Establishing Home, Jean Stoffer
Establishing Home, Jean Stoffer
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Establishing Home
Creating Space for a Beautiful Life with Family, Faith, and Friends

Author: Jean Stoffer, September Vaudrey

Narrator: Jean Stoffer

Unabridged: 6 hr 36 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 11/01/2022


Synopsis

What is your unique path to a more beautiful and fulfilling life? Walk alongside award-winning designer Jean Stoffer as she chronicles her own surprising, unhurried journey and be encouraged that there’s plenty of time to discover yours.

When Jean Stoffer’s husband announced he was quitting his extremely stressful job to look for another career, she suddenly needed to bring in a lot more of the family income. The problem was, while she had a degree in business, her part-time job paid very little and she had few obvious options for earning more anytime soon. In Establishing Home, Jean tells how necessity sparked her journey from part-time receptionist to founder of an award-winning home design company and star of the Magnolia Network’s show, The Established Home. Along the way, she shares what’s she learned about design, business, parenting, and relationships. In Establishing Home Jean will:Inspire you to discover a dream you didn’t know you hadReassure you that whether you’re building a career, raising a family, or redoing your home, it’s okay to slow down and enjoy the journeyTeach you practical ideas for combining work and family―and how to work in harmony with adult childrenReveal her pro tips for making your home a beautiful place to be
Any home―and life―can become even more beautiful with a little bit of heart.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Alisha on January 22, 2023

3.5 stars but rounding up. I pre-ordered this book by one of my favorite designers thinking it was a design book (you’d think being published by Tyndale would have tipped me off). Instead it is a simple and a bit clumsily written memoir, heavy on the faith and family. The most difficult things that......more

Goodreads review by YoursTrulyLauralee on June 01, 2022

I thoroughly devoured this book! I actually came across it by accident - searching for home decor books on NetGalley. I can’t believe I had never heard of Jean Stoffer before today but I know she’s someone I’ll follow for the rest of her career and I was so inspired by Establishing Home that I think......more

Goodreads review by Meredith on May 17, 2022

(3.5/5) One of the friends in my small group whose design aesthetic I really love recommended Jean Stoffer's Instagram account to me as we're preparing to finally move into a new house that we own (and can make our own). I have since enjoyed following and scrolling through to find design inspiration......more

Goodreads review by Taylor on March 03, 2023

I recently watched her series called “An Established Home” and loved her traditional, European style. Her book was a joy to read. I especially loved seeing how she included her grown children in her design business. She saw their unique talents and helped them pursue them, ie photography, design, ma......more

Goodreads review by Cassie on June 05, 2024

I already respected Jean Stoffer and look up to her designs. But I’m so grateful for the way that she exemplified how to design while not sacrificing her family. Her patience to be grateful for each season and go a slow pace is admirable. Thankful for this book!......more