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Home Body by Joanna Gaines

 

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This book is....reflections and suggestions on home design

Author: Joanna Gaines

Rating: 4/5

Keep or Donate: Keep! I was expecting overly-aspirational design advice that didn't connect with my decidedly-not-aspirational home. And yes, there were plenty of beautiful spaces to admire but there was also a lot of practical advice that could be applied to any home. I also enjoyed Joanna's honest and often insightful reflections on what it means to put ourselves into our spaces.

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