Fine little day : idéer, åtebruk och meningsfullt nonsens

by Elisabeth Dunker

"Jag gillar spretigt, brokigt, fragmentariskt, ofta utan förkunskap, skevt, skitigt, ytligt, oförutsägbart, patinerat, sladdar (ok, jag tog i lite). Men stök, kanske oförklarligt, ologiskt, lekfullt och naivt, obesvarat, även oavslutat, impulsivt, intuitivt och gärna maniskt. Kan ha varit en slags försvarsposition från början. För att jag sällan lyckades hålla arket rent från sudd och fläckar, inte hade tålamod att köra både sicksack och raksöm eller för att struktur och logik aldrig riktigt fick min båt att flyta. Eller så var det bara så det var från start, jag minns inte riktigt."


Fine Little Day innehåller ett hopplock av Elisabeths hemsläpade och ömt vårdade samlingar grytlappar, porslin, gamla broderiböcker eller bara blad och grenar från naturen. Det finns även en rad grejer du kan göra hemma: trycka på textil, pressa blommor, göra pärlkorgar och återanvända diverse, som till exempel gamla böcker.


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Genres: Interior Design, Nonfiction, Crafts, Lifestyle

173 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 2014

Reviews

[Christopher Shawn · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is by far the cutest book I've come across in my recent dive into interior design book. Growing from a personal blog, Fine Little Day has grown into a tiny little design house. Quirky, random, and authentic, the home-spun art, personal essays, and short bios of artist friends included here provide a nice contrast to all those overly-frilly, museum-like books that litter the shelves.

[Gabrielle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ever find a book that perfectly matches your aesthetic? Everything you've ever dreamed your home could look like? An author whose voice echoes the one in your own head? That book is all of this for me. I don't expect everyone to love it nearly as much as I did, but it's one of those things that just makes me so happy to flip through. I wish I had 50 more books in this vein. This is a new personal favorite in lifestyle/design.

[Ellen · Rating 3 out of 5]

This style has always killed me. It’s so deceptively primitive but takes such a trained eye for balance and white space that it is almost impossible to pull off without seeming twee. And while I loved the aesthetics, the projects and text were lacking.

[Andee Marley · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very sweet and nordic. Mis-matchy, folksy, traditional, eclectic and artsy. If I published a craft book I hope it would be a lot like this. very sweet.

[Marilyn · Rating 3 out of 5]

Really nice paper, nice pictures. Pleasant!

[Nicola · Rating 5 out of 5]

I got this today on holiday in a book shop. Just loved the creators style and disobedience from categories and order. Just beautiful inspiration that I found really inspiring!

[E. · Rating 5 out of 5]

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[constance benford · Rating 2 out of 5]

The designs and visuals in the book were very nice. I really loved the layouts and spreads. Although, the text was lacking and not as interesting as the visuals.

[Caroline · Rating 3 out of 5]

There were sections I really liked (like the summer cabin, oh man. Major property envy.). But this book is kind of disjointed. Like it didn't know what it wanted to be. I suspect Dunker would say "that's the point," since she talks about her artistic process being very spontaneous and draw-outside-the-lines-esque. As an artistic/life philosophy, sure. As a book? Maybe not. A little organization never hurt anyone. Still, a lovely book that I will be happy to display on my bookshelf and peruse from time to time for decorating and DIY inspiration.

[Leah · Rating 3 out of 5]

A fun anthro clearance find. I enjoyed perusing it, but my husband is not keen on me sewing vintage doilies together for blankets or window coverings....

[Carol · Rating 3 out of 5]

Combination Scandinavian travelogue/lifestyle...an offshoot of her blog, but it may work better as a blog.

[Holly · Rating 3 out of 5]

A beautiful aesthetic and some lovely bits of writing.

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

So wonderful and fun to read. perfect for me. Wish there were more by E. Dunker