Books published by Gibbs M. Smith Inc

Fall in love with Hanna Karlzon's Daydreams Coloring Book with intricate illustrations of delicate flowers, buzzing bees, storybook homes, underwater worlds, and more. A rearing unicorn, a strutting cat, stately sailing ship, an ornate crab, and other fanciful images await. . . . This 96-page hardbound edition lends a luxurious feel, encouraging artists to display their volume on a coffee table or bookshelf.

A limited edition of the "Botanicum" colouring book, with eight new pages of previously unpublished artwork.

The sixth coloring book from Sweden's coloring book sensation Karlzon is a whimsical collection of stunning portraits. Each spread features a person and an animal who share a connection; coloring book enthusiasts will love her hybrid approach to portraiture and wildlife.

In Hanna Karlzon's newest coloring book, you have been invited to a midnight masquerade at a grand mansion. Guests in splendid costumes dance and mingle in an atmosphere of music, lighted candles, lanterns, and all kinds of magical and mystical creatures. Drawn in her highly regarded detailed style, coloring book enthusiasts will love this new series and get lost in the 64 pages of Hanna's best and most magical work yet.

The fourth coloring book collection from Sweden's coloring book sensation. Introducing the newest addition to Hanna Karlzon's beloved collection: Seasons Coloring Book. This hardbound volume boasts 96 pages of Karlzon's intricate designs, season by season. Hanna Karlzon has an art teaching degree from Umeå University, and has run her own business as a freelance designer since 2013. Seasons is her third coloring book series. She lives in Umeå, Sweden.

Embark on a magical adventure in this newest coloring book from Maria Trolle. Enjoy a moonlit walk through a garden full of gorgeous flowers, discover fabulous plant treasures in a dense forest, and tiptoe around fairy tales at every corner. Gather your thoughts and calm your mind by coloring all of the beautiful plants and animals in Luna. A register of plants, birds, and butterflies is found in the back of the book.

Venture into Flora's fairytale land as the seasons change. Illustrations of lush springtime flowers give way to a verdant summer and bountiful autumn which progress into a peaceful winter snowfall. People, sprites, and animals co-exist in this abundant garden. Let your mind come to rest as you color floral wreaths, sleeping fairies, fanciful houses, and busy bees. Includes a register for the plants and animals found within these pages, as well as twelve pages with Maria Trolle's signature white-on-black imagery.

A collection of ninety-four full-page illustrations of diverse plants and flowers, thirty-two of these pages feature Maria Trolle's signature black background, also seen in her previous book "Twilight Garden Colouring Book".

The A-Frame home surged in popularity in the 1950s, and has captured the public's imagination with its playfully modern, steep-sloping roofline ever since. The Modern A-Frame celebrates seventeen diverse accounts of these minimalists cabins reinvented for the twenty-first century. Nostalgic escapes, heritage homes, full-time simplicity, and artists at work categorize the A-frames whose engaging stories are shared. Whether fabricated from a 1960s kit or as a new build via retro inspiration, the variety of styles and homeowners in this photo-driven collection beautifully captures the romance of a classic structure, which beckons to travelers and homebuyers today, just as it did sixty years ago. Perfect for the architectural enthusiast, midcentury-minded designer, or armchair traveler.

A debut colouring book reminiscent of classic Swedish fairy tales.

When Brooke and Steve Giannetti decided to leave their suburban Santa Monica home to build a new life on a farm, they looked into themselves, and traveled to Belgium and France, for inspiration. Brooke's inviting prose combines with 200 photographs and Steve's architectural drawings to show their inspirations, their materials selections, and the enviable result of their team effort and creativity: an idyllic farm in California's Ojai Valley. We see every corner of the family home, guesthouse, lush gardens, and delightful animal quarters.

Edible Wild Plants provides what you really need to know to have your own wild food adventures. Whether a beginner or advanced wild food aficionado, gardener, chef, botanist, nutritionist, scientist, or a dieter with special needs, this book is for you. Author John Kallas gives you unprecedented details, maps, simple explanations, and multiple close-up photographs of every plant covered at every important stage of growth. You learn that a plant is not only edible but when, why, and how it is. He can turn you into a successful, well-fed, and happy forager anywhere in North America. For more information on this book, other publications by John Kallas, and wild foods in general, see www.wildfoodadventures.com

Packed with 65 easy, yet mouthwatering recipes featuring sweet and savory breads, breakfast, main dishes, sides, soups, sauces, and desserts, Dutch Oven Camp Cooking will quickly become a family favorite "go-to" when the crew has worked up a cowboy-size appetite while camping and playing in the outdoors. The author provides clear instructions for using coals to bake recipes such as Mountain Man Breakfast, Bacon-Cheddar Breakfast Rolls, Sloppy Joes, Dutch Oven Pizza, Tortilla Soup, Cheesy Potatoes, or Raspberry-Peach Pie.

