Create a garden that blooms throughout every season with Royal Horticultural Society: Garden Plants and Flowers in Australia by Ian Spence. An ideal guide for growing all kinds of plants and flowers, Spence shows us how to fill every part of our garden. Inspirational with stunning photographs, the book will have everyone getting their hands dirty in the garden.

$39

Love your garden, but in need of some fresh new ideas for a lift? Grow by author Dorling Kindersley is a practical, easy-to-use guide on all things green, from weeds to watering, useful gardening tips, or for the more adventurous green thumb, bulbs and quality borders. Learn the art of caring for blooms, how foliage grows, and all that you need to know about gardening in one complete volume. Translate your garden dreams into a reality with the hands-on guide, for both the novice and experienced gardener.

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Healthy, flavour-packed, organic fruit and vegetables are now easy to flourish with a little help from Grow Something to Eat Every Day, by talented author Dorling Kindersley. If you’ve ever aspired to grow your own plot out in the backyard, but have never really known how, the ultimate 50+ guide provides tips on sowing, planting, and dealing with pesky additions, the organic way. With a handy month-by-month guide on what to plant in which season, and bonus techniques on storing and preserving, Grow Something to Eat Every Day will take the pressure off designing the weekly menu. Pack a punch in your daily meals, and you’ll be truly inspired to live like you’re on a country farm filled with fresh produce.

$39

Organic Gardening by Geoff Hamilton is an easy-to-use handbook on organic gardening. The stunning book proposes a safer, happier garden without chemicals. Containing solid advice on growing fruit and vegetables, the book, from Penguin Books Australia, will help you and your familyl enjoy healthier, tastier produce in your meals.

$45

Bury your gardening troubles by digging into the dirt with the help of Paul Bangay's Guide to Plants from Penguin Books Australia. Breathe new life into your garden as Paul shows how to visualise your ideal outdoors, implement your ideas and construct a jaw-dropping landscape. Thanks to helpful tips, good gardeners can take care of their plants, weed'em and reap!

$59

Bring luxurious texture into your living space with the Morris Square Cushion from Designers Choice. The plush soft furnishing is made from pure cotton velvet in a dark blue tone, ensuring it makes a cosy addition to any settee or armchair. The durable cover is machine washable and has a zip fastening, so the comfortable lounge accessory can be removed and cleaned with ease.

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Bring luxurious texture into your living space with the Morris Square Cushion from Designers Choice. The plush soft furnishing is made from pure cotton velvet in a sophisticated black hue, ensuring it makes a cosy addition to any settee or armchair. The durable cover is machine washable and has a zip fastening, so the comfortable lounge accessory can be removed and cleaned with ease.

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Bring luxurious texture into your living space with the Morris Square Cushion from Designers Choice. The plush soft furnishing is made from pure cotton velvet in a deep burgundy tone, ensuring it makes a cosy addition to any settee or armchair. The durable cover is machine washable and has a zip fastening, so the comfortable lounge accessory can be removed and cleaned with ease.

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Bring luxurious texture into your living space with the Morris Square Cushion from Designers Choice. The plush soft furnishing is made from pure cotton velvet in a soft beige tone, ensuring it makes a cosy addition to any settee or armchair. The durable cover is machine washable and has a zip fastening, so the comfortable lounge accessory can be removed and cleaned with ease.

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Bring luxurious texture into your living space with the Morris Square Cushion from Designers Choice. The plush soft furnishing is made from pure cotton velvet in a chocolate brown hue, ensuring it makes a cosy addition to any settee or armchair. The durable cover is machine washable and has a zip fastening, so the comfortable lounge accessory can be removed and cleaned with ease.

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Infuse the flair of French cuisine into your kitchen with [French] by [Damien Pignolet] from [Penguin Books]. The friendly cookbook is brimming with easy-to-follow, French inspired recipes, perfect for cooking and baking at home. With everything from rustic terrines to delicate pastries, the delicious publication will have something for any foodie.

$69.95

In response to the enthusiastic reception for her Ladies, a Plate, Alexa Johnston has gathered another tempting selection of traditional home-baking recipes. This collection has many more old favourites, like Sponge Kisses, Melting Moments and Cream Lilies, as well as a few savoury treats. Alexa has also included a chapter on home-made sweets so that readers will be able to stock the sweet stall at the school fair with Hokey Pokey, Ginger Ice and the very best Russian Fudge.

