Living - Books & Journals

This elegant book traverses the world of cocktails, from Paris to Tokyo, New Orleans to London, and beyond. Take at-home bartending to the next level and learn to make professional drinks that have consistently wowed customers around the globe. This eye-catching volume captures the...

A house is a feeling. That is the conceit behind designer Lauren Liess's third book, which explores the emotional connection between the way we decorate our homes and our daily lives. She advises readers to think beyond just the objects in their homes and...

Just as every home is different, so is every dog. In this stunningly photographed book of architecturally superb houses – many of them architects’ own homes – we see how the presence of a dog brings warmth and life to the most dramatic spaces....

Distinguished by an aesthetic of understated luxury and attention to fine detail, Hare + Klein is synonymous with uncompromisingly comfortable, liveable interiors made exceptional by deceivingly effortless styling. Whether it's a stark inner-city warehouse brought to life by contemporary furniture and finishes or a...

Founded as a luxury leather goods house in 1913 in Milan, Prada entered the field of fashion when Miuccia Prada took the helm of the family company in 1979. After initially focusing exclusively on accessories, she presented the house's first fashion collection in 1988....

Founded as a luxury leather goods house in 1854, Louis Vuitton was for many decades one of the world's leading trunk and accessories makers. It was after launching its first fashion collections in 1998, however, that the house reached unprecedented global fame, and pioneered...

The best-selling Chanel Catwalk was the first book to gather every Chanel collection ever created by Karl Lagerfeld in a single volume – a unique opportunity to chart the development of one of the world’s most influential fashion brands and discover rarely seen collections....

Doyenne of the unique and decorative, Australian interior stylist and boutique hotelier, Lynda Gardener, is always on the hunt for finds to enhance her homes and decorating projects. Her ability to curate and display these personal treasures has created a trademark style that is...

The objects that tell stories, the colours that call to the senses, the materials that evoke certain moods - all these play a vital part in the design of a home by Arent & Pyke. Known for their focus on the psychology of space,...

A breath-taking account of Māori food - its traditions, ingredients and tikanga – from Monique Fiso a modern-day food warrior, taking Māori cuisine to the world. This book is unforgettable: ranging between history, tradition and tikanga, as well as Monique’s personal journey of self-discovery,...

‘There comes a moment in one’s life or career when in order to evolve, you need to draw a line and acknowledge where you come from. This book is exactly this for me. In this book, you find the soul of Versace. I could...

A dreamy book of delicious, nutritious and inventive plant-based savoury and sweet recipes set at Cherie's idyllic Barossa Valley farmhouse, celebrating her joyful approach to food, community and life. 'I'm thrilled by this beautiful book. Cherie's recipes are bursting with flavour and creativity. I...

The Perfect Gift, Made Simple Looking for a thoughtful and flexible gift? A Thomas’s e-Gift Card is the ultimate choice for any occasion. Delivered straight to your inbox, it’s ready for you to pass on to someone special. Redeemable both in-store and online, it...

From James Beard Book Award finalist Rebekah Peppler: The definitive guide to the food, drink, and lifestyle of southeastern France, featuring 100 recipes that reflect the simple, seasonal, and multicultural French table from a modern perspective.For centuries, artists, vacationers, and food writers have fallen...

More than 75 recipes to help you celebrate summer with effortless food cooked over fire, whether at the beach, camping or in your own garden. Summer is the time of year when people are most likely to spend time together outdoors, and there's no...

A step-by-step, room-by-room guide to creating a home that reflects your personal style and the way you want to live - from acclaimed Australian-born stylist and online interiors tutor, Lucy Gough.We all want to live in a home that reflects our personalities and experiences....

These wonderful hardcover notebooks by Lettuce are the perfect size to keep in your handbag, car or anywhere you need to have paper on hand. They feature an elastic band to keep your notebook closed and hold your page spot, as well as a...

These wonderful hardcover notebooks by Lettuce are the perfect size to keep in your handbag, car or anywhere you need to have paper on hand. They feature an elastic band to keep your notebook closed and hold your page spot, as well as a...

These wonderful hardcover notebooks by Lettuce are the perfect size to keep in your handbag, car or anywhere you need to have paper on hand. They feature an elastic band to keep your notebook closed and hold your page spot, as well as a...

Equal parts photo-rich lookbook, and cultural commentary, Fly: The Big Book of Basketball Fashion is the story of the extraordinary intersection of high fashion and basketball, from the league's inception to today, and celebrates the iconic style of NBA athletes.Each chapter explores the style...

Experience authentic Mexican dishes on a culinary journey around the country with a celebrated chef and restaurateur. Adriana Cavita grew up in a small village in Mexico and was inspired to enter the food industry by her grandmother who ran a street-food business. Adriana...

Lucy Hunter invites us to join her on a personal journey to the places and spaces that she loves best, and which inspire her work as a creative floral artist and garden designer. She explores the drama of the mountains, the ever-changing light of...

The Comforts of Home is a book that enters into the spirit of how we want to live now, at a time when excess is no longer desirable. Author Caroline Clifton-Mogg puts a welcoming and beautiful haven within everyone's reach. The first section, The...

The pandemic has led to a massive surge in sales of motorhomes, as holidaymakers have chosen to avoid busy airports, crowded resorts, and the risks of Covid-related travel disruption. Instead, many are enjoying the freedom of the open road, embracing their wanderlust, and voyaging...

With the cost of living rising, growing our own vegetables makes complete sense.Leah Evans shows us how in this straightforward book. She begins with heaps of easy-to-understand advice on how to start gardening: growing in small spaces and containers, building great soil and compost,...

