The Elements of a Home

The Elements of a Home by Amy Azzarito

Curious Histories behind Everyday Household Objects from Pillows to Forks.

Brimming with beautiful illustrations, this lovely books reveals fascinating stories of more than 60 household objetcs - a must read for anyone who loves history, design or decor! 

*Find out how napkins got their start as lumps of dough in ancient Greece
*Or why forks were seen as immoral and unhygenic tools of the devil
*And why a French king's obsession with oranges led to the popularization of glass windows