$39.95

Tickle your tastebuds with delicious French treats with [The Art of French Baking] by [Ginette Mathiot] from [Penguin Books]. The essential cooking companion contains over 350 easy-to-follow, scrumptious recipes, ensuring you’ll be baking classic French treats in no time. From éclairs and choux buns to traditional tarte tatin, there’ll be something for everyone to indulge in.

$49.95

Give yourself a makeover with a professional touch with [Amazing Face: clever beauty tricks, should-own products and spectacularly useful how-to-do-its] by [Zoe Foster] by [Penguin Books]. The essential beauty publication is filled with expert tricks-of-the-trade and information on the best products for every occasion, ensuring you look and feel your best wherever you are. 

$39.95

Rex Dupain takes us behind the lens, and in the hearts of some of his subjects, with Australia: 150 Photograph from Penguin Books Australia. In a celebration of some of his best work, get transported right to an illuminated weatherboard; a glorious autumn afternoon; or imagery from rugged bush, sprawling coastline and infamous suburbs across our Australian landscape. With 150 rich images of both iconic and nameless subjects, Australia: 150 Photograph promises to deepen your understanding of our vast country and culture.

$59

With 25 years under his belt, David Doubilet rides in as the world’s most acclaimed underwater photographer. In a visual feast for the eyes, Water Light Time takes you right to the shores of North America, the edge of the Galapagos, and all the way to the Red Sea. Celebrating the rich beauty of life under sea, his extraordinary photographs accurately capture species, vegetation and vast populations in all their glory.

$45

Martin Parr examines the meaning of being English in his book Think of England from Penguin Books Australia. With funny and outrageous photographs playing on English stereotypes, the book has a fun, satirical element. The photos document Parr’s tour of England and his visits to places such as seaside hotels, to his experiences with things like baked beans. Ideal as a coffee table book, Think of England is a unique addition to any home.

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There is more than meets the eye when it comes to floral arrangements, and Sydney florist Saskia Havekes tells you just how in her latest book, Grandiflora Celebrations. Together with renown photographer Andrew Lehmann, Saskia takes us behind the scenes in preparing florals for the most celebrated events—weddings, birthdays, Valentine’s Day, fashion shows, and even Logie Awards. With over sixty bloom arrangements, including floating wreaths and floral chandeliers, to dressing tables and wedding concepts, her blooms are sure to unleash the florist within.

$59

She took a leap of faith and expressed her courageous side, she redefined art, she is Marina Abromovic. Kirsten Stiles 'Marina Abramovic' takes us through a mesmerising journey of the woman who was outrageous. Since the early 70's, Marina used performance as way to express and control visual art. The author gives us insight into Marina's life, her inspirations, and her engaging legacy which changed the face of visual art.

$55

Enhance your babies brain development with Baby Massage, The Calming Power of Touch by Dr. Alan Heath and Nicki Bainbridge. Bond with your infant and foster a strong, healthy and happy child, with hundreds of easy-to-use calming techniques. Embracing increasingly popular and well researched means, you will be able to slow tears and promote deeper sleep like never before. The text is packed with detailed illustrations, which make mastering massage easy and enjoyable. Put problems such as colic and teething to rest with Baby Massage, The Calming Power of Touch by Dr. Alan Heath and Nicki Bainbridge.

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Give your little one the best start in life with the help of What To Feed When by Annabel Karmel from Penguin Books Australia. Children’s food expert Annabel will guide you through over 400 questions regarding feeding your child from when they are born until they reach the age of three. The helpful publication covers everything from meals for allergy sufferers to the age old problem of getting them to eat their vegetables. By addressing the key issues, your baby will form healthy eating habits that will continue into their future.

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Parenthood made easy with the Babycentre Baby: The All Important First Year by Dorling Kindersley from Penguin Books Australia. The book features all the information you’ll need in the first year of child birth, from sleeping and crying to bonding and practical care. Featuring expert advice from health professionals and even suggestive tips from other parents, Babycentre Baby: The All Important First Year is the ideal guide for new mums and dads.

