The Spirit of Loveliness: Bringing Beauty, Creativity, and Order to Your Life

I love this book. I've read it at least four times and loaned it to many different friends. Emilie's prose inspires me to greater things in my own life: in my interactions with my husband, children, siblings, and co-workers, the way I run my home, and the way I feel about myself. Truly an inspiring work! Self-help at its best!

I loved this book by Ms. Barnes. It's one of those books you want to curl up with a blanket in front of the fireplace, or read outside in the garden. Sometimes, I found myself putting the book down and running to a room in my house to try one of her quick beauty tips. She makes you feel beautiful and she makes you feel blessed to have a beautiful home that echos those beauties that are uniquely yours. I recommend this book simply to refer to when your spirit needs a lift. It's a lovely book that I keep out on my dressing table.

This book was a gift from my sister and I've given it away 3 times! I see someone I think will like it and poof! it leaves with them! Then I run and order another so I have one in my bookcase. I've read it countless times and always come away encouraged to be a woman with a gentle spirit. It's more than that, though, because Emilie has a way of inspiring me to get my house in order... my spiritual house, as well as my physical house. She has lots of ideas on making your home say "welcome" as well as encouraging you to be creative, feminine, someone who enjoys her yard, a good cook, and a woman who knows what her home is for... hospitality... opening yourself up to others so they might know the God who has given you so many gifts. The whole book is one that you will enjoy because it touches so many aspects of a woman's life. The pencil illustrations are delightful. I wanted to take out my colored pencils and color them in! This book is one you can give anyone. A Christian will find it delightful, and a non-Christian will read many good ideas that will encourage her to be a better person. And... who knows, the book might open up a conversation with you that could be life changing! I'd encourage you to buy two... one for your bookcase, and another to give away at the drop of a hat. Happy reading! And, thanks, Emilie!

This book was given to me by my husband. What a treasure it is that he thought of me when he saw this. Spirt of Loveliness is about a beauty that is unfading. It reminds me that a gentle quiet spirit is of GREAT WORTH in Gods sight. 1 Peter 3:3 & 4 Thank you Emilie I Love Your books A book that will always be refreshing to read. Thanks Elsa

This book really deserves more than a ten. Emilie Barnes has an inheritance of brilliance in ideas for the home - and this book sums them up! With lovely hand-drawn illustrations, this book is one of the best motivators for creating a beautiful home I've ever seen. The book is printed as beautifully as you could desire, and would make a wonderful gift. I love it! - Bethany Williams