Gifts & Paper

When your life is over, everything you did will be represented by a single dash between two dates―what will that dash mean for the people you have known and loved? 

As Joseph Epstein once said, “We do not choose to be born. We do not choose our parents, or the country of our birth. We do not, most of us, choose to die. . . . But within this realm of choicelessness, we do choose how we live.” And that is what The Dash is all about. 

Beginning with an inspiring poem by Linda Ellis titled “The Dash,” renowned author Mac Anderson then applies his own signature commentary on how the poem motivates us to make certain choices in our lives―choices to ignore the calls of selfishness and instead reach out to others, using our God-given abilities to brighten their days and lighten their loads. 

After all, at the end of life, how we will be remembered―whether our dash represents a full, joyous life of seeking God’s glory, or merely the space between birth and death―will be entirely up to the people we’ve left behind, the lives we’ve changed.

How to Add More Life to Life

Written by Kobi Yamada

Illustrated by Charles Santoso

What is muchness? And how do you find it? Muchness is the full-hearted abundance of hope, joy, and imagination that each of us has when we come into this world. Over time, as we take on more responsibilities and worries, our doubts and fears have a way of growing with us. And because of this, we can lose much of our muchness. This little book is about finding it again.

Following the discoveries of an adorable illustrated duckling, Finding Muchness is full of wisdom and wonder for anyone ages 99 and under! It’s an encouraging invitation to live bravely, care deeply, and get the most out of every one of your moments.

• Written by the author of the New York Times best-selling book What Do You Do With an Idea?
• Offers life lessons on heart-led living you’ll want to share
• Sophisticated illustrations spark childlike wonder for readers of all ages
• A thoughtful gift for a birthday, graduation, new venture, retirement, or life transition
• SIZE: 8.25″W x 8.625″H
• PAGE COUNT: 48 pages

For the one million-plus followers who turn to Syd and Shea McGee for advice on building a beautiful home and life, Make Life Beautiful is a behind-the-scenes look into how the couple transformed Shea’s small room of fabric samples and big dream of becoming a designer into one of the most successful and fastest-growing interior design businesses in the country.

In Make Life Beautiful, Syd and Shea inspire you on how to build an authentic life by applying design principles such as:

• Embrace the process
• Get to the next level
• Find balance
• Elevate the everyday

Now a #1 New York Times bestselling book, Capital Gaines offers readers a ringside seat as Chip relives some of his craziest antics and the lessons learned along the way.

Readers will learn:

• How to work towards success--and how to determine what that looks like
• The power of living in a way that rejects fear
• How to embrace small acts of courage and be bold to go all-in

Capital Gaines is the playbook you need to start redefining success and going after it, no matter what that means to you.

Is your mind stuck in overdrive because you repeatedly play back others' offenses? Follow TerKeurst to life-giving freedom! Sharing a step-by-step plan to help you let go of bound-up resentments, she'll teach you what the Bible says about forgiveness, how to disempower triggers hijacking your emotions, move on if a person refuses to change, and more. 256 pages, hardcover from Nelson.

Do-it-yourself interior designer and popular blogger Liz Marie Galvan helps you create space to snuggle up, stretch out, or kick back at home so you can focus on what matters most during the holidays and every day. Cozy White Cottage Seasons is a beautiful, full-color photography holiday lifestyle book with easy-to-do, practical tips to make your home a welcome haven—from New Year’s Day to spring, summer, fall, and all the way through Christmas.

In Cozy White Cottage, Liz offers her best home decor and design tips to help you create a space you'll love coming home to. You'll love Liz's real-life, easy, and affordable ideas to get the most out of your home and discover things like:

Life often looks so very different than we hoped or expected. Some events may simply catch us off guard for a moment, but others shatter us completely. We feel disappointed and disillusioned, and we quietly start to wonder about the reality of God’s goodness.

