{"product_id":"a-year-of-making-40-seasonal-projects-to-create-a-modern-cottage-9781761452369","title":"A Year of Making: 40 Seasonal Projects to Create a Modern Cottage","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Year of Making\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e, beloved DIYer Brooke Styles shares 40 creative, seasonal projects to help you craft a home with modern cottage charm.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Year of Making\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e is a craft and DIY decorating book featuring 40 seasonal projects to bring modern cottage charm into your home.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrooke Styles – popular Queensland-based DIYer and self-confessed homemaker – draws inspiration from Beatrix Potter with a fresh, contemporary twist. In her debut book, she helps readers build a ‘DIY treasure chest’, covering the basics of upcycling and making before guiding you through a year of creative projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOrganised by season, the book offers everything from quick crafts to larger-scale DIYs, including a beaded beach bag for summer, a pear-shaped beanbag for autumn, her much-loved café dining nook for winter, and a greenhouse for spring. With projects ranging from beginner-friendly to more challenging, each chapter includes big statement pieces, smaller DIYs, and textile projects – ensuring something for every maker.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePassionate about reviving heritage crafts and reimagining them for modern homes, Brooke makes creating feel accessible, rewarding, and most importantly – fun. With\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Year of Making\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e, you’ll discover 40 projects that celebrate the seasons through décor and fashion accessories, helping you embrace modern cottage living in your own unique way.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDetails\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eISBN13: 9781761452369\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormat: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNumber of Pages: 256\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdition: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublication Date: 27 Oct 2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublisher: Hardie Grant Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublication City, Country: South Yarra, Australia\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions (cm): 19(H)x23(L)x3(W)1000\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight (gm): 1000\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eKnown for her imaginative DIY projects and creative home renovation journey, \u003cb\u003eBrooke Styles\u003c\/b\u003e is the epitome of a homemaker, offering a delightful glimpse into her charming Aussie cottage life. Based on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Brooke is a content creator with 260k followers on Instagram and 1.4 million on TikTok. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eReviews\u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"Brooke Styles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51528088420569,"sku":"9781761452369","price":39.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0502\/9530\/8441\/files\/9781761452369.jpg?v=1794035382","url":"https:\/\/www.arielbooks.com.au\/products\/a-year-of-making-40-seasonal-projects-to-create-a-modern-cottage-9781761452369","provider":"Ariel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}