{"title":"Janet Hawley","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the enchanting world of Janet Hawley, where art and storytelling harmoniously come together. Janet Hawley is a renowned author celebrated for her ability to capture the essence of creativity and beauty in both words and images. Her works, such as the captivating \u003cem\u003eWendy Whiteley\u003c\/em\u003e, invite readers to explore the intimate and vibrant connections between people and their environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHawley's books, particularly in the Home \u0026amp; Garden category, offer a rich tapestry of lifestyle and artistic inspiration. These works delve into the personal stories behind the art and the artists, providing an insightful peek into the colourful lives and gardens that inspire them. Janet’s meticulous research and evocative writing style transport readers into the very heart of her subjects' creative worlds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're drawn to narratives that intertwine personal journeys with artistic expression, Janet Hawley's collection is sure to captivate and inspire. Her books are more than just a visual feast; they are an invitation to appreciate the delicate nuances of life, art, and nature.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"wendy-whiteley-by-janet-hawley-9781761344329","title":"Wendy Whiteley","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is Wendy's story but it's also the story of the countless people who cherish the Secret Garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor more than twenty years, Wendy Whiteley has worked to create a public garden at the foot of her harbourside home in Sydney's Lavender Bay. This is the extraordinary story of how a determined, passionate and deeply creative woman has slowly transformed an overgrown wasteland into a beautiful sanctuary for everyone to enjoy—and in the process, transformed herself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWendy Whiteley was Brett Whiteley's wife, muse and model. An artist herself, with a finely honed aesthetic sense, she also created the interiors at the heart of Brett's iconic paintings of their Lavender Bay home. When Brett died, followed by the death nine years later of their daughter Arkie, Wendy channelled her grief and creativity into making an enchanting hidden oasis out of derelict land owned by the New South Wales Government. This glorious guerrilla garden is Wendy's living artwork, designed with daubs of colour, sinuous shapes, and shafts of light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is Wendy's story but it's also the story of the countless people who cherish the Secret Garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'I've loved making this garden. It's been a great gift to my life. It let me find myself again, and it's my gift to share with the public.'\u003c\/em\u003e — Wendy Whiteley\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47083073143020,"sku":"9781761344329","price":55.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/2744443482815.jpg?v=1765280689"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/janet-hawley.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}