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A guide to decorating describes how to design one's home to reflect oneself and one's personal emotions, making each room an exercise in self-expression, with useful examples included.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
In a world where decorating books are getting fatter and glossier and their content is virtually nil, at last a book full of SUBSTANCE (and no pictures to confuse one). Thank you, for bringing back the olfashioned concept of good quality and comfort, thank you for an inspiring read! Rather than showing us the overstyled photos of 'themed rooms', so many other decorating books do, she writes in an easy chatty manner from the small things one can do at home, to the bigger plans... Most of her ideas are quite easy to incorporate, (no 'handy' DIY tips here, or 'Brand New bathroom in 2 days' projects, thank god...) Alexandra Stoddard knows what she writes about and she loves it. My home (a very modest 1 bed flat) looks and feels delicious.
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101 of 103 people found the following review helpful
Discover for yourself what makes you feel at home
2 Nov 1999
Format:Hardcover
A must for those of us who want to love our homes more. More than a collection of decorating ideas and tips, you embark on a journey of what meaningful living is to you. Alexandra asks her readers to keep a journal as they turn the pages of a book that provokes thoughts and insights into one's own preferences. Remarkably, you feel as if Alexandra is guiding you in person instead of through words on pages. Included is an in depth interview with one of Alexandra's clients, narrative on 15 essential elements of emotional comfort, helpful recommendations for balancing time and ideas on cultivating creativity. These concepts are interwoven with revealing personal and profeesional experiences as well as pictures of Alexandra's New York apartment. This book is great alone or as follow up to "Decoration Of Houses" and "Open Your Eyes". Enjoy!
82 of 83 people found the following review helpful
Pure Stoddard
3 Nov 1999
Format:Hardcover
I think when most people read Alexandra Stoddard for the first time they either love her books and become a loyal reader or they really dislike her writing style. At least that is what I get from some of the other Stoddard book reviews. I fall into the category of "love her books." Whenever I need to be uplifted or just want a brief escape, I open one of Alexandra Stoddard's books. I always feel inspired. This book was no exception. What I enjoyed most about this book, was keeping the home journal that she suggested. It has been a great tool and made reading the book even more fun.
22 of 24 people found the following review helpful
Feel happier without even leaving home
13 Mar 2000
Format:Hardcover
I always enjoy Alexandra Stoddard's books and this one is no exception. From the beautiful, juicy layout colors to the message, she is a writer filled with grace. Her ideas are wonderful, practical, easy to do, not necessarily expensive and even if you do absolutely nothing but recline on the sofa and read this book, you'll fill uplifted. However, I encourage you to answer the questions she raises because you will learn a lot about yourself and your needs and priorities. There is also a GREAT transcript of interviewing a client family--you get to see how she deals with truculent family members.
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