I was unable to finish reading this book because the kindle version that was sent was unreadable. DNF

I received an arc of this title from NetGalley for an honest review. A fun little book on organizing your home. I used a few of the ideas I found in this book.

Fresh home decorating book for any budget. Many of the DIY projects are good for apartment dwellers as well, and are accessible to the beginner. Love that the author uses pops of color in every room.

I am a library received an advance copy from #NetGalley.

The Happy Home gave me ideas that I felt were more accomplishable than what I see on Instagram and Pinterest. I'm all about bright colors and organization and this fits the marriage perfectly.

Thank you #NetGalley and Sasquatch Books for the early copy. All the opinions above are my own.

I loved this lifestyle book which showcased home decor, some DIY projects, and gentle suggestions for how to build a happy and functional home. The formatting on my kindle ARC copy wasn’t perfect, but I look forward to seeing the layout in the final print edition. The pictures were gorgeous and the DIY bits seemed simple with just a few ingredients or tools. I’m looking forward to using the summer pot recipes all year. I would recommend this book to anyone who likes to flip through a home decor or lifestyle book.

Thanks to NetGalley and Sasquatch books for the eARC.

An interesting book about how to transform our home into a happier place.

The book makes us think about what we want from a place and helps us turn it into a better place.

It contains helpful aspects to have in mind and ideas for DIY activities.

I love the look of the book and its colors. Would have liked more if there were more ideas and suggestions.

3.25*

Happy is the perfect word for this book. Even if you just looked at the pictures in this book you would be happy. You can’t help but smile. I think this book would be great for young people moving into their first places. But I am not young or in my first place and I loved it.

This is a nice resource for anyone interested in learning the theory behind interior decorating and design. There are in-depth explanations of how to create various moods and vibes and why certain choices produce particular results. It would be good for a young person just starting out in creating their space, or someone who is designing their own space for the first time. There are lots of attractive pictures for inspiration.

That said, I found this a bit disorienting and might struggle to use it because it's not organized in a way I find logical or useful. It flits between rooms, between project guides and task checklists, and between themes without a unifying thread that I could follow. On one page we're stocking a bar and then we're making an upcycled match holder and then there's a decluttering guide. In the end I had some inspiration, but no direction.

Thanks to the publisher for the opportunity to read and review.

Although I loved this book, it is meant to be enjoyed in physical form, not an ebook format. From the little tips and tricks to the beautiful photos, this book had everything I needed to feel secure in making my home more cozy and fitting of my character. I really liked the emphasis on the fact that there is no right way to design because it is all about feeling and finding your comfort, your style, whether that be easy breezy or bright and obnoxious, as long as you feel at home in your space. I highly recommend this book to anyone that is looking to refresh their space or find new light in a well worn setting by adding a few pieces here and there that scream “You!”

A lot of interesting ideas, projects and things I would like to do. Easy to follow and well written.
Highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher for this arc, all opinions are mine

Thank you to netgalley and the publisher for an advanced copy. All opinions are my own.

This was a lovely book about how to make your home comfortable and functional and cozy and pretty. All the good stuff. There’s some great DIY tips in here (loved the room spray). Nothing totally new that I’ve never heard of though. But great collection of ideas. Would be a great reference or coffee table book.

Thanks to #netgalley for the ARC in exchange for a fair and honest review. This was a handy 176 page guide for planning and designing a home environment that suits you. It's full of practical information, from tools and supplies lists to have on hand for minor repairs, to selecting and sourcing decor. The book is arranged thematically: uplift, calm, energize, comfort, empower, express. The chapters contain small mini-tutorials for foraging bouquets, stocking drinks cabinets, gathering mismatched (but pretty) glassware, and more. The chapters also have tips for managing clutter and de-stashing. There is lots of advice on how to make your home a pleasant place for you, with lots of little craft/decor projects. A handy guide for anyone wanting some inspiration and guidance as to how to create a home space that is more a reflection of them. #chelseafoy #thehappyhometheultimateguidetocreatingahomethatbringsyoujoy #Netgalley #sasquatchbooks #tea-sipping_bookworm #goodreads #getlisty #thestorygraph #bookqueen #bookstagram #decor #homebody

Nice book about making your home more yours, comfortable and easy to live in. There were lots of ideas and nice home craft ideas but not a great range of different tastes shown.