Discover the joy of the great outdoors and the pleasures of slow travel with Kinfolk Wilderness.Whatever your pace or purpose, the stories within will provide you with a fresh perspective on what it means to be 'outdoorsy', whether that means trekking from hut to...

The therapeutic benefits of living with and tending plants are well known--they offer a connection to the natural world that nurtures our mental and physical health. In this, his latest book, Hilton shows how to create a lush, stylish space with flourishing plants that...

Learn the art of barbecue from the best with Marcus Bawdon's expert guidance, catering for meat-eaters, vegetarians and vegans alike in 70 recipes, providing something delicious for everyone.For barbecue supremo and teacher Marcus Bawdon, outdoor cooking should always be tempting and exciting, whatever your...

If you love vintage - THISS IS THE BOOK FOR YOU!!! Over 1500 vintage, retro, antique, pre-loved, industrial, mid-century & secondhand shops, auction houses & charity stores throughout New Zealand. Perfect for road trips and treasure hunts, within these 272 pages you'll find over...

New in the Little People, Big Dreams series, discover the life of Anne Frank, the writer whose diary captured the hearts of the public, in this true story of her life. Little Anne was born in Germany to a liberal Jewish family. But when...

Meet Elvis, the King of Rock 'n' Roll.Elvis was born into poverty in North Mississippi, a place where opportunities were a rare thing to see. Still, he felt that someday, somehow, something amazing would happen. When he sang in a school talent show, he...

New in the series, discover the life of David Attenborough - the inspiring broadcaster and conservationist.Little David grew up in Leicester on the campus of a university, where his father was a professor. As a child, he spent hours in the science library, collating...

Author Lizzie McGraw, the founder of interiors boutique Tumbleweed & Dandelion, has had the honour of designing many different styles of home for all kinds of people. She understands that, when designing a space, one should thoroughly understand the lives of its inhabitants. The...

Embrace mindful decorating and create a comfortable home that is kind to your senses and improves your wellbeing. The Sensory Home will help you to understand whether your home is working for or against you. Layout, colour, texture, scent, lighting and more can be...

What's best in architecture today and the most relevant for tomorrow by the world's most visited architecture website. ArchDaily's Guide to Good Architecture is their first-ever book. Curated around their principles of Good Architecture, the book is a curation of what's best today and...

The first cookbook authored by Our Food Stories celebrates nature in seasonal, gluten-free recipes and gorgeous table settings. Good food speaks to all of our senses and makes us feel good too. Laura and Nora from Our Food Stories have made it their mission...

A tastemaking couple shares their playbook for creating a home that's both beautiful and comfortable.Chris Mitchell and Pilar Guzmán are design obsessives who both want the same thing: rooms that are spare yet warm, layered yet clean, current yet timeless. Rooms that never forget...

Bright homes with a splash: discover colourful interiors that will make you smile and feel alive Whether it's a micro-flat in Moscow, an apartment in Atlanta or a loft in London, a new wave of interiors projects have revealed that we are hungry for...

Sophie Merkens takes us on a journey across Aotearoa, meeting 35 inspiring women who find meaning and connection through food. From mothers, gardeners, hunters, chefs and hobbyists, their conversations dive deep into how food influences their lives. Grow - Wāhine Finding Connection Through Food...

Books Make a Home explores the important role books play as decorative as well as functional items. Bibliophile Damian Thompson tours the rooms of the home in turn - Living Rooms, Home Libraries & Studies, Kitchens, Bedrooms & Bathrooms, Corridors & Staircases and Children's...

Inspired by nature, these beautiful interiors show how you can bring the natural world into your home whether you live in the country or the city.   Relaxed rustic interiors are about embracing the pared-back lifestyle of living in the country, taking nature as the main...

They start at the very beginning, explaining the key elements at the heart of their own unique decorating philosophy, The Simple Mindset, which appreciates good, honest and sustainable design, values quality over quantity and advocates rediscovering the simple pleasures of life. In Chapter 2:...

The most remarkable abodes from Costa Careyes to the Yucatán Peninsula South of the border, rich colors and woven textiles form a unique design aesthetic, crafted by the union of local Aztec and Mayan cultures and Spanish influences. Bold pigments and vivid patterns come...

From legendary visual artists Yoko Ono and Tracey Emin, to groundbreaking musicians like Annie Lennox and Debbie Harry, to fashion giants such as Miuccia Prada and Diane von Furstenberg, this collection of original interviews and Polaroid photographs of almost 30 trailblazing women spans creative...

A top designer in dried floral welcomes you into her studio to learn the craft's potential. Today in floral design, dried flowers and botanicals give their fresh cousins a strong run for their long-held position as the classic material. Today, unrecognizable from the 1970s...

True Colours is about artists who create colour from natural materials and about the historical importance and environmental sustainability of this practice. Deep conversations with 26 artisans from every part of the globe reveal their wisdom, traditions, and know-how - and suggest that we...

Nature and architecture have never been more intertwined. As more of the earth's surface is swallowed up by the built environment, architects are increasingly up to the task of integrating flora and greenery into their creations. There are many ways to express this: green...

Ideas bounce back and forth in a dance of creativity, knowledge, innovation, and excellence. It's a relationship that's the very embodiment of collaboration, and of the whole being greater than the sum of its parts. And all of it is captured in The French...

Packed with expert information and inspiring photography, The Camping Life is the perfect invitation to leave the noise and screens behind, if only for a single night, and reconnect with nature. From backpacking to bikepacking, camping while white-water rafting to big wall climbing, outdoor...

This transformative journal guides readers through daily rituals and writing exercises for gratitude, renewal, and self-care. Delivered in a radiant package with colourful watercolour illustrations, foil stamping, gilded edges, and a ribbon marker, plus plenty of blank space for reflection, The Rituals Journal is...