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Domestic Bliss: How to Live (Hardcover)

by Rita Konig (Author)
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  • Hardcover: 285 pages
  • Publisher: Ebury Press (19 Sep 2002)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0091882125
  • ISBN-13: 978-0091882129
  • Product Dimensions: 21.2 x 15 x 2.4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 230,450 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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'A delightful tongue-in-cheek read which, once started, you'll find it hard to put down. It is also the ideal gift for the girl who has everything.', Hammicks website .'a bible for girly aesthetic living', Fabric .'If you're after practical advice on housekeeping, with mor ethan a splash of wit and humour, then this is for you. From its glossy cover to its stylish illustrations, Domestic Bliss is the modern girl's bible to tackling all the tasks around the house...we like!!', Elle Decoration .'When it comes to life transformation, the book of the year as far as I am concerned is by Rita Konig, Domestic Bliss. What Nigella Lawson is to home baking, Rita Konig is to domestic economy', Evening Standard .'This is Mrs Beeton's Book of Household Management for the new millennium. And she certainly has changed over the years.', First Home .'A red patent bible that makes home time fun and brings out the happy hostess in even the most die-hard career woman', Elle Decoration

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Most of us lead desperately busy lives, with little time, we think, for spoiling ourselves or others. Yet wouldn't it be good to feel that we could make even the most everyday activities a little special? Domestic Bliss shows how to do just that. From throwing dinners and parties that everyone will kill to be invited to and welcoming house guests in style (even if they are only sleeping on the sofa), to forcing the more tedious domestic chores into submission and becoming the most ingenious present-giver ever, this book is packed with ideas. With Rita's idiosyncratic, sometimes bossy, always entertaining text, a chic design and fabulous publicity guaranteed, this book will allow everyone to add a little sparkle to life.

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18 of 20 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Chic sparkles, 4 Oct 2002
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Nicely padded glossy red cover with lilac letters on the front and the back, this little book screams chic even before opening. Inside is packed with all the imaginative tips to boost style ratings round your home, ranging from how to add flair to your picnic sandwiches to the best ways of dealing with the builders. Apart from the mild disappointment when she starts talking about (the preparation of) food - she can only cook roast chicken, says seasonal treat in spring is gulls eggs (and she's never even eaten it) and things like that - this book does make you want to try every little thing she suggests, and despite what she thinks she is not bossy at all. Great source of inspiration!
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30 of 35 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars How to Live - for people with more money than sense, 29 Dec 2003
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I read the other reviews, and weighed up the opinions...girly, that sounds great, glamorous, I like that, vapid, well I read all the glossies, so I'm used to that. I decided to give the book a go, but now I wish I'd spent that £15 on something else (an ounce of caviar, I expect the author would recommend). I dont mind a bit of frivolity, and I like books that treat subjects in a lighthearted manner, but bad writing I cannot forgive. Ms Konig is an interior designer by trade, and she should stick with that. The book is aimless and wandering, almost stream of consciousness at times, and I got very tired of her name dropping. There is nothing really practical in the book - if it was entertaining then that wouldnt matter, but it isnt that either. If you want a practical guide, choose one of the other domestic guides; if you want girly entertainment, buy Three Black Skirts, or better yet, an armful of magazines. Ms Konig, stick to matching up fabric designs, please.
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15 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Follow Her Bliss, 26 Oct 2002
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With the multitude of lifestyle books out there, it�s rare to come across something that offers fresh ideas but Konig�s book is actually quite inspirational. She brings humor and a hip, urban touch to the domestic arts--still most of her suggestions are timeless. And the colorful, chic illustrations are fun.

The gift-giving section covers everyone from godchildren to grandmoms to hard-to-buy-for boyfriends. For the woman who loves fine linens Rita advises really surprising the recipient by completely re-making her bed with new sheets, shams, then wrapping the bed with an enormous ribbon. Instead of handing a friend a gift, surprise her with a package in the mail, wrapped in chocolate brown paper and addressed in pink or white ink--a twist on the classic brown paper package tied up with string. Rita also has plenty of thoughts on spoiling oneself, making housework less of a chore, and entertaining guests. Highly recommended!

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4.0 out of 5 stars fun little book - not very useful
fun little book - not exactly useful but that is not the point. Its a light read, for light moments, some nice illustrations and design. Read more
Published 11 months ago by louisa peach

1.0 out of 5 stars -10
I really hated this book.To much name dropping and not alot of useful information
Published on 7 Nov 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars Vapid? I don't think so..
far from being 'vapid' I thought this book was a great fun read written in a jaunty and witty style. Read more
Published on 15 Nov 2003

1.0 out of 5 stars Vapid
This is actually a love story, rather a tiresome one at that. It tells the tale of the heart-rending love of Rita Konig for, er, Rita Konig. Read more
Published on 26 Jun 2003

5.0 out of 5 stars Warm and fuzzy life book
My first scan of this book left me wanting to read it from start to finish in one session. Lots of lovely fun ideas to bring warm & fuzzy pleasure into busy lives. Read more
Published on 28 May 2003 by S Lawson-Dick

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Girly Read
This book will get you off the sofa and into the world of domestic bliss. A fantastic light hearted look at a whole host of domestic chores from throwing a party to buying the... Read more
Published on 5 Jan 2003

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic ! Every girl should have a copy
A totally fantastic book. Rita Konig is a genius. Gives common sense advice (handy for those times when we have none of our own) and delivers it with a sense of humour. Read more
Published on 1 Dec 2002

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