Stamps of Australia 16th Edition - The Stamp Collectors Reference Guide by Alan B. Pitt; Renniks; Michael Pitt (Editor)

$29.95 AUD

Category: Antiques & Collecting

This comprehensive guide to Australian stamps, now in its 16th edition, covers issues all the way up to 31/12/2018. Across these over 270 pages you will find: - Colonial Issues from 1850 onwards - Kangaroos & KGV Issues- Australian Stamps issued since 1913 - Perforated OS Issues - FRAMA issues- BCOF Issues- Australian Antarctic Territory - Numismatic & Medallion First Day Covers ...Show more

Waste Not Everyday: 365 Ways to Reduce, Reuse and Reconnect by Erin Rhoads

$19.99 AUD

Category: General

Suited to those who are interested in taking their first steps towards a zero waste lifestyle, this book is a lighter, easier approach to Erin's first and more in depth book, Waste Not. Also makes a great gift for friends and family looking for a simple introduction to the concept of zero wast e.  Would you like to throw away less? Do something for the planet? But not ready to dive straight into composting or go totally plastic-free yet? Waste Not Everyday is your step-by-step guide with 365 easy changes that will not only influence what you throw out but also have a genuine impact on the future of our planet. Split into four easy-to-follow parts, Waste Not Everyday features simple tips that will lead to a real shift in thinking and action and show you that a zero-waste lifestyle is actually achievable - for everyone, every budget and every schedule. With tips ranging from actions and inspiration to recipes and resources, Erin Rhoads, well-known zero-waste advocate and author of Waste Not, takes you on a gentle journey towards a life with less waste and more meaning. ...Show more

Chyka Home: Seasonal Inspiration for a Life of Style by Chyka Keebaugh

$39.99 AUD

Category: Style

Chyka Home is Chyka Keebaugh's inspirational manual for homemaking, entertaining, styling and crafting. Organised into the four seasons, the book presents creative ideas for entertaining guests and organising and decorating your home, along with tasty food and drinks recipes and DIY outdoor projects. Chyka shares practical tips and tricks on how to: create beautiful flower arrangements and add pops of colour with potted plants re-arrange or style your rooms, terrace/balcony and/or garden create the perfect table setting and entertain guests  set up a little vegetable patch or fruit garden bed and grow your own herbs prepare delicious dishes and create drinks to suit the season organise and clean your house and outdoor spaces craft personal gifts Accompanied by beautiful photography throughout, Chyka Home is the perfect guide to make a stylish, beautiful and happy home, no mater what the time of year. ...Show more

Nail Your Renovation Without Getting Screwed - Secrets of a Builder by Steve Burke and Suzanne Burke

$34.99 AUD

Category: General

Nail your renovation without getting screwed has everything you need to think about before you get started on your home renovation and then while it's progressing. Learn from a professional builder and award-winning renovation specialist - Steve Burke - as he shares the tricks and traps to watch out for . The book includes invaluable advice on such topics as: how to make sure every step in your renovation is done in the right order; options for an environmentally sensitive renovation; checklists for kitchens, bathrooms and home extension projects; and how to avoid becoming a building horror story! With more than 20 years specialising in renovations, the authors have amassed a catalogue of stories and lessons learnt, met all sorts of interesting characters, and have discovered the many do's and don'ts of renovating homes. The book is also full of inspirational before and after photographs. ...Show more

The Art of Luxury Downsizing by Kym Lackmann

$45.00 AUD

Category: Style

Australian Toys by Luke Jones

$59.99 AUD

Category: Antiques & Collecting

The book documents the production of each toy with beautiful colour photographs accompanied by relevant text about the toy and manufacturer.Luke Jones? carefully structured collection has been assembled with passion and commitment over a period of more than thirty years and is unrivalled for its breadth and quality. It provides an ideal platform to illustrate a history of twentieth century Australian manufactured toys, a history which has yet to be substantially documented in any form. This book will make an important contribution to the recorded history of Australian society, childhood, family and manufacturing. ...Show more

Martha Manual - How to Do Everything by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Staff

$69.99 AUD

Category: General

Essential life skills from America's most trusted lifestyle expert--together in one beautiful and practical handbook, with hundreds of ideas, instructions, and inspirations Martha Stewart is America's go-to source for the best answers to nearly every question. As an authority on the many worlds upon whi ch she's built her domestic empire, she can advise on everything from creating a cutting garden and setting the table to playing classic lawn games or building a campfire. Whether it's organizing, celebrating, cleaning, decorating, or any number of other life skills, these are the time-tested, Martha-approved strategies for frequent challenges and basic how-to knowledge that everyone should have at the ready. Also included are plenty of solutions for the not-so-common conundrums, such as how to transport a decorated cake, bathe a cat, or fold an American flag. With hundreds of expert tips and useful insights in an easy-to-follow format, this is the manual you need to learn how to do everything--the Martha way. ...Show more

