Susannah Seton

Simple Pleasures Throughout the Year “Simple Pleasures has become my go-to book for remembering to slow down and enjoy the little things in life.” —Becca Anderson, bestselling author of Badass Affirmations, The Book of Awesome Women, and moreAn abundant sourcebook of ideas, encouraging quotes, recipes, and soothing activitiesSimple Pleasures of the Garden shows you how to appreciate the simple things within your daily activities. The secret to living well year round can be found in the abundance of your home garden, so get to planting those seeds of simple joys and herbal healing! Nurture your mind, body, and soul. Sometimes finding the positive can be hard, but it doesn’t have to be. From the recipe for a homemade herbal bath for a spa day to quick and easy recommendations for an instant room makeover, the suggestions and home recipes collected in this book offer a new appreciation for the everyday activities that nurture and comfort you. Simplify your emotional self care. Taking care of yourself doesn’t have to be expensive, unrealistic, or inaccessible. It can be as easy as tending to a green garden, making healing herbal tonics, sipping calming teas, or spending time with other natural energy boosters. Pleasures are made, not bought, so unlock new secrets to happiness with these touching stories, practical tips, and satisfying crafts. Inside this positive attitude book you’ll find: Ways to decorate your home with nature crafts, growing herbs, and an air of magic Advice on how to foster a routine for a rejuvenating self care yearTips on how to become the gardener of your moods and emotionsIf you liked seasonal self care books like A Year of Self-Care, Grow Your Own Medicine, or A Woman’s Garden, you’ll love Simple Pleasures of the Garden.

The Art of Positive Thinking All Year Round“Simple Pleasures has become my go-to book for remembering to slow down and enjoy the little things in life.”—Becca Anderson, bestselling author of Badass Affirmations and The Book of Awesome Women#1 New Release in Soups & Stews, Container Gardening, and FlowersAn abundant sourcebook of ideas, encouraging quotes, recipes, and activities, Simple Pleasures shows you how to appreciate the simple things that make up your daily life. Learn new secrets to happiness. Rediscover the pleasures our grandparents knew when life was quieter and slower. A time when pleasures were made, not bought, and enjoyed all the more because of it. Organized seasonally and full of touching stories, practical tips, and dozens of satisfying crafts, Simple Pleasures is both a guide to and a celebration of the art of living well. Make your self-care easy. Sometimes positive thinking can be hard, but it doesn’t have to be. From the recipe for a homemade herbal bath to quick and easy recommendations for an instant room makeover, the suggestions collected in this book offer a new appreciation for the everyday activities that nurture and comfort you. Inside Simple Pleasures, find motivational tips and learn how to:Make your own perfume and body lotionCreate old fashioned sachetsBake the world’s best cookiesIf you enjoyed other books in the Simple Pleasures series by Susannah Seton such as Simple Pleasures of the Home or Simple Pleasures for the Holidays—or books like A Year Of Positive Thinking, Declutter Your Mind, or 365 Days of Positive Affirmations—you’ll love Simple Pleasures.

Embrace and Awaken the Gardener in YouIn this beautifully written and designed gardening guide, Susannah Seton takes you on a journey to maintaining the perfect garden, all the while offering invaluable life advice that both applies to and transcends your at-home garden center. Read inspiring stories from a seasoned gardener. Susannah Seton reminds us in Every Garden is a Story that the reader and the gardener alike have much to learn from their gardens. In her book, Seton incorporates poignant and touching stories, ranging from her father's quest for a seven-headed sweet pea to cancer survival. Learn how to nurture your garden (and yourself) Seton teaches readers how to care for themselves (and their loved ones) by caring for the Earth. Inside these pages, find an extensive resource section of garden centers, online seed catalogs, and recommended reading to satisfy your green thumb. Intertwined throughout these pages are also tips on how to become in touch with the natural world and how to let go of unnecessary stress. Utilize invaluable gardening techniques and garden-based crafts. Did you know you can grow your own luffa sponges? Want to encourage your children to eat more vegetables? Seton's gardening book contains dozens of recipes, ranging from red pepper soup to stir-fried asparagus. Seton also incorporates a plethora of gardening tips and crafts, such as how to make Mother's Day sachets, how to select a meaningful bouquet, and how to make hanging planters. Inside, find: Invaluable advice on cultivating your garden and your cherished relationshipsBeautiful imagery, ranging from stunning pictures of raised garden beds to magical portraits of moon gardensArts & crafts to satisfy your creative sideEndless gardening techniques and garden-to-table recipesIf you enjoyed gardening books like A Woman's Garden, The Well-Gardened Mind, Floret Farm's Cut Flower Garden, or The Hidden Life of Trees, you'll love Every Garden is a Story.

In Gifts with Heart, Mary Beth Sammons presents a collection of stories and ideas to inspire readers to give with thought and feeling, so that giver and recipient will connect in special ways. The author suggests gift ideas for parents, spouses, children, and friends, as well as housewarming gifts and gifts for the sick or dispirited. Readers can plan a "date" for their parents, write the story of their grandparents' lives, or compile an heirloom recipe cookbook. From assembling photo collections to creating "happy memory boxes" to packaging up a winter blues "get-well kit" (complete with chicken soup and cough medicine), there's something here for everyone.

This delightful gift book is a treasure chest of simple ideas that go a long way. Following the rhythms and events of the seasons, author Susannah Seton suggests easy yet rewarding projects such as making a wreath from fresh rosemary, crafting scented candles to infuse a room with soothing aromas, and installing a lowmaintenance cactus garden. Also included are recipes for comfort foods like white bread, maple candy, cranberry vinegar, crazy crackers, and chocolate pudding. Pampering is encouraged in the Simple Pleasures world, and the reader learns how to indulge in a frayed nerves bath and how to blend a special sleep potion. These ideas will guide the reader in the creation of highly personalized, energized, sensualized surroundings.