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Tiny Homes on the Move - Wheels and Water (Paperback): Lloyd Kahn Tiny Homes on the Move - Wheels and Water (Paperback)
Lloyd Kahn
R671 Discovery Miles 6 710 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

"Tiny Homes on the Move" chronicles 21st-century nomads -- people who inhabit homes that are compact and mobile, either on wheels or in the water. In photos and stories, this fascinating book explores modern travelers who live in vans, pickup trucks, buses, trailers, sailboats, and houseboats that combine the comforts of home with the convenience of being able to pick up and go at any time. With over 1,000 color photos accompanying the stories and descriptions of these moveable sanctuaries, this is a valuable and inspirational book for anyone thinking outside the box about shelter.

She Made Herself a Home - A Practical Guide to Design, Organize, and Give Purpose to Your Space (Hardcover): Rachel Van Kluyve She Made Herself a Home - A Practical Guide to Design, Organize, and Give Purpose to Your Space (Hardcover)
Rachel Van Kluyve
R792 R691 Discovery Miles 6 910 Save R101 (13%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Learn how to create a home that's inviting, beautiful, and uniquely you--all while staying on a budget. Whether you're decorating your first home, planning for renovations, or simply looking for an affordable refresh, She Made Herself a Home is the ideal home decor planner to help you tap into your creative side and instill the confidence you need to get started on those DIY projects. Popular blogger Rachel Van Kluyve of Crate & Cottage, along with a community of other successful home decor bloggers, offers up simple design tips for those who want to create lovely, budget-friendly, intentional spaces for themselves and their families. In She Made Herself a Home, Rachel will: Walk readers through a style quiz to determine if their style is modern, traditional, rustic, or eclectic Guide readers through selecting a color scheme Provide the best tips for choosing the right item(s) for your space Give insight on how to find great deals Offer easy-to-follow organization tips for every room With ideas adaptable to any decor style, readers will learn: Must-have items for each room Easy steps to determine a layout that works for each individual's home How to determine the unique purpose of each space Simple DIY tactics to customize each space You don't have to break the bank to bring new life and purpose into your home. With design expertise from Rachel and others, you can confidently take action to create the beautiful, peaceful home you've dreamed of.

Creating with Mod Podge (Paperback): Leisure Arts Creating with Mod Podge (Paperback)
Leisure Arts
R257 R211 Discovery Miles 2 110 Save R46 (18%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

6193 Creating With Mod Podge-- Welcome to the world of decoupage, where the techniques are simple, the tools and materials are easy to find, and the results are fantastic Once you check out the basics, don't be surprised if you start seeing decoupage surfaces and project ideas everywhere. Inspiring projects include Frosted Confetti Lamps; Summer Lights Candles; Letters Adorned; Old Blue's Portrait; Personalized Scrapbook; Fanciful Flower Pots; Elegant Storage Jars; Home, Sweet Home address plaque; Vintage or Contemporary Decorative Plates; Yosemite Vacation Frame; Decorative Storage Box; Paper Tile Table; Shades of India Purse; and Decoupaged Jewelry. Have fun

Bicarbonate of Soda - House & Home (Paperback, New edition): Diane Sutherland, Jon Sutherland, Liz Keevill, Kevin Eyres Bicarbonate of Soda - House & Home (Paperback, New edition)
Diane Sutherland, Jon Sutherland, Liz Keevill, Kevin Eyres
R327 R273 Discovery Miles 2 730 Save R54 (17%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Bicarbonate of soda is far more than a baking ingredient - it can be used in all manner of household tasks including cleaning, laundry, animal care, and health and beauty. This is the essential guide to maximizing the potential of this cheap, environmentally-friendly and multi-purpose product. Tips range from removing baked-on food from pans to making your own facial scrub, from getting stubborn stains out of your clothes to shampooing your dog. "Bicarbonate of Soda" also gets the kids involved, with some fun science experiments and sweet treats, as well as providing culinary tips and a few tasty recipes for breads, cakes and cookies.

