Reviews for Simple Pleasures of the Home: Cozy Comforts and Old-Fashioned Crafts for Every Room in the House

The average rating for Simple Pleasures of the Home: Cozy Comforts and Old-Fashioned Crafts for Every Room in the House based on 2 reviews is 3.5 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2017-06-22 00:00:00 Gerard Vieitez This book is a collection of tips for making one's home a sanctuary. The ideas were gathered from numerous people. There were some interesting ideas, recipes, quotes, crafts, and general thoughts on home. Because there were numerous contributors suggestions were sometimes contradictory or simply rather random. It didn't feel like an entirely coherent collection. Also, having originally been published 18 years ago it does show its age with some design suggestions that are very much dated. Some of the recipes looked interesting, but there aren't enough of them and they aren't well organized enough for me to add it to my cookbook collection. The only tip that really stuck with me by the end of the book was to braise onions in wine rather than cooking them in butter for a topping or a tasty addition to sauces. Nevertheless, I give it a three because I'm sure some of the ideas would have been innovative when it was first published, and it doesn't seem fair to hold that against it.

Review # 2 was written on 2020-08-24 00:00:00 Fil DiMaria This book was a gift from a friend, and it has been in my TBR pile for a long time. I was reading a magazine with the theme about the joys and comforts of home (which many during the pandemic spent more time in) and decided to look at it. It is wisdom and wit covering each room in your house and your outdoor space. It has recipes, crafts, a lot about aromatherapy and herbs along with little cute quotes and stories. This compilation makes it a feel-good read. Pick and choose what interests you. It did not make me feel like I had to do a certain thing or decorate a certain way. I enjoyed it one hot summer afternoon in my swing as a thankful blessing of being able to have a home to enjoy.