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Rosé is in the pink these days, and it’s no surprise – whether you’re at a picnic or a barbecue, enjoying a cosy night in or a big night out, with a glass of rosé in hand everything is just peachy.

Bringing together the finest blend of recipes, clever quips, trivia and statements from aficionados the world over, this little book raises a glass to the rising star of the wine world: rosé.

Whether you like your chocolate to be milk or dark, in a bar or in a cake, there is one thing that’s certain: we are all hooked on this tantalizing treat.

Indulge all your chocolate cravings in this tempting collection of recipes, fascinating facts and memorable musings on the most sumptuous of sweets.

Immerse yourself in the uplifting pages of this beautiful little book, filled with inspiring and motivational quotes from the world’s best writers, leaders and thinkers.

Within this charming volume you will find a dose of happiness on every page. Featuring the wise words of luminaries ranging from Emily Dickinson to Mahatma Ghandi, and from Leo Tolstoy to Lao Tzu, this book will inspire your heart and ease your mind, helping you to see beauty in the everyday and inviting you to bask in the glow of positive thinking.

With one pearl of wisdom per page, this book is the perfect gift for anyone who is looking for a spark of inspiration. It’s a pocket-sized reminder that there is joy to be found all around us.

Happiness makes up in height for what it lacks in length.

Robert Frost


Find ecstasy in life; the mere sense of living is joy enough.

Emily Dickinson


The best way to cheer yourself up is to try to cheer somebody else up.

Mark Twain

Whatever dream you’re working towards, a few wise words can help make any challenge easier. This uplifting little book is packed with inspiring quotations and simple but effective tips to help you get the most out of every day.

A beautiful, heartfelt collection of romantic words and powerful affirmations of love – the perfect gift, whatever the occasion, for the one who has captured your heart

You are my everything

For the person you can’t live without – the one who puts butterflies in your stomach and a smile in your heart; your best friend and closest confidant all in one – this book will show that special someone how much they mean to you.

Writers and poets have long looked for the perfect way to say “I love you”. This charming book brings together some of the most soul-stirring expressions of passion, from lovers old and new – from Sappho and Rumi to modern-day romantics like Kahlil Gibran and Sally Rooney.

Let these sweet reminders of the power of love set those butterflies aflutter:
– You are my guiding star in the night sky
– You are my now and forever
– Our love story was written in the stars
– I love you to the moon and back

No matter your age, your mum will always be in your heart. Show her just how much she means to you with this beautiful collection of heart-warming quotes and sayings.

This book is for the mum who’s the bee’s knees, the fox’s socks, the cat’s meow, its whiskers and its pyjamas. Simply put, it’s a book for a mum in a million!

Within these pages you will find a host of heartfelt quotes about the joys and quirks of motherhood, and a selection of thoughtful sayings to help you to express your love and appreciation, such as:
– You taught me what love really is
– Your strength inspires me every day
– First my mother, forever my friend
– Mum: a title just above queen

With 160 handsomely designed pages of wit and affection, it’s the ideal gift to make her smile and show her she’s the best mum ever!

‘Don’t let ageing get you down. It’s too hard to get back up.’
John Wagner

Like a valuable antique, maybe your smooth finish has become a little lined and your legs creak from time to time. But don’t worry: even if you no longer have all your original parts and nobody can find your instruction manual, it’s great to be vintage!

This joyful collection of quotations celebrates the lighter side of ageing, and shows that it really is the life in your years that counts.

‘He was a wise man who invented beer.’  Anonymous
Ale, lager, stout, bitter… There are so many different types of beer that you’d need a lifetime to try them all. Whatever your favourite hop-based delight, draft or bottled, indulge your inner brewmaster and raise a glass to the perfection of the pint with this collection of quips from the world’s wisest and wittiest drinkers. 

Just like a valuable antique, your smooth finish may have become a little lined and your legs may creak from time to time. But don’t worry: even if you no longer have all your original parts and nobody can find your instruction manual, it’s great to be vintage!

Whether you’re a silver surfer or a golden oldie, you’ve still got what it takes (it just takes a little longer than it used to). Yes, there’s the memory loss, wrinkles and the receding hairline but you’re worldly-wise and have a lifetime of anecdotes to show for it all. And besides, we’ll all be old-timers one day – but today it’s your turn!

Full of senior sagacity and elderly erudition, this spirited and joyful collection of quotes and musings about our latter years celebrates the lighter side of ageing. Encouraging you to laugh, embrace and love the ride, this book will show you that it really is the life in your years that counts.

You’ve created a human alarm clock without a snooze button!

Welcome to the life-upending, sleep-thieving, crazy old business known as parenthood. The hours are long and the pay is non-existent, but the rewards are priceless. They better be.

