Establishing Home

Many women dream of a happy family, meaningful work, and a beautiful, welcoming home. But is it really possible to have all three? When Jean Stoffer’s husband announced he was quitting his extremely stressful job to look for another career, she suddenly needed to bring in a lot more of the family income. The problem was, while she had a degree in business, her part-time job paid very little and she had few obvious options for earning more anytime soon. In Establishing Home, Jean tells how necessity sparked her journey from part-time receptionist to founder of an award-winning home design company and star of the Magnolia Network’s show, The Established Home. Along the way, she shares what’s she learned about design, business, parenting, and relationships. In Establishing Home Jean will: Inspire you to discover a dream you didn’t know you had Reassure you that whether you’re building a career, raising a family, or redoing your home, it’s okay to slow down and enjoy the journey Teach you practical ideas for combining work and family–and how to work in harmony with adult children Reveal her pro tips for making your home a beautiful place to be Provide gorgeous 4-color photos of her classic, elegant designs for your own inspiration Any home–and life–can become even more beautiful with a little bit of heart.