Educational

So Seed Kits Grow Your Own Herbal Tea Kit.

Grow your own fresh Peppermint, Chamomile and Lemon Balm herbal tea with this eco friendly, illustrated seed kit.

Nothing matches the aromas and flavours of fresh herb teas - also known as tisanes - they're a relaxing and mindful way to wind down after dinner, or refresh yourself in the morning.

Fresh herbs also have many health properties such as aiding relaxation, encouraging digestion and relieving headaches. Herbs are amazing!

With easy to follow instructions, So. kits make beautiful botanical gifts that benefit people and planet. Peppermint and Lemon Balm seeds can be grown indoors all year long, as long as they’re in a bright position. Chamomile should be grown outdoors in Spring.

The kit contains all the materials you need to get your seedlings started:

• 9 x wood pulp pots
• 9 x coir compost pellets
• 3 x reclaimed oak markers (made from old whisky barrels in Scotland!)
• 3 x packets of seeds - Peppermint, Chamomile and Lemon Balm
• 3 x A5 illustrated prints that celebrate your plants in all their glory, (including info about their properties and uses, along with sowing instructions)
• A booklet with sowing instructions and sustainability info related to growing plants

The kit materials and packaging are all recycled, reclaimed and biodegradable. You can literally add it to the compost heap!

• Box dimensions - 19 x 26.5 cm

So Seed Kits Grow Your Own Flowers for Bees Kit.

Learn about bees and encourage them to your garden, balcony or windowsill with our special edition bee-friendly growing kit for kids. Sadly, bees are on the decline so need our help! Herbs make great bee attractors as they have brightly coloured flowers and fragrances and can be grown in a garden or in small pots and containers.

Complete with seeds and growing materials this kit contains original illustrations and an educational poster about the lives of bees, their role in the natural world and simple things we can do help them.

With easy to follow instructions, So kits make beautiful botanical gifts that benefit people and planet. The seeds can be sown indoors in spring and moved outside when warm enough.

The kit contains all the materials you need to get your seedlings started:

• 3 x wood pulp pots
• 3 x coir compost pellets
• A reclaimed wooden plant marker
• Chives seeds
• 4 x A6 illustrated bee and plant prints
• A double sided A3 colourable poster about the lives of bees
• Sowing instructions

The kit materials and packaging are all recycled, reclaimed and biodegradable. You can literally add it to the compost heap!

• Box dimensions - 20cm x 14cm

So Seed Kits Grow Your Own Christmas Herbs.

This special Christmas kit includes sage, rosemary and peppermint seeds as well as an illustrated sheet with nice ideas for herby Christmas treats.

The kit materials and packaging are all recycled, reclaimed and biodegradable. You can literally add it to the compost heap!

• Box dimensions - 19 x 26.5 cm

Beehive Bee Revival Kit the Black Edition

The Original Bee Revival Keyring - Inspired by a spontaneous encounter with a tired bee. 

This bee saving kit can be attached your keychain or backpack, for when you are out on the go and come across an exhausted bee in need of your help! The bee revival keyring provides an emergency solution to REVIVE an exhausted bee so it can continue its mission pollinating planet Earth.

Key features:

• Strong aluminium shell
• Contains an ambrosia® bee food syrup to feed a bee in an emergency.
• Refillable glass bottle with natural custom cork top
• Protective inner sleeve and cork shock absorber
• Custom stamped key ring
• Ideal nature/animal lover gift
• Designed and assembled in Exeter, UK.

Equip yourself and join our buzzing community to raise awareness of the importance of bees.

Or have it delivered as a thoughtful gift direct to your bee lover, friend or family member.

Please note: this product is not a toy, contains small parts. Must be used with adult supervision. 

• Made entirely from post customer waste with unbleached pulp.
• Produced and printed in the UK using environmentally friendly vegetable inks.

Beehive Bee Revival Kit the Gold Edition

The Original Bee Revival Keyring - Inspired by a spontaneous encounter with a tired bee. 