Modern Scandinavian Design (Hardcover): Charlotte Fiell, Peter Fiell, Magnus Englund Modern Scandinavian Design (Hardcover)
Charlotte Fiell, Peter Fiell, Magnus Englund
R2,571 R1,999 Discovery Miles 19 990 Save R572 (22%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Designers from Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Norway and Iceland have long pursued the shared goal of social equality through design, believing that well-designed everyday goods not only enhance daily life, but should also be the birthright of all. Modern Scandinavian Design is the ultimate guide to the distinctive design tradition arising out of these five Nordic countries since 1925. Bestselling design authors Charlotte and Peter Fiell have extensively explored all aspects of the aesthetic, along with additional research provided by Magnus Englund of Skandium With sections on architecture, furniture, lighting, glass, ceramics, metalwork, woodenware, plastics, textiles, jewellery and graphic design, this will be an indispensable resource for any design enthusiast, collector or casual reader seeking inspiration for their home.

Pumpkin Crafting (Paperback): Editors Of Thunder Bay Press Pumpkin Crafting (Paperback)
Editors Of Thunder Bay Press
R461 R400 Discovery Miles 4 000 Save R61 (13%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Land Development (Paperback, 10th Revised edition): Daisy Linda Kone Land Development (Paperback, 10th Revised edition)
Daisy Linda Kone
R1,396 R1,102 Discovery Miles 11 020 Save R294 (21%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Land developers know that success hinges on knowledge, planning, and experience. Whether you are new to the field or are looking to brush up your knowledge, Land Development is your comprehensive resource to this demanding and exciting industry. Packed with photos, illustrations, checklists, and practical guidance, the 10th edition is an indispensable reference for any developer or builder wanting to understand the essentials of residential land development.You will acquire extensive knowledge of the interrelated factors that contribute to a successful land development project, including: Market analysis; Financing strategies; Site selection and analysis; Master plan conceptualization; Environmental regulations; Site engineering and storm water management; Design of neighborhoods and streets; Innovations in housing types. The 10th edition of Land Development provides you with the latest details concerning major environmental regulations that affect land development, emerging demographics for targeted marketing, and new innovations in housing types. With land becoming an ever more precious resource in the midst of unprecedented population growth, the reliable information in Land Development will give you the edge that seasoned professionals use to acquire the most desirable tracts of land. Clearly written and logically organized, this classic text is used extensively in land development college curricula. This new edition also includes eight pages of full-color photographs of the nation's leading developments.

Charlotte Moss Flowers (Hardcover): Charlotte Moss Charlotte Moss Flowers (Hardcover)
Charlotte Moss
R1,209 R953 Discovery Miles 9 530 Save R256 (21%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Charlotte Moss encourages readers to bring the garden indoors with ideas for arranging flowers, selecting containers, and placing blossoms around the house. An inviting cluster of blooms on a guest room s bedside table, lavish floral displays for parties and holidays, single stems adding life to any corner of a room Moss has been photographing her flower arrangements for over a decade. This book is a celebration of her artistry and a testament to flowers as part of day-to-day life. From Moss s grander displays in the city to her more informal and breezy creations at her home in the country, as well as in the refined interiors of her clients, the visual result is a chronicle of the myriad ways flowers provide inspiration indoors and out. Readers will be further motivated as Moss describes the contributions of past tastemakers: Gloria Vanderbilt for her ingenious use of floral patterns in her licensed products, Pauline de Rothschild for her fantastic tablescapes, Bunny Mellon for her profusive use of topiaries, Constance Spry for the use of inventive containers and for her groundbreaking artistry, and Lady Bird Johnson for her embrace of the simple, exquisite wildflower. With nature as her muse, Moss implores us to create the backdrop for a life well lived, imbuing every day with flair, beauty, and elegance.

High Vibe Home - Holistic Design for Beautiful Spaces with Healing, Balanced Energy (Hardcover): Kirsten Yadouga High Vibe Home - Holistic Design for Beautiful Spaces with Healing, Balanced Energy (Hardcover)
Kirsten Yadouga; Photographs by Tara Donne
R525 R420 Discovery Miles 4 200 Save R105 (20%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