You’re in for quite a ride, but this hilarious gift book is here to tell it like it is, respect the struggle and help you see the funny side. A blend of real talk, hard-won wisdom and relatable observations, this is the perfect antidote to all those well-meaning myths about the unbelievable journey that you and your little one have just begun.

The realizations that are going to dawn on you pretty fast include:

– Just think, in a couple of years that little angel will be calling you a poo-head.
– Despite all the boundaries you set, sometimes you are going to have to let the baby win.
– Your biggest daily achievement is now getting another human to burp.
This is the perfect gift for anyone with a new baby and a sense of humour.

Read on to discover…
• The truth about upside-down rainbows.
• The pioneers of meteorology – their instruments and inventions.
• How to win a balloon race.
• The largest raindrops ever recorded.
• ‘Watermelon snow’, ‘thundersnow’ and ‘weather bombs’.
• The ten main types of cloud and the different features of lightning.
The weather is a subject that the British simply cannot leave alone, and for good reason – it’s likely that for more than half the year they will experience at least three seasons in one day, so there’s always plenty to talk about.
This charming miscellany, as wide-ranging and unpredictable as the weather itself, is filled with curious historical facts, amazing statistics and fascinating anecdotes that will keep you entertained come rain or shine!

You’re just my PUP of tea

I WHALEY love you

You’re one in a CHAMELEON

Show your partner how much you love them with this cute illustrated book, packed with punderful phrases and dreamy quotes.

Show your one true love how much they mean to you with this heartfelt collection of creative date ideas and amorous quotes

Spending time with the one you love makes every day special, and this little book of charming date ideas gives you new ways to sweep your partner off their feet. Filled with inspiration and romance, this book is a gorgeous gift for that special someone to show them how much you care. With novel suggestions such as whisking them away for a beach-front picnic, cooking a romantic three course meal or watching the stars from your back garden, this book is packed with many ways to light a spark in your love life.

As well as dreamy date ideas, this book is also filled with thoughtful and profound quotes about love. Be inspired by the beautiful words of poets and writers, and explore the most passionate ways to tell your partner, “I Love You”.

Grandparents are a constant source of understanding, advice and love. This beautiful collection of quotations will make every grandparent see how much they are appreciated.

Pinot, Chardonnay, Merlot, Riesling…

There are so many delicious wines to delight the nose and palate and so many occasions to celebrate them all. Whatever your favourite grape or vintage, dry or sweet, indulge your inner sommelier and raise a glass to the wonders of wine with this collection of quotes from the world’s wisest and wittiest drinkers.

Everyone knows it’s good to eat five portions of fruit and vegetables a day to keep your body in tip-top condition, but what about a five-a-day for your mind?
With wise words on the topics of mindfulness, friendship, appreciation, kindness and happiness for a daily dose of joy, this is an inspirational little book that could have a BIG impact on your day.

This little book, packed with kick-ass quotes and empowering statements, will inspire you to shoot for the stars and achieve your goals!

It may be small in size, but this book packs a punch of motivational energy. Perhaps you’re feeling down, you’ve experienced some setbacks, or maybe you’re just not sure you have what it takes to get to your next goal. However you’re feeling, dip into this book to find new inspiration.

These pages are bursting with motivational quotes from celebrities, thinkers, writers and icons past and present – and you’ll also find affirmations to ignite your sense of purpose and spur you on.

This little book is here to remind you that, whatever your situation, you have the power and ability within you to do anything you set your mind to. With determination in your heart, no hurdle is too high and no dream is too big – because your only limit is you!

No one is better at being you than you.

That’s right, the often-imitated, never bettered, wonderful you! These inspirational quotes and uplifting mantras will remind you that you don’t need to follow the crowd – follow your heart and keep on being your amazing, unique self.

The sky is the limit

With the right ideas, you can shake off fear and determine your destiny. This uplifting book of quotes from visionaries, optimists and go-getters will remind you that anything is possible when you DARE TO DREAM.

You’ve got this

Break free from doubt, challenge your limits, and embrace the beauty of self-belief. This empowering book of quotes has got your back at every step, assuring you that the answer is always YES YOU CAN.

Shit happens, get over it!

A deck of 52 cards containing wry quotes and no-nonsense statements ready for you to place on display in the holder included. When the shit hits the fan, simply shake it off and read one of these cards to reinforce your will to succeed. This collection is perfect for those who don’t waste time wondering if the glass is half-full or half-empty – they just get on and drink.

11.5 x 7.5 cm, 52 cards, plus cardboard stand.

Good things come to those who don’t wait.

Grab life by the horns and seize the day with this collection of kick-ass quotations and rousing affirmations. From the wisdom of ancient sages to sound advice from today’s superstars, these are words to get you pumped for maximum SUCCESS AND SATISFACTION.