When an old steamer chest from an anonymous source arrives at Cullen and Luna Bodman's restoration shop and cafe , it is fascinating in its own right. But inside, Cullen discovers a locked diary accompanied by a letter, asking for the diary to be restored to its rightful owner. Luna sees this as a puzzle to be solved, but everyone isn't thrilled by her quest. Her budding relationship with U.S. Marshal Christopher Gaines comes under strain as he tries...

"Sisters Maddie and Mabel come up with a wild new idea and make lists, ask questions and learn when to turn something broken into something new, discovering that every idea has both opportunities and obstacles"--

One simple stitch can bring new life to hundreds of your favorite things! Boro is the Japanese straight stitch used to repair and reinforce fabrics that is the basis for Sashiko. It is a favorite among visible mending enthusiasts because of its simplicity and because it adds an intriguing textural element to favorite garments and home furnishings. In this new book, Sashiko expert Harumi Horiuchi shares her ideas for using boro to patch holes and tears,...

"Old wood boat remembers the wind. Dilapidated and parted from the sea, she remembers and waits as her mast cracks and blackberry vines creep across her deck. But one day, a family tows her home. Scraped, scrubbed, sanded, and varnished, she is made beautiful and seaworthy again. After libations have been poured out, the family casts off, and old wood boat embarks on adventure once more"--

When Celerina the bunny moves into a new house, she doesn't realize that there was already a snail living there and that he is the magic that repairs anything she breaks, and even the house itself.

Examples of using "kintsugi," a Japanese decorative mending technique, to extend the life of clothes and other fabric goods.