The Elements of a Home

(Hardback)

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This captivating collection reveals the fascinating stories behind more than 60 everyday household objects and furnishings. Readers will discover tales from the kitchen, the bedroom, and every room in between, including: how napkins got their start as lumps of dough in ancient Greece, why forks were seen as immoral and unhygienic tools of the devil, and how Plato devised one of the earliest alarm clocks using stones and water, plus so much more! Brimming amusing anecdotes and absorbing trivia, and delivered in a striking package with foil accents, The Elements of a Homeis a treasure trove of curiosities and a must-have for anyone who loves history, design, or decor.

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"Fortuitously timed for those of us suddenly spending a lot of time at home is design historian Amy Azzarito's new book, The Elements of a Home, on fascinating histories of all sorts of household goods: bathtubs, duvets, fireplaces, pillows, spoons and more."--The Washington Post

Author Bio

Amy Azzarito is a writer, a design historian, and an expert on decorative arts. Her design work has been featured in a wide range of publications, including the New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, Whole Living magazine, and the Wall Street Journal. She is a frequent contributor to Architectural Digest and Design Milk. She lives in Marin, California.