The inviting life
Subtitle: an inspirational guide to homemaking, hosting and opening the door to happiness
By: Laura Calder
Publisher: Appetite, by Random House/Penguin Random House
Published: 2017
Language: eng
Number of pages: 330
ISBN-13: 9780147530523
Subjects: Simplicity; Housekeeping; Happiness; Parties
Description: Far more than a guide to homemaking and being a fine host--although it is definitely all that too--The Inviting Life is about how to live each day with a desire and determination to turn the ordinary into something lovely. It's also a book about why we should bother. Whether the subject is decor, ambience, shopping, feeding weary travellers, mixing cocktails, planning dinner parties, or getting yourself motivated for spring cleaning, Laura Calder affirms the value of our everyday activities and shows how beauty, creativity, and delight have the power to change the world. This one-of-a-kind book is both a page-turning narrative about Laura's own hosting and home-making adventures and an invaluable work of reference. It's a spur to ideas for everything from creating a welcoming living space and making a respectable salad, to putting guests at their ease and writing a thank-you note worth receiving. Written with candor and humor in Laura's inimitable and engaging voice, The Inviting Life offers empowering guidance for anyone looking to take more pleasure in their life and home.
Table of contents: title: An invitation + a bit of back story; title: Make a welcome home; title: Hug your house; title: Keep a living kitchen; title: Host; title: A digestif + the last drop.