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Home, Garden, and DIY March 2018
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Design by nature : creating layered, lived-in spaces inspired by the natural world
by Erica Tanov
What it is: The first design book that translates elements of nature--flora, water, and wood--into elements of decor for beautiful, lived-in, bohemian interiors, from acclaimed designer and tastemaker Erica Tanov.
Why you should read: Tanov encourages you to find your own personal style and connection to the natural world.
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| Chinese Soul Food: A Friendly Guide for Homemade Dumplings, Stir-fries... by Hsiao-Ching ChouWhat it is: a cookbook that just might replace your take-out menus. Written by a talented chef whose parents ran a Chinese restaurant in Missouri and taught her traditional Chinese homecooking, Chinese Soul Food covers key ingredients, techniques, equipment and more.
Recipes include: Pork and Chinese Cabbage Dumplings, Green Onion Pancakes, Spring Rolls, Hot and Sour Soup, Mongolian Beef, Mu Shu Pork, Cashew Chicken, and Chou's famous Pot Stickers. |
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Be your own decorator : taking inspiration and cues from today's top designers
by Susanna Salk
What it is: Salk describes the ways that contemporary interior designers deal with color, mixing styles and prices, arrangement, balance, the unexpected, accessories, and breaking the rules.
Why you should read it: The book gives practical tips and covers a range of styles from traditional to modern and formal to whimsical.
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| The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning: How to Free Yourself and Your Family from... by Margareta MagnussonWhat it is: a charming (really!) look at decluttering from a Swedish point of view that's especially helpful if you are downsizing or have reached a certain period of life.
Read it for: commonsense musings and advice from a pleasant guide who's "somewhere between 80 and 100 years old."
Want a taste? "Death clearning is not about dusting or mopping up; it is about a permanent form of organization that makes your everyday life run more smoothly." |
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| The Book of Hygge: The Danish Art of Contentment, Comfort, and Connection by Louisa Thomsen BritsWhat it is: a quiet, thoughtful guide with color photos and inspiring quotations that explains all the things hygge can be and encourages readers to embrace it in their own way. Half-Danish author Louisa Brits shares practical advice, too.
Want a taste? "Hygge is a feeling that most of us know but can't quite define. To give a name to an experience is to pay attention to it." |
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| How to Hygge: The Nordic Secrets to a Happy Life by Signe JohansenFeaturing: home advice, lifestyle tips, lovely photos, and a wide variety of recipes (both sweet and savory). This engaging book by a Norwegian chef and writer uses the concept of hygge to demonstrate how readers can embrace cozy in all areas of their lives.
Chapters include: Outdoor Pursuits, The Nordic Kitchen, Healthy Hedonism, Design & Home, and Kinship, Conviviality & Openness. |
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| The Little Book of Hygge: Danish Secrets to Happy Living by Meik WikingWhat it is: a cheerful look at how to be happy by bringing more hygge into your life. Offering practical advice (lighting a candle equals instant hygge) and thoughtful ideas, this little book can help readers find big pleasures in small comforts.
Author alert: Meik Wiking is the CEO of the Happiness Research Institute in Copenhagen (where they light candles in the office every day); he wrote this book to explore hygge's connection to happiness. If you like his style, check out his latest, The Little Book of Lykke.
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