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Home, Garden, and DIY March 2018 “Happiness consists more in the small conveniences of pleasures that occur every day, than in great pieces of good fortune that happen but seldom to a man in the course of his life.” ~ Benjamin Franklin
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The New Bohemians Handbook : Come Home to Good Vibes by Justina BlakeneyWhat it is: a New York Times best-selling author, designer and artist guides readers through affordable DIY projects that use color and scent to add positive energy into their homes and enhance mood, productivity and relaxation. Who it's for: those who want to learn how to rearrange, paint, prop, and plant their way to a home that’s fresh and inspiring.
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Food for Life : Delicious & Healthy Comfort Food from My Table to Yours! by Laila AliWhat it is: the four-time boxing world champion, cooking personality and passionate health advocate shares 100 hearty and flavor-focused recipes that can be prepared around busy, demanding schedules. Recipes include: Stovetop Ratatouille, Coconut Chicken Curry, Oven-“Fried” Chicken, West Coast Southern Greens, The Greatest-of-All-Time Burger (her father's favourite), and Not-Your Mama's Sweet Potato Pie.
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In bloom: amazing azaleas, daring daffodils, poppies that pop, lush lilacs, adorning alliums, and sunny sunflowers.
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| The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning: How to Free Yourself and Your Family from... by Margareta MagnussonWhat it is: a charming (really!) look at decluttering from a Swedish point of view that's especially helpful if you are downsizing or have reached a certain period of life.
Read it for: commonsense musings and advice from a pleasant guide who's "somewhere between 80 and 100 years old."
Want a taste? "Death clearning is not about dusting or mopping up; it is about a permanent form of organization that makes your everyday life run more smoothly." |
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| The Book of Hygge: The Danish Art of Contentment, Comfort, and Connection by Louisa Thomsen BritsWhat it is: a quiet, thoughtful guide with color photos and inspiring quotations that explains all the things hygge can be and encourages readers to embrace it in their own way. Half-Danish author Louisa Brits shares practical advice, too.
Want a taste? "Hygge is a feeling that most of us know but can't quite define. To give a name to an experience is to pay attention to it." |
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| How to Hygge: The Nordic Secrets to a Happy Life by Signe JohansenFeaturing: home advice, lifestyle tips, lovely photos, and a wide variety of recipes (both sweet and savory). This engaging book by a Norwegian chef and writer uses the concept of hygge to demonstrate how readers can embrace cozy in all areas of their lives.
Chapters include: Outdoor Pursuits, The Nordic Kitchen, Healthy Hedonism, Design & Home, and Kinship, Conviviality & Openness. |
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Tina Nordström's Scandinavian Cooking : Simple Recipes for Home-Style Scandinavian Cuisine by Tina NordströmWhat it is: a way to get global dishes with a Nordic twist into your life. Part of creating hygge is enjoying homemade treats, and this cookbook will help you do that. Recipes include: Jerusalem Artichoke Soup with Toast Greta, Västervik Salad with Boquerones and Olives, Salmon with Warm Grapes and Capers, Roast Beef with Baked Tomatoes and Béarnaise Sauce, and Lemon Meringue Pie.
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| The Little Book of Hygge: Danish Secrets to Happy Living by Meik WikingWhat it is: a cheerful look at how to be happy by bringing more hygge into your life. Offering practical advice (lighting a candle equals instant hygge) and thoughtful ideas, this little book can help readers find big pleasures in small comforts.
Author alert: Meik Wiking is the CEO of the Happiness Research Institute in Copenhagen (where they light candles in the office every day); he wrote this book to explore hygge's connection to happiness. If you like his style, check out his latest, The Little Book of Lykke.
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Contact your librarian for more great books!
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