The Summer Solstice

Fairy Houses

Have you ever seen a real fairy house? Not the ceramic ones you purchase, but a real fairy house made from natural elements? Well, now you can build your own miniature magical abode – the perfect addition to your garden. Revealed in FAIRY HOUSES for the first time are the step-by-step instructions for constructing exquisite fairy houses, explained by master fairy house architect, Sally Smith.

From her home on the edge of the Adirondacks, Smith has been creating one-of-a-kind fairy residencies for years. She uses natural artefacts such as butterfly wings for stained-glass windows, twigs for window frames, and birch bark for walls. Smith reveals her building secrets in FAIRY HOUSES. Readers begin their fairy house project by flipping through an inspiration gallery, deciding what kind of house they wish to create and considering where in nature they’ll put it. From there, readers learn about building materials (found and natural), on-site fairy house construction, how to light a fairy house and how to incorporate stonework into the design. All of Smith’s secret tips and techniques are then showcased in a series of step-by-step photos, making fairy house creation easy. The ones featured in FAIRY HOUSES were designed especially for this book and are meant for longer-lasting installations.

With this book, fairy houses move beyond “cute” and into beautiful nature-woven works of art. When you’re through, you’ll find yourself in an enchanted land where a Lord of the Rings-esque mood is magically evoked.

This book is illustrated with 350 colour photographs

Your Grief, Your Way

Shelby Forsythia

Everyone experiences grief differently after the loss of a loved one. Some people find solace in comforting quotes and warm words, while others feel a need to take action – to do something to memorialise their loss. And some benefit from both approaches. Here’s a path forward for you, no matter how you process your grief.

YOUR GRIEF, YOUR WAY features:

· Multiple ways to process grief: Find relief through short meditations,

mindful memories, journaling prompts, concrete actions and more.

· A year of daily messages of comfort: Each page includes a quote and a

short paragraph about grief along with a practical tip – something you

can do to tend to your grief.

· Comfort and practicality in short spurts: Discover strength and support

in these bite-size nuggets, since grief reduces the ability to focus.

· Quotes from a wide range of grievers: Tend to your grief with

thoughtful words of people who have been in your shoes.

Whether you’re looking for inspiration, a practical way to honour your loved one or both, YOUR GRIEF, YOUR WAY helps you navigate life after loss.