Shannon Acheson

Create Your Refuge!

Want a home that is a peaceful sanctuary, sheltering you from the cares of the world, and looks nice, too? The author can easily help you do that.
Our surroundings can evoke either positive or negative emotions, depending on the shape it is in. This book has tons of tips to get you going, and help you love where you live right now.

While walking through your rooms, make a balanced list of positive and negative things, pausing to thank God for everything you like. Also, note any repairs needed, and fix those before anything else is done. Make a budget. Everything does not have to be done at once, work on one room at a time.

Your home will have a cohesive flow if five colors are used throughout, with different amounts in each room. Follow the sixty-thirty-ten rule. The main color is 60%, the secondary color 30%, and 10% for the accent color. Not all five colors need to be used in every room.

Decorate according to the stage your life is in, for instance, rooms will look different if toddlers are in the home. Decorate with your family’s comfort in mind, not what a magazine cover looks like. A section of the book helps you determine your style.

As a Christian, the author, Shannon, decorates for your spiritual side. Additionally, she includes recipes that you can share with others while you enjoy your happy home.
I love this 5-plus-star book because it shows how simple it is to create a wonderful environment, and highly recommend it to everyone.

Bethany House Publishers has provided Tickmenot with a complimentary copy of, Home Made Lovely: Creating the Home You’ve Always Wanted, for the purpose of review.… (meer)

Make your home your own--make it "Home Made Lovely". Author Shannon Acheson--also a decorator, blogger, and lifestyle adviser--offers you the tips and guidelines you need to create a warm, welcoming, faith-filled home environment. You will find practical and doable ideas to organize and declutter, and you will discover how to create beautifully pleasant decor without breaking your budget. Family and friends will enjoy a comfortable sense of fellowship in a lovely, harmonious setting. A house is not a home if it's not "homey" to the people who live there. The book includes detailed drawings and many color photos to help you visualize how your home will look when it's decked out just the way you planned. Guests and visitors will be uplifted and comforted by the visual appeal and genuine welcome they find. Also included are meal planning helpful hints for everyday meals and company get-togethers. Here the delicious recipes: "Creamy Coleslaw"; "Crock-Pot Pulled Chicken"; "Chicken Pot Pie with Quick Spooned-On Crust"; "Slow Cooker Roast beef Dinner with Gravy"; "Broccoli Bacon salad"; "BLT Pasta Salad"; "Korean Beef Bowls"; "Homemade Hamburger Helper"; and "My Mom's Apple Crisp". Begin with faith--follow with family, friends, fellowship, and fabulous food.

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