that enhance the framework of each room, the textures and the colour palette that flatter various styles of furniture, and exploring the options for lighting, mirrors and paintings. By exploring real homes that deftly synthesize these elements, French Home examines the sophisticated alchemy of a look that can be either lush and complex, or simple and pared-down.

La Vie est Belle is the perfect gift for Francophiles or those with a passion for the best things in life — elegant interiors, ageless beauty and tradition, and fine food and wine. The book is arranged by region and offers a privileged glimpse inside dozens of French homes, from chateaux to farmhouses, as well as the regions in which they are set. The book also features essays on the traditions and characteristics of French life: flea markets and brocantes, pavement cafes, the flavours of France and more. Interspersed throughout are recipes for classic French dishes and quotations from writers and philosophers, designed to immerse you in the culture and ambience of the French way of life.

At its heart, the modern rustic look celebrates the fabric of a home, from the roof beams to the brickwork. This style revels in earthy colours and rich textures; in natural materials such as wood and stone; and the ruggedly handsome bones of a building. In this book, stylist Emily Henson and writer Joanna Simmons first lead you through the Elements of the Modern Rustic look. Sophisticated Rustic elegantly blends clean lines with muted shades of grey. Bohemian Rustic mixes texture and pattern with lush colour, while Quirky Rustic teams raw wood with pops of neon and tongue-in-cheek artworks. Vintage Rustic, meanwhile, brings a relaxed feel, showcasing beaten-up leather armchairs and brick floors. In Details, textiles, furniture, fabric and display are explored, while Living Spaces shows how Modern Rustic style translates beautifully to every room in the house.

Featuring beautiful photography, this new range has something for every gardener, whether you want to send a note to other green-fingered friends, record your own gardening plans and purchases, or jot down any sudden planting inspirations on the handy sticky notes.

Modern Scandinavian homes are enviably relaxed and welcoming, filled with furniture and objects that are practical, functional, and beautiful. For many people, Scandinavian style conjures up images of pale blonde wood and pared-down,clutterfree interiors. In reality, it's far from minimal. Scandinavian Modern introduces the most important designers and their work and explores some of the most interesting homes in Scandinavia. The first section, Elements, takes a lively look at Scandinavian design in the context of materials: wood, glass, textiles, ceramics, and so on. The second section, Living, offers a visual survey of 12 outstanding homes in Denmark, Sweden and Finland, from modern country houses to sophisticated city-centre apartments.The accompanying text provides a fascinating insight into each home, describing its design and evolution. Many of the homes featured are those of celebrated twentieth-century Scandinavian designers, such as the Dane Poul Kjaerholm or Finnish architect and designer Eero Aarnio.

Be inspired by Rachel Ashwell's iconic Shabby Chic interiors, which celebrate the charm of objects from the past, an extravagant sense of comfort and the beauty of the perfectly imperfect. The stationery range features stunning photography from Rachel's latest book, Shabby Chic Inspirations and Beautiful Spaces.

Welcome to the Velorution! Women's cycling is having a moment. From Olympic heroines like Victoria Pendleton, through fashion designers, models and celebrities, to the super-cool girls on the street, everybody who is anybody is travelling on two wheels. This book will inspire you to join them. Cycling is a fun, healthy and inherently stylish hobby and form of transport with a long and rich history of empowering women. It has never been more fashionable and more accessible to just about everybody. Full of fun and inspiration, with gorgeous photography and quirky illustrations throughout, The Girl's Guide to Life on Two Wheels is a practical and stylish guide to help you find the confidence and motivation to embrace cycling as part of your daily life. From choosing a bike and staying safe on the roads to looking great on two wheels and embracing the unique style cycling offers, Cathy will arm you with everything you need to get on your bike. Whether you used to cycle as a kid or have never been on a bike in your life, no matter what age you are, where you live or how fit and active you are — if you've ever thought you'd love to cycle but 'can't', this book will show you that you can, and you can do it in style.

For every woman who simply wants a beautiful piece of artwork to decorate her body, there is one who wants to tell a story with her tattoo. As the number of women getting tattooed has sharply increased over the past few decades, both classic and contemporary styles of tattooing have taken on a more feminine feel. The Painted Lady explores the styles popular among women today and how these have developed from very humble origins, featuring fabulous photographs and beautiful hand-painted illustrations. Be inspired by modern interpretations of Vintage classics such as lockets, hearts and roses, pretty Butterflies and Flowers and Nautical figures such as swallows and anchors. Discover the Eastern influences behind the ornate Japanese style and the intricately detailed Mehndi patterns. Unlock the secret to contemporary Fusion tattoos by combining a number of styles to create the perfect aesthetic partnership.