Design Your Dream Home: Crafting the Perfect Look with Home Made Lovely

Ginette D.: C'est très beau sur ma table de salon

Canada on Oct 07, 2023

DianneDianne: I love this book. This book is such a blessing for anyone who is looking to have a beautiful home with purpose and meaning. I am inspired with every page. This is exactly what I needed to read right now.

United States on Jan 20, 2023

ANTHONY KELLOGG: I love that this is a Christian writer and as a result of her writing a Christian book. I most enjoyed how she approaches decorating your home!! You must read!!! Natalie K.

United States on Dec 18, 2022

Sandi Lachner: I purchased this as a coffee table book. I have read it and it basically takes you through the steps of how to decorate your home. Not a lot of pictures. I would have preferred more pics.

Canada on Sep 24, 2022

Deb Kalin: I bought this book for my mum for Mother's Day, and she loves it!

Canada on May 18, 2022

RiverRun: This book was a delightful surprise! With the intention of leaving it out as a coffee table book, in addition it’s a wonderful read. I honestly couldn’t put the book down! The chapters are incredible, the decorating tips and guides are so interesting and helpful even for the most confident designers and decorators!

Aesthetically it’s beautiful on the coffee table with the cover. It came securely wrapped in plastic and there was no damage to the book whatsoever.

I love reading a chapter or two and setting it down in the evening. I plan on purchasing additional books to give as gifts.

You truly can judge a book by its cover! Awesome find!

United States on Apr 13, 2022

Sarah S - Bookworm ExtraordinaireSarah S - Bookworm Extraordinaire: Have you ever wanted someone to help you decorate your house? Do you buy decor and change it often because it doesn’t feel right? Do you wish you could afford to make your house look gorgeous? If you answered yes to any of these, then Home Made Lovely by Shannon Acheson is for you. While pretty enough to be a coffee table book, this faith-filled gem is packed with so much wisdom that you’ll read every word of every chapter you explore. 

I really enjoyed reading through the 75 budget decorating ideas and decorating with scripture, complete with many verse suggestions. Some advice that I’ve already put into practice is how to choose and mix throw pillows and Shannon’s Three-Question Purchase Test. 

I am looking forward to using many more suggestions in my home!

United States on Sep 28, 2020

Jess: Home Made Lovely by Shannon Acheson is not your average home decor book. Shannon of course gives many great tips on decluttering and decorating your home, but she goes a step further and encourages you to “start where you are”. Whether you have your dream home or you are just starting out, no matter if you are renting or already a homeowner, Shannon gives you the inspiration to make your home your own, no matter your stage of life.

I absolutely love “picture perfect” pins and posts on social media of immaculate homes, everything in its proper place, no dust bunnies to be seen, and no clutter messing up the view.

Alas, but real life is so very different, isn’t it? Dust bunnies everywhere, stacks of books, magazines, mail on the kitchen table or office desk, and so many things out of place for one reason or another! Whew!

Home Made Lovely is a beautiful book that contains decorating do’s and don’ts, decluttering tips and how-to’s, a few DIY projects, a handful of yummy looking recipes, and even an entire chapter on how to make your entire home have wonderful “curb appeal” (and not just in the front yard)!

Shannon’s book is unlike any...

United States on Sep 26, 2020

Christy: Shannon's book is a must-read! She has a knack of breaking things down into teachable steps for anyone to understand and follow. She gives practical advice - great for the newbie decorator as well as the seasoned ones (like 75 budget decorating ideas). I especially loved her chapters on decluttering and "How to deal with what's "hot" and what's "not"" where she debunks a number of myths and encourages everyone to decorate in a way that suits their own decorating style (Shannon mentions 14 different decorating styles; I had no idea there were so many!). Something else I absolutely appreciated about Shannon's book is that she mentions where you can purchase items in the USA AND Canada (so helpful for us Canadians)! Her book is beautiful and its presence on my coffee table has sparked many conversations with friends and family. I highly recommend this work of art.

Canada on Sep 22, 2020

Louise: Home Made Lovely is a beautiful & practical book, walking you thru your personal decorating process. Shannon helps you find your style, while working within your means. Decor tips, budget planning, inspiration, hostess guidelines and even some recipes, are just a few things you will discover in the chapters of this book! Grab your favourite beverage & you’ll feel like you are visiting a friend, as you wander thru the pages! Enjoy!

Canada on Sep 18, 2020