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A practical companion for anyone stepping into the world of home‑making, this guide gathers years of advice originally penned for a popular women’s magazine. Drawing on countless letters from readers across the globe, it offers clear, experience‑based answers to everyday questions—from arranging a modest kitchen to choosing the right draperies for a hall, and even navigating the delicate balance of household finances.
Beyond the basics of cleaning and cooking, the book explores how a keen eye for taste can become a source of modest income, outlining a budding profession in home décor and furnishing advice. Illustrated throughout, it presents step‑by‑step suggestions for arranging furniture, selecting lamps, and creating inviting spaces, making it an invaluable resource for young households eager to turn a house into a comfortable, well‑managed home.
Language
en
Duration
~10 hours (633K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2016-03-28
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1847–1923
Best known for lively writing on home decoration and domestic life, this Victorian author turned practical experience into books that were both stylish and useful. Her memoirs also offer a sharp, personal glimpse of literary and artistic society in late 19th-century England.
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