Add some beauty to Mum’s bookshelf this Mother’s Day with these stunning titles, carefully hand-selected by our staff for their own Mums, Grandmothers, and all loved ones as a perfect gift.
Whatever their interest, we have something for everyone this Mother’s Day.
HOME DESIGN
Colour is Home
Charlotte Coote
For the interior designer: an essential style guide to creating a home that will stand the test of time.
The Kitchen Dresser
Simon Griffiths
For the nostalgic: revel in the beauty and charm of an iconic piece of furniture that is functional and deeply heartwarming.
The Monocle Book of Homes
Nolan Giles and Tyler Brûlé
For the design enthusiast: explore the perfect balance between inspirational and practical in this global survey of good homes.
The New Naturalists
Claire Bingham
For the collectors: glimpse inside the homes of twenty creative collectors as they reveal the weird and wonderful world of natural objects.
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Plantopedia
Lauren Camilleri and
Sophia Kaplan
For the plant-lovers: the definitive guide to keeping happy, healthy houseplants in any space.
BuildHer
Kribashini Hannon
and Rebeka Morgan
For those who love to DIY: be empowered to build & renovate your own Australian dream home.
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FOOD AND ENTERTAINING
A House Party in Tuscany
Amber Guinness
For the entertainer: be transported to the Tuscan countryside in this sublime celebration of cooking and hosting
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Matty Matheson: A Cookbook
Matty Matheson
For the gourmet: a new collection of recipes from one of today’s most beloved chefs.
Tokyo Up Late
Brendan Liew
For the traveller: a delicious guide to Tokyo through the night, from noisy izakayas to ramen joints, tempura bars and the iconic convenience stores.
The Vegan Cake Bible
Sara Kidd
For the sweet tooth: learn how to bake, build and decorate spectacular vegan desserts in this practical guide to making incredible plant-based cakes.
The Cocktail Deck of Cards
Elouise Anders
For the mixologist: a deck of cards to help you choose your next cocktail. Featuring fizzy classics and new twists, with easy-to-follow recipes and illustrations.
kate spade celebrate that!: occcasions
kate spade new york
For the event planner: an essential guide to special occasions that will inspire you to celebrate life’s memorable moments.
PLEASANT PASTIMES
Ruby Taylor on Gender Equality
Ruby Taylor
For the puzzle aficionado: a 1000-piece gender equality puzzle featuring artwork by Ruby Taylor.
At the Bookshop
Kim Siew
For the bookworm: a memory card game matching 25 iconic characters with their book.
The Feminist Film Guide
Mallory Andrews
For the cinephile: a fun guide to 100 great films that also pass the Bechdel test.
The Body Gratitude Deck of Cards
Jess Sanders
For the body-positive: an illustrated deck of cards to help you celebrate all the ways your body is amazing.
Austentatious
Avery Hayes
For the Janeite: an illustrated deck of cards featuring quotes and advice from Jane Austen’s beloved characters.
Fancy Plants
Amberly Kramhoft
For the competitive: playing cards featuring the lush illustrations of 52 indoor plants.
ART AND FASHION
Still Life
Amber Creswell Bell
For the contemplative: A rich survey of the work of more than forty still-life artists, which presents the genre in a uniquely Australian light.
David Hockney: Moving Focus
Helen Little
For the Hockney fans: a panoramic new perspective on the life and work from one of Britain’s most beloved artists.
At the Gallery
Kim Siew
For the aesthete: a memory card game for art lovers. Match 25 of the world’s most iconic artists with one of their famous works.
The World According to Christian Dior
Helen Little
For the elegant: a collection of Christian Dior’s maxims on style, women and inspiration.
Vivienne Westwood Catwalk
Alexander Fury
For the conformity-defying: the first comprehensive overview of Vivienne Westwood’s womenswear collections, presented through original catwalk photography.
Vogue Paris 100 Years
Sylvie Lécallier
For the chic: the first illustrated history of Vogue Paris from its debut edition in 1920 to its centenary in 2020.
Posted on March 31, 2022