The Gift of Home
Beauty and Inspiration to Make Every Space a Special Place
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- $29.99
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- $29.99
Publisher Description
Home decor expert Bre Doucette invites you to explore the possibilities in every space of the place you call home. Bre reveals the secrets to loving where you live right now, while you implement fresh ideas that add beauty and purpose to every room.
When you look around your home, what do you see? Imperfections and disappointments around every corner, or a blank canvas just waiting for your creative brushstrokes?
Bre Doucette is here to help you break free from your decorating disillusionment with expert advice on how to view your home from a new perspective, overcome the obstacles that keep you from trying new ideas, and be happy in the here and now as you transform your spaces into places filled with warmth, joy, and love.
Room by room, Bre will share her expertise and encouragement with you, so you can see your home the way it was intended—as a gift for you and your loved ones to enjoy.
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"Anyone can love the space they live in," writes Rooms for Rent blogger Doucette (The Gift of Gathering) in her quaint guide to interiors. Doucette arms readers with the tools to revamp decor they've grown bored with and to love their spaces, "imperfections and all," starting with an introduction to design basics and a tutorial on finding a "look," or the feelings one wants a home to evoke. Her advice is organized by room: in the living room, she gives tips for achieving dimension and warmth with textiles ("area rugs, window treatments, and throw pillows are great places to start"), while in the kitchen, there are tricks for improving lighting (under-cabinet lights offer a nice glow). In the bathroom, meanwhile, matching accessories can add a personal touch, and kids' rooms should have furniture that will "work for them as they grow." Doucette's advice comes with a tint of religion ("God put the desire for home into each one of us"), and along the way, she offers plenty of guidance for keeping a home family-friendly; there are lots of DIY projects, too, such as a family gallery wall, a farmhouse dining table, and a driftwood coat rack. This is a solid, no-fuss starting point for readers looking to shape up their decor.