From an interior designer and modern feng shui expert, High Vibe Home is a luxe handbook for creating restorative spaces that feel as good as they look. Create a home that feels as good as it looks. From an interior designer and energy practitioner, High Vibe Home teaches readers how to design harmonious spaces that invite free-flowing, positive energy into their homes and lives. By decluttering and cleaning, arranging furniture, decorating with crystals or houseplants, incorporating new colors, textures, and more, anyone, on any budget, can design a home with high vibes. The book outlines key design principles and energy rules that contribute to a nourishing home, and then, room-by-room, offers achievable ways to put those practices into place. In a luxe package, this handbook is woven through with atmospheric photography, evocative shots of styled decor elements, and helpful diagrams. High Vibe Home is a must-have for design aficionados, wellness enthusiasts, and anyone interested in crystals, feng shui, or energy work. Alongside smudge sticks or a cozy throw, it's a thoughtful gift for a girlfriend's birthday or a housewarming party. ACCESSIBLE PRACTICES: High Vibe Home offers achievable, affordable practices to make spaces feel more Zen. Anyone, on any budget, can make these small adjustments to improve their home and in turn, channel that newfound positive energy into other areas of their life. MORE THAN JUST HOME DECOR: This book is not simply a collection of design tips; it also teaches how to foster specific types of energy in your space-calming, invigorating, healing, etc. These choices can have an outsize impact on not just your mood but also your relationships, career, and health. ON TREND: The wellness trend is still going strong, and holistic interior design is an extension of that. There are sections throughout the book on crystals, chakras, feng shui, and other types of energy work, which will appeal to those interested in these on-trend wellness topics. Perfect for: * Anyone looking for ways to make their home lovelier or more Zen * People interested in energy work, crystals, or feng shui * Shoppers looking for a Mother's Day, hostess, or housewarming gift

Practical Household Uses of Bicarbonate of Soda - Home Cures, Recipes, Everyday Hints and Tips (Paperback): Margaret Briggs Practical Household Uses of Bicarbonate of Soda - Home Cures, Recipes, Everyday Hints and Tips (Paperback)
Margaret Briggs
R138 R129 Discovery Miles 1 290 Save R9 (7%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Home cures, recipes, everyday hints and tips. It is a celebration of one of nature's most powerful ingredients and how to use it for health, cleaning and in cooking. How to use bicarbonate of soda - or baking soda - as a cheap, natural cleaning product around the home, and for medicinal purposes. It includes delicious culinary ideas, with recipes for tasty main dishes, delightful desserts, perfect muffins and breads, and fizzing lemonades. An incredibly versatile substance, bicarbonate of soda - also known as baking soda - has an enormous variety of practical uses. It is a valuable commodity in the world of glass and soap manufacturing, it is a necessary ingredient in the making of gingerbread, and the Ancient Egyptians used it in the preparation of their mummies. This book sets out to pull together a number of facts - some whimsical, some serious - about bicarbonate of soda. It includes a chapter on the uses of bicarbonate of soda throughout history, from cleaning cuts and making toothpaste to leavening bread and creating fizzy drinks.There are helpful suggestions concerning how best to consume bicarbonate of soda, whether used as an ingredient in a recipe or for medicinal purposes. It can also be used for cleaning - in the kitchen, bathroom, laundry and outdoors - and for deodorizing pet smells and controlling household pests. With the help of this book, you will be surprised just how versatile bicarbonate of soda really is.

150 Best Tiny Interior Ideas (Hardcover): Francesc Zamora 150 Best Tiny Interior Ideas (Hardcover)
Francesc Zamora
R545 Discovery Miles 5 450 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

From the 150 Best series, a gorgeous collection of inspiring design ideas for transforming tiny interiors into beautiful and inviting living spaces. Over the past decade, tiny spaces have grown in popularity thanks to skyrocketing real estate costs, increased awareness of climate change, and a return to urban living. But a smaller living space doesn't mean sacrificing sophistication or comfort. 150 Best Tiny Interior Ideas showcases the latest ideas of internationally renowned architects and designers who have devised beautiful, practical, and eco-friendly solutions adapted to the specific needs and tastes of their clients. All of the projects featured in 150 Best Tiny Interior Ideas are under 1,100 square feet and show off the latest innovations in small space design from around the world. Discover how to live practically and beautifully in a 3D-printed concrete cabin in Ithaca, New York, a 240 square-foot aux box in Parksville, British Columbia, or a flat with a flexible layout in Hong Kong. Packed with hundreds of full-color photographs, and covering current trends, 150 Best Tiny Interior Ideas is an essential resource for designers, interior decorators, architects, and students, as well as an inspirational sourcebook for homeowners and apartment dwellers interested in downsizing or who've made the move, offering ideas for maximizing space while creating warm and inviting homes.