With exclusive projects and new photography, Vibrant Interiors features the best of Andrea Schumacher Interiors. Inviting, imaginative homes that draw the viewer in and ignite the desire to see more, ultimately revealing Andrea's creativity and skill at developing energetic, exuberant, personality-filled interiors. Regardless of location or style, the skillfully designed homes are layered with a well-balanced mix of complexity and simplicity; sophisticated yet playful; layered but minimal. This dynamic interplay is compelling, unexpected, and creates conversation. In her debut interior design book, Vibrant Interiors, Andrea explores her creativity and ability to transform interior spaces into something unique for each client.

Smaller, more environmentally-friendly houses seem to be the wave of the future. As people chose to move out of cities, finances and life style will limit the size of the houses these new home owners will choose. This book includes lots of examples of small house options around the country, including ADUs (accessory dwelling units). Whether you're building a small house, renovating an older home, or purchasing something new, this book will provide inspiration. It compiles lots of previously difficult-to-find information in one place. The sidebars describe home systems and new materials helpful to any homeowner concerned about the environment and hoping to save money on energy and maintenance.

In Hanna Karlzon's newest coloring book, you have been invited to a magical kingdom in a forest full of all sorts of beautiful plants and animals. Tales from the Forest Kingdom boasts 64 pages of elaborate flowers and trees and whimsical animals and their abodes. Drawn in her highly regarded detailed style, coloring book enthusiasts will love getting lost in Hanna's magical illustrations.

Hanna Karlzon's newest coloring book, Grains of Gold, is a best-of compilation that contains 83 favorite pages collected from Daydreams, Summer Nights, Magical Dawn, Seasons, Jewelry Box, and Spirit Animals as well as 11 brand new, never-been-seen-before pages. Drawn in her highly regarded detailed style, coloring book enthusiasts will love getting lost in Hanna's magical illustrations.

Entertaining starts with setting a fabulous table. In Courtney Allison's signature French Country Cottage style, she showcases a myriad of romantic table settings for every occasion. Courtney provides the styling expertise to host your own French Country Cottage-inspired gathering, whether in the backyard, at the beach, under an old oak tree, or in a country barn. A simple picnic; coffee by the lake; a cheese board for friends outdoors; a bistro table for two; a long table for a formal meal--each setting exhibiting Allison's dreamy style for you to emulate. The pièce de résistance in every venue, any setting, is the gorgeous arrangements of seasonal flowers; Courtney's bouquets will take your breath away, from spring to fall, for outdoors and inside.

A laugh-out-loud mash-up party game for everyone, whether you love Shakespeare's works, or loathe them. Dealt from a deck of 400 answer cards, complete modern musings such as, "Just tell the judge to ...." with phrases pulled directly from the Bard himself. Your sense of humor paired with Shakespeare's quick wit will prove (with refreshing hilarity) just how winsome his words remain in the twenty-first century. For fans of William Shakespeare and classic literature, and for fans of anything but. Ideally suited to 4 players or more, ages 12 and up.

Magic doesn't necessarily follow a formula, but perhaps it does have a framework. Marie Flanigan's interiors are timeless and soulful--immediately recognizable, yet also reflective of her clients' individual stories. Dive deeper into the nine elements that define her work, including archi-tecture, illumination, composition, and surprise. Peek behind the curtain as Marie reveals her creative process and the essential elements for curating her signature blend of approachable elegance. Uniting poetry with purpose, this book uncovers the true beauty of home.

Preschoolers meet Meg, Jo, Beth, Amy, and Marmee, following the March family as they grow and learn. Easy-to-follow, engaging text combined with original quotes and beautiful artwork create a book to be treasured through childhood and beyond. Full color.

Puzzles are the new book club! Invigorate your brain with a challenging 1,000 piece jigsaw puzzle from Gibbs Smith. This unique puzzle box opens like a book. Gathered around a table with family or friends, or tackled solo: images inspired by our books, and book-lover proclivities, means there is a puzzle for everyone and every interest. 1,000 pieces 27 1/2" x 19 1/2" finished size

Experience a year in the life of Thoreau at Walden Pond in this classic work. Visit the bean-field, the village, and the ponds; learn about our brute neighbors, the higher laws of nature and humankind, and the benefits of reading and solitude.

A beautifully illustrated board book version of the timeless Christmas ballet, this is a new title in the much-loved "BabyLit" series.

Step into the drama filled world of Jane Austin's Emma: A BabyLit Emotions Primer. Your little one will learn about the meddling Emma Woodhouse, who takes it upon herself to become the village matchmaker, creating all sorts of feelings in others. Her friend's emotions include Mr. Elton being angry, Miss Taylor becoming happy, while Jane Fairfax is tired.