If, like me, you take pleasure in looking around other people's homes, then you will love 1000 Home Ideas by Christian Sarramon. The former brochure designer, has spent the past 30 years photographing and collecting home ideas from around the globe.

From rustic and cozy, to contemporary and unconventional, this book will take you behind closed doors and show you how other people live and layout their homes. Full of interesting design decisions and neat storage ideas, the book covers both the minimalistic and cluttered. However, every home featured is very stylish.

Though more of a coffee-table art book than a practical home design book, this will provide you great inspiration for your own home. I particularly love the bookcases and wardrobe sections, which provide an insight on how different people organize.

You can pick up a copy of the book from Quadrille or Amazon now.

London-based design label Weardowney are renowned for their hand knitted fashion and in their first pattern book, Weardowney Knit Couture you can learn how to make your own.

Taking knitwear to the catwalk, this gorgeously-produced book includes 20 patterns for you to try, complete with tracing-paper inserts to emphasize details for each piece. Along with a selection of classic and cozy sweaters, you can make a modern and stylish Striped Tunic Dress, DIY Tweed cardigan or vintage inspired Skating Skirt.

This book is a great investment - spend a penny to save a fortune with your own handmade couture. If you do, your hard work will really pay off and you'll be in for a very stylish winter.

You can pick up a copy of the book from Collins & Brown or Amazon now. Order a copy for only £17.00 including free UK p&p. Call 0870 787 1613 and quote reference CH1032.

As Napkin Origami will teach you, origami doesn't need to be restricted to paper, with 25 designs to brighten up any table setting.

The books includes a variety of seasonal, humorous and romantic designs, and there's one for every occasion. Spice up a Valentine's meal with a napkin rose or heart, lighten up a business with lunch with an origami shirt and tie, or celebrate Christmas with angel wing's and a napkin Santa. There's even a range of practical ideas including a dessert server and bread holder.

Each design will only take a few minutes, just follow the simple step-by-step illustrations to create something unique and wonderful for your dinner part. Memorize one and you can always use it as a great party trick!

Pick up a copy from The GMC Group or Amazon now. Check out a sample project from the book, Dessert Server.

If you feel like adding a bit of vintage charm to your home, then you can always look to Cath Kidston for inspiration. Her new book, Make! takes a very DIY approach to accessories and home decor with 48 kitschy projects that would please any domestic goddess.

The books is filled with tips and ideas for giving new life to plain items and includes 16 of Kidston's iconic motifs for you to use in your own creations. Embellish a pair of slippers with two charming songbirds, create a Starry Tote or store your needles away in a Felt-Leaved Needle Book.

Complete with a Cath Kidston canvas bag and some basic supplies, you can begin appliquéing and embellishing straight away.

You can pre-order your copy of the book from Quadrille or Amazon now.

If you're starting to tire of the collections in high street stores and lust for some affordable couture, it's time to start making your own. Make Your Own Clothes by Marie Clayton has 20 stylish patterns, designed to teach you the dressmaking basics.

Filled with all the know-how, from seams to stitches, the book has step-by-step instructions to teach you pattern-making, construction and finishing.

The book even comes with pattern making software for your computer, so it's easier than ever. With pieces such as a simple Flared Skirt, a perfect fit Tailored Blouse and a classic Beret, you'll be strutting around in your own creations in no time. Watch our Westwood and Gaultier, we're going DIY!

You can pick up a copy of the book from Anova Books or Amazon now.

CO+K Reader Offer: Order a copy for only £14.99 including free UK p&p. Call 0870 787 1613 and quote reference CH1031.

With winter approaching, your dog may be starting to feel the cold. Doggie Knits by Corrine Niessner is a knitting books filled with dozens of projects to keep your pet cozy.

With a great selection of sweaters, you can make your dog a fabulous outfit, and as the book contains instructions for sizing and construction, you can tailor the knit to ensure the perfect fit. Though the sweaters are better suited to smaller dogs, there's a great selection of accessories, such as hats, scarves, collars and toys to suit all sizes.

So pick up your sticks and knit your canine friend a nice present. Just make sure he / she doesn't get their paws on it before you've cast off your final stitches.

Pick up your copy from GMC Publications or Amazon now.

Sweet Eats by Rose Dunnington, claims to be "mmmore than just desserts" and with over 35 delicious looking recipes, there's sure to be a treat to satisfy every sweet tooth.

It was a hard book to review as flipping through the bright, colorful pages made my mouth water. The first recipes to catch my eye were the Polka Dot Devil's Cake, Extra-Nutty Peacan Tart and the Teeny, Tiny, Tasty Cakes. However, there's a wide range of desserts to experiment with, such as Green Tea & Honeydew Granita and a selection of specialties from across the globe, including Indian Rice Pudding and Baklava.

Whether looking for a grand finale to a dinner party or hoping to indulge yourself with a delicious treat, these tempting desserts are sure to do the job!

Pick up your copy from GMC Publications or Amazon now! Check out a sample project from the book, Plantain Ice Cream Split.

It might be hard to imagine glass art past stained-glass windows and hand-blown paperweights, but Contemporary Glass, from Black Dog Publishing aims to open your eyes to a whole new world of design.

Featuring the work of over sixty artists, there is a huge variety of work to be inspired by. From small-scale household pieces to huge public art installations, glass has become an important element to the work of contemporary artists the world over.

From the grungier style of Joseph Harrington to the ornately scientific works of Joseph Harrington, the book provides a comprehensive study on glass art, with some stunning and inconceivable pieces.

You can pick up a copy of the book from Black Dog Publishing or Amazon now.

Katie Haegale is a talented lady. You may know her as a writer for Snippets, but she is an author and poet in her own right, independently producing zines which she sells on her website.

Obsolete is a zine filled with an entire alphabet of poems. Each one inspired by a dead word, such as Dangerful, Obtortion and Zodiographer. It's an enjoyable little read and a great way to expand your vocabulary, no matter however irrelevant it may be today.

The zine, along with Katie's other creations can be purchased from her website The La La Theory.

If you've ever wanted an inexpensive, yet creative and individual way to brighten up your home, then Sonia Lucano's ReMAKE ReSTYLE ReUSE is right up your street. Personalize household items, with techniques such as engraving glassware or painting on tableware, embellish soft furnishings with embroidery and various printing techniques, or spruce up your storage solutions with simple decorative techniques.

The book will teach you the skills for many useful crafts, from engraving and dying, to painting and printing on different varieties of materials.

With unique projects such as Test Tube Vases and the very stylish, Chandelier Tablecloth, you wouldn't be surprised to find these items in a decor magazine, or with a hefty price tag in an art gallery.

You can pick up a copy of the book from GMC Publications or Amazon now.