This bee saving kit can be attached your keychain or backpack, for when you are out on the go and come across an exhausted bee in need of your help! The bee revival keyring provides an emergency solution to REVIVE an exhausted bee so it can continue its mission pollinating planet Earth.

Key features:

• Strong aluminium shell
• Contains an ambrosia® bee food syrup to feed a bee in an emergency.
• Refillable glass bottle with natural custom cork top
• Protective inner sleeve and cork shock absorber
• Custom stamped key ring
• Ideal nature/animal lover gift
• Designed and assembled in Exeter, UK.

Equip yourself and join our buzzing community to raise awareness of the importance of bees.

Or have it delivered as a thoughtful gift direct to your bee lover, friend or family member.

Please note: this product is not a toy, contains small parts. Must be used with adult supervision. 

• Made entirely from post customer waste with unbleached pulp.
• Produced and printed in the UK using environmentally friendly vegetable inks.

Lucy In The Sky Jigsaw Puzzle 1000 Pieces.

Contemporary surrealist 1,000 piece puzzle. Puzzle pieces are contained within a reusable, cotton drawstring bag and a premium box.

Our plastic-free, mindful jigsaw puzzles are perfect as a treat to yourself or a gift to a friend. This jigsaw puzzle is a challenging one so be prepared! Once you've found a moment with your jigsaw, grab a cup of tea, coffee or a glass of whatever you fancy. Let the daily grind melt away and the digital detox begin. Be it some much deserved "me time", or a fun night with friends. Finish it in one night, a weekend, or a little every evening, the Pieces are there for you when you need to reconnect.

By supporting Pieces of The Puzzle, you're also supporting a female-founded company, helping the circular economy, and supporting amazing artists.

• All jigsaws will be wrapped in tissue paper for free
• Finished size of the puzzle: 66 x 50cm
• Made in the UK using FSC Certified wood and starch-based glue
• CE Warning: pieces are small, please be aware of a potential choking hazard

The Garden Jigsaw Puzzle 1000 Pieces.

Designed by the lovely twin duo, Liv & Dom. It's a beautiful mash-up of gingham, floral illustrations and their classical nude ladies. We don't think jigsaws should just be destined to be completed in the depths of winter. This design celebrates summer like no other. It's the ideal design to be hung up on the wall somewhere after it's finished.

Our plastic-free and mindful jigsaw puzzles are perfect as a treat to yourself or a gift to a friend. Once you've found a moment with your jigsaw, grab a cup of tea, coffee or a glass of whatever you fancy. Let the daily grind melt away and the digital detox begin. Be it some much deserved "me time", or a fun night with friends. Finish it in one night, a weekend, or a little every evening, the Pieces are there for you when you need to reconnect.

By supporting Pieces of The Puzzle, you're also supporting a female-founded company, helping the circular economy, and supporting amazing artists.

All jigsaws will be wrapped in tissue paper for free.

Gestalten Off The Road Book.

EXPLORERS, VANS, AND LIFE OFF THE BEATEN TRACK.

Many of us long to get away from it all in the great outdoors. Converted vans, trucks, and other vehicles are increasingly popular means of escape that provide temporary homes amid isolated terrain, sandy dunes, and endless skies.

Off the Road is a collection of outdoor adventures and the vehicular travel companions and equipment that make them possible. Its stunning photography transports us to awe-inspiring landscapes while revealing the lifestyle of those who make their homes on wheels—at least temporarily.

More and more people are hitting the road to the middle of nowhere. Along less-traveled paths they are heading up mountains and down dunes. They are enjoying the drive and the view through mud-splattered windshields as much as the stops and evening campfires amid stunning terrain.

By heading off to discover the great outdoors in their own converted campers, jeeps, station wagons, or 4X4s, they can determine their own routes, itineraries, and pace, as well as how many challenges they’d like to meet along the way. After a day on the go, these multifunctional vehicles also serve as kitchens, campgrounds, and sleeping quarters that offer a great deal more improvised fun than a standard, perfectly equipped RV. Conventional luxuries are eschewed for the sake of greater freedom, tranquility, and adventure.

