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Create the Space You Deserve: An Artistic Journey to Expressing Yourself Through Your Home

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Jill Butler's, "Creating the Space You Deserve" is an amazing gem. Not only did she create an out-of-the-box first-rate remodel for herself, she, in addition, created a unique guide for others to design their own spaces. This book is a treasure that you will be pulled back to again and again and again.

I bought this book because of all the glowing reviews. I really wanted my home to look like ME, and not some decorator's. What a disappointment this was!

I'll admit it's a beautiful book with lovely decorating, but I didn't see how any of it would help me. The author talked strictly about HER home and what SHE did in it, even down to naming the exact shades of paint to use. Her porch, her mudroom, her attic bedroom. I don't have a porch, a mudroom, or an attic bedroom, and if I did, I wouldn't have much money to spend on those rooms.

I was surprised to find that she used an interior decorator. Why would you write a book about someone else's work?

I bought this book to learn how to "create the space I deserve", but I got a pretty book about how to hire a decorator to make my house look like someone else's cottage. This is not even as good as a Better Homes and Gardens magazine, and the decorating isn't new or exciting there, either.

Am I the only one who doesn't have thousands of dollars to rip out walls and "create a cozy nook" for myself to nap?

I ordered this book for decorating purposes, while it falls short for that it's full of some pretty good ideas. It's more for a journey then say, put your bookshelf over there and get this color curtains.

I did like the idea of Vignettes for outdoors and creating spaces like that. It was inspirational and I would like to try some of the ideas. Jill Butler has some inspiring uses of antiques and odd items and getting more out of small spaces as she is transforming a cottage and using ideas from her time spent in France.

If you are going through an emotional journey or life change this book helps you adapt and work accordingly with your space. If you simply want ideas for decorating, this isn't the book.

I liked the format of the book and the spiral binding.

I adore home books and I was concerned that Butler's would be just another "how to" book - but the cover and description enticed me and I took a chance. On a scale of 1-10 - I'd give it a 12. It's worth it just to see the beauty of the unique art and layout on every page - then Butler's fun writing style coupled with grounded yet inspirational advise about our home space makes the book a total treasure. I just bought 10 and all the gals are getting them for Christmas! What a pleasure to be invited into fun, art, creativity, growth and practicality all in one book.

Jill Butler's Create the Space You Deserve is one of the most significant and interesting books I have read concerning the process of a life's journey to creativity. This is not a "how-to" book on interior decorating, but a "share-how" book on prioritizing areas of life and then creating a physical space, be it home and/or studio, to nourish the spirit.

By sharing her life experience, Ms. Butler shows her readers an example of the artistic journey. She is not suggesting her readers follow her, lock-step, to decorate their houses or plant their gardens to match hers. Instead, she encourages her readers to walk their own path to creativity by following her process. The end result will be the space each woman truly deserves, where each can bring her life to fruition.

Of particular interest are sections scattered throughout the book about how to prioritize. She encourages readers to ask and answer questions in a process of writing, rewriting and editing. The questions included are foundational, such as: What do I really want? What can I absolutely do without? Ms. Butler shows her readers how to come to answers appropriate for their lives through such activities as writing house histories, mind-mapping, visualizing possibilities, and asking for help. The answers lead to clarity and the vision leads to the space.

I eagerly await future books by Jill Butler!

Create the Space You Deserve is not a how-to book on putting up wallpaper or tiling your bathroom. Instead this book gives inspiring words, peptalks and guidance to get you through the process of making your environment the place you want it to be. Author Jill Butler stresses that our space, our home in whatever form it may be, should be what we want and not what others want for us. Recognizing our wants and needs is part of the process and she gives fun tasks and exercises throughout her book that help identify what most represents you and who you are. The bright pages filled with delightful artwork will keep you enchanted while you begin to find your vision and imagine the possibilities for your dream home.

Featuring her own cottage throughout the book, the author uses her experience to guide you on your journey in creating your own unique space. From the beginning, in asking the questions and learning from the answers, taking each room at a time and seeing it in a different perspective to the garden that offers a welcome or a view, Butler inspires and leads you to think and see in refreshing ways. It's all about "daring to be different" and "thinking outside the box" because this is about you and the place that will become your haven.

This colorful and uplifting little book is for those women who have experienced a change-good, bad, expected or unexpected-and are now faced with decisions about their living environment. All the pages are filled with photographs, drawings and letters from women of all ages who have made the journey. A resource section is in the back to assist in finding featured paints, textiles, accessories, books and services. The book is spiral bound so it will lay flat while you enjoy the illustrations and ponder the information.

As a holiday gift, this book would be greatly appreciated-and would also be a thoughtful gift to the woman who needs cheering up or encouragement as she begins her journey toward change in her life.

Armchair Interviews says: Very nice concept of creating a special space for yourself.

'Create the Space You Deserve' is the kind of book you never want to end. I find myself going back to certain chapters that apply to my daily life and the life I continue to build for myself. The pages are so bright and cheery and filled with so many wonderful stories shared by people you feel are your friends. I certainly look forward to the next book!

I love the vibrant, feel good colors used throughout this book. The colors practically jump off the page!

I particularly like the "Clearing the Crud" chapter. So useful! Trying to tackle years worth of clutter can be so overwhelming. This chapter really helped me to clear it out one step at a time and actually have while fun doing it.

hi-i love this book. i am a mother of 2 (single). this book would be highly recommended for a newly divorced or suddenly single person. HOWEVER, i love it just as well. it is about, just as the title states, "create the space you deserve" making every little bit of your space, your own. taking a good look around and making your home a place that reflects you and the things you enjoy. i love the pics and layout. this book gave me many ideas, and helped me to chose the right colors, instead of what 'everyone' would prefer. now i come home and everywhere i look, makes me happy.

this is a great book as a reference, as a reader, as well as illustrations

for ideas. i have referred back to it many times. i bought one for a friend. i highly recommend this awesome book. i have it on my coffee table and everyone picks it up! very cute. the price cant be beat on amazon it retails for 29.99. it pays for itself ten-fold.

I love this book. It inspires and motivates. Whether enjoying the beautiful photos and wonderful artwork or reading every detail, this book is a joy. Read it front to back or pick it up at any point, each page has something to resonate on, to build on. This is a go to book for creating a home or a life to call your own.