Welcome Home

by Emilie Barnes, Anne Christian Buchanan

FROM THE BACK

Do you long for a home that is a welcome retreat, clean and cozy yet filled with your special touch?

Emilie Barnes has spent a lifetime welcoming people to a home where traditions take precedence, fond memories are made, and love abounds. With inspiring ideas--many of which take little time or money--Emilie shares her welcome-home secrets with
~Make a cozy first impression from the driveway to the entryway.
~Plan for spontaneous fun with no-fuss celebrations.
~Turn your bedroom and bathroom into chambers of rest, romance and dreams
~Bring the outdoors in and the indoors out with simple house and garden ideas.

Inspiring color photographs of Emilie's home will set you on the path to making your own home a welcome retreat that offers peace and beauty to all who visit or live there.

Genres: Nonfiction

122 pages, Hardcover

First published June 1, 1997

About the author

Emilie Barnes was the bestselling author of more than 80 books, including 101 Ways to Clean Out the Clutter, Five Minutes in the Bible for Women, and 15 Minutes Alone with God. Sales of her books have surpassed 6 million copies worldwide. She and her husband, Bob, founded the More Hours in My Day time-management seminars.

Emilie’s heart was always to help others in practical ways as they managed their busy homes and lives, but even more, her beautiful spirit made a connection with readers that was both lovely and timeless. Her words remain as inspiring today as when they were first published.

Reviews

[Jasmine Shadows · Rating 4 out of 5]

I purchased this and read it many years ago. Her tips are sweet, easy to follow and are not filled with expensive tips that most cannot afford. I read it because I enjoy this author, and I had a newly married friend wondering how to make her new home special. So I read this before recommending it to her. Yes, I did recommend this to her.

[Dr. Patti Schultz · Rating 4 out of 5]

While a classic, this beautifully crafted guide inspires creativity and warmth to transform any house into a cherished home.

[Lisa Mendiaz · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wondering how to bring those extra touches of hospitality into your home? This is the book for you. Emilie has simple, easy, everyday ideas to brighten your home for family, friends and guests.

[Barblink1 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great collection.

[Heather · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read this for a little inspiration. I enjoy her view of creating and managing a home. Lots of wisdom!

[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lots of foundational wisdom, not so much on decorating a home, but on how to create the atmosphere that makes the actual decor do what it was designed to do and turn the home into a welcoming place.