Part biography and part interior and garden design, this is the first book about Christopher Gibbs authorised by the Gibbs family with contributions from his many influential friends.
An inspirational flower arranging book that uses Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter as a guideline. Flowers in urban and country settings are shown, with useful information on growing techniques and recycling, preparation tools and containers. A deliberate use of faded, archaic backdrops to move away from white, modern styling usually ......
Newly released into paperback, this bestselling title from Royal floral designer Shane Connolly, follows the seasons with over 60 inspirational flower arrangements at home and for special occasions.
The Lives and Gardens of Humphrey Waterfield and Nancy Tennant
Humphrey Waterfield and Nancy Tennant met in 1932 when she was 35 and he 24. Theirs was the creation of Hill Pasture 'the most beautiful small garden in England' and the restoration of Le Clos du Peyronnet garden in Menton, France. A portrait of a deeply committed 'non-marriage' set against two world wars and the transformative power of nature.
Home should be a retreat, a place for our minds to slow down and unwind, a place that feels safe and free of the stresses and insecurities of the outside world. Many people fear pattern and strong colour, thinking it can take this sense of calmness away. But pattern, when chosen carefully, can ground a space and create an atmosphere that ......
Over 100 new paintings and drawings of Oxford throughout the seasons, by the acclaimed artist Francis Hamel Accompanied by a wonderful collection of Oxford writing by Philip Pullman, Evelyn Waugh, Iris Murdoch, Vera Brittain, C.S. Lewis, Dorothy Sayers, William Wordsworth, Elizabeth Jennings and many more.
Nourishing Favourites from the Como Shambhala Kitchens
With the belief that food could be both healthful and pleasurable, entrepreneur Christina Ong developed the awardwinning COMO Shambhala Cuisine for her COMO Hotels and Resorts worldwide. Here, 147 classics have been reworked for the home cook, from no-cook juice combinations and raw salads to luxurious dishes suitable for entertaining.
The appeal of English gardens is beautifully realised by Clive Nichols one of Europe's finest photographers. His is a world filled with overflowing herbaceous borders, burgeoning kitchen gardens and emerald-green topiary. Gardens include Emma Keswick's at Rockcliffe Hall, Julianne Fernandez's at Tyger Barn and Piet Oudolf's at Hauser and Wirth.
The New Nordic Cuisine is about getting out into the countryside to forage for the best and most unusual ingredients. Mikkel Karstad shows us how to make 5-6 different dishes from a selection of fourteen favourite ingredients. These range from fennel, berries and sage, to squid, beef and lamb. Beautifully yet sparsely photographed and designed.
