Book Review: The Elements of a Home by Amy Azzarito

I have been meaning to tell you about this book for ages. I bought it during the first lockdown - how long ago does that seem - and it has been sitting on my shelf waiting for the right moment. Which, it turns out, is today.

The elements of a home by Amy Azzarito

Elements of a Home, by Amy Azzarito, is described as a treasure trove of curiosities and a must-have for anyone who loves history, design or decor. And I couldn't put it better than that so I have taken that from the back cover. The subtitle is: "Curious histories behind everyday household objects from pillows to forks".

Within its rather lovely green cover and pale green pages, you will find the stories behind more than 60 everyday household objects and furnishings. So napkins began as lumps of dough in Ancient Greece and forks were regarded as immoral and unhygienic.