4.49/5
Author: Myquillyn Smith
Publication Date: Apr 29, 2014
Formats: PDF,Hardcover,Kindle
Rating: 4.49/5 out of 5482
Publisher: Zondervan
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Popular blogger and author of Cozy Minimalist
Home Myquillyn Smith (The Nester) helps readers find beauty in
imperfection and freedom to take risks to create the home - and life -
they’ve always wanted. This beautiful four-color book is full
of photos and creative, easy ideas for arranging, decorating, and
cultivating a welcoming home.
Myquillyn Smith is all
about embracing reality - especially when it comes to decorating a
home bursting with boys, pets, and all the unpredictable messes of life.
In The Nesting Place, Myquillyn shares the secrets of
decorating for real people - and it has nothing to do with creating a
flawless look to wow your guests. It has everything to do with embracing
the natural imperfection and chaos of daily living.
Drawing on
her years of experience creating beauty in her 13 different homes,
Myquillyn will show you how to think differently about the true purpose
of your home and simply and creatively tailor it to reflect you and your
unique style - without breaking the bank or stressing over comparisons.
Full of easy tips, simple steps, and practical advice, The Nesting
Place will give you the courage to take risks with your home and
transform it into a place that’s inviting and warm for family and
friends.
There is beauty in the lived-in and loved-on and
just-about-used-up, Myquillyn says, and welcoming that imperfection
wholeheartedly just might be the most freeing thing you’ll ever
do.
Sep 23, 2014
I've said here before that we live in an old farmhouse. It was built in 1898. The last couple of years have been rough. A down to the studs kitchen remodel (still going!), a new furnace, we lost five, old (ancient really) trees and just finished grading the yard, this summer we replaced our front porch. Read: CHA-ching, CHA-ching, CHA-ching. What I was once excited about I am now ambivalent about most days. I just want to relax!Jul 30, 2014
While even the best books have one or two things that I don't completely agree with, and this book was no exception; overall, I really enjoyed it. I've struggled with my house for years and years. I've lived in the same house for nearly eight years; the same one my husband purchased as a bachelor. There are have always been a lot of conflicting emotions for me regrading this place I live in. While I always it considered it my house, I've never considered it my home. There are so many things I While even the best books have one or two things that I don't completely agree with, and this book was no exception; overall, I really enjoyed it. I've struggled with my house for years and years. I've lived in the same house for nearly eight years; the same one my husband purchased as a bachelor. There are have always been a lot of conflicting emotions for me regrading this place I live in. While I always it considered it my house, I've never considered it my home. There are so many things I love to hate about it. But after reading Smith's book, I realized I was being selfish and ungrateful for the things God has provided for me. Even the house I love to hate can have imperfections I can embrace - down to the constant pet hair from the dogs, the dust from an unfinished backyard and the unstylish decorating from my husband's unmarried days. I have a house with the a pretty good layout, perfect square footage, high vaulted ceilings, and the really quirky corner wet bar in our family room. I'm now on a kick to get painting and embrace what I truly find beautiful in my home.Aug 26, 2014
I really thought I was the target demographic for this book - a renter with a chaotic life who'd still like her living space to look nice and feel homey. It appears, however, that I was incorrect. This book was basically just one big pep talk on being okay with "scary" and unconventional decorating decisions like (horror of horrors) using a lot of nails to mount wall decorations. While I do have many anxieties in life, I can't say that fear of hanging things up is one of them. Judging by the I really thought I was the target demographic for this book - a renter with a chaotic life who'd still like her living space to look nice and feel homey. It appears, however, that I was incorrect. This book was basically just one big pep talk on being okay with "scary" and unconventional decorating decisions like (horror of horrors) using a lot of nails to mount wall decorations. While I do have many anxieties in life, I can't say that fear of hanging things up is one of them. Judging by the popularity of this book, I appear to be in the minority on that one, but as someone looking for concrete tips and projects beyond "hey, you can buy cheap used things and paint them/cover them in new fabric!", this book proved pretty useless. ...moreSep 03, 2015
