Seasons for the Soul - Spells of Nature

Like so many people the artist found solace in nature during the dark days of the pandemic lockdown. This stunningly illustrated book is her record of the magic and beauty she discovered on her own doorstep through the changing seasons. -- Zac Goldsmith The beauty of the English countryside — its wild flowers, trees and fauna, its magic and folklore — explored and celebrated through the art of embroidery. A gorgeous, healing, inspiring book. -- Alex Martin, author of The Weaver's Trade This is a beautifully illustrated, evocative and uplifting book that shows off the extraordinary power of simple country gardens to soar the soul. -- Piers Morgan Very few positive things came from the response to Covid, but Julia’s book is an example of how many of us turned our gaze to nature and found its healing properties for the body and mind. This book is an inspiration. -- Alex Saberi To be in tune with the earth’s energies and colours is the closest way to be part of something so complex and magical. With Seasons for the Soul, Julia shares with you this inspiring and beautiful universe we are all part of. -- Ronny de Koning, Artistic Director of Petersham Nurseries Seasons for the Soul, Spells of Nature takes you on a delightful journey through the four seasons. The embroidered art of Julia Van Den Bosch is accompanied by stories and a treasure trove of information about the natural world. Julia encourages the reader to look beyond the pathways and explore all that nature has to offer, enjoying the journey and not just the destination. The book is a wonderful read, sharing Julia's flair for storytelling alongside her detailed embroidered art. Her skills as an embroiderer beautifully capture the tones and textures that nature brings us. -- Hayley Mills-Styles