Reviews of the book from international women’s magazines:
“All women need time to relax and recharge their batteries. This is where “Diamonds in Your Backyard” comes into its own, being a book full of ideas to inspire women. The volume suggests plenty of ways to celebrate life and provides creative ways to boost self-confidence and enhance general wellbeing. Life will start seeming more beautiful straight away!”
COSMOPOLITAN magazine:
“An inspiring read for women seeking to find themselves. Venture something new, get fresh ideas and create a better, more beautiful, more intelligent, more self-confident you. The photography is richly sensorial – a real treat for the eye. A beautiful gift for yourself or a friend.’
OK! Magazine:
“Because a girl’s best friends – diamonds - are hidden right there in your own backyard. When you understand that, you also understand that the world around you is full of beauty and endless opportunities.”

First published in Latvia in the original language, the book soared to the top of the bestsellers’ list in just a few weeks to reach the number one spot. It has exceeded annual sales figures of other bestselling Latvian books, selling more than 3,000 copies in the first couple of months and Over 7,000 since publication.

Fears for the future, guilt about all those unfinished tasks, constantly on the go trying to get everything done and, above all else, a sense of dissatisfaction with yourself – welcome to the reality of twenty-first century women! Yes, we are all drawn onto the treadmill of daily life and have no idea how to get off and just allow ourselves to be. To slow down. To enjoy ourselves. To have fun. To celebrate. To find the time to arrange flowers leisurely in a vase and so come to realize that what we see around us is in fact the most beautiful thing we posses.
“Working on women’s magazines has led me to acquire some unique knowledge – not merely practical in nature but also highly inspirational. In my book, I have set out to share the essence of this knowledge gained over years of working with professionals in a range of fields - stylists, dieticians, fitness trainers, therapists, and so on,” the book’s author and long-time editor in chief of COSMOPOLITAN and SHAPE magazines, Gundega Roze (Bičevska), reveals.
“Diamonds in Your Backyard” provides inspiration for the enhancement of women’s self-confidence, celebration of life and self-improvement.