Inspired by Bob Ross’s wisdom, these mindful lessons empower you to create a happy space wherever you want to feel calm, productive, or at peace.

Today, it’s more important than ever to find the physical and mental space to focus, reenergize, or simply be. For the millions who have tuned in to The Joy of Painting since the TV episodes first aired in 1982, Bob Ross is the perfect guide to helping us find our own happy place, whether it is a dedicated spot in a home or office, or just a moment in a hectic day.

In Make Yourself a Happy Little Place: Creating Calm Spaces and Places with Bob Ross, his iconic paintings and inspiring quotes are paired with mindful essays that draw upon his advice about creativity, courage, and serendipity. Chapters like It’s Your World and Time for a Bravery Test help envision the ideal happy space and determine what is essential (and nonessential). Happy Accidents and Let Those Big Ol’ Clouds Float encourage seeing problems from a fresh perspective, and, most importantly, letting go of expectations and having fun on the journey to a better self. Full of insights and his signature landscapes, Make Yourself a Happy Little Place: Creating Calm Spaces and Places with Bob Ross is perfect for fans of Bob Ross or anyone who wants a happy place.