Make Your Own Soft Furnishings (Paperback): Dorothy Wood Make Your Own Soft Furnishings (Paperback)
Dorothy Wood
R310 R243 Discovery Miles 2 430 Save R67 (22%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

An inspirational guide to designing and making tailored soft furnishings. Projects include stunning window treatments, removable loose chair covers, beautiful scatter pillows, and crisp household linen. Step-by-step instructions lead you through all the stages from planning to stitching, as well as caring for the finished item. Includes simple projects suitable for a novice, as well as challenging ideas for more experienced stitchers.

New Paris Style (Hardcover, New): Danielle Miller New Paris Style (Hardcover, New)
Danielle Miller
R821 R661 Discovery Miles 6 610 Save R160 (19%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This publication presents a fresh look into the private dwellings of the most exciting creative talents in Paris - individuals from the music, fashion, design, film and art worlds. The 27 properties photographed exclusively for the book are loosely arranged by their location across the city's grooviest, on-the-edge arrondissements - from the elevated bohemianism of the Left Bank to the trendy Marais and the edgier Belleville and 13th - and reflect the cosmopolitan melting pot that influences Paris's design trends. Aimed at an urban audience who dream of revamping their city crash pads, or who want to inject glamour into their personal spaces, New Paris Style is packed with creative and inspiring ideas, for wherever you live.

Frame Carpentry (Paperback): Fine Homebuildi Frame Carpentry (Paperback)
Fine Homebuildi
R720 R489 Discovery Miles 4 890 Save R231 (32%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Frame Carpentry from the editors of Fine Homebuilding provides the best field-tested information on framing efficiently, safely, and the right way the first time. No source of knowledge on framing is better respected or more widely followed than that provided by the authors of Fine Homebuilding magazine. At 240 pages with more than 350 illustrative on-the-job photos and drawings, Frame Carpentry distills centuries of hands-on builder-tested methods and techniques as the finest builders in the country pass on their hard-won trade secrets for better construction. You'll learn how to: frame a gable wall build a hybrid timber-frame floor lay out and cut roof rafters choose the right header for a wall work with pressure-treated lumber The book covers the basics of framing, as well as more advnced techniqes on framing for energy efficienty, wind-resistant framing, and framing with double-stud walls. There is also up-to-date information on the latest framing tools and materials. Frame Carpentry will serve as your definitive guide to framing.

Principles of Extractive Metallurgy - Pyrometallurgy (Hardcover): Fathi Habashi Principles of Extractive Metallurgy - Pyrometallurgy (Hardcover)
Fathi Habashi
R14,784 Discovery Miles 147 840 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Rental Property and Taxation - An Australian Investor's Guide (Paperback, 4th Edition): Tony Compton Rental Property and Taxation - An Australian Investor's Guide (Paperback, 4th Edition)
Tony Compton
R466 R358 Discovery Miles 3 580 Save R108 (23%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Don't leave the success of your investment up to a visit to your accountant once a year -- this book could save you hundreds

In print for over 10 years, "Rental Property and Taxation "debunks the many myths surrounding tax and real estate investment, and takes an objective look at how a loss from a rental property can affect your tax situation.

In this fully updated fourth edition, practising accountant Tony Compton arms rental property owners and would-be owners with the information they need to be better informed about tax as it relates to their own circumstances. It covers all aspects of rental property ownership, including: allowable deductionsdecline in value and construction cost write-offsnegative and positive gearingrecord keepingstructures and ownership, and more

With its plain-English explanations, real-life case studies and the latest updates to tax laws, "Rental Property and Taxation "will take the 'buy now and hope for the best' factor out of tax planning for rental property investments.

Cabin Porn: Inside (Paperback): Zach Klein Cabin Porn: Inside (Paperback)
Zach Klein
R418 R346 Discovery Miles 3 460 Save R72 (17%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

'The ultimate traveller guilty pleasure, offering a look inside some of the most compelling cabins around the world' Lonely Planet Initially created by a group of friends as an online scrapbook, Cabin Porn became a phenomenon following the publication of the first volume of photographs of hand-made homes in breathtaking natural landscapes around the world. This new book - now available as a compact paperback - delves deeper into the best-loved homes featured on the blog over the last ten years, offering close-ups of the stunning architecture and interior design that make them truly remarkable. With more timeless photography and compelling design stories, Cabin Porn: Inside brings fresh inspiration for your quiet place somewhere.