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The Baby Care: Everything You Need To Know book, written by Ann Peters, makes pregnancy and motherhood a much easier experience. The book offers a straightforward guide of everything from core skills and what not to eat while pregnant, to birthday parties and cutting baby’s fingernails. Featuring step-by-step photographs, the book is an essential for any mother-to-be.

$24

Assist your child’s development with the Baby's First Skills: Help Your Baby Learn Through Creative Play from Penguin Books Australia. Written by trusted childcare specialist, Miriam Stoppard, the book offers a month-by-month guide of games and 48 ‘Golden Hour’ activities to help your baby’s speech, movement, coordination and social skills.

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Bring luxurious texture into your living space with the neutral-toned Genoa Square Cushion from Designers Choice. The plush soft furnishing is made from cotton in a textured zig-zag pattern, and has a sumptuously filled interior to ensure it makes a cosy addition to any settee or armchair. The durable cover is machine washable and has a zip fastening, so the comfortable lounge accessory can be removed and cleaned with ease.

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Bring luxurious texture into your living space with the soft grey Genoa Square Cushion from Designers Choice. The plush soft furnishing is made from cotton in a textured zig-zag pattern, and has a sumptuously filled interior to ensure it makes a cosy addition to any settee or armchair. The durable cover is machine washable and has a zip fastening, so the comfortable lounge accessory can be removed and cleaned with ease.

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Bring luxurious texture into your living space with the soft grey Genoa Throw from Designers Choice. The plush blanket is made from soft cotton, knitted into a textured zig-zag pattern, ensuring it makes a cosy addition to any settee or bed. The durable throw is machine washable, so it can be cleaned with ease.

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Bring luxurious texture into your living space with the bold red Genoa Throw from Designers Choice. The plush blanket is made from soft cotton, knitted into a textured zig-zag pattern, ensuring it makes a cosy addition to any settee or bed. The durable throw is machine washable, so it can be cleaned with ease.

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Bring luxurious texture into your living space with the neutral-toned Genoa Throw from Designers Choice. The plush blanket is made from soft cotton, knitted into a textured zig-zag pattern, ensuring it makes a cosy addition to any settee or bed. The durable throw is machine washable, so it can be cleaned with ease.

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Bring luxurious texture into your living space with the Mercer Square Cushion in grey from Designers Choice. The plush soft furnishing is made from pure cotton sateen fabric and has a sumptuous 360 thread count, ensuring it makes a cosy addition to any settee or armchair. The durable cover is machine washable and has a zip fastening, so the comfortable lounge accessory can be removed and cleaned with ease.

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Bring luxurious texture into your living space with the Mercer Square Cushion in red from Designers Choice. The plush soft furnishing is made from pure cotton sateen fabric and has a sumptuous 360 thread count, ensuring it makes a cosy addition to any settee or armchair. The durable cover is machine washable and has a zip fastening, so the comfortable lounge accessory can be removed and cleaned with ease.

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Bring luxurious texture into your living space with the Mercer Square Cushion in purple from Designers Choice. The plush soft furnishing is made from pure cotton sateen fabric and has a sumptuous 360 thread count, ensuring it makes a cosy addition to any settee or armchair. The durable cover is machine washable and has a zip fastening, so the comfortable lounge accessory can be removed and cleaned with ease.

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Flowers aren’t just a spring phenomenon, and Sydney florist Saskia Havekes shares how you can enjoy year-long blooms in her latest book, Grandiflora Arrangements by Penguin Books Australia. In an exploration of choosing blooms, picking vases, and composing arrangements in all their glory, discover how you can bring the beauty of the outdoors in. With over 100 breathtaking illustrated floral arrangements, and plenty of inspiring ideas, Grandiflora Arrangements will inspire you to get started on your own unique bloom creations.

$59

Summer Houses by Andrea Stevens is a tribute to experiencing summer home life in New Zealand. Featuring the stunning photography of Simon Devitt of over 20 luxury summer homes, this book makes a unique coffee table book. Touching on topics such as environmental awareness and breaking down the barriers between the indoors and the outdoors, it is as informative as it is visually impressive.

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If you’re after an impressive home decorating guide, look no further than Home Love: 100 Inspiring Ideas for Creating Beautiful Rooms. From the popular writer of the stylish Good Weekend column, Morton teaches us how to maximise a room’s assets and use colour all within a budget. Featuring 100 ideas for your home, you’re bound to be inspired.

