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Restoration House: Creating a Space That Gives Life and Connection to All Who Enter

Kennesha Buycks (Goodreads Author)

4.71 · Rating details · 7 ratings · 6 reviews

Rediscover the heart of your home and your story.

Home is meant to be a place to belong. A place to gather and connect. A place of beauty. A place to restore your soul. Creating a restored home—the kind that you and your loved ones want to return to again and again—is as much about making everyone who enters feel cared for and comfortable as it is about creating a beautif

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Kindle Edition, 235 pages

Published April 30th 2019 by Zondervan

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May 08, 2019 Conny Reviews rated it it was amazing

“Our Father is intensely present in all aspects of our lives, large and small. As you place Him at the center of your restored home, you’ll find yourself, and all those who enter, restored–heart and soul,” Kennesha Buycks writes in the ending of her book, Restoration House: Creating a Home that Gives Life and Connection to All Who Enter.

~ What ~
This two-hundred-and-forty-page oversized hardbound targets those who want to restore their house into a comfortable, God-honored, and beloved home. Cont “Our Father is intensely present in all aspects of our lives, large and small. As you place Him at the center of your restored home, you’ll find yourself, and all those who enter, restored–heart and soul,” Kennesha Buycks writes in the ending of her book, Restoration House: Creating a Home that Gives Life and Connection to All Who Enter.

~ What ~
This two-hundred-and-forty-page oversized hardbound targets those who want to restore their house into a comfortable, God-honored, and beloved home. Containing full-page, full-color photographs, there are grayed highlighted boxes, sidebars, and a few paragraphed lists. Using mainly the New International Version of the Holy Bible, the English Standard and The Message versions are also included.

After an ownership page and introduction, this book is divided into three sections that contain four chapters each: Restored Home, Restored Soul, A Restored Space for You, and Sharing Your Restored Home. The ending has plans plus dreams, acknowledgments, sources plus credits, and the author’s biography.

In this compilation, the author examines how she never felt at home, having moved often during her early married years. She explains how to design a place to restore your identity, a free zone area that promotes the power to dream again both creatively and spiritually. By making a new name for yourself and finding your place where your senses help guide you, it is vital to make space for God in your life. Dealing with imperfection and comparison, one can entertain in style and grace while inviting others into your restored home and soul.

~ Why ~
This book is geared for those who want to consider how God has created them to be restored in His love and grace, even at and in the home. While I appreciate the tips to restore, redo, and refinish furniture, use the right items in small spaces that make a big impact, repurpose useful products, design multifunctional areas, grow low-maintenance plant options, display with scents and charcuterie boards, have a let-go list, and decorate seasonally, I found the input on letting God intercept our lives through prayer, worship, and reading His Word was most important for restoring the soul and spirit.

~ Why Not ~
Those who do not have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ may avoid this read. Others may not like books that focus on how God is the One who helps us feel at home within ourselves and our homes, not things, objects, or our accomplishments. Some may prefer books that have less of the author’s experiences and memories, but this one is not over-bearing.

~ Wish ~
It would be helpful if the book included a topical index, but that may be hard to do. I wish more Bible verses were added.

~ Want ~
If you want to have peace and less stress decorating your private abode, this book that includes the Almighty is a wonderful reminder that He should be the focal point in our rooms and heart. This would make the perfect housewarming gift for a woman who is setting up her first home or needs to renovate her life’s purpose involving God.

Thanks to the Book Look Bloggers for this complimentary book that I am under no obligation to review. ...more

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May 07, 2019 Monica rated it really liked it

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Does your house feel like YOUR home? Does it feel comfy and give life to all who visit? If the answer is no, you should read Restoration House by Kennesha Buycks.

Restoration House is divided in to three parts. Part one is Restored Home, Restored Soul where Buycks shares how she learned to make her house her home in spite of living in many different houses while her husband was in the military. Part 2 is A Restored Space For You where you learn about how you can make your space more enjoyable for ...more

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May 08, 2019 C.E. Hart rated it it was amazing

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Inspiring. Creative. Motivating. Spiritual.

As a military brat (both growing up, and when married) I could relate to the author. I’ve moved so many times in my life that I’ve lost count. Some of those places felt like “home” and others felt little more than a stepping stone.

I love the idea of creating a place that gives life and connection. Isn’t that what “home” is all about? And if our homes reflect ourselves, then we need to restore ourselves (our faith, connections, etc.) as well as our dwel ...more

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May 14, 2019 Lovely Loveday rated it it was amazing

Restoration House is a gorgeous hardback book full of helpful tips, tricks, and useful home decor advice and is divided into three parts. Part one is Restored Home which shows you how to make your house into your home. Part 2 is A Restored Space For You shows you how to make your home more enjoyable for you and your family. Part 3 is Sharing Your Restored Home shares advice on entertaining. A lovely book about decorating and home entertaining that would look good on the coffee table but also ful ...more

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May 12, 2019 Holly rated it really liked it

What makes a home isn’t the Pinterest-perfect pictures that you’re able to create--it’s the love that’s felt within the walls. This book is about that love and how to create a space that reflects it. The author speaks from her heart, blending personal stories with tricks and tips from the interior design world. She doesn’t expect readers to go buy a $1000 piece of furniture, but shows you how to make a tiny change that will have a big impact. If you’re wanting a peaceful space that is inviting t ...more

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May 09, 2019 Jody rated it it was amazing

Recommends it for: Anyone who loves to restore their home, apartment, etc.

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I was absolutely blown away by Restoration House by Kennesha Buycks. This book is packed full of inspiration and so much more. Making your house a home, warm and inviting to all who enter it is very important to all of us I believe. I love all of her restoration ideas, and tips. She has the talent and a good eye for decor, she explains how to restore your home, furniture, and your life. It is not only chocked full of beautiful photos, tips, and tricks but her words are truly inspiring. I receive ...more

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