The Art of Japanese Joinery (Paperback, 1st English ed): Kiyosi Seike The Art of Japanese Joinery (Paperback, 1st English ed)
Kiyosi Seike
R708 R539 Discovery Miles 5 390 Save R169 (24%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This lively introduction to Japanese joinery not only delves lovingly into the unique history and development of Japanese carpentry, but also reveals many secrets of Japanese joinery. Presenting 48 joints, selected from among the several hundred known and used today, this visually exciting book will please anyone who has ever been moved by the sheer beauty of wood.
With the clear isometric projections complementing the 64 pages of stunning photographs, even the weekend carpenter can duplicate these bequests from the traditional Japanese carpenter, which can be applied to projects as large as the buildings for which most of them were originally devised or to projects as small as a sewing box.

Patios & Walkways (Paperback): P Jeswald Patios & Walkways (Paperback)
P Jeswald
R538 R368 Discovery Miles 3 680 Save R170 (32%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Homeowners are spending more time and money than ever creating and sprucing up living spaces outside the house. It's no surprise that the patio is riding this trend. Now that DIYers have greater access to the tools, techniques, and materials required to build great patios and walkways, they're going all out. And this newest offering from the successful "Build Like a Pro" series is the best guide they can ask for. It's all in here - from base construction techniques to surface materials. A reader can choose to complete the six projects in this book exactly as presented or mix and match techniques to create a truly custom project. Complete in-depth information, step-by-step instructions, focused sidebars, and tips add up to a professional patio or walkway project that homeowners will enjoy for years to come.

Salvage Secrets Design & Decor - Transform Your Home with Reclaimed Materials (Paperback): Joanne Palmisano Salvage Secrets Design & Decor - Transform Your Home with Reclaimed Materials (Paperback)
Joanne Palmisano; Photographs by Susan Teare
R890 Discovery Miles 8 900 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Following up on her celebrated first Salvage Secrets book, which Fine Homebuilding called An invaluable first step in the salvage-for-design journey, here salvage design guru Joanne Palmisano takes readers further, exploring a wealth of smaller-scale interior design and decor concepts. Bottle caps turned into a kitchen backsplash, old bed springs reinvented as candle holders, and a recycled shipping container-turned-guesthouse are just a few examples of the innovative repurposing of second-hand items that readers will discover. From retro and modern to classic, cottage, and urban chic, Palmisano takes readers on a sumptuous visual journey featuring unique salvage ideas in an eclectic array of styles, for every room in the house kitchens and dining rooms, bedrooms and bathrooms, living rooms and dens, and entryways and outdoor areas. The journey continues with a sampling of cutting-edge retail spaces, hotels, cafes, and boutiques across the country that incorporate salvage into their designs, such as Industrie Denim in San Francisco, Stowe Mountain Lodge in Stowe, Vermont, and Rejuvenation in Portland. Profiles of thirteen salvage success stories are also included, showcasing the imaginative designs of creative homeowners. And lastly, fourteen easy, do-it-yourself projects are included at the back of the book (with step-by-step instructions), not to mention a comprehensive Where to Find Salvage resource section. Packed with over 350 color photos, Salvage Secrets Design & Decor offers a trove of salvage ideas to inspire, proving that you need look no further than your local rebuild center, architectural salvage shop, or flea market to transform your living space.

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Foreclosed - Mortgage Servicing and the Hidden Architecture of Homeownership in America (Hardcover): Christopher K. Odinet Foreclosed - Mortgage Servicing and the Hidden Architecture of Homeownership in America (Hardcover)
Christopher K. Odinet
R2,529 Discovery Miles 25 290 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

In Foreclosed, Christopher K. Odinet gives voice to the stories of homeowners that have been neglected, particularly those facing foreclosure and deep financial distress. The book reveals the powerful and often invisible mortgage servicing industry, the tremendous discretionary power it wields over the housing lives of most Americans, and the servicing problems that still persist today. In doing so, it unveils a quiet and dangerous market shift in mortgage servicing - namely, an ongoing move toward a shadow banking sector where regulation is weak - that threatens the stability of our housing finance system. Ultimately, the book demonstrates how the law does not afford homeowners the protection most think and how regulation of these mortgage middlemen remains weak. Foreclosed should be read by anyone concerned with the state of housing and home ownership in the United States.

