A funny and refreshing take on managing a home, hosting and more.

Books about home management are usually broken down into categories: design, budget, food. But in this one, Laura Calder skilfully unites the whole experience under the umbrella of homemaking and happiness. Everything from hosting a dinner party to storing your linens to the right furniture for your abode is detailed with love, humour and a hefty dose of reality—because not everyone has a Pinterest-worthy space.

The Inviting Life (Appetite) by Laura Calder, $30.

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