Gentle Art of Domesticity : Stitching, Baking, Nature, Art and the Comforts of Home

English

ISBN: 1584797363

EAN: 9781584797364

Category: Crafts & Hobbies / General/House & Home / General/

Publisher: Stewart, Tabori & Chang

Release Date: 12/01/2011

Synopsis: Jane Brocket delights in domesticity. Lively, curious, and creative, she takes inspiration from her surroundings, from art, literature, and nature, and expresses her passion through the gentle arts of needlework, cooking, gardening, and homemaking--and now through her writing. In The Gentle Art of DomesticityBrocket celebrates everything that is, and can be, wonderful about home life. This gorgeous and unusual book, full of whimsy, warmth, and a wealth of stunning photographs, helps us to see domesticity with new eyes. Whether shes knitting a tea cozy or baking jam tarts, crocheting a blanket or sewing an apron, Brocket fills her home with beauty, color, and fun. She transforms day-to-day domesticity into a realm of possibilities, both practical and imaginative--and encourages us to do the same in our own lives. Rather than categorize readers as quilters or embroiderers, bakers or gardeners, Brocket embraces the idea that they may be all of these, and more. The key to practicing any of the domestic arts, she says, is to recognize the value of homemaking, overlooked skills, and ordinary things. This books glorious synthesis of style, DIY projects, and philosophical musings inspires us not only to emulate Brockets handmade creations but also to share her enjoyment of the simple pleasures of home.

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Gentle Art of Domesticity : Stitching, Baking, Nature, Art and the Comforts of Home

Illustrated: Yes

Format: Hardcover

Height: 1.0 inches

Width: 7.75 inches

Length: 10.0 inches

Weight: 39.12 oz

Pages: 288