The Winter House

The Seasonal House Series

by Alison May

The Winter House is the fourth of five seasonal titles from BrocanteHome.Net’s best-selling Seasonal House series. This pocket-sized book is a cornucopia of Winter homemaking inspiration, with ideas for preparing for the change of the season,Winter puttery treats, cleaning recipes, decorative touches, journal prompts, a book list and an essay on living well in Winter, written with all the same charm Alison May has been bringing to the world of vintage housekeeping for over twelve years now...

Genres: Nonfiction

48 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 4, 2019

About the author

Alison May has been the Vintage Housekeeper in residence at BrocanteHome.Net for the past eight years, regaling her audience with all the up's and downs of life, love and vintage housekeeping in a teeny tiny 150 year old Lancashire terraced cottage...

Her second book "Life, Love and Vintage Housekeeping" is now available...

Reviews

[Jenefer Achondo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic book to pick up as we head into Winter

I absolutely love all of Alison May's books, and this one is no exception. So many fantastic ideas to take you into winter and get you through it with a smile on your face.

[terry chapman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Winter Wonderland

Another Seasonal treasure from the charming Miss May, She has the ability to make you actually yearn for the coldest of Winters safe in the knowledge that the answers to any Winter blues will be found in these pages.

[Robyn · Rating 2 out of 5]

i really wanted to like this book but it tries too hard, and the full-on ad within the first few chapters was super off putting. there are a few okay ideas but it coasts on trite, and overuses the word "cosy" to a criminal degree. it also is much more child-oriented than i assumed and skews older than anticipated.

[Lilia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lovely way to approach winter by cozying-up the house. I especially enjoyed the seasonal essential oil recipes...I’ve used “four thieves” in my diffuser and the “winter cleaning solution” on my countertops. I only wish this book was longer!

I look forward to reading “The Spring House,” as Spring has become my favorite season.

[Caroline Watts · Rating 5 out of 5]

Utterly scrumptious!

In this small, but perfectly formed, book Alison guides us to live a cosy blissful life of loveliness. Glide through winter’s harshest months with Ms May’s hints, tips and recipes.

Another delicious read from the mistress of domestic bliss! Thank you Alison

[Lavender Moon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very cute book!

My only complaint is I wish there was more substance in a way. It is a great read dont get me wrong with a lot of wonderful ideas. I just think there could have been more elaboration and ideas to play with. Just a little too short, but again a very cute book and interesting read.

[patricia a webb]

Comfort for the winter weary soul

This winter, when the wind is howling, curl up with this book and transport yourself into a home filled with warm and cozy ambiance. The author presents many suggestions to transform your home into a winter haven. Thank you Alison May - this book is a gem.

[Antoinette Marie · Rating 2 out of 5]

Yes “Charm” but far too little of it! It could have been triple the length and it would still be a booklet rather than a little artsy book. The ideas were cute but could have easily been expanded upon. Descriptions could be more elaborate or profuse or detailed and peppered with colorful adjectives and ideas.

[Edel Waugh Salisbury · Rating 5 out of 5]

A beautiful quick read that is perfect for a cold winters day .

[Jane · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really pleasant but rather short book

I really enjoyed this but I wanted it to be longer! The writing style and ideas are so lovely. Guess I will just have to buy the collection! 😆

[Ashlie Hill-Paulin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Delightful

It was so easy and fun to read. Have great tips and made me feel cozy. I was encouraged to do little things in my home so for fun others practical.

[Janette Aidnik · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fun and light, very enjoyable

I enjoyed this book. Perfect price. It brings good ideas, warm thoughts, and a sense of peace to Winter. I will enjoy this book for many winters

[Amber · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very good, quick read

Delightful ideas of how to spend a winter, warm and puttery. Slowing down. Finding what is most important during this quiet time of year.

[Nicky · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love these little seasonal books

Love these little seasonal books! Alison May does it again with her gorgeous suggestions for making the winter house cosy

[Jacqueline · Rating 5 out of 5]

Warming and Wise

A small but perfectly woven exploration of the delights and possibilities that winter brings to the hearth and home. Put me in a proper swoon. Lovely.

[Cathy · Rating 5 out of 5]

She had some good ideas

[Heather Booth · Rating 5 out of 5]

Delightful Little Book

This book is part of a series by Alison May and each one is a seasonal delight. Alison blogs at BeocanteHome.net and her writing inspires you to make the best of your home and this book is no different. I reread these little books with the changing of each season and always find something different to do or to inspire me.
Highly recommended.

[C Craig-Gilby · Rating 1 out of 5]

Expensive for what it is

Short too short..Such For me a waste of money and time..nothing New settled down to read it and it was like eating poor canapes. Felt a bit cheated really...more a pamphlet than a book

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[Annie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love these short seasonal reads! Gets you in the mood to enjoy the upcoming season.