4.5 stars Myquillyn Smith and her husband have lived in 14 homes in 18 years, so she’s had plenty of practice in figuring out how to make a house (or apartment) into a home. But what I found most inspiring about this book is that she’s not a perfectionist. In fact, she talks about not focusing on perfection, but making your home a place that welcomes and nurtures you and your family. She even shows a pair of photos of her own office, one staged for a magazine shoot, and one the way it normally 4.5 stars Myquillyn Smith and her husband have lived in 14 homes in 18 years, so she’s had plenty of practice in figuring out how to make a house (or apartment) into a home. But what I found most inspiring about this book is that she’s not a perfectionist. In fact, she talks about not focusing on perfection, but making your home a place that welcomes and nurtures you and your family. She even shows a pair of photos of her own office, one staged for a magazine shoot, and one the way it normally looks: messy, used, and lived in.Nov 27, 2016
I didn't know anything about Myquillyn Smith, a popular blogger at The Nester, before reading this book. She's a mom of three, married, and living in a house she rents. Apparently her family has moved something like 13 times in 15 years. They owned a couple of those homes, but mostly they rented. Through it all, she's finally come to the conclusion that you have to make your home your own right now, even if you don't own it and even if you don't have a lot of money. To improve her own space, I didn't know anything about Myquillyn Smith, a popular blogger at The Nester, before reading this book. She's a mom of three, married, and living in a house she rents. Apparently her family has moved something like 13 times in 15 years. They owned a couple of those homes, but mostly they rented. Through it all, she's finally come to the conclusion that you have to make your home your own right now, even if you don't own it and even if you don't have a lot of money. To improve her own space, she's a big fan of crafting, DIY projects, thrift shops, and cheaper home goods stores--or even just using whatever she already has to change things up (like rearranging furniture, for example).Apr 01, 2016
Things you will get in this book:Jul 10, 2015
Do you want a lovely interior design book with gorgeous photos, antiquated gender roles, with a smattering of good Christian values thrown in? I've got the book for you!Apr 25, 2016
A lovely little decorating book, adorned with pictures that will make you drool for her decorating prowess, what made this coffee table book unique was the honesty of the author. Spilling her secrets of success and failure, it took the book from what could be just a decorating book into a moving and grace filled journey of home and heart.Aug 13, 2014
This is a glorified blog! I normally do not bother to review books, but I could not have more disappointed with this book. This book is simply one talented woman telling you the history of everywhere she has lived (with pictures of the outside of her past rental houses, and how she "creates" on a budget. There are truly not any strong DYI ideas and instructions to get someone started on their own home. I honestly believe the only reason people rate this book so highly is because of its beautiful This is a glorified blog! I normally do not bother to review books, but I could not have more disappointed with this book. This book is simply one talented woman telling you the history of everywhere she has lived (with pictures of the outside of her past rental houses, and how she "creates" on a budget. There are truly not any strong DYI ideas and instructions to get someone started on their own home. I honestly believe the only reason people rate this book so highly is because of its beautiful pictures and that the IDEA of the book validates how each and every one of us feels- that our home does not have to be perfect. That is it, that is the gist of the entire book. I could have just followed her blog. The pictures are beautiful, but I should add that there are over a dozen pictures of the same wall in her house. Over 12 pictures of the same wall. All the other picture are staged areas in her house (using the same decor). This book fell completely short for any expectations. There are a lot of other great decorating books on the market. ...moreSep 03, 2014
While watching a string of episodes on HGTV one particular Saturday, my husband turned to me and asked, "What's our style? I mean, is it Early American or Neo-classical or what?" We pondered awhile as we looked around us, at a bit of a loss for a definition.May 10, 2016
Part home decorating, part spiritual formation book, all wonderful to read. I thoroughly enjoyed this book.Mar 29, 2016
I love the authors ideas on new design in your home with what you already have. There were also so many great ideas on refurbishing used furniture and creating out of the box decorations that are affordable. I now want to frequent thrift shops and garage sale every weekendAug 03, 2014