Off the Road is a collection of outdoor adventures and the vehicular travel companions and equipment that make them possible. Its stunning photography transports us to awe-inspiring landscapes while revealing the lifestyle of those who make their homes on wheels—at least temporarily. The book also tells the stories of young families, globetrotters who travel on a dime, weekend explorers, surf libertines, and professional adventurers who have created a slice of paradise wherever they chose to park.

Gestalten The Essence Book.

DISCOVERING THE WORLD OF SCENT, PERFUME & FRAGRANCE.

The Essence delves into the history, culture, and science that have shaped the multi-billion dollar perfume industry into what it is today.

Scents are linked to our most cherished memories. No wonder then, that fragrance has captivated us as humans for centuries. The Essence explores this mysterious sense and delves into the history, culture, and science that have shaped the multi-billion dollar perfume industry into what it is today. Join us as we reveal the power of scent and fragrance to captivate, from the lavender fields of Provence and the laboratories, to incense producers in India. Meet the trailblazers shaping the future of perfumery as we explore the vital role that technology and scented products will play in the 21st century. The Essence is an inviting read for fragrance novices and connoisseurs alike.

Gestalten Wanderlust USA Book.

Long-distance trekking, short day trips out of town, an extended weekend escapade—Wanderlust USA has it all.

America is a hiker’s paradise: a patchwork of diverse wildlife, breathtaking vistas, and once-in-a-lifetime challenges, woven together by the nation’s countless trails. From the depths of the Grand Canyon to the slopes of Denali, the continent’s highest peak, Wanderlust USAtakes you to the trailhead of 30 unforgettable hikes. Follow long-distance adventurer Cam Honan as he guides the way through each trail’s terrain, ecology, and history. Ranging from day trips to extended backcountry excursions, there are hikes to suit both the experienced trekker and the enthusiastic newcomer. With expert advice and tales from the wilderness, overview maps, spectacular photography, and a bonus section highlighting 20 additional trails from around the country, Wanderlust USA is the ultimate guide to the great American hike.

Described by Backpacker Magazine as “the most travelled hiker on earth”, Cam Honan has trekked in 61 countries across six continents, logging more than 96,500 km (60,000 mi) over the last three decades. He documents his journeys on his blog, The Hiking Life, and has authored two bestselling titles for gestalten—Wanderlust and The Hidden Tracks.

The Monocle Guide to Better Living Book.

Full of writing, reports, and recommendations, The Monocle Guide to Better Living is original, informative, entertaining and comprehensive. This is not a book about glitz but rather an upbeat survey of products and ideas built to treasure and last.

Monocle is one of the most successful magazines to be developed in the past decade. Armed with an unmistakable sense of aesthetics and journalistic tenacity, its team—led by editor in chief Tyler Brûlé—has created an intelligent publication that continually inspires a global readership who are interested in everything from diplomacy to design. For its first-ever book, the editorial team looks at one of their core themes: how to live well.

The result is The Monocle Guide to Better Living, an original, informative, and entertaining collection of writing, reports, and recommendations. This is not a book about glitz but rather an upbeat survey of products and ideas meant to be treasured and last.

Monocle-founder Tyler Brûlé is a former war correspondent, founding editor-in-chief of Wallpaper*, and columnist for the Financial Times. Based in London and acclaimed the world over, Monocle delivers a unique global briefing on global affairs, business, culture, and design. Alongside the magazine, Monocle has created a 24-hour radio station, a film-rich website, retail ventures around the globe, and cafés in Tokyo and London.

Gestalten On the Run Book.

On your marks, get set, go! Embrace the enduring appeal of running for sport, fitness, and fun.

Running is one of the most popular and accessible sports in the world. From training apps to park runs, marathons, and ultra-marathons, the world of running is diverse and widespread. Offering insight on its rich history whilst demystifying the science of the body, On the Run has been composed to educate and inspire runners of all experience levels. Inspiring you to put your best foot forward, this title looks at races and clubs throughout the world and displays how runners from different backgrounds, of different ages, and with different abilities are championing the sport.

