The Elements of a Home reveals the fascinating stories behind more than 60 everyday household
objects and furnishings. Brimming with amusing anecdotes and absorbing trivia this captivating
collection is a treasure trove of curiosities. With tales from the kitchen the bedroom and
every room in between these pages expose how napkins got their start as lumps of dough in
ancient Greece why forks were once seen as immoral tools of the devil and how Plato devised
one of the earliest alarm clocks using rocks and water-plus so much more. - A charming gift for
anyone who loves history design or décor - Readers discover tales from every nook and cranny
of a home. - Entries feature historical details from locations all over the world including
Europe Asia North America and Africa. As a design historian and former managing editor of
Design*Sponge author Amy Azzarito has crafted an engaging whimsical history of the household
objects you've never thought twice about. The result is a fascinating book filled with tidbits
from a wide range of cultures and places about the history of domestic luxury. - Filled with
lovely illustrations by Alice Pattullo - Perfect as a housewarming or wedding gift or for
anyone who adores interior design trivia history and unique facts - Great for those who
enjoyed The Greatest Stories Never Told: 100 Tales from History to Astonish Bewilder and
Stupefy by Rick Beyer An Uncommon History of Common Things by Bethanne Patrick and John
Thompson Encyclopedia of the Exquisite: An Anecdotal History of Elegant Delights by Jessica
Kerwin Jenkins