I checked this book out from the library, thinking I'd be inspired to embrace creative design and be able to find ideas or techniques to create a comfortable family home. Although there were some pictures of the author's own home, which looked nice enough, the book was really more of an autobiography or self-realization essay that focused on her own shedding of materialism and seeking perfection than on any actual home decor ideas. My favorite part of the book was the Appendixes, one of which I checked this book out from the library, thinking I'd be inspired to embrace creative design and be able to find ideas or techniques to create a comfortable family home. Although there were some pictures of the author's own home, which looked nice enough, the book was really more of an autobiography or self-realization essay that focused on her own shedding of materialism and seeking perfection than on any actual home decor ideas. My favorite part of the book was the Appendixes, one of which was a list of many home decorating and crafting blogs which will be a better resource and fount of inspiration than this book was. Although I totally agree that using your wealth of resources to help others instead of just your own material indulgences is a worthy and necessary behavior, I found the writing to be repetitive. It kind of felt like she was writing to get rid of the feelings of guilt associated with wanting more than only God's presence and the love of a good man and some kids. Caring about the environment you create for your family is a noble pursuit, especially if it inspires those who live or spend time there to carry that positive love energy out into the world to do good. Just buy the damned rug already and let's crack open the new Stephen King novel! ...moreJun 17, 2014
I am an overthinker when it comes to decorating (and, just as described in this book, it's led to decorating-paralysis), and I felt like this book was just for me. But if you're an underthinker (too many trinkets without any real sense of "home") this book is also for you. Or if you are worried about decorating "wrong." If you're renting, this book is also definitely for you (where was this the first half of my married life?!), though homeowners will surely get a lot out of this book, too. This I am an overthinker when it comes to decorating (and, just as described in this book, it's led to decorating-paralysis), and I felt like this book was just for me. But if you're an underthinker (too many trinkets without any real sense of "home") this book is also for you. Or if you are worried about decorating "wrong." If you're renting, this book is also definitely for you (where was this the first half of my married life?!), though homeowners will surely get a lot out of this book, too. This book is for people who want to love their homes without spending a fortune (maybe that means finding deals on Craigslist or thrift stores -- or even finding what you love about a home without spending a single cent). My hunch is that even seasoned DIY-ers who don't need the "it doesn't have to be perfect to be beautiful" reassurance would enjoy this book, just to see how Myquillyn arrived where she did.May 01, 2015
I grew up with a mother who epitomizes quirk and used discarded wooden crates to decorate our living room. I married a man whose mother is arguably THE thrifting queen and can make a theme for any room with stuff she already has. My sister-in-law has impeccable taste and somehow with 2 littles and 1 on the way, her home somehow always looks put together. And then there's me. I have ideas. Quirky ideas. But I've never known where to start. I'm always afraid to start a DIY project because WHAT IF I grew up with a mother who epitomizes quirk and used discarded wooden crates to decorate our living room. I married a man whose mother is arguably THE thrifting queen and can make a theme for any room with stuff she already has. My sister-in-law has impeccable taste and somehow with 2 littles and 1 on the way, her home somehow always looks put together. And then there's me. I have ideas. Quirky ideas. But I've never known where to start. I'm always afraid to start a DIY project because WHAT IF it looks bad or doesn't work or no one else likes it or it doesn't turn out perfectly? And frankly...we aren't rich. Not even close. Not by a long shot. Pinterest is amazing but it can also be overwhelming for a simpleton like me who can't sew and lacks appropriate attention to detail. But this book was encouraging. It was inspiring. It isn't a "how to" book, although it's filled with great tips...but it gave me enough confidence to at least paint those ugly bedside tables with some extra paint we had in the garage. After all, "you can't ruin something you already don't like."It also helped me understand a bit more that my home doesn't need to look like anyone else's in order to be lovely. Embrace who you are and what makes you happy, decoratively speaking. I also really appreciated how she encourages to examine your heart and to be content with what you already have. To live in the moment and stop waiting to become a homeowner and start making your house a home now. I also really really appreciate the fact that SHE IS A RENTER. I seriously cannot rave enough about this book. Can you tell? ...moreMay 01, 2014
