Ilse Crawford

This lovely book is now out of print. Thank goodness for Link library loans.

A delightful primer on our needs as sensual beings to be surrounded, at least in the place we call home, with elements that delight all of our senses. If you already love candle-light, crisp sheets, fresh flowers, and home baked bread, here is validation of the benefits all of these add to your well-being.

An excellent book for occupational therapists, and an inviting reminder to the rest of us who need more simple delights in our most personal spaces.… (más)

A solid 3.5 stars for me. Love the philosophy of design in this book, that home is about more than design, it's about being human too. Resonated with Ilse Crawford's comments on feeling ourselves at home (reminds me of Christopher Alexander's work, which is a must read). Found myself flipping through the book more than reading it in detail though - lovely photos - skipping the more general sections, because they're so general as to be obvious (we enjoy being outside, it's important to get enough sleep, etc). Interspersed with those obvious general comments though, is some real wisdom on what it means to really live in physical space.… (más)