More than a health trend, running fosters community. On the Run is a step by step introduction into this adrenaline-fueled world, providing mentorship and encouragement through profiles of runners setting the pace in their own ways.

Nick Butter is a British long-distance runner, adventurer, and motivational speaker. In 2019, he became the first person ever to run a marathon in every country in the world, doing so in just 23 months. His colossal achievement is recognized as one of the most daring feats of physical and mental endurance, making his personal insight invaluable.

This book has been printed in Germany.
FSC™️ (Forest Stewardship Council™️) Certified.

Gestalten The New Outsiders Book.

The New Outsiders showcases must-visit locations and unusual experiences from Iceland to Patagonia for everyone who calls the great outdoors their second home. 

At the heart of this book are those maverick spirits who are striding forward to find creative solutions to protect and preserve the landscapes that have transformed us—ideas deeply inspired by our connection to nature. From pioneers of closed-loop clothing, who continually recycle their materials into new products, to the open-source approach of sustainable outdoor brands, we are holding ourselves accountable for our actions in everything we do. We free dive beneath the ice in Canada and free-climb Patagonian peaks. We trek through the frozen tundra of Baffin Island, savor the beauty of North America from the saddle of a bike, and surf Arctic waves. Pick up your backpack and step outside—it is time to get inspired to live a life less ordinary beneath the open sky.

• Editors - Gestalten & Jeffrey Bowman
• Release date - January 2019
• Format - 22.5cm × 29cm
• Features - Full colour, hardcover, stitch bound, 256 pages
• ISBN - 978-3-89955-964-4

Gestalten The Hidden Tracks Book.

Embark on a thrilling exploration of the world’s most exciting, magnificent, and diverse walking trails and hiking destinations. Besides the better-known paths, The Hidden Tracks will also highlight some of the more out-of-the-way gems—be it an expedition on the other side of the world or a day’s hike just a few hours from your hometown.

From a magic trail leading through a forest of giant trees and breathtaking mountain ascents in South America to a trek across the world’s highest sand dunes in Mongolia, this selection of one-of-a-kind trails is presented with stunning imagery, detailed trail descriptions, overview maps, and insider advice on how to make the most of each trip. The book is both a visual journey and an invitation to pack your hiking boots and discover untouched hiking destinations.

Over the last 25 years, Cam Honan has trekked more than 90,000 km (55,000 mi). Backpacker Magazine claims to never have met “anyone who’s logged more miles.” Cam has hiked in over 50 countries and splits his time between Australia and his second home of Mexico.

• Editors - Gestalten & Cam Honan
• Release date - September 2018
• Format - 24cm × 30cm
• Features - Full color, hardcover, stitch bound, 272 pages
• ISBN - 978-3-89955-955-2 

Gestalten Handmade in Japan Book.

In an era where global interest in handmade, small-batch products is heightening as a response to mass production, Handmade in Japan takes a look inside the workshops of the country’s artisans, revealing their endless pursuit of excellence, and what it means to dedicate one’s life to the stewardship of irreplaceable cultural heritage. Find inspiration in the exploration of handmade processes using sustainable materials and discover the lengths these makers go to in ensuring every product is perfect.

From hand-painted kimono dyeing to wooden trays carving, Handmade in Japan meets the craftspeople of Japan's diverse regions with unique insights into their traditions and how they work.

Irwin Wong is an editorial and commercial photographer based in Tokyo. Originally from Melbourne, Australia, he moved to Japan in 2005. He developed an interest in craftsmanship after photographing several artisans for work. His clients include Apple, The Washington Post, Forbes, and Nike.

This book has been printed in Germany. FSC™️ (Forest Stewardship Council™️) Certified.

• Editors - Gestalten & Irwin Wong
• Release date - March 2020
• Format - 22.5cm × 29cm
• Features - Full colour, hardcover, stitch bound, 320 pages
• ISBN - 978-3-89955-992-7