Nothing soothes the soul like spending time in nature. For the person in your life who’s always looking ahead to their next camping excursion, hiking adventure, or boating trip, we have just the thing to make their holidays special. The wild beauty of nature is awe-inspiring. Lavishly illustrated, large format books are great gifts for

There are few dreams more enticing than the fantasy of disappearing off the grid, living like a cryptid in a cozy cabin deep in the forest, and spending days foraging for mushrooms. Strange and beautiful, delicious and deadly, mundane and mystical, mushrooms capture our imagination and charm naturalists and artists alike. With common species names like

Shark week is a modern tradition, taking one week in July to showcase the awe-inspiring creatures of the deep while doing some reputation rehab at the same time. Though shark attacks are often feared by summer beach-goers, sharks are highly unlikely to pose any threat to unsuspecting swimmers. It turns out Jaws was just an

With nearly half of US states legalizing recreational cannabis usage–and medicinal and CBD usage enjoying an even broader reach–the country is at a pivotal moment with regards to cannabis. Whether you call it weed, pot, grass, or the devil’s lettuce, cannabis products are more popular and more publicly available than ever before. New users are

The Little Mermaid is making a splash in kids’ cinema, but mermaids are for grown-ups, too. Mermaidcore is the trend of the season, putting a shimmery, ethereal twist on the usual beachy summer vibes. Dreamy pastels, especially aquas and shell pinks, mark the style, along with glittery baubles, colorful beads, and delicate feminine accents like

Houseplants are the 70s home trend that’s gaining a new life. Who doesn’t love a dreamy trailing pothos draping over the edge of a dresser, or a windowsill full of colorful succulents that look like jewels? In home design, there’s no such thing as too many plants. They go with any style, make your space

In this charmingly-illustrated complete guide, Swedish-American writer Linda McGurk introduces readers to Friluftsliv (pronounced FREE-loofts-leeve)—an outdoorsy cousin of hygge. She covers everything from the pleasures of foraging for wild berries to birding to how to stay warm and cozy outside in the middle of winter. Readers will discover how to harness the power of nature

Mushrooms have been popping up everywhere! The mysteries of mycelia have taken hold of fashion, cooking, interior design, mindfulness, and sustainability. Mushrooms have inspired people to think differently about the world and the role we play in it. One of the most popular inspirations for this trend is the documentary Fantastic Fungi. Since its release in

Check out one of the latest lifestyle trends gaining widespread popularity on social media: Cottagecore! The Cottagecore movement embraces the skills and aesthetics of countryside life. Some popular elements of the trend include foraging, picnics, gardening, and crafting centered around sustainability. Sunny summer days will be the perfect time to reconnect with nature and practice

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