Home Sweet Home: Rediscovering the Joys of Domesticity with Classic Household Projects and Recipes (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780762781287)

In our modern age of rampant consumerism, we are losing touch with the traditional domestic activities that previous generations took for granted. We buy everything we need--and much that we don't--rather than making new or making do. We no longer know how to sew a button, darn a hole, or iron properly. However, while vacuum cleaners and washing machines might be a godsend, can we favorably compare a mass-produced holiday decoration from a superstore with a gorgeous home-made winter wreath?

Home Sweet Home brings you 100 simple, traditional projects and advice that will reintroduce you to the joy of making things by hand and the pleasure of a home filled with individuality and charm. From making all-natural surface cleaner and removing stains to cooking the perfect Sunday roast, to laying a table and hosting a party, this sweet little book will not only help you create a cozy home but will also save you money. Today, a whole new generation is discovering the value, and pleasure, of making things for themselves, their homes, and their families.

Author: Sarah Tomczak
ISBN-10: 0762781289
ISBN-13: 9780762781287
Publisher: Lyons Press
Language: English
Published: 11/20/2012
Pages: 112
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.89lbs
Size: 8.70h x 6.34w x 0.67d