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Summary: A very important book !!!!!!
Review: I have owned several homes,never feeling quite at home.We bought our 100 year old 22 room farm house 7 years ago.This home was not feeling like home either.After reading this book I knew why.I had to make it our home.I recomend reading this book before buying or remodeling a home.It will save you so much time and money.If your soul feels at home,you are happy in that home.
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Summary: What a waste of money!
Review: I read the previous review, and I'm so glad that I'm not the only person who thought this book was a waste of money. Any sensible person (or decorating magazine reader) already knows everything this author has to say. Actually, he does a far worse job of this than my favorite magazines do, because his tips are so vague and obvious. Add the unoriginal ideas to the odd mishmash of photos (many in black and white), and you have a book that takes you nowhere! The book gave me very little info, and it didn't even offer much of a visual treat, either.
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Summary: great topic poorly executed
Review: I was anxious to get this book and disappointed with it once I opened it. Not very usable. My "favorite" photo: a sudsy foot next to a dangerous pile of rocks/shells in a shower stall. Ouch! Imagination is one thing, silliness another. Unfortunately, ideas executed in a ridiculous way give the book an unreal, phony quality. Love the topic but not the book.
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Summary: Planning for a home, not a showcase
Review: If you are looking for lots of ideas for floor plans, design or decorating ideas, this is not the book you want. If you are looking for a book that will help you create a space that feels like "home," this book will help you think about what that means in terms of your space. Lawlor takes an unusual approach to his subject by first examining each living area with respect to the Greek gods typically responsible for that space. Before one dismisses this as a New Age thing, study the ideas behind the activities represented by that god. It's simply his "hook" to get the reader to continue on, to think about what this space is intended to do in the routine of life. As a storyteller, I was thrilled to read of his ideas for planning one's living area, which should be a space for stories, music and social interaction. He does not ignore the ever-present television, but he does suggest planning for lively, involved social interaction, which we all crave but often lack in our busy lives. He does give general suggestions for room layouts if you are in the planning stages of construction, and closes each chapter with his vision of the ideal layout for that living area. He suggests materials, colors, furnishings and accents for each specific area, so that if you are looking to change existing space, you'll find that, too. Anyone who places a priority on books as a major furnishing component will win me over every time, but his vision of planning for a home, not a house, has appeal as well.
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Summary: Planning for a home, not a showcase
Review: If you are looking for lots of ideas for floor plans, design or decorating ideas, this is not the book you want. If you are looking for a book that will help you create a space that feels like "home," this book will help you think about what that means in terms of your space. Lawlor takes an unusual approach to his subject by first examining each living area with respect to the Greek gods typically responsible for that space. Before one dismisses this as a New Age thing, study the ideas behind the activities represented by that god. It's simply his "hook" to get the reader to continue on, to think about what this space is intended to do in the routine of life. As a storyteller, I was thrilled to read of his ideas for planning one's living area, which should be a space for stories, music and social interaction. He does not ignore the ever-present television, but he does suggest planning for lively, involved social interaction, which we all crave but often lack in our busy lives. He does give general suggestions for room layouts if you are in the planning stages of construction, and closes each chapter with his vision of the ideal layout for that living area. He suggests materials, colors, furnishings and accents for each specific area, so that if you are looking to change existing space, you'll find that, too. Anyone who places a priority on books as a major furnishing component will win me over every time, but his vision of planning for a home, not a house, has appeal as well.
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Summary: Planning for a home, not a showcase
Review: If you are looking for lots of ideas for floor plans, design or decorating ideas, this is not the book you want. If you are looking for a book that will help you create a space that feels like "home," this book will help you think about what that means in terms of your space. Lawlor takes an unusual approach to his subject by first examining each living area with respect to the Greek gods typically responsible for that space. Before one dismisses this as a New Age thing, study the ideas behind the activities represented by that god. It's simply his "hook" to get the reader to continue on, to think about what this space is intended to do in the routine of life. As a storyteller, I was thrilled to read of his ideas for planning one's living area, which should be a space for stories, music and social interaction. He does not ignore the ever-present television, but he does suggest planning for lively, involved social interaction, which we all crave but often lack in our busy lives. He does give general suggestions for room layouts if you are in the planning stages of construction, and closes each chapter with his vision of the ideal layout for that living area. He suggests materials, colors, furnishings and accents for each specific area, so that if you are looking to change existing space, you'll find that, too. Anyone who places a priority on books as a major furnishing component will win me over every time, but his vision of planning for a home, not a house, has appeal as well.
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Summary: This book was one of the best books I've ever read!
Review: It gave me great pleasure to read this book. The deeper I went into it the more absorbed I became. My view of the world changed. I am in the process of building a house myself and it was a great inspiration to me in my planning. I am inspired to incorporate as many of Mr. Lawlor's principles as I can. I think everyone should read this book.
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Summary: Thus the difference between a house and a home.
Review: Light a few candles. Put on the tea kettle. Find the most comfortable spot in your home and settle in. This book will transport you to the essence of your soul room-by-room. There are many ideas on how to turn your space into a nurturing nest, and not all fluff--many practical ideas that make a huge impact. I highly recommend this book.
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Summary: Don't wait another minute to own this book!
Review: More than a typical design "how-to", this book is a must have for anyone who wants their living space to nourish them and be a haven. In our day and age & obsession with high tech, this is a voice of sanity and an advocate for beauty that is not purely store bought.
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Summary: One of the most inspiring books I've ever read!
Review: This book goes beyond a catalog of design ideas. It encouraged me to think for myself and discover how I really want to live. A HOME FOR THE SOUL changed the way I see my home by showing me how each room can be an inspiring place for finding and expressing the richness and meaning of my soul. If you have a home and a soul, buy this book.
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