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In this utterly charming volume, Stephen Fry excavates his epic collection of neckties and shares the stories behind them. From the traditional "egg and bacon" colors of the Marylebone Cricket Club to the exuberant Dalmatian pattern of a 1980s Nicole Miller design, each tie tells a story.

Whether she’s playing an “age-defying” book editor on television or dazzling audiences on the Broadway stage, Sutton Foster manages to make it all look easy. How? Crafting. From the moment she picked up a cross stitch needle to escape the bullying chorus girls in her early performing days, she was hooked. Cross stitching led to crocheting, crocheting led to collages, which led to drawing, and so much more. Channeling her emotions into her creations centered Sutton as she navigated the significant moments in her life and gave her tangible reminders of her experiences.

If you're new to woodworking and want to learn a few new tips, or you've already started working with wood, but want to know more, this comprehensive techniques book is for you.

There is something about the smell of wood that makes us want to be around it and create things from it. For thousands of years, our relationship has been one that has existed on many different levels. Wood has been used for building shelters, constructing ships that explored the world, heating purposes, making furniture, and a thousand other things, besides.

きものは単に民族衣装というだけでなく、それ自体が日本の伝統と文化を体現する存在です。このオーディオブックでは、きものを知ろうと題して、きものが日本の文化の中に占める位置や大まかなきものの種類やその役割、きものの各部分の名称、帯や小物に関する紹介等を加えました。また同等の内容の英語版を加えることにより、海外の方にも理解しやすいように、できるだけ平易な語り口でまとめました。(C)2012トラディションジャパン

Author and YouTuber Zoey Arielle opens up about her struggle with loving all the things in life we bring home. A hoarder in disguise, Arielle has mastered the tools needed to embrace simplicity and the minimalist philosophy. Life can stress anyone out. So, by embracing minimalism, you’ll be saying good-bye to stress and everything that you never needed anyway. Discover a greater focus and true freedom as you live your new life with a real sense of gratitude for everything and everyone around you.

Full of practical action items, The Story of Your Home is your room-by-room guide to creating a home that reflects the personality and purpose of the people who actually live there. So often the designs in magazines and on Pinterest just aren't quite . . . you. You want your home to tell your story, to function well for your family, to make your guests feel at home.

Part guide to the best practice in every aspect of working with this renewable energy source, part meditation on the human instinct for survival, this definitive handbook on the art of chopping, stacking and drying wood in the Scandinavian way has resonated across the world, with more than a million copies sold worldwide.

Designed for renters, city dwellers, suburban families, and those without acreage, The Simplicity Blueprint reimagines self-reliance for the 21st century. Blending timeless homesteading skills with modern minimalism, community resilience, and psychological depth, this book delivers an actionable framework for building a life that’s sovereign, sustainable, and soulfully yours.

Celebrity stylist Erin Walsh’s success is driven by her core belief that your closet is a portal of possibilities, offering you daily choices about who you want to be, how you want to feel, and how to dress the part. In The Art of Intentional Dressing, she presents her transformative approach to practicing what she calls “manifestation in fashion form.” Her signature CREATE method will empower you to not only find your personal style, but find your magic—as you step into a life of presence, power, and purpose.

How to Make Soap by VentureNest Books is a comprehensive guide designed for those looking to craft their own natural and nourishing soaps at home. This book addresses common frustrations with commercial soaps that often irritate the skin, and it provides a step-by-step approach to help beginners navigate the world of soap making with confidence.

Curious about the clouds above or fascinated by the changing winds? Build Your Own Weather Station is your complete hands-on guide to creating, understanding, and predicting the weather—right from your backyard. Perfect for weather enthusiasts, hobbyists, homeschool families, or anyone who loves DIY science, this practical book shows you step-by-step how to build simple weather instruments, collect accurate data, and interpret weather patterns like a pro.

How to Start a Metalworking Business by VentureNest Books is an essential guide for anyone looking to transform their metalworking passion into a successful business. This comprehensive resource covers the entire process of starting and growing a metalworking enterprise, providing practical steps and expert insights from the initial planning stages through to market expansion.

For years, Nigel Slater has kept notebooks of curiosities and wonderings, penned while at his kitchen table, soaked in a fisherman’s hut in Reykjavik, sitting calmly in a moss garden in Japan or sheltering from a blizzard in a Vienna Konditorei. These are the small moments, events and happenings that gave pleasure before they disappeared. Miso soup for breakfast, packing a suitcase for a trip and watching a butterfly settle on a carpet, hiding in plain sight.

This bundle includes two audiobooks by Scandinavian lifestyle coach Maya Thoresen. When Maya first immigrated to the US, she was stunned by the hectic way of life. She has authored works on hygge and lagom to reach people who are caught up in the hustle of commercialized life and who have forgotten to enjoy the simpler moments.

The Beginner's Guide to Knitting by VentureNest Books is a comprehensive manual designed to help newcomers master the art of knitting. Addressing common challenges faced by beginners, the book offers a clear, step-by-step approach to learning fundamental knitting techniques and creating original designs.

This isn’t a book of simple tricks or surface-level tips. It’s a weapon, a workshop, and a war cry for those who crave more than a good session—who hunger for the extraordinary. If you’re ready to step beyond the DM screen and command your stories like a master, this is the guide that will take you there.

Get a jump on Halloween this year with DIY Halloween Hacks: Costumes & Decor You Can Start Early! This fun, practical guide is packed with budget-friendly, easy-to-follow projects that you can start months in advance. Whether you're a parent prepping for school parties, a creative soul who loves seasonal decor, or a last-minute DIY-er trying to avoid the holiday rush, this book is for you.

As children, we made things: snowmen, paper boats, eccentrically costumed plays. That making fired our minds and imaginations - it altered our small worlds and shaped who we became. Exploring craft traditions and forms of making from across centuries and cultures, Clare Hunter encourages to engage with the world afresh. To use our hands again, to see beauty in unexpected places, to play and protest and embrace imaginative possibilities.

“Sewing 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Sewing for Everyone” is your ultimate guide to mastering the timeless art of sewing. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to refresh your skills, this book provides everything you need to begin your sewing journey with confidence. Inside, you’ll discover: Essential Tools and Techniques: Learn the basics of hand and machine sewing, threading needles, and creating perfect stitches. Fabric Fundamentals: Explore fabric types, preparation methods, and how to choose the right materials for your projects.