Creating a Beautiful Home [Paperback]

Alexandra Stoddard (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1, 1993

Alexandra Stoddard has brought beauty and grace to the lives of millions all over the world through her many books, including the phenomenal betseller, Living a Beautiful Life. In Creating a Beautiful Home, Alexandra Stoddard generously shares her professional secrets as an interior designer as well as her personal experiences in renovating and decorating her own 1775 home in Connecticut. Once again, her original and imaginative ideas for every room in the house will inform and inspire you on your own exciting journey of discovery as you transform your living space into a warm and welcoming oasis of harmony, beauty, and joy.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

A platitudinous but practical guide to middle-class, suburban interior design.
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From Library Journal

Stoddard, author of Daring To Be Yourself (Doubleday, 1990) and Living a Beautiful Life ( LJ 10/15/86) , is an interior designer and columnist for several well-known magazines. Here she offers ideas aimed at helping those who want to turn their houses into warm, comfortable homes that "work" for them. While providing enjoyable reading with good, interesting advice, this book is more a personal philosophy on decorating and lifestyle than a typical "how-to-do-it" guide that you would expect to find in the decorating section. The text, complemented by several tinted sketches, is the focal point.
- Barbara Bartos, St. Croix Cty. Lib., Hammond, Wis.
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: William Morrow Paperbacks; Later Printing edition (November 1, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0380716240
• ISBN-13: 978-0380716241
• Product Dimensions: 7.2 x 0.5 x 9.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,045,024 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Author of 27 books, Alexandra Stoddard is sought after as a speaker on the art of living the good life. She has inspired millions of listeners and readers with such books as Things I Want My Daughters to Know, Choosing Happiness, You Are Your Choices, and Time Alive. A mother and grandmother herself, she lives in Stonington Village, Connecticut, with her husband, Peter Brown.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring, June 23, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Creating a Beautiful Home (Paperback)

My husband and I have recently purchased our first home. After looking at many interior decorating books and many many pictures, I've found that this book has inspired me more than any other and there are no pictures! (Except a few drawings.) This book really gets you to appreciate what you have and not what you don't have. I think most design books show photos of houses that obviously cost a fortune and were decorated/designed by a proffesional. Not much help really when you live in the typical suburban split level. We think our house is great and this book has helped me to focus on what's great about it and enhance those features. If you need inspiration and some solid ideas (the grace notes are terrific) I'd highly recommend this book. I initially got mine from the library, but I will definitely be buying a copy of my own.

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars best inspirational book for a comfortable home, March 1, 2000

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claire benoit (Ct.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Creating a Beautiful Home (Hardcover)

I purchased this book, several years ago, when it was first published. I have re-read it at least 30 times. The reader will find inspiration for decorating ideas, from the smallest thing such as placing your mouthwash in a lovely glass decanter, to inspirational ideas such as treating yourself to weekly flowers, just having a fresh arrangement to look at each week. It is an excellent gift idea, and I would highly recommend anyone to take a look at her other books as well, for your own library or a lovely gift for a special someone who has everything! You won't be sorry!

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars THIS BOOK TRULY ENHANCED MY LIFE., October 30, 1999

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Melissa Owczarzak - See all my reviews

This review is from: Creating a Beautiful Home (Hardcover)

I have owned this book for about 6 years now and my enjoyment grows with every reading. Alexandra Stoddard beautifully relates thoughts on decorating one's home. The advice she gives however; has provided me with an unexpected bonus. I truly look at life differently now. I have experienced beautiful moments of grace that come during everyday tasks. Ms. Stoddard's writing has deeply touched me. I'm so much more excited about life. And she has inspired me to action in my decorating and I'm enjoying it immensely. I recommend this book because I've never read a decorating book with such heart before. In my opinion, Ms. Stoddard speaks from her heart and in turn has warmed mine. I hope others enjoy this lovely book as much as I have.