Recently I had the pleasure of attending the book release party of Christine Eisner’s new book, Comfort Living.  The party was held at the very lovely Ivy Hall, a historic Atlantan treasure recently restored to it’s glory by Savannah College of Art and Design.  Docents were on hand to talk about the house, give tours and answer questions about the restoration.  I really enjoyed the beautiful woodwork (even on the ceiling) and art through out the house.  Christine picked the perfect place to debut her book.

While this is Christine’s first book, so is no stranger to writing; she has maintained a blog on her Comfort Living website for quite sometime and has written extensively for numerous design publications.   A professional designer and owner of her own firm, Lifestyle Design, Christine draws upon her great knowledge about art and design to create an inspirational book full of tools to live a more balanced and aesthetically rich life.   It’s not only a book to read, but to experience, as Christine guides you through an 8 week journey towards a more balanced life.  There is ample space to record your thoughts and action plans and plenty of questions to get you thinking about your living space in a more intentional manner.   The book is very user-friendly and the reader will quickly understand the “Comfort Living language” and readily apply it to their life.   For instance, Christine describes  ”Campfires” as:

Easy but intentional combinations of objects and routines that draw people in for a sense of well-being, comfort and community.

These Campfires can take the form of elements from nature, furnishings, activities, colors or sounds (just to name a few), but the key is to find the specific tools that help you create a welcoming and comfortable space.   In my own home office where I spend most daytime hours, my Campfires include a bright, colorful rug, photographs of my children, my toys on display, the birds outside my window and my puppy under my chair.  If you are unsure of your own Campfires, Christine provides questions for consideration.

As Christine says, “homes should be a haven for the people who live in them, not just a display for “company.” ”  Read Christine’s book to make your house a home, your home a haven in your life and your life a more balanced one.  You can purchase Comfort Living on the website ComfortlivingbyChristine.com, Amazon.com or at any major bookstore.