$55

From a time when anything from tree bark to packing twine could be pressed into service as building material, the shack has long been an Aussie icon. In his 2010 book, Griffiths’ pays tribute to this humblest of homes, searching out ramshackle beach houses, outback lean-tos and backyard barns that embody the Australian “no worries” mentality. As the author himself says, “Shacks make people happy”, and Simon Griffiths’ photographic homage to shacks is sure to do the same for you.

$39

Let your memories take centre stage with the Driftwood Photo Frame from Larder. The stylish design is the perfect accompaniment to black and white or colour photographs, adding an elegant touch to your home décor.

$14.91

MasterChef Australia finalist Chris Badenoch brings us a book that encourages cooking with the ‘entire beast’. Combining his love of beer and meat in his book Entire Beast: From Ear and Beer to Ale and Tail from Penguin Books Australia, Badenoch teaches us to go beyond conventional cooking. Reinventing the way we cook and eat, this book is a must-have for any chef.

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Find how-to tips, delicious recipes and cooking techniques in Karen Martini's cookbook, Where the Heart Is from Penguin Books Australia. A collection of her mouthwatering recipes from Sunday Life magazine is packed with flavour, inspiration and ideas - helpful for any home chef to master family favourites. Plate up like a professional and learn how to make simple meals special.

$59

Make a sweet addition to your book collection with Alison Thompson's Bake: Essential Companion from Penguin Books Australia . The master baker now-turned-author reveals her wealth of pastry chef knowledge through the insightful culinary collection. Alison Thompson's personal favourites, from ciabatta to choc-orange ravioli, are all encased in a contemporary black and baby pink cover. The book of boulangerie bliss is even Coeliac-friendly with a gluten-free section to cater to everybody's sweet tooth.

$49

Make a sweet addition to your book collection with Belinda Jeffery's Mix & Bake from Penguin Books Australia. The celebrated chef shares her all-time favourite recipes within the delicious culinary collection. The book of boulangerie bliss is encased in the image of rich chocolate contrasting against a classic ivory to showcase the variety of tasty cakes, breads and tarts.

$39

Celebrate scrumptious pesto sauces, gnocchi and all that defines Italian soul food with Mangia! Mangia! by Teresa Oates and Angela Villella from Penguin Books Australia. Embrace home-style southern Italian traditional food with recipes that have made their way through generations into this instructive cookbook. Each recipe is born and bred from the spirit of Italia, share the culture with a hearty warm meal for your beloved familia.

$39

Luxuriate in the comfort and warmth of the neutral Hallet Throw from Designers Choice. The sumptuous accessory is made from acrylic with a texture like cashmere, ensuring a high-end feel. With a twisted fringe at each end, the lightweight blanket makes a comfortable and decorative addition to any bed or sofa.

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Luxuriate in the comfort and warmth of the grey Hallet Throw from Designers Choice. The sumptuous accessory is made from acrylic with a texture like cashmere, ensuring a high-end feel. With a twisted fringe at each end, the lightweight blanket makes a comfortable and decorative addition to any bed or sofa.

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Immerse yourself in the exhilarating streets of Paris with a collection of photographs and anecdotes by Carla Coulsen. Written by a Sydney-sider who fled the fast life to document the joie di vivre of Europe, Paris Tango from Penguin Books Australia delivers a staggeringly passionate portrayal of the city of lights. Divided into 10 chapters that feature the unrelenting beauty of the characters, gardens and architecture that make up Paris, Paris Tango would make a charming coffee table book.

$59

Featuring the tales, seasonal recipes and splendid photography from her adventure, At My French Table recounts how restoring the residence to its former glory gave Jane the opportunity to fulfil her lifelong dream of establishing a French cooking school. With an abundance of produce and the advice of local traiteurs and chefs, Jane brings French cooking to life on her table.

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See the world through someone else’s eyes with Chasing a Dream by Carla Coulson. Following a woman’s pursuit of photography in a foreign land, the Sydney photographer’s enchanting book is filled with inspiring images taken in Italy, France, Greece, India and Australia. Carla Coulson made her photographic mark as a person who shoots from the heart and has taken her passion around the world for 11 years. The renowned photographer’s work has since appeared in esteemed publications such as Marie Claire, Australian Gourmet Traveller and Vogue Entertaining + Travel.

