Home Sweet Maison: The French Art of Making a Home

After reading this book, I made a few changes in my home, that I have truly enjoyed. My adult children responded positively. These changes were in the Entry and Kitchen and invoked some good conversations.It was worth reading the book, just for that alone!

Unique and surprising book! Not at all what I expected...But better! I love looking at beautifully appointed rooms and thought the small, pretty cover on this book would open to reveal chic and elegant photos of french homes interspersed with a few sentences of drivel. Instead, this writer offers a unique twist on how the French treat homes and, specifically, the WHY of decor. The writing is intimate, yet very breezy and accessible. Rather than providing static ideas about color, furniture, fabric, the author makes clear the rules for establishing a true living Home. The sections that made the greatest impression on me were the ones that described the dining and living rooms. I felt a sense of poignancy over how we Americans have lost the ability to keep each space sacred...to eat at the table and spend time in a room reserved just for that, or to enjoy time and entertain friends in comfortable living rooms..Instead we eat from containers in front of televisions and run out to dark, noisy bars to meet people, with few options to share real conversation and deepen our friendships. Part personal memoir and part simple guidebook the author makes her points sweetly and simply. I agree with another reviewer that it would make a lovely gift for anyone planning a new home space.

This book is an interesting look at how the French utilize their homes to express their personalities. The book would have been better with pictures.

I loved the book and found it to be quite accurate.Keep in mind the details are from the perspective of the Author; and may be disputed given the reader's life experiences.Remember this is Danielle's experiences,I agree with her take on how things are done in France. A very enjoyable read, would buy anything she writes in the future.Ignore the Grumble bugs, always a few Mad Hatters running amok.

This book would have lent itself well to a set of interspersed drawings. Only spotted one. Other thing of note, text is blue throughout the book. I bought a book a few years ago that Oprah did, same text issue. I'm a classic black text gal.

I started reading this book in 2019, I believe. So SO happy I finally had the opportunity to purchase a hard copy. It is a book I have already used in my own home and will continue to reference.

I loved this book and couldn’t put it down! Read and discover how to add function, ambience and personality into your home. Learn keys to decorating with purpose and letting your personality resonate within your home so it can be shared. Learn the keys to the French way of living and enjoying your home, to bring your family together in a warmspace and understand what separates the modern family unit from days of old. I wish I had this knowledge whilst my son was home. So much I’ll be taking from this book to apply to my life...when hosting, relaxing and just day to day activities. There are no photos and it is not a “decorating” book. I see it more as a read to enlighten you; discovering what your home has been missing.

Bought this book on a whim not knowing what to expect but what a jam packed book of ideas to optimize your home for gathering and comfort. I’ve implemented a lot of them and have been pleased.

Leitura simples e agradável. A autora descreve com riqueza de detalhes todos os cômodos e ambientes o que oferece ao leitor uma experiência sensorial e imaginativa.

I love having this book on my book shelf but I have yet to find genuinely helpful tips. Haven't been able to finish reading it unfortunately, but I will keep trying. Still no regrets buying this book!

New to me but I’m enjoying reading it so far