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From the author of the blockbuster hit journals The 52 Lists Project and 52 Lists for Happiness, here is a home style book to help you express the creativity and style you already have!
This book is all about beautifying your life inside and out. Organized room by room, each chapter delves into what each room represents in our lives, and how we can feel at home in our spaces and at home in ourselves. You don’t have to have the perfect life or perfect home in order to infuse your space with your signature spark and feel comfortable in your space. Each of the six room chapters includes:
– A deeply personal essay from online curator and style maven Moorea Seal.
– Exclusive looks into her beautiful personal space and tips for infusing your home with comfort and creativity.
– Two inspired, on-trend, beginner-friendly DIY projects to personalize and decorate your home on a budget.
– Droolworthy looks into the homes and inspiring lives of a diverse set of creative women, with their best tips and tricks for comfortable, creative decor.

What I Liked

First off I have to say this is a beautiful book, inside and out. I very happy that a book about decorating your home and making it your own space visually is something you would display or have on your coffee table. You can tell serious thought has been put in.

What I enjoyed about this book the most was the fact that it had sections dedicated to particular rooms in your house or apartment. Then it focuses on how you can take your own style and apply it. Not only does it give you inspiration, but it also give you a DIY for each of your rooms. I love this idea because you have a part it making the room. For me I love to see things I have made with my own two hands, it gives me a sense of pride to see something I made being displayed and not falling apart. I also liked that you hear from not just the author, but also many others. It is nice to get inspiration and tips from all over because not everyone has the same style. I approached that this book does not take the cutter cookie philosophy to design.

Another great thing about this book is that at the end it does delve into design a bit. It talks about colors that can be used and which ones work well together. This is very helpful to those who are new to decorating and I think will help people take a few more color risks.

What I Didn’t Like

One thing I did not like about this book is that it is perfect for a home or an apartment, but it is not ideal for people who still live at home with their parents or are away at Uni and are living in a dorm room. While some of the information can be useful, it is best suited for those who own or rent a place of their own. I also would have liked to see more style tips and examples of how to apply the ideas in this book. I am someone who loves visual and I would have loved to see more of the beautiful photographs that are already inside.

Overall Thoughts

I will admit I am a long time fan of Moorea Seal’s books and this one did not disappoint me. This is a lovely book; it is a great to pick up if you are in need for some home inspiration. If you are someone who is new to interior design or decorating, just moved, or looking to refresh your space I think this is very useful. Like I said previously, this book is not a cookie cutter home decoration book. It helps you decide what you like most and how to incorporate that into your space. It is all about making your space a place that makes you happy. That is something I really enjoyed about this book and I think others would enjoy as well. I highly suggest that you look into it.

*I received this book through netgalley in exchange for an honest review.*

I love this book! So encouraging and inspiring. I love that it isn't just one design style, it goes over a few that are currently in style. The diy projects are super cute and I will surely be trying to make most of them. Definitely will be rereading this book and recommending it to friends!

This book was such a joy to read. I loved designing spaces in my head while looking at the beautiful pictures and learning about how to make a home out a house. I haven't had the opportunity to really design a space for myself yet and this book made me very excited to be able to do just that. I loved the addition of projects to make as well as all the guests to show different spaces and homes.

Wonderful tips and ideas by the author to decorate our homes by self.........

Decorating your home as a reflection of yourself:
In Make Yourself at Home Moorea Seal shares the different ways she and a couple of her friends have decorated their homes and work spaces. By gaining insight into the experiences that have shaped their individual lives, it soon becomes clear that each of the friends has developed a very unique style. The goal for the readers is not to simply copy one of these styles but to find out which decorating aspects they like and ultimately to define their own style. Moorea challenges me to ask myself which meaning the different rooms of my home have for me. She reminds me that I have to take my time and gradually invite the right items into my home to truly reflect who I am. Also, with a little creativity, not everything needs to be new or expensive to make my home more inviting for my familiy and my friends. Good examples for that are Moorea's easy to make home decorating projects. My favorites are the blanket ladder and the Ikea desk hack. Overall, this books inspires me to continue honing my own decorating style. Thank you, Moorea, for sharing your very personal decorating story.

3.5 stars I read this in digital format on a B&W Kindle. I am sure the images in color with better definition would be more appreciated. Bringing together the examples and experiences of seven female bloggers, this is an enjoyable read about adding your own personality to your home decor. Included are many easy to follow projects to inspire readers. Sitting with this book is as comfortable and relaxing as browsing favorite design blogs.
I also appreciated the stories of strength and perseverance in their backgrounds.

More than just a lovely escape, this book inspires using what you already have and love to create environments which set moods and allow you to get the best use of your space, while continuing to add pieces with thought and purpose.
The book is also about examining your vales and the statement you want your space to make.