{"title":"Books by Ali Heath","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"9781784727390","title":"Curate","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn inspirational guide to home decorating with the perennially popular elements of a neutral palette, natural ingredients and a carefully curated mix of vintage and modern pieces - from influential stylist and decorator, Lynda Gardener and interiors writer and stylist, Ali Heath\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This gorgeous book marries inspirational ideas with real interiors, to help you curate a home that reflects your personal story and style.\" Kate Watson-Smyth of Mad About The House\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Helpfully divided into eight key elements that bring a space to life, this beautifully photographed book by Australian interior designer Gardener and journalist Heath, makes the perfect accompaniment to a house refresh.\" Elle Decoration\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A paradise for the curious, Lynda and Ali present an interior perspective so cosy that you already feel you live there. Textural spaces cleansed in monochromatic hues - with ideas that invite your imagination to consider home and collections in a new light.\" Martyn Thompson - Designer, Photographer, Creative Director\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDoyenne of the unique and decorative, Australian interior stylist and boutique hotelier, Lynda Gardener, is always on the hunt for finds to enhance her homes and decorating projects. Her ability to curate and display these personal treasures has created a trademark style that is loved internationally.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eCurate\u003c\/i\u003e, the highly anticipated book by creative duo, Lynda Gardener and journalist and stylist Ali Heath, reveals how to create a home that is truly individual. With their shared love of a monochrome aesthetic and natural imperfections, they explore the eight Elements that bring a space to life: palette, nature, textiles, lighting, a combination of old and new, storage, collections and art. Ten aspirational homes show the style in practice, including a converted warehouse, one-bedroom studio, bijoux apartment, historic cottage, country estate, new-build barn, remote shack, period townhouse and rural retreat.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith gloriously evocative photography and plenty of down-to-earth ideas, \u003ci\u003eCurate\u003c\/i\u003e will encourage the reader to embrace their individual style, dream big and create a timeless interior of their own.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Two of the most sought-after creatives, working together from opposite ends of the world, which has resulted in the most inspiring book.\" - Sally Bailey, Founder of Baileys Home\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A must-read for all confirmed monochromist or mono-curious design aficionados, Ali and Lynda's new book confirms that an edited colour palette is everything but monotonous.\" - Hilary Robertson, Interior Stylist, Writer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Everyone knows that to live amongst books is a gift. \u003ci\u003eCurate \u003c\/i\u003eis one of those books you will come back to, like a time worn painting, its contents are rewarding, rich and encourage you to chase your own unique style of domestic bliss.\" - Megan Morton, Interior Stylist, Masterclass Instructor, Studio Owner\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Every page of \u003ci\u003eCurate \u003c\/i\u003eis filled with an inspirational overload both in pictures and words. Working with texture, layers, colour and special personal touches it is a pure feast for the eyes.\" - Hans Blomquist, Author, stylist, art director\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The beautiful interiors captured in \u003ci\u003eCurate\u003c\/i\u003e are layered with a sense of nostalgia and nurture. This is what makes a house a home.\" - Sibella Court, Author, stylist, shopkeeper\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"What a joy this book is to flip through and let sink in. At once inspirational and, yet, still approachable, Ali’s beautiful words and Lynda’s gorgeous styling come together to create the sort of worlds you want to dive right into and live in forever.\" - Lindsey Bro, Writer, Creative, Founder @cabinlove\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"When two incredibly talented creatives Ali and Lynda, combine their talents and produce the most inspiring book full of texture, layers and most of all homes full of soul. So beautifully written and photographed giving us all a must have book that we will continually refer to and thoroughly enjoy.\" - Kate Abt @kateabtdesign\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56304258908533,"sku":"9781784727390","price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781784727390_4c8cba73-6c15-4885-acbb-175adc73daaa.jpg?v=1786025515"},{"product_id":"9781784729721","title":"Cocoon","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe third interiors book from the author of\u003ci\u003e Curate\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eCreate\u003c\/i\u003e, featuring homes in the UK, France, Spain, the US and Australia.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePRAISE FOR \u003ci\u003eCREATE\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e“COCOON is an inspiring exploration of home as a sanctuary, celebrating the beauty of spaces that nurture and provide comfort. Ali has an intuitive understanding of the meaning of home, encouraging others to live with the things they love and to celebrate their individuality.” - \u003cb\u003eChrissie Rucker – Founder @thewhitecompany\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “Cosseting, cosy, sink-into spaces are on the rise and there is no better book to dive into and learn how to pull them off than Ali Heath's Cocoon: Creating Homes with Heart. It's an essential read that not only will put a smile on your face as you settle down and dig in it will awaken your senses exciting you to create visual, tactile, cosy havens that you never want to leave.” - \u003cb\u003eAbigail Ahern @abigailahern\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “Ali's desire to help us all create a sanctuary at home focuses on the importance of human connections and an awareness of our senses. Making spaces that we can connect with intuitively goes way beyond just aesthetics as these case studies illustrate so perfectly.” - \u003cb\u003eKate Watson Smyth, KateWatsonSmyth.Substack.com\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “Another stunning design book! Ali Heath's books never fail to inspire me.” - \u003cb\u003eLeanne Ford @leannefordinteriors\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “Ali Heath is not only a gifted writer, interior stylist, and mentor but also a warm-hearted woman and a cherished friend. Her sensitivity to moods, emotions, and creativity is something truly special. In her latest book, COCOON, she takes us into lived-in homes and spaces that feel deeply personal. Her style is romantic, tactile, and carefully curated, with each piece exuding a vintage charm. The blend of decor, antiques, books, art, and furniture creates a seamless narrative of a life well lived. There's not a single page where you wouldn't want to linger.” - \u003cb\u003eMalene Birger @malenebirgers_world\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"In three comprehensive sections packed with rich photography and expert advice, this practical yet inspiring guide will give you the confidence to try it yourself\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eElle Decoration\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"It's clear that the spaces and wisdom featured in \u003ci\u003eCreate\u003c\/i\u003e come from the heart. It is another masterclass by Ali Heath in creating soulful spaces that sing with warmth and cut their own design path.