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101 moments to colour your world and brighten your life.

'Our thoughts shape our worlds,' says Meredith Gaston, author and illustrator of Tucked In, and to help you make a better world for yourself and your loved ones, she has created an inspiring book filled with ideas to help you cultivate the power of joy in your own life. Beautifully illustrated, these words provide a balm to the soul in a frantic world. Open this book at any page and you'll find an uplifting quote to give you courage and strength.

About the Author

Artist and illustrator Meredith Gaston has received international recognition for her enchanting paintings, characterised by their warm, bold colours and simplicity of form. Inspired by her travels and a fervent love of life, her work has been exhibited in major Australian galleries and is commissioned worldwide.

Every day is a journey, whether your bags are packed and you're off to see the world, or you're simply following your usual nine-to-five routine. Let artist Meredith Gaston set you on a path of wonder, joy and mindfulness with her new book, 101 Inspirations for your Journey. This collection of Meredith's favourite quotations from famous writers and thinkers will spark your sense of adventure and inspire gratefulness, curiosity and delight as you journey through life. Illustrated with Meredith's charming and whimsical drawings, this follow-up to 101 Moments of Joy and Inspiration is the perfect gift for travellers of every kind.

About the Author

Artist and illustrator Meredith Gaston has received international recognition for her enchanting paintings, characterised by their warm, bold colours and simplicity of form. Inspired by her travels and a fervent love of life, her work has been exhibited in major Australian galleries and is commissioned worldwide.

She was written in the shadows, beneath the blankets of silent nights. Her words—violet milk. Her pages—tissues for diamond tears.

The perfumes from her pages fly high, laying to rest, upon beds of flowers. Light—sewn into her every syllable, holding anthems that carry hearts over bitter seas. She is a scented, dancing whisper, eyes closed, riding the wind, her paper hands grip wisdom’s gift, whilst trekking naked & thin-skinned—

So, just as the moonflower, dares to stand and bloom, growing bright and free, in the shadows of the moon; May these gentle pages, when planted just like seeds, carry breath to move you (& others) through the valleys and the messy seas—In the shadows—blooming.

Created by artist and author Toni Carmine Salerno, this Writing & Creativity journal is designed to be a sacred space for you to the plant seeds of your future creations; a place to collect your scattered thoughts, and express your heart's deepest desires or your greatest worries. It can be a mirror that reflects your unique brilliance and the light and essence of your soul.This deluxe soft cover journal features 220 pages of cream-coloured premium quality wood-free paper, with a combination of lined and unlined pages to accommodate all facets of your self-expression - you may like to write, doodle, paint or draw. Over 140 of the pages feature an inspirational quote or message and the journal also includes 44 full colour artwork reproductions by Toni Carmine Salerno to inspire your creative expression. The artist has also written an introduction about creativity and the importance of self-expression, as well as some suggested affirmations to guide you on your way.

For centuries, plants have transformed interiors. Today the plant-filled home is an inspiration to every avid shelter-blog reader or expert Pinterest-board maker. Author Bree Claffey journeys into the interior worlds of fellow plant lovers to explore the enduring attraction of houseplants. From the ever-reliable peace lily and beguiling fiddle leaf fig to the elusive Chinese money plant, Indoor Green makes it obvious that even the humblest greenery can transform a home.

Houseplants encompass the art of decorative arrangement and add romance to any room. Within the pages of Indoor Green gorgeous photographs of interiors from across the globe, divided into chapters such as "Plant Music," "How to Grow Fresh Air," "Plant Portraits," and more, make the magic easy to replicate in one's own home. Interviews of indoor green enthusiasts appear alongside the images, as well as tips on caring for plants and an index of plant varieties.

More than good-looking props, plants are living, growing, joyful things rooted in community and creativity, and are easy to introduce into any home and lifestyle.

About the Authors

Bree Claffey is the owner of Mr. Kitly, an emporium of carefully curated ceramics, housewares, and indoor plants.

Lauren Bamford is a Melbourne-based lifestyle photographer. She regularly contributes to national and international publications including Vogue Living Australia, Kinfolk, and the Wall Street Journal.

A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE FOR ANY BUDDING GREEN-THUMB INTERESTED IN GREENING THEIR APARTMENT OR INSIDE THEIR HOME.

Everyone loves receiving fresh flowers, but inevitably they’re already on the way out the door (and into the bin!) by the time they arrive. Plants – living, breathing, life sustaining plants – are where it’s at! We want you to fall in love with indoor gardening and growing as much as we do. 

Leaf Supply profiles and provides comprehensive (but easy to follow) care instructions for 100 houseplants – including tropical plants, palms, hanging plants, succulents, cacti, and more unusual varieties such as airplants and carnivorous plants – ensuring you learn and grow as your plant grows. 

But much more than a plant guide, Leaf Supply also gives interior styling advice on choosing the rights pots for your plants – both aesthetically and practically – as well as best utilising your space, and making the most of your indoor greenery, plus advice on pet-friendly (as well as harmful) plants for your home. The book also profiles 10 tastemakers from creative fields who have integrated indoor greenery into their homes and workplaces – to give the reader a real insight into how plants can be used in everyday life.

Ellie Bullen's hugely popular blog Elsa's Wholesome Life is a veritable explosion of colour, sunshine, coastal living and delicious plant-based recipes. Her first cookbook features more than 100 of her go-to dishes, from nutritious granolas and powerhouse smoothies to flavour-packed salads and soups, hearty curries and burgers, and drop-dead delicious sweets.

A qualified dietitian and nutritionist, Ellie explains everything you need to know about adopting a plant-based diet, including how to:

• get enough iron, vitamin B12 and calcium
• achieve the right balance of carbs, proteins and good fats
• shop smarter and get more organised in the kitchen
• enjoy a lifestyle that is better for you and the environment

Ellie's food is fresh, flavoursome, nutrient-dense and - above all - fun. If you ever needed a reason to eat less from a box and more from the earth, this is it!

About the Author

Ellie Bullen is a qualified dietitian and nutritionist with a passion for plant-based eating. She is the creator of the hugely popular food and lifestyle blog Elsa's Wholesome Life. Originally from Lennox Head in northern New South Wales, Ellie now divides her time between Australia and Bali, Indonesia.

Description: This luscious oracle deck has been created to help you tune into your intuition, fire up your creativity and celebrate your sacred feminine spirit. The sacred feminine in you is unconventional, healing, loving and beautiful – and ready to rumble! She doesn’t want to be hidden away. She wants to rise up, so her creative fire and loving wisdom can transform your life. Discover your own sacred feminine spirit – that includes your inner priestess of love, medicine woman, gypsy spirit, mermaid soul, empowered warrior goddess and more. This card set will help awaken your soul talents, as you love, respect and nurture your authentic self. You are supported to discover and express a sense of passionate purpose to live your own unique and beautiful life. It’s time to love your inner goddess, as you live with playfulness and courage, straight from the heart.