The Homemade Home: 50 Thrifty and Chic Handmade Projects [Hardcover]

Sania Pell (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 30, 2010

Designer and stylist Sania Pell provides 50 inspirational yet easy projects for you to make, all for next to nothing. Turn basic white bed linen into something special by adding ribbon borders and embroidered panels, and update lampshades by recovering with fabric or paper. Give old wooden furniture a facelift by repainting and adding paper collage decoration. Recycle glass jars into stylish tealight holders, and use old teacups as pretty plant holders. Create family heirlooms by framing special pieces of children's clothing, or display tiny treasures in wooden box frames. Turn felted sweaters into appliqueed cushion covers or cosy scarves, and use the contents of your button box to revamp an old cardigan. With easy-to-follow instructions and artworks, "The Homemade Home" will inspire you to get out the paintbrushes and dust off the sewing machine, and create a truly stylish and individual home.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"How to be crafty... yet cool! The hot new book among DIY folk is The Homemade Home by Sania Pell." -- Grazia, Aug 2010

"The simple but stunning projects from Sania Pell's new book had us reaching for our craft baskets." -- Good Homes, May 2010

"Sania Pell's book is perfect for anyone who likes a 'crafty' home filled with individual items." -- Scottish Sunday Mail, Sept 2010

"This book is imaginative without being over-the-top, handmade without being kitschy or tacky, and it's a book that will encourage crafty beginner's without frustration while equally challenging advanced creatives with new and rewarding projects." -- Decor8, April 2010

About the Author

Sania Pell has a degree in textiles from Edinburgh College of Art. After graduating, she worked for one of London's top textile studios for seven years where her designs were purchased by companies such as Armani, Monsoon, Laura Ashley, Gap and Marks & Spencer. To expand her experience, Sania then joined Elle Decoration magazine and retrained as a stylist. She now works regularly for publications such as the Sunday Telegraph and the Mail on Sunday. She is also a visiting lecturer at Edinburgh College of Art.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 192 pages
• Publisher: Ryland Peters & Small (April 30, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1907030190
• ISBN-13: 978-1907030192
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 7.9 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #118,506 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Creative Inspiration, Beautiful Photos, Great Ideas!, April 13, 2010

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Holly Becker "decor8blog DOT com" (Boston, MA, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Homemade Home: 50 Thrifty and Chic Handmade Projects (Hardcover)

The Homemade Home features stylish and affordable projects that show you how to customize your space on a budget. All 300 photographs were taken by the talented Penny Wincer, a favorite photographer of mine from the UK, so I knew the moment I saw her name on this book that I'd love the visuals -- and I do!

This gorgeous book shares ideas and inspiration that are both accessible and provide readers with an opportunity to inject individuality into a home in order to avoid that familiar catalog-style that is boring and lacking in character. There isn't one photo I don't like in this book, and not one project I wouldn't try -- I really like how author/stylist Sania Pell encourages readers to use things that we already have - upcycling and recycling them into new, custom items.

I have hundreds of design, decorating and craft books and read dozens of magazines and hands down, this book is one of my favorites. It's imaginative without being over-the-top, handmade without being kitschy and tacky, and it's a book that will encourage crafty beginner's without causing frustration while equally challenging advanced creatives with new and rewarding projects that are fresh and fun.

Holly, [...]
The Home-made Home

51 of 59 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Quick flick-through of The Homemade Home by Sania Pell, August 6, 2010

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars So creative!, April 17, 2010

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This review is from: The Homemade Home: 50 Thrifty and Chic Handmade Projects (Hardcover)

I bought this book after reading Holly Becker's review of it on [...], and I wish I had heard of it sooner. Sania Pell has such creative ideas that are perfect for someone with a short attention span such as myself. There are some quick projects that I can do while the kids are napping and then there are some that will require more time. The tutorials are clear and consise and the photographs are absolutely stunning. I can't wait to get started on these crafts!