The Finer Code is both philosophy and playbook: an effervescent portrait of modern refinement, written by a cosmopolitan socialite with opinions as sharp as her heels. Equal parts wit and wisdom, it reveals the codes of elegance that shape everything from seasonal entertaining and personal grooming to the quiet hierarchies of handbags, jewels, and conversation itself.Its pages whisk readers through the full theatre of high society-elegant, absurd, and occasionally deliciously embar...

New York Times bestsellerWhen The Kinfolk Table was published in 2013, it transformed the way readers across the globe thought about small gatherings. In this much-anticipated follow-up, Kinfolk founder Nathan Williams showcases how embracing that same ethos—of slowing down, simplifying your life, and cultivating community—allows you to create a more considered, beautiful, and intimate living space.The Kinfolk Home takes readers i...

Discover the lifestyle aesthetic being hailed as the new hygge in this "beautiful book filled with ways to balance life at home with the larger world" ( Library Journal).In a fast-paced world, wouldn't it be wonderful if you could slow down and enjoy a life with less pressure, less stress, and more time for the things you love?Sweden is ranked in the top three of the world's happiest places to live, and lagom, which means "not too much and n...

How can you have a rich and fulfilling life? The choices you make, not your income or financial assets, are the most powerful determining factor for your quality of life.Women have never had so many options. Yet we often experience a kind of paralysis, an unconscious willingness to follow societal dictates rather than become the CEOs of our own lives. When we mindlessly follow the dots, we smother our innate gifts and miss opportunities to fulfill our true potential.There i...

We are all born with an innate desire to creatively express the essence of who we are. This desire is embedded into our soul, a gift at birth, our own Northern Star in a galaxy full of the unknown.Your physical setting can either hamper or inspire this creative calling.Known for her eclectic style and helping others see the possibility within themselves, their homes, and personal style, Desha Peacock offers you tips on designing a creative work space that will also inspire ...

Lucia van der Post has dispensed advice on living stylishly for more than three decades, and her common sense, confidence, and wit have garnered her legions of fans worldwide. A bestseller in the United Kingdom, Things I Wish My Mother Had Told Me offers-in van der Post's distinctively warm, aphoristic style-everything a woman needs to know about living well, with elegance and glamour. Leaving no aspect of a woman's life unconsidered, sections include How to Work and Have a Life; ...

The number one rule of junk journaling? There are no rules.Author and memory-keeper Martina Calvi invites you to embrace a year of playful, mindful creativity with 52 inspiring junk journaling prompts. Whether you're discovering junk journaling for the first time or already treasure a growing collection of paper scraps, stickers and ephemera, you'll learn to preserve memories, tell your story and transform everyday treasures into p...

A gorgeously illustrated guide to "the classics": the essential clothes, accessories, beauty products, and timeless everyday objects that define your personal style.In Classic Style, fashion expert and illustrator Kate Schelter curates a collection of more than 150 iconic, essential classics-- clothes, accessories, beauty products, objects, and travel items that exemplify great design, simplicity, and timeless style. Balancing the trend toward minimalism w...

A witty, recession-era guide to being thrifty while not forgoing the fabulous.Today's woman may have a dwindling stock portfolio, but that shouldn't make her bite one well-manicured nail with worry. Rosalyn Hoffman dishes up the wisdom women need to get perfect style without busting what's left of their bank accounts.The author is a recession-era fashion guru, travel agent, grooming consultant, therapist, sommelier, and life coach all rolled into one, and w...

Helpful tips, space-saving tricks, and DIY projects to help make a shoebox apartment beautifully functional.This handy guide enables readers to transform their tiny, shoebox apartment into a welcoming, delightful and adorable abode. The author's advice gives anyone the chance to have a stylish, space-savvy home by showing how to take advantage of every nook and cranny. Whether it's maximizing floor space with furniture arrangements like a lofted bed above a work ar...

"A veritable bible for design fanatics . . . this combination design book and interactive guide will take you to that finished space you've been dreaming of." — Glitter GuideHolly Becker, founder of Decor8, shares all of the design secrets that have made her one of the most beloved bloggers and stylists today. A companion to the international bestseller Decorate, this interactive guide takes readers step by step through her unique eight-pa...

Dream It. List It. Do It! is the ultimate do-it-yourself guide to self-improvement. Drawing from the true stories and experiences of the 1.5 million registered users of 43things.com, a Webby Award–winning social networking site, Dream It. List It. Do It! works on the proven principle that creating a life list, sharing your progress, and checking things off as done gives a person momentum toward a bigger and bolder life. Dream It. List It. Do It! offers over 5,000...