$59

A tribute to life in Provence, French Essence: Ambience, Beauty and Style in Provence studies the core of French lifestyle. Examining the renown French character, Coulson and Archer celebrate all things French and beautiful. Ideal as a coffee table book or perhaps something to read before travelling to Europe, this book has a place in any home.

$59

Italian Joy from Penguin Books Australia is the photographic documentation of Carla Coulson’s new life in Europe. The stunning photos follow her journey as she becomes passionate about and immersed in the culture and beauty of Italy. An inspiring and visually striking book, whether on the coffee table or on display in the bookshelf, Italian Joy has a place in every home.

$59

Make cooking a family affair with ‘Cook It Together’ by Annabel Karmel. The innovative publication is all about taking 10 of your kid’s favourite foods and using them to create delicious results. With explanations and background information on each food, the insightful cookbook encourages children to learn while they cook. The easy-to-follow recipes and vibrant pages combine to make a fun and interesting publication, and will be enjoyed by kids and parents alike.

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Get your kids hands-on in the kitchen with this full-spectrum culinary how-to by food guru Annabel Karmel. Whipping, dicing, sifting and slicing, your child will relish in the opportunity to learn these key cooking techniques. Over 60 scrumptious recipes – from pancakes to risotto – will have your pint-sized gastronome cooking up a storm of easy and healthy meals the whole family are bound to love.

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One of Australia’s most respected food families hands you down the recipe to cook and shop cheap without compromising on taste and goodness. Join Suzanne Gibbs and her daughter Kate Gibbs, as they share their delectable family meals and multiple tips for saving time, money and waste in the kitchen.

$49

One of Australia’s most admired Italian chefs shows you how to prep with love in the My Italian Heart: Recipes from an Italian Kitchen from Penguin Books Australia.

$39

The basis of Maggie Beer’s recipes can be found in her surrounding influences in the Barossa Valley. The food and culture crop up in her selection of tasty recipes and stories found in Maggie’s Table. You’ll see it in the seasonal ingredients, her travels to the local dairy for fresh cream and her trip to the butcher’s shop for smoked meats. The book is filled with snippets of her life as a cook enthusiast and even takes us along on a crabbing expedition with Maggie’s husband Colin, for classic crab cakes in the electric frypan. Country cooking has never had more heart and personality than in Maggie’s Table.

$49

Confidently cook your own Lebanese feast using Abla's Lebanese Kitchen by Abla Amad. The acclaimed restaurateur has collected together a range of her delicious recipes from inviting casseroles to fresh salads. Full of photographs, tips and personal stories, the mouth-watering publication will ensure you can create a traditional Lebanese meal. You’ll be proudly presenting your home-made mezza-spread to all your friends with the help of Abla's Lebanese Kitchen by Abla Amad.

$49

Stephanie Alexander's Kitchen Garden Companion will encourage anyone to get their hands dirty in the garden. Featuring instructions on how to grow fresh produce no matter what your garden space situation is, the book is perfect for the eager kitchen gardener. With over 250 recipes, Alexander shows us how to turn our home-grown food into delightful meals. Rewarding and inspirational, this book is a kitchen must-have.

$125

Make planning your wedding a breeze with Wedding Etiquette by Anne-Marie McCarthy from Penguin Books Australia. With inspirational ideas for music, flowers and those details that will make your day extra special, the useful publication is every bride-to-be’s must-have. As well as the decorative, exciting side to your nuptials, the book covers the costs and essential arrangements, ensuring a day to remember.

$14

Add a personal touch to your home with DIY projects from Queen Of Crafts: The Modern Girls' Guide to Knitting, Sewing, Quilting Baking, Preserving and Kitchen Gardening by Jazz Domino Holly. Whether creating a knitted ensemble or baking your favourite cupcakes, the crafty collection of projects is sure to have something to keep everyone busy.

$29

Sew your creative seeds with Make it Perfect: 21 Easy Patterns for Sewing Women's and Children's Clothes by Toni Coward. The crafty book features garments everyone can wear, whether young or young at heart. The step-by-step illustrations are sure to easily guide you through any of the DIY projects. Select fabrics that reflect your style, a pattern that reflects your personality, and you are on your way to making the perfect outfit.

$34