Mary Engelbreit'S Home Companion Book (Hardcover)

by Mary Engelbreit (Illustrator), Charlotte Lyons (Author) "Whether you are coming home or greeting guests, your entry tells a story about your home..." (more)
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Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal
Here, Engelbreit shares the philosophy she follows in life: "It's your house and it should be filled with the things and the colors that make you feel good." Rather than writing a step-by-step decorating book following the basic rules, the author offers a multitude of creative ideas using color illustrations with minimal text. This fun, whimsical book covers many different areas of the house-kitchens, fireplaces, children's rooms, windows, walls and pictures, and more. Recommended as an accessory to basic home decorating collections.
Barbara Bartos, St. Croix Central, Roberts, Wis.
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Description
This book contains fifteen chapters on everything from Kitchens, Tabletops, and Entries, to Cozy Corners, Cheap Tricks, and Odd Sports. The first in a series of books on the Mary Engelbreit look-- certain to be a decorating and lifestyle favorite.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 128 pages
• Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing; Second Edition edition (August 1, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0836246217
• ISBN-13: 978-0836246216
• Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 10.2 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #330,371 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Customer Reviews

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous!, March 11, 2000

By	[e-mail] (Nashville, Tennessee) - See all my reviews

This book is whimsical, inspiring and it just plain makes me happy! I have looked at it so many times, I have almost memorized it. Anyone who is familiar with Mary Engelbreit loves her and her books are absolutely the best. If you want your home to have a fun, colorful, unique look, buy this book.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars --Nobody does it like Mary--, February 27, 2003

By	Judith Miller (Bluemont, VA USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

MARY ENGELBREIT'S HOME COMPANION is a delightful book filled with her charming illustrations and beautifully decorated rooms.

If you're a fan of ME than you'll really enjoy this book. The photographs are good and the book is chock full of uniquely decorated rooms. I honestly have to say that almost every room has something in it that I would like to incorporate into my own home.

There are fifteen chapters and at the end of each a "project" is presented with instructions called "Watch ME Make It." Some of these are: A Tea Towel Pillow, Hand-Painted Picture Frame, and Birdhouse Bookends. Most of the projects seem to be fairly simple to do. To be honest, I don't usually do projects, but I'm very tempted to try to make several of these.

I loved looking at how "various collections" are incorporated into the styles of the different rooms. I'm a bit of a collector myself, and it was a treat for me to notice that some items that I have from my own collections are featured in the pictures.

It may sound odd to say this about a book on decorating, but I found HOME COMPANION to be very uplifting and a joy to read. I think I could live in this book!

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Mary Engelbreit at her Best!, July 3, 1999

By A Customer

ME is an inspiration to all of us who love her style without the fuss. Her ideas for the home are simple to obtain and cost very little. I have shared this book with many of my friends, and they too are now hooked.