Homespun style by Selina Lake! my copy arrived today, i know so many of us have been excitedly awaiting its publishing! And i have to say i am just finding it amazingly wonderful in every way!
Packed full of the homemade and pre-loved, this book is a treasure trove for those who have a passion for the restored & reinvented, or who seek to add their own creativity to furnishing, through a love of crafting, painting,or stitching.
Homespun style is most comforting & homely,
but with an added modern twist
of fresh colour combinations and unique one-off finds.
Just as i like it!
We can take a look inside the rooms of some beautiful homes from various countries, all brimming with individuality and design ideas to inspire. With photographs taken by Debi Treloar, that are full of soulful colour combined with Selina's expert styling and attention to all important little details, the result is a book showcasing a style of decor that feels full of light, colour, the lovingly handmade and a freedom of expression that's not always apparent in other ways of decorating. By this I mean, the style is more about living with what speaks to your heart and enjoying it, than creating a look to impress or live up to.
As with Selina's previous 2 books,(i reviewed here, here and here) Homespun style is clevery divided into sections
Elements: modern craft, colour & pattern, customize & recycle
Details: textiles, furniture & lighting, display
Spaces: relaxed living, cooking & eating sleeping & bathing,
children's rooms, creative spaces, & outside living
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I was particulary looking forward to seeing the homes of friends and people i recognise from my online world, such as the lovely Jasna & lovely Jeanette from Fryd & Design.
This book brings together so much of what lifts my heart, about filling a home with what you love. Decorating is always a balance when dealing with repurposing of vintage pieces and adding such an eclectic mix into one home, it could lose identity, instead of enhancing personality. But here we are shown how to add the homespun look in ways that create just the right feel within modern day rooms, and how recycling and reinventing the old, doesnt have to have the sense of being outdated. It can instead create an entirely fresh, yet at the same time comforting feel to our homes, with the added colour of soulfulness and happiness, that really only handcrafted or customised pieces can truly bring.
(back cover)
Selina is an expert tour guide, we can follow her umbrella (which i imagine is neon pink and floral & oh so very pretty) above the crowd within this Homespun World of wonder and never feel lost!
Homespun style is out now! and there is a facebook page specially for it here
Love and homespun goodness,
How exciting that this is out already! It seems so fast, doesn't it?
Your review is wonderful, Kat – full of insight and special thoughts. You have such a good grasp of how an environment or simple beauty enriches people's lives.
Happy Valentine's Day, dear friend! ♥♥♥
Posted by: Georgianna | February 15, 2012 at 12:46 AM
This looks a beautiful book, I enjoyed your review & am off to have a look at the links - many thanks, V
Posted by: Vickie | February 15, 2012 at 06:15 PM
Oh I can't believe it's out already! It looks so amazing!! I need to get it! Great review Kat, hope you are keeping well xxx
Posted by: Claire | February 15, 2012 at 09:44 PM
looks like a great inspirational book. i will have to add it to my wish list. gorgeous little review u did. xxx
Posted by: Julie | February 16, 2012 at 07:28 AM
This book looks amazing!! Yo have convinced me to get myself a copy too. I hope you had a wonderful Valentines Day xox
Posted by: wini | February 27, 2012 at 07:49 AM
The house of my daughter is à wunderful place to be! That,s my inspiration! She showes me your books......it,s amazing! Thanks! It makers me happy!
Posted by: Carla Glänzer | February 14, 2013 at 11:34 AM