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Peaceful Spaces by Alice Whately

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It's been a while since we picked up an interior design guide at the bookstore, but this little, unassuming book spoke to us. Alice Whately advocates peaceful living through a combination of feng shui, clutter-clearing, and use of natural materials...

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Divided into two sections, the first part of the book explores the theory of space clearing, creating balance, and connecting with nature. Part two is filled with photographs of clutter-free spaces that have an organic modern vibe. A few of the photos:


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Published by Ryland, Peters, and Small. Available for $11 on Amazon.

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I love the idea of simplifying, and creating peaceful space. But does anyone have any tips/examples/sites for doing this when you live in the real world with a family and kids?

posted by Rev.Mother on 2008-05-13 15:57:23
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I like a lot of the Ryland, Peters and Small decorating books. The only thing I don't like is that they will often re-use many of the same photos/homes across many different books.

posted by lolax on 2008-05-14 00:15:14
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