I especially liked her emphasis on just starting (i.e. not letting perfection get in the way of making your house feel like a home). Her style is totally not mine so I didn't find much inspiration (other than that I definitely need to get more pictures in frames up around our house).Nov 01, 2018
So, this is a Zondervan book which means it is written by and for Christians who take their faith seriously and lean towards evangelical. (Nothing against Christians specifically, but given the current political climate in 2018, three Southern Christian homeschooled white boys reading textbooks called The Patriot's Handbook gives me the shivers). The section on how to sell your husband on your decorating ideas (presumably so that he doesn't just shut them down, given his status as head of the So, this is a Zondervan book which means it is written by and for Christians who take their faith seriously and lean towards evangelical. (Nothing against Christians specifically, but given the current political climate in 2018, three Southern Christian homeschooled white boys reading textbooks called The Patriot's Handbook gives me the shivers). The section on how to sell your husband on your decorating ideas (presumably so that he doesn't just shut them down, given his status as head of the household) is kind of icky.Feb 05, 2015
Takeaway: There's a lot you can do to pretty up a rental house if you're willing to forego your security deposit.July 17, 2014
I grabbed this book hoping I would find some tips on creating and styling my space on a dime. I did not know that there was a beautiful story about to unfold that would help me appreciate and love more the imperfect pieces of where I am in life and in my home. She brings such an enlightened, hone...Full ReviewMar 21, 2019
Probably closer to three and a half stars. I resonated with several things in this book. I haven't lived in as many homes as the author but I have struggled to enjoy certain things about each of my homes. There was always something I wanted to try that I thought needed to wait for the next house. I also struggle with listening to all the advice about what should and should not be done in decorating. I've let others choose paint colors and sofas and bedding while internally wishing it was Probably closer to three and a half stars. I resonated with several things in this book. I haven't lived in as many homes as the author but I have struggled to enjoy certain things about each of my homes. There was always something I wanted to try that I thought needed to wait for the next house. I also struggle with listening to all the advice about what should and should not be done in decorating. I've let others choose paint colors and sofas and bedding while internally wishing it was different. But I'm a non confrontational person who would rather go with whatever than cause ripples. I'm not a super perfectionist but I am thrifty so the thought of spending money on something and changing it then it not turn out right and that money is wasted does keep me from being adventurous when DIYing. So the way she addressed those concerns was refreshing and what I needed to read.Feb 19, 2018
This isn't so much a design manual as it is one long letter giving you permission to let go of the idea of having a "perfect" home, of embracing and loving the house or apartment you're in (with all its "lovely limitations"), and of letting yourself loose to play around with your home decor and make mistakes and try new things and see where it gets you.Jun 01, 2018
Fall in love with the home you haveMar 10, 2019
Some great messages to enjoy the home you're in now and how to work with - and even appreciate - parts of your home that you dislike. Yeah, there are some quirky things stuck into this decorating book, like when she talks about her connection with Anna Nicole Smith or when she talks about not having enough money to buy fries at McDonald's and yet getting a job herself never surfaces as a solution. But overall it's a quick, fun, inspiring read.Dec 05, 2018
3.5 stars. I enjoyed this very much! The first third of the book is a bit of a memoir; the second is about Smith’s philosophy of decorating; and the last has practical tips about decorating your home. I really like the author’s approach to decorating, which is about embracing imperfection, taking design risks, and creating a home you love now rather than waiting for your “dream home.†I especially like that Smith is a renter and includes advice for those of us in the same boat.Nov 01, 2018
This is a fun read that has inspired me to do a few simple refreshes around my house. I love her concept of "quieting" a room. That said, her house still looks pretty perfect to me, at least the way it's photographed. She does sometimes compare what her rooms look like during a photo shoot vs when they're actually being used, but I was hoping for more "in-use" every day inspiration.Take your time and choose the perfect book.
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