Lysa TerKeurst understands this deeply. But she's also discovered that our disappointments can be the divine appointments our souls need to radically encounter God. In It's Not Supposed to Be This Way, Lysa invites us into her own journey of faith and, with grit, vulnerability, and honest humor, helps us to:

* Stop being pulled into the anxiety of disappointment by discovering how to better process unmet expectations and other painful situations.
* Train ourselves to recognize the three strategies of the enemy so we can stand strong and persevere through unsettling relationships and uncertain outcomes.
* Discover the secret of being steadfast and not panicking when God actually does give us more than we can handle.
* Shift our suspicion that God is cruel or unfair to the biblical assurance that God is protecting and preparing us.
* Know how to encourage a friend and help her navigate hard realities with real help from God's truth

God wants us to live loved when we feel left out, lonely and less than.

In this six-session Bible study, Lysa TerKeurst digs deep into God’s Word to help you explore the roots of rejection, the way other relationships get tainted because of a past rejection, and the truth about what it looks like to live loved. With biblical depth, gut-honest vulnerability and refreshing wit, Lysa will take you on a visual journey in the Holy Land to some of the places where people of the Bible, such as Hannah, David and even Jesus, lived and walked.

Lysa will help you and your group to enter a place of healing and new perspective as well as a time for you to go to new places with Jesus and experience Him like never before. Uninvited reminds us we are destined for a love that can never be diminished, tarnished, shaken or taken — a love that does not reject or uninvite.

This study guide is packed with deep Bible teaching and includes guided video notes, group discussion questions and between-sessions personal studies.

The Magnolia Story is the first book from Chip and Joanna, offering their fans a detailed look at their life together. From the very first renovation project they ever tackled together, to the project that nearly cost them everything; from the childhood memories that shaped them, to the twists and turns that led them to the life they share on the farm today.

A New York Times bestseller! In a world that feels increasingly disconnected, it’s time to reclaim a life of rich, authentic connection—because we are all made better when we trust one another and work together.

In his most vulnerable book to date, Chip Gaines shows us how to build relationships that pull us into a life of meaning, joy, and connection. It happens by being intentional about choosing the company we keep. Chip explains the value of seeking out people who are electrified by living according to their purpose, who will stand beside you as you tackle new challenges, who bet on each other instead of the status quo. The key is being true to yourself, figuring out what you want to do with your life, and finding people who will lift you up along the way.

No Pain, No Gaines will open your eyes to valuable lessons, including how to:  

• be awake to life, not asleep at the wheel
• find the risks worth taking
• value what you bring to the table
• resist the status quo
• look outside yourself and your circle and foster connections with others
• get comfortable with being uncomfortably kind

A good life doesn't always come easy, but that's because the good stuff never does. It requires faith in people. It requires faith in yourself. It requires hope. And it requires a willingness to grow even when it hurts. In No Pain, No Gaines, through hard-won lessons and personal stories all told with his trademark blend of wit and wisdom, Chip Gaines will coach you on how to make your life rich and your relationships run deep

Vintage pieces are set in scene in more than 410 photos. Whether from metal objects, old household items or circus caravans. Let yourself be inspired by great and unusual ideas.

608 Pages, 6.8 X 8.7

Flexibound 

SuperMoss Reindeer Moss is one of our top selling mosses for floral décor. It adds natural accents to any floral arrangement. Choose from a variety of lush colors and pair your moss perfectly with your flowers' natural colors to give them true definition. Reindeer Moss has a fresh, soft, and spongy feel. Simple and fun to use, it is a true pleasure to work with and rest assured that it's beautiful color won't fade! Available in SuperMoss retail packaging or in bulk quantities. 

• Long-lasting Preserved Moss!
• Lovely soft and spongy texture
• Washed and Cleaned to Remove Dust and Small Particles
• Ideal for Covering Soil and Dressing Potted Plants
• Great for Special Events, Home Decor, and Craft Projects
• Non-toxic – Safe for people, pets, and plants
• Naturally dried and preserved Reindeer Moss

Written by M.H. Clark

Designed by Chelsea Bianchini

“Even though this is hard, you are continuing. Just by being, you are continuing.
And even though it is a struggle, even though it is slow, your continuing changes things.”

