This Is Home: The Art of Simple Living

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The book is kinda tough to read in terms of mental health. The narrator attempt suicide, has several nervous breakdowns, and has an overall negative life view. It’s pretty hard to enter into the sadness and sit with it in the way that the author asks the audience to do in the novel. It is also heartbreaking to read about a girl so young struggling with so much. My real life is in a place where nobody wants me around, nobody understands me, and nobody really cares if I live or die?” I asked, the light of challenge sparking in my dark eyes. Overall, beautiful photography, beautiful spaces, beautiful book, though, I think this book does sort of portray “simple living” as an aesthetic that can only be achieved with money to buy a super unique place with tons of character that doesn’t need “decor” to give it life. I can appreciate the message the author tries to get across- use what you have, be creative, think outside the box, take your time creating a home- I am in agreement with the message of the book, just think the spaces chosen are a bit aspirational and not super realistic to most people who practice simple living. Although, if not to be inspired, what are home books for…? How to introduce decorative elements that make for authentic interiors that make you feel and have an emotional connection.

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Delivery with Standard Australia Post usually happens within 2-10 business days from time of dispatch. Please be aware that the delivery time frame may vary according to the area of delivery and due to various reasons, the delivery may take longer than the original estimated timeframe. This Is Home is about simple living - how to focus on our values to create authentic homes full of meaning and joy. Natalie Walton steps inside fifteen homes across the world to meet the people who made them, and discover whether there is some universality to what makes us happy in the spaces we inhabit. Filled with beautiful photography, transporting stories and practical advice, This Is Home reminds and inspires us to nurture the space that helps make our lives possible.

The novella is a really beautiful meditation on mental illness, family, and migration. It tells the story of a 14-year-old girl from Trinidad who spends the summer with her lesbian aunts in Canada. The summer helps her realize how toxic her childhood was and empowers her to gently advocate for better for herself. It’s overall uplifting and really sweet, especially seeing her aunts care for her and get excited about her life. A very short but impactful read. I enjoyed reading about a theme we don’t explore a lot in the Caribbean context and that is mental illness. I think the author did an amazing job of making this theme the forefront of the novel. I also loved the exploration of the mother-daughter theme- I thought more could have gone into this but I was impressed with what I read. Maintaining the focus: Ways to evolve what's important for you and keep focussed on your aesthetic and lifestyle.

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Throughout the story the cast of characters are introduced slowly, each being shown as they impact the main character’s realization of self and growth. Allen-Agostini is careful to give each character a voice though, so the reader can also understand how they would impact the main character. The use of characters is decidedly purposeful as each character — no matter how small- serves a purpose in the protagonist’s realization of self and coming to terms with the world. As readers learn a great deal about each character and their identity, the narrator is left somewhat ambiguous until her full self is actualized at the end. The feel of a home: Create interiors that make you feel, and have an emotional connection. How to introduce decorative elements that make for authentic interiors. How our homes can function as a place to rest our bodies, rejoice in our relationships, and restore our values.How to work out a budget for your time and money using your values as a guide. Where you can spend and save when it comes to creating lasting interiors.

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Minimalism, but 29349484 pointless vases, pots and baskets in every home. Authenticity, but empty picture frames hung on the wall. Surrounding spaces: Key ideas to consider when creating your place in relation to its environment - from the surrounding landscape to local community. Moving from Trinidad to Canada wasn't her idea. But after being hospitalized for depression, her mother sees it as the only option. Now, living with an estranged aunt she barely remembers and dealing with her "troubles" in a foreign country, she feels more lost than ever. Learning to let go of the past and create a home for the person you are today, with a focus on decision-making and the art of editing.Everything in Canada is cold and confusing. No one says hello, no one walks anywhere, and bus trips are never-ending and loud. She just wants to be home home, in Trinidad, where her only friend is going to school and Sunday church service like she used to do. I actually appreciated the text- though it was often redundant. I liked the emphasis on buying things that last, being creative with what you have, and living sustainably. The Q & A with the people/families featured were super similar to each other. I loved this book!!! This story was so adorable and should be read by every person who has ever migrated. We deliver to Northern Ireland, Isle of Man and Highlands and Islands but deliveries may take a little longer. We currently do not deliver to Jersey, Guernsey and Republic of Ireland.

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Starting over: let go of the past and create a home for the person you are today, with a focus on decision-making and the art of editing.Use once for the temporary place where you are residing. Use twice for the place that embodies the true meaning of the word- home. That’s the impulse behind the title of Lisa Allen-Agostini’s book, Home Home. The story follows a teenage girl from Trinidad who is sent to Canada to stay with her aunt and her aunt’s partner. From the beginning, the reader confronts her world as she sees it happening to her. This is a story of youth told from a youth’s perspective, coming to grips with strained familial relationships, depression, loneliness, self-esteem, first crushes, religion, world views and sexuality. Instead of being overwrought in its portrayal, the reader is left with the unfiltered thoughts of a young girl approaching her coming of age moment. She’s figuring out life, her worldview, and learning to stand up for herself in the process. My favorite parts of the novel are Kayla's periodic journal entries. In this therapeutic exercise, she reveals more personal information, which makes it easier to connect with her and understand her actions and motivations. The relationship between Kayla and her aunts runs a close second.