This is a sweet book. It features lots of advice on how to make your home a pleasant place for you, with lots of little craft/decor projects. My favorite parts were the suggestions about what type of elements to add for different feels and functions. She really focuses on how to personalize your home for yourself, which I appreciate.

It was less successful for me in that all the photos seem to be of her home, which is lovely but not at all my taste. I love my home to be super comfy and boho, with soft, thrifted finds and lots of deep blues and greens. Her house looks like she must live in California, as there’s lots of focus on outdoor rooms where it apparently never rains as they’re filled with artwork and throw blankets and such. Her spaces are very stark white and yellow with pretty but basic and uncomfortable looking IKEA style furniture and lots of knick knacks and generic art. This is perfect for her blog readers who want their house to look like hers, but the literal point of the book is how to personalize your house to suit you, and there is no visual inspiration for any style besides hers.

I’m also reading a book about detoxing your home right now and so much of what Foy recommends is literally what this book says to throw out because they’re so bad for our health, like incense, mattress toppers and vinyl. I probably wouldn’t have thought twice about it if this other book wasn’t inspiring me to refresh my home in healthy and natural ways at the same time I was reading this one.

That said, it is a fun read and I appreciated the questions, lists and friendly feel of the book. Definitely worth a read.

I read a temporary digital copy of this book via NetGalley.

I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. There were so many original ideas in it and many that I will use in my home. The author gives lots of ideas for creative projects around the house. I like, too, that she gives themes to explore to help you discover what it is you like. I highly recommend the book.

This book was definitely stunning to look at. I can see how anyone who strives to make their home bright and colorful could draw great inspiration from this. There are plenty of DIYs throughout. Although I personally wasn't crazy about any of them, they were cute for this kind of style. The written content itself wasn't very memorable, but this was beautiful to flip through and draw ideas from.

Thank you to Sasquatch Books and NetGalley for the advanced copy!

Bright, beautiful, airy! That’s how i want my house to be after reading this! A ton of great ideas and tips! Even throws in a few recipes!

The Happy Home: The Ultimate Guide to Creating a Home that Brings You Joy is an illustrated style & design guide for home decor by Chelsea Foy. Due out 25th April 2023 from Sasquatch Books, it's 176 pages and will be available in hardcover and ebook formats.

This is a well presented and curated guide with usable info for planning and designing a home environment that suits the reader and brings them satisfaction. It's full of practical info, from tools and supplies lists to have on hand for minor repairs, to selecting and sourcing decor.

The book is arranged thematically: uplift, calm, energize, comfort, empower, express. The chapters contain small mini-tutorials for foraging bouquets, stocking drinks cabinets, gathering mismatched (but pretty) glassware, and more. The author manages to make the decor look uncluttered and fun, and I'm not entirely sure how she manages it. The chapters are *full* of tips and tricks for managing clutter and destashing.

The philosophy is generally informal and unfussy and "real". There aren't a lot of stringent rules (like Marie Kondo's 15 books rule? No can do). The author has included some sourcing lists and resources in the back of the book. Retailers are mostly slanted toward readers in North America, but supplies and items can be thrifted or purchased with online and local searches wherever they are located.

The photography is stellar and lifts the quality of the book significantly.

Four and a half stars. This would be a good choice for public library acquisition and home use.

Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.

What a cheerful book! The colors, the composition - this is the perfect book to pick up going into spring cleaning season. A mix of DIY projects, advice for creating the space you need, and suggestions for a fuller life, The Happy Home would make a lovely housewarming gift, or self-gift to get you in the spirit of renewing your space.


Thank you to NetGalley for providing a review copy.

While this book had beautiful photos it’s didn’t gave many great ideas. I found much of it boring and impractical.