This moment may come with its challenges. This supportive encouragement book is an opportunity to reconnect—with your breath, with your body, with your being. Its artistic photography and affirming words create a calming, meditative space to find refuge and gentle reminders that you are strong enough to keep going.

• Beautiful photography and touching words invite moments of mindfulness and peace
• Filled with therapeutic mantras you can return to again and again
• A reassuring gift for someone facing tough times, navigating anxiety, or facing a divorce or breakup
• Features an elegant cloth cover
• SIZE: 5.75″W x 7"H
• PAGE COUNT: 48 pages

Written by You for Your Child

Capture special memories and heartfelt reflections of your child from each year of their childhood. Inside this inviting book are prompts and questions to help you write a letter to your child every year. When you are done, you’ll have a beautiful archive of the years you’ve spent together and the moments you want to hold on to.

Fill out the book on your child’s birthday or as an annual tradition—then give the completed book as a graduation or wedding gift. It will be a delightful celebration of who they are, where they’ve been, and all they are becoming.

• Offers 18 years’ worth of age-appropriate prompts to record the moments and joys of childhood
• Includes sweet, gender-neutral illustrations that make the book easy to give
• A meaningful gift for a parent or parent-to-be for a baby shower or to celebrate a child’s birth
• Features an elegant cloth cover and gold foil stamping
• SIZE: ″W x 9″H
• PAGE COUNT: 88 pages

A Storybook and Plush for Sweet Dreams and Happy Bedtimes

Written by Ruth Austin

Illustrated by Katie Harnett

Bedtime can stir up all kinds of emotions for a child. Good Night Monster is your child’s very own nighttime guardian, a friend for building confidence at bedtime.

Get to know Monster and read about its evening adventures in the playful storybook. When it’s time for bed, tuck Monster in with your child for added comfort. Or pose Monster under the bed, near a closet, or anywhere your child wants a trusted lookout while they sleep.

• A reassuring friend for kids ages 3 to 6
• Share your monster’s adventures and discover the adventures of others using #goodnightmonster
• Includes a plush, a storybook, a letter to your child, and tips for grown-ups on how to use Monster to manage emotions
• DIE-CUT BOX: 10″W x 7.125″H x 4″D
• PLUSH: 6″W x 12″H

Discover the universal tale of The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse brought to life in audio by its author and illustrator Charlie Mackesy, with a beautiful music score and the real wildlife sounds of rural England.

“A surprise bestseller about kindness and vulnerability is bringing people together.” – Washington Post

Be a stronger, more effective dad, family man, and man of God.

Described as a devoted family man, strong Christian, generous philanthropist, and passionate sports fan, Josh Turner is one busy guy. And despite his recording schedule, award shows, and national tour dates, a few of his biggest priorities in life are to instill good values into his three young sons, be a devoted husband, and be a strong testimony for God.

In this compilation, Josh shares fun and meaningful thoughts and personal stories—ranging from his childhood years to today—and weaves in spiritual insight for men who want to be better dads, husbands, and men of God. He covers a variety of topics such as living and working with integrity, facing your fears, surrounding yourself with good company, trusting God’s plans, standing up for the least of these—topics every man can relate to and draw from to grow in his spiritual and personal journeys.  

This is a great gift for any Josh Turner or country music fan with conservative family values. 

Features & Benefits:

• Josh’s country fan base includes almost 1.4 million Facebook fans and over 135,000 Twitter followers
• Foreword by Jase Robertson of Duck Dynasty
• Provides much needed practical advice and spiritual encouragement for men and dads and the unique challenges they face
• Features personal insights and true stories from a trusted role model in both Christian and secular markets
• Perfect Father’s Day gift for men, husbands, and dads of all ages