A beautiful publication and a wonderful housewarming gift. I know that it has criticisms about being too broad but I appreciate the wide range of topics it covers. If there was a subject that it spurred me to learn more about I would just get a book specifically on that subject. I also acknowledge the most of Stewart's work is aimed at a very privileged crowd. But even taking that into consideration, I find this work of domesticity to be soothing and satisfying. Definitely a reference book worthy of a spot on your bookshelf.