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Home, Garden, and DIY September 2021 |
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| Pottery: 20 Mindful Makes to Reconnect Head, Heart & Hands by Lucy DavidsonWhat it is: an illustrated guide to 20 appealing projects that use air-dry or polymer clay and don't require a wheel or a kiln; homemade clay recipes; a tools and materials list; hints and techniques; color photos.
Projects include: Imperfect Pots; Beautiful Bird Brooches; Foraged Leaf Dish; Boho Plant Hanger; Feather Wall Hanging; Precious Seaside Vase.
Why you might like it: the projects are suitable for all ages; there's an emphasis on mindful making. |
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Canning & Preserving
by Amelia Jeanroy
"Craving a juicy peach in the barren midwinter? Yearning for a cupful of home-grown tomato soup before the seeds are even in the ground? Canning makes you the ultimate boss of your food supply all year 'round and helps you reduce costs and maintain quality control over what you eat--and to be prepared in times of food shortages. And Canning & Preserving For Dummies shows you how to do it all, helping you explore hundreds-of-years-old traditions of food preservation in the comfort of your own home"
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If You Like: The Home Edit
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| The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing by Marie KondoWhat it is: a massively popular, thoughtful guide to sorting through your belongings category by category using the KonMari method, which means identifying the items that bring you joy and then organizing what's left in order to create a home you love.
Why you might like it: It's a quick read, and Marie Kondo combines a holistic philosophy with no-nonsense advice (like how to fold socks).
Media buzz: Teaming with Netflix again (after 2019's Tidying Up with Marie Kondo), the Japanese expert's Sparking Joy arrives on August 31. |
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| Outer Order, Inner Calm: Declutter & Organize to Make More Room for Happiness by Gretchen RubinWhat's inside: a charming, customizable approach to decluttering and organizing that can help readers feel calmer and happier; more than 150 tips (such as taking a photo of a space to view it with fresh eyes).
Why you might like it: This absorbing small book offers a friendly tone, a wide variety of helpful advice, pertinent quotes, and calming monochrome drawings.
Author buzz: Gretchen Rubin, a personable writer who always does her research, wrote the bestsellers The Four Tendencies and The Happiness Project and is currently working on a book about the five senses. |
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| Martha Stewart's Organizing: The Manual for Bringing Order to Your Life, Home & Routines by Martha StewartWhat it is: a practical, beautifully photographed how-to guide for organizing not only your home, but also your life, using routines and monthly checklists and offering hundreds of ideas, projects, and tips that cover cooking, home care, gardening, scheduling, and more.
Why is it a good thing? It's lovely to look at, wonderfully organized, and includes a few surprises, such as recipes and crafts. |
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Home Office Solutions: How to Set Up an Efficient Workspace Anywhere in Your House
by Chris Peterson
From a cozy corner to converting a shed or garage, create an efficient and attractive workspace where you can earn your living comfortably! Providing tips on home office ideas, space-efficient furniture, lighting, WIFI, organization, and so much more, also included is detailed advice on how to successfully work from home, plus the pros and cons of setting up a home office in different areas.
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Contact your librarian for more great books!
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