\" - \u003cb\u003eNicole Gray, Interiors Editor, \u003ci\u003eYOU\u003c\/i\u003e magazine\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"Ali is undoubtedly one of the best, most consistent and versatile stylists working today, and her new book \u003ci\u003eCreate\u003c\/i\u003e is testimony to that.\" - \u003cb\u003eBen Kendrick: Editor, \u003ci\u003eModern Rustic\u003c\/i\u003e; Homes and Style Director, \u003ci\u003eCountry Living\u003c\/i\u003e magazine\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “\u003ci\u003eCocoon \u003c\/i\u003eis visually stunning, thoughtful, and soulful!! Filled with interiors and stories about the people who inhabit them, it's just the kind of book that gets me scheming and dreaming!! You'll want to read it more than once- first for all the eye candy and then again and again for its wisdom.”  - \u003cb\u003eLauren Liess @laurenliess\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"Ali Heath understands that true sanctuary isn't about having the right things, but about surrounding ourselves with what genuinely nourishes us. \u003ci\u003eCocoon\u003c\/i\u003e beautifully captures this essence of intentional living through spaces that prioritize comfort, connection, and personal meaning over perfection.\" - \u003cb\u003eShira Gill @shiragill\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn her third book \u003ci\u003eCocoon\u003c\/i\u003e, interior stylist, designer and writer Ali Heath invites the reader to create a home sanctuary that focuses on the human touch\u003ci\u003e,\u003c\/i\u003e as an antidote to our fast-paced, tech-driven modern world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This way of decorating is so much more than just a look or style - it's about taking a holistic approach that draws upon \u003ci\u003eall \u003c\/i\u003eour senses, not just the visual, and connects us more meaningfully to ourselves and our surroundings. In the past creating a sanctuary was about the decoration of a few key rooms, now it is about how the home as a whole makes us feel. Cocooning is not about isolation or shutting down and does not have to mean going off-grid - it is simply about tuning back into our emotions, creativity and curiosity to satisfy our need for shelter, comfort and wonder. Photographed in inspirational homes around the world - from small inner-city sanctuaries to spacious island retreats, \u003ci\u003eCocoon\u003c\/i\u003e celebrates a design approach that speaks to the heart.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56305108058485,"sku":"9781784729721","price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781784729721_735d4937-0ade-49c2-b6d9-90b427fb1d36.jpg?v=1786025587"},{"product_id":"9781784728557","title":"Create","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe much-anticipated follow-up to the highly successful \u003ci\u003eCurate\u003c\/i\u003e provides decorating inspiration for homes that beautifully combine both the modern and the antique\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Some of the most exciting interiors around are those that combine vintage and antique finds with select contemporary pieces. In \u003ci\u003eCreate\u003c\/i\u003e, interior stylist and journalist Ali Heath encourages you to think imaginatively about how to use old and new at home - introducing individuality and interest, while incorporating the need to decorate more sustainably.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Following on the success of her first book \u003ci\u003eCurate\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eCreate\u003c\/i\u003e is a visual feast divided into four engaging and informative chapters. Establishing Your Style will fire your imagination, while Adding the Magic considers ten decorating elements, including pattern and texture, display, lighting, and color. In Creative Spaces the homes of a maverick group of 12 antique dealers and interior designers are shared, and the book closes with Inspirations - advice on where to buy period items and how to buy online and at auction. With glorious photography, original drawings and break-out ideas pages, \u003ci\u003eCreate\u003c\/i\u003e will give you the confidence to nurture a home you love - one that celebrates the past while embracing the present and future.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56305249059189,"sku":"9781784728557","price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781784728557_ba9dc486-5017-441c-a4ad-e3259a8b995b.jpg?v=1786025545"},{"product_id":"wonder","title":"Wonder","description":"Wonder is a visually rich, emotionally intelligent interiors book about the power of slow living, and how to harness curiosity, imagination, and a sense of quiet magic - to create homes that invite us to look more deeply, live more joyously.   Filled with beautiful, original photography, practical guidance and inspirational stories readers will rediscover the idea that wonder is a vital part of what we see, live, breathe and respond to, in the surroundings we create. The book is a natural progression from Ali Heath's earlier trilogy of bestselling books - from Curate (what we choose and display), to Create (how we design and bring to life), to Cocoon (how we feel and nurture) now to Wonder (how we see and live well).   The most meaningful homes are not the most perfect or the most expensive, but the ones that are brought to life through curiosity - where your quirks, interests and passions slowly build from something small to something memorable. When we allow wonder in we allow our homes and ourselves to breathe, evolve and grow.   Throughout the book Ali shares the idea of wonder by example through her infectious passion for people, homes and inspiring design. Each of the inspirational homes featured across numerous continents is different in size, aesthetic and budget.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57510234521973,"sku":"9781846018114","price":32.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}]}],"url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/collections\/author-ali-heath.oembed","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}