Concrete Countertops Made Simple (Paperback): F. Cheng Concrete Countertops Made Simple (Paperback)
F. Cheng
R586 R394 Discovery Miles 3 940 Save R192 (33%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

With his first bestselling book, ""Concrete Countertops,"" designer Fu-Tung Cheng brought homeowners and contractors an affordable, attractive alternative to expensive granite, marble, and man-made countertops. Now, he takes his concrete revolution one step further with this remarkable DVD/Book set. In seven simple steps, Cheng takes the reader through the process of designing, forming, pouring, finishing, and installing a concrete countertop that will look great and survive the test of time. Explaining the process like a chef guiding you through a recipe, Cheng shows that even an amateur with the simplest tools can produce fantastic results the very first time.

Dictionary of French Building Terms - Essential for Renovators, Builders and Home-Owners (Paperback, New): Richard Wiles Dictionary of French Building Terms - Essential for Renovators, Builders and Home-Owners (Paperback, New)
Richard Wiles
R393 R332 Discovery Miles 3 320 Save R61 (16%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This essential dictionary and phrase book provides every term you need to know when buying, maintaining, renovating or building a home in France. Accessible and comprehensive, it includes the technical words you won't find in an ordinary dictionary for tools and equipment and every aspect of painting, carpentry, roofing, plumbing and drainage. It also equips you with terminology for planning structural changes such as extensions and determining boundaries. An appendix of emergency phrases will make this a book you'll want to keep by the phone at all times. Whether you own a home or work in France, this book will help you talk to French tradesmen with authority and avoid costly misunderstandings as you pull down the language barrier brick by brick.

The Creative Home - Inspiring Ideas for Beautiful Living (Hardcover): Geraldine James The Creative Home - Inspiring Ideas for Beautiful Living (Hardcover)
Geraldine James
R739 R531 Discovery Miles 5 310 Save R208 (28%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Let Geraldine James show you how to reinvent your home with new and exciting ways to make it uniquely yours. Whether you live in a bustling home where a family of different ages with varying tastes and interests needs to be accommodated, in a compact city pied a terre, or in a country or seaside retreat, you will find inspiration here for your ideal living space. The Creative Home brings together the best of Geraldine James's Creative series of books and shows how to apply these ideas in your own home. There are four chapters on different areas of the house - Cook and Eat features kitchens and dining areas, Relax and Socialize covers living rooms, Work and Create includes home offices and studios, and Sleep and Bathe, of course, shows bedrooms and bathrooms. A final chapter, Store and Display, shows how your home can be used to show off your treasures and store your collections. Each chapter features rooms of different styles - from sleek and minimal, to Aladdin's caves belonging to collectors of anything and everything, thrifty chic-style rooms furnished with second-hand buys, and renovated homes with no expense spared - as well as displays featuring designer items alongside inherited family heirlooms. However, the one thing every room has in common, whatever its style or purpose, is that it has been furnished and decorated with great attention to detail.

A 1950s Housewife - Marriage and Homemaking in the 1950s (Paperback): Sheila Hardy A 1950s Housewife - Marriage and Homemaking in the 1950s (Paperback)
Sheila Hardy
R313 Discovery Miles 3 130 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Being a housewife in the 1950s was quite a different experience to today. After the independence of the wartime years, women had to leave their jobs when they married and support their husband by creating a spotless home, delicious meals and an inviting bedroom. A 1950s Housewife collects heart-warming personal anecdotes from women who embarked on married life during this fascinating post-war period, providing a trip down memory lane for any wife or child of the 1950s. This book will prove an eye-opener for those who now wish they had listened when their mothers attempted to tell them stories of the 'old days', and will provide useful first-hand accounts for those with a love of all things kitsch and vintage. From ingenious cleaning tips, ration-book recipes and home decor inspiration, the homemaking methods of the fifties give an entertaining and poignant insight into the lives of 1950s women.

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