I was particularly irritated by her views on childbirth- that you move on from the horror of it because, um, baby- which is carelessly and casually dismissive of birth trauma and CPTSD. She was generous with her words and time when signing afterwards and softly spoken but set in her opinions.

But this book gets even worse as the author dispenses "advice" on abortions , breastfeeding and depression which is inappropriate and she is totally unqualified to do so. She still has a great style, but this strangely old-school "household almanac" is only for a very, very specific audience. If you're not a wealthy, house-and-garden, dinner party, fashion-conscious, able-bodied cis woman in your 30s living in Britain, most of it isn't very relevant.I started this book because I remember really enjoying Sali's informed yet frank style of advice in her book "Honestly Perfect. To access your ebook(s) after purchasing, you can download the free Glose app or read instantly on your browser by logging into Glose. At Books2Door, we believe that reading is a fundamental skill that every child should have to help improve their vocabulary, grammar, and critical thinking skills. After finishing this book I am not sure what exactly it is meant to be - an interior design manual, a cookbook, a style and fashion guide.

Those who enjoy Sali's writing are no doubt of an age where they have learned 99% of what is included in this book already. I really don't think Gen Z needs to be told (again) how 'chic' navy and black are together or read an entire section on how to create a password system. Listened to this as an Audiobook over past month and have loved all the pearls of wisdom it contains .Thank you to Netgalley for providing me with an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

It reminds me of various ‘Girls’ Handbook’ type books I had when I was young, but much less prescriptive. While not absolutely everything applies (as is rarely the case to everyone) I found it fascinating and there are loads of tips to pass on. Sali Hughes offers striking good sense home; food and drink, fashion; health and beauty; life and finances; friends, relationships and family. eeskujuks ja inspiratsiooniks oli Sali jaoks muuhulgas Mrs Beetoni kuulus viktoriaanliku aja majapidamisõpik, kus tõepoolest anti ohtralt nõu mitte ainult toitlustamise ja korrastustööde osas, vaid oli juttu ka riietumisest, viisakast käitumisest, lastekasvatamisest ja muudest elus vajalikest oskustest. Sali Hughes offers striking good sense on: home; food and drink, fashion; health and beauty; life and finances; friends, relationships and family.siis ma arvan, et selle osas, kuidas lapsele nime valida või kuidas leinata, ei saa ikka niisuguses käsiraamatustiilis nõu anda. Sali Hughes is a journalist, broadcaster, Guardian columnist and founder of the award-winning salihughesbeauty. Take what you need (and as you progress in life you will need most of it) and leave the rest as you'd do with any advice book. It starts off as a series of money saving tips for the affluent - how to repurpose Diptyque candle jars,, how to source vintage furniture, how to open champagne, how to hire a cleaner.

Some interesting bits about her father and her upbringing but everything else was just a bit obvious. I’m not sure it’s where I’d look for advice on some of the topics covered and seems to jump from subject to subject without any real direction. I’m a big fan of Sali Hughes and she has written a manual to life here that covers everything , plenty of things I already knew /do but lots of great tips and funny asides .Not only is it a quick reference guide that can be dipped in and out of, but it's a cosy and comforting read that you can curl up with after a long day. It also read from a very privileged white standpoint too, which I understand Sali is but when she showed vulnerability or the journey that she had been on to get where she is today, that is where this book actually worked. I can relate to some of her stories she openly shares within the book and she talks with such reassuring confidence. A former magazine editor, she has written for many publications including Grazia, the Observer, Elle, Marie Claire, Cosmopolitan, Stylist and Glamour. Her comments giving direction on "how to grieve" are incredibly trite and extremely offensive to those of us who have actually experienced grief.