House Hushing: The Simple Method to Declutter and Decorate for a More Peaceful Home - Hardcover

by Myquillyn Smith (Author)

Every house goes through seasons and every house experiences the ebb and flow of people, things, and energy. There are times of quiet and times of frantic activity. Times when closets are organized and times when they are overflowing. Times when rooms feel like blank slates and times when it feels like you're just five minutes from opening your own thrift shop. And sometimes you just get to a point where you need to put your finger to your lips and softly whisper shhh . . .

That's why New York Times bestselling author Myquillyn Smith created House Hushing--a way of cultivating a home that's rooted in clarity, peace, and purpose. With her signature warmth and wit, Myquillyn shares five simple principles to help you preserve peace, practice backwards decluttering, turn down the volume on décor, exercise soulful styling, and live seasonally. She helps you evaluate the current state of your home, be intentional about what you keep and where you keep it, and create a home that anchors you through all of life's transitions.

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YOUR HOME CAN BE BOTH SIMPLE AND SOULFUL

If you've ever found yourself in an endless loop of decorating and decluttering, you're not alone.

We've been told that a peaceful home means a nearly empty home. But peace isn't found in emptiness; it's found in intention.

Myquillyn Smith, the original voice behind House Hushing, will help you create a simple, storied home full of personality, without being overly full of stuff.

In House Hushing you'll learn to
● declutter backwards--a mercifully simple, revolutionary new way to make decisions about what should stay and what should go
● decorate quietly--make small, thoughtful shifts that major on impact
● style soulfully--personalize your space with pieces that matter
● live seasonally--recognize rhythms that help you create a home that supports your ever-changing life

House Hushing isn't about having less for the sake of less--it's about creating clarity, comfort, and beauty that lasts, so your home can finally feel like a place to rest, gather, and belong.

It's time to finally hush your house.

"A smart how-to on bringing personality into one's home without clutter. . . . Filled with practical advice and hard-earned wisdom, this will help readers make their home a tranquil place without sacrificing style." --Publishers Weekly (starred review)

"For Smith, the key words are soulful simplicity. . . . The philosophy is an extension of her cozy, minimalist design that offers permission to do less with more while still prioritizing personalization." --Booklist

Author Biography

Myquillyn Smith, "The Nester," is the New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of Welcome Home, Cozy Minimalist Home, and House Rules. For the past eighteen years, she has been encouraging women to embrace their space--imperfections and all--and make it their own. Myquillyn's House Hushing method has been featured in Real Simple, The Ktchn, Apartment Therapy, and The Guardian. Her home in North Carolina has been featured in Better Homes & Gardens, Ladies' Home Journal, and Cottages & Bungalows. Find her online at TheNester.com and on Instagram @TheNester.