Linda Watson is a food evangelist and advocate for sustainable agriculture, inspired by the Food Stamp Challenge. Through her Cook for Good project, website, book, and videos, she champions affordable and healthy eating. Her writing creatively blends sustainability with romance, celebrating the potential of women. Watson believes in the power of cooking with fresh ingredients and in empowering individuals to achieve their dreams using their existing skills.
Exploring the themes of coincidence and synchronicity, this narrative chronicles a woman's transformative spiritual journey. Through her experiences, she discovers deeper guidance and meaning in life, illustrating how seemingly random events can lead to profound insights and personal growth. The book invites readers to reflect on their own paths and the signs that may guide them.
Featuring 75 of the world's most legendary designers, this book presents the story of fashion through the fascinating personal lives and innovative collections that have shaped the field over the past century. Arranged in a broadly chronological order, this compelling book outlines the impact that inventive individuals have had on the development of fashion. Using boxed features to display key dates in the designers' careers, the text – written by an expert fashion journalist and historian – delves into the visions behind their most creative and inspirational work. Combining stunning visuals of both exciting and rare designs with insightful text, this is an inspiring guide to the designers whose vision has forged new pathways in fashion design development and forever changed the way we dress today.
A provocateur, radical thinker, and instigator of the most important sartorial statements of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, Vivienne Westwood is a fearless nonconformist with a relentless passion for tradition. From the mini crini, the liberty corset, and the rocking-horse shoe to the stunning, sumptuous wedding dress worn by Sarah Jessica Parker in Sex and the City and Dita Von Teese's infamous purple wedding dress, Westwood has unleashed her imagination on the world for almost 40 years. Her Pirate and Edwardian looks were worldwide fashion trends, and her revolutionary designs include the co-creation of the punk style, the introduction of street style into high fashion, the reworking of the crinoline, the restyling of Harris tweed, and the reintroduction of platforms and the hourglass figure. She has been described by Anna Wintour as 'an unbelievable influence' and by Alexander McQueen as 'the Coco Chanel of our day'.
The sequel explores the ongoing adventures of Linda and her partner Richard as they manage their farming life in Dumfries and Galloway, South West Scotland. Following the introduction of their herd of Black Galloway cows, the narrative delves into the challenges and joys of rural life on their 120 acres of wet and boggy land, highlighting the bond between the couple and their animals amidst the picturesque Scottish landscape.
The narrative follows Richard and Linda as they discover a dilapidated farm in Galloway, Scotland, envisioning it as their future home. Their journey unfolds with unexpected transformations, highlighting the profound impact of their new environment on their lives. The story explores themes of renewal, resilience, and the challenges of embracing a new lifestyle amidst the beauty and struggles of rural living.