{"title":"Julie Pointer Adams","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJulie Pointer Adams\u003c\/strong\u003e invites readers to embrace a lifestyle where simplicity and nature intertwine gently. Her works, such as \u003cem\u003eAl Fresco\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eWabi-Sabi Welcome\u003c\/em\u003e, celebrate the beauty of the outdoors and the art of imperfect hospitality, offering inspiration for creating warm, inviting spaces both inside and out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a focus on mindfulness and intentional living, Adams blends practical advice with poetic reflections. Her books guide readers to find joy in everyday moments, cultivating homes and gardens that reflect calm, authenticity, and an appreciation for the natural world.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"al-fresco-by-julie-pointer-adams-9781648290824","title":"Al Fresco","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn ode to living and gathering in nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA picnic on the beach. Cocktails and a snack at sunset. Sharing a potluck meal around the fire, and letting the night drift lazily along in the pleasures of roasting marshmallows and swapping stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGetting together in nature, with food and drink, is among the most restorative rituals we can experience, fostering a kind of intimacy and ease that is rare in any other setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAl Fresco\u003c\/em\u003e, with its fresh, delicious recipes and unexpected ideas, its tips for exploring new ways to get outdoors, and its interviews with dozens of kindred spirits, is an inspiring and beautiful playbook for anyone who wants to spend more time outside with friends and family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe credo is simple: Nature opens us up to ourselves, and the food we share opens us up to each other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47288345166060,"sku":"9781648290824","price":70.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/23726783482774.jpg?v=1770543094"},{"product_id":"wabi-sabi-welcome-by-julie-pointer-adams-9781579656997","title":"Wabi-Sabi Welcome","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWabi-Sabi Welcome\u003c\/em\u003e applies the basic principles of the wabi-sabi aesthetic to modern entertaining. It’s about being attentive to your guests (listen without being distracted; unplug), creating a welcoming environment (leave the door unlocked; make time to be together), and choosing modest décor (dishes and furniture made from materials that endure, such as wood or clay).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDecorating with nature is emphasised, focusing on foraged, not store-bought blooms. It encourages finding beauty in imperfections, such as wrinkled linen napkins, along with maintaining a relaxed attitude about late-coming guests, and much more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book is organised into chapters covering five locations—Japan, Denmark, California, France, and Italy—places where the approach to home décor and entertaining best reflects wabi-sabi principles. It is complete with lush photography and practical checklists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47487752503532,"sku":"9781579656997","price":60.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/dfe814e0e0dcc40008e1e5f111b0bd6c.jpg?v=1775769354"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/julie-pointer-adams.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}