Keeping House: Creating Spaces for Sanctuary and Celebration by Emma Blomfield

$29.99 AUD

Category: General

We all desire a space that feels authentically our own: somewhere we can curl up with a cup of tea or host a dinner party for our favourite people. Many of us see homemaking as something we will do 'one day' - perhaps when we are no longer renting or when we have a larger budget. But interior deco rator Emma Blomfield can help you start making the most of what you've got right now. Emma shares her tips on how to style and maintain every room in your house to achieve a state of meaningful living, and how to decorate and connect with guests through beautiful events. Keeping House is your guide to creating the life that you want in the space that you have, no matter where that may be. ...Show more

The Art of the Tea Towel - 100 of the Best Designs by Marnie Fogg

$32.99 AUD

Category: Antiques & Collecting

A visual history of tea towel design, from the 1950s to today. Both practical and beautiful, the tea towel has over the last century established itself firmly as an essential piece of domestic design. This lavishly illustrated book explores 100 of the best tea towel designs from the 1950s to today. Feat ured are tea towels from well-known textile designers such as Lucienne Day, Emma Bridgewater, Pat Albeck, Cath Kidston, Orla Kiely and Angela Harding, as well as collectable tea towels from key retail stores such as Heal's and Selfridges. Together they showcase a rich visual history of textiles and homeware design of the last century. With full-page images and close-up details, The Art of The Tea Towel will appeal to those interested in both textile design and homeware.     ...Show more

Toys & Games: A Fascinating Illustrated History by Warwick Henderson

$29.99 AUD

Category: General

An illustrated history of toys and games showing how they reflect the events, technological advances,innovative materials and social concerns of each era, from games in Egypt, to model cars,trains, and spaceships through to recent franchise toys such as Star Wars.Toy collectors and history buffs. There is a huge interest in toys and games as collectibles and thisbook highlights what makes some toys rare, gives them a context in terms of their manufactureand popularity and why they evoked the mood of each era. ...Show more

Art Deco City - The World's Most Beautiful Buildings by Arnold SCWARTZMAN

$59.99 AUD

Category: General

'My passion for the Art Deco style probably stems from the fact that I was born in that glorious era... I hope the audience of "The Art Deco City" will enjoy the fruits of my Art Deco travels throughout the world.' Art Deco reflected the new industrial age drawing from a variety of influences including ancient Egyptian, Moorish and Mayan motifs and the Cubism, Fauvism and De Stijl movements. The Art Deco style gained prominence in the 1920s, but it was not only architects that embraced its new design ideas: interior and product designers and craftsmen also took inspiration and none more so than architectural furniture designers. Drawing inspiration from the UK, Europe and the USA, this beautiful and comprehensive book celebrates the world's greatest Art Deco buildings, displaying the stunning and diverse range of architecture and design that announced this new movement's aesthetic intent. AUTHOR: Arnold Schwartzman is an Oscar-winning film-maker, a noted graphic designer, and the author of a score of books. He began his design career in British television. In 1978, he moved to Hollywood. He was the Director of Design for the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Games, and for a number of years has designed many of the key graphic elements for the annual Academy Awards. In 2010, he created the two murals for the Grand Lobby of Cunard's "Queen Elizabeth". In 2001, he was awarded an OBE and in 2006 he was appointed a Royal Designer by the RSA. He is the author of London At Deco (Palazzo Editions 2010, 2013). SELLING POINTS: * A beautiful collection of some of the world's greatest Art Deco buildings - from factories, hotels and underground stations to theatres and private * More than 200 stunning photographs offer a visual journey through Europe's cities, the USA and UK * By the author/photographer of London Art Deco (TCM 8595) Full colour throughout ...Show more

Renniks Australian Coin and Banknote Values 29th Ed - The Leading Guide for Australian Coin and Banknote Values Since 1964 by Michael Pitt

$39.95 AUD

Category: Antiques & Collecting | Series: Renniks Australian Coins & Banknotes Ser.

The leading guide for Australian coin and banknote values since 1964. This comprehensive guide to Australian Coin & Banknote Values contains over 4,200 images and countless thousands of valuations. This book is a must for all collectors, whether you are just beginning or an advanced collector. Lates t information compiled using weighted averages where possible to ensure the accuracy of pricing. Quality reproduction of photos makes it easy to identify items. Covered are copper, silver, gold, nickel and allow coins and notes used in Australia from 1800 to present. Subjects include PreDecimal and Decimal currency, as well as privately issued banknotes, war issues, and privately issued tokens. Also included are latest Royal Australian Mint, Perth Mint & Australia Post Numismatic Covers. ...Show more