A House to Call Home - by Christie Purifoy Hardcover

About the Book

This collection of lyrical essays offers readers philosophical and practical insights into creating a deeper sense of belonging in the place they call home.

Book Synopsis

This collection of lyrical essays offers readers philosophical and practical insights into creating a deeper sense of belonging in the place they call home.

What makes a house a home?

It's a question with countless answers, wholly unique to each of us. Yet a common thread runs through the stories we tell about the places that bring us meaning and peace. No matter how we define it, home must evoke a strong sense of comfort.

Join acclaimed writer Christie Purifoy as she reflects on what makes a home truly special. Through practical tips on decor inspiration, thrifting, and personal homemaking traditions, Christie shows you how to craft a space that feels wholly yours. With insights drawn from her own experiences, you'll discover how to build sacred spaces that promote rest, welcome, and healing.

With creativity and care, you can cultivate comfort in the house where you live.

Review Quotes

"Pressed between these pages is the invitation to come home and be loved. Even if you've never felt that way before, here is a safe place where we can all feel welcomed home."

--Lisa-Jo Baker, bestselling author of It Wasn't Roaring, It Was Weeping

About the Author

Christie Purifoy is a writer and avid gardener. She holds a PhD in English Literature from the University of Chicago and has taught literature and composition at the undergraduate level. Her books include A Home in Bloom, Garden Maker, and Seedtime and Harvest. Christie explores her love of gardening and all things beautiful at her Victorian farmhouse in southeastern Pennsylvania.