Book Review: From Harvest to Home by Alicia Tenise Chew and Tom McGovern

Earlier this year, I decide to read the book From Harvest to Home by Alicia Tenise Chew and Tom McGovern. Alicia wrote the book while Tom took the photographs inside the book. It is a book about “seasonal activities, inspired decor, and cozy recipes for Fall”. I wanted to see what it is like, so I decided to read it in spring so I’d know if there were ideas I want to use in the fall.

Since I read it in the spring, I decided to wait until the fall to write a review about the book.

This is what the front of the book looks like…

The book’s blurb from Amazon is as follows…

A gorgeous photo-driven lifestyle guide filled with autumnal activities, easy DIYs, and cozy recipes, for anyone who loves the fall season.

Crisp air. Vibrant foliage. Chunky sweaters. Pumpkin everything.

For anyone who loves all things fall, FROM HARVEST TO HOME is a stunning celebration of this cozy season. Brimming with gorgeous photography and tons of autumnal activities, creative décor projects, and delicious recipes, this beautiful lifestyle guide will inspire readers to make the most of this enchanting time of year.

Learn how to craft an eye-catching fall wreath. Plan an epic tailgate party. Host a spooky movie marathon with the ultimate watch list. Get inspired to go apple picking, then make Cardamom Ginger Apple Butter. Design an exquisite tablescape using decorative gourds, greenery, and candles for a Thanksgiving or Friendsgiving celebration.

All these ideas and more are presented in an attractive package with foil on the cover that makes a thoughtful, seasonal gift alongside a scarf, a thermos, or a fall-themed candle.

WIDE APPEAL: Who doesn’t love fall?! It’s an undeniably beautiful, cozy season. This inviting, visually driven book will appeal to people of all ages who look forward to fall, decorate their homes for the season, and uphold traditions with friends or family, like going to football games, baking pies, or hosting a Halloween party. From Harvest to Home provides all the inspiration you could ever need to make the most out of this wonderful time of year.

BEAUTIFUL TO GIFT & DISPLAY: With foil on the cover and evocative photography of pumpkin patches, apple orchards, and country roads, as well as styled shots of seasonal food, drink, and crafts, From Harvest to Home is a stunning celebration of autumn. Display it on your coffee table alongside a fall-themed candle, a mini pumpkin, or a bowl of Halloween candy. Snuggle up by the fireplace with a cup of tea and flip through the pages to get inspired. Or, give it to the person in your life who loves all things fall—it’s a perfect gift alongside a mug or knit throw.

UNIQUE OFFERING: Despite the large audience of people who love fall, there are no fall-themed lifestyle guides on the market. This is the first!

Perfect for:

• Anyone who loves the fall season
• People who visit the pumpkin patch or apple orchard every year
• People who decorate their house for fall
• PSL (Pumpkin Spice Latte) drinkers

People looking for a seasonal housewarming, hostess, back-to-school, or Thanksgiving gift

 

The book is divided into sections. Each section is dedicated to a different month of fall and contain ideas and topics specific to that month. These sections start with the month of September…

Here is the October section…

And, finally, the November section…

Book contains plenty of information about how to celebrate and make the most of the autumn season. Each section contains specific information for each month and can be found in the specific month’s section. They include The Ultimate Fall Bucket List…

Update Your Home Decor for Fall…

Recipes such as Apple Slab Pie…

And drink recipes. Some are made with alcohol while others don’t…

Throughout the book there are beautiful fall photographs taken by Tom McGovern…

 

What drew me to it is the fact it contains a potpourri of topics and ideas to celebrate fall. I wasn’t sure if I would like the book, but I decided to give it a try. After I read the book, I really liked it. It is a potpourri of topics and ideas to celebrate fall. Included in the book are ideas on how to create a fall wardrobe, a fall bucket list, decor ideas, and recipes. The focus for each post is determined by the month and what traditionally happens during it.

It does remind me of a blog with multiple posts about fall, but not in a bad way. For some, this may be a down side, but I personally don’t. As for me, I really enjoy the way it was written. The style could be blamed on the fact Alicia Tenise Chew is a blogger. Yet, I can’t see how it could be written differently, especially when it comes to blending a variety of fall related subjects together. The pacing makes it an easy to read book and the photographs are beautiful.

If you are a fan of fall, you’ll love this book. If you enjoy the autumnal themed post from blogs and wish you could own a book of it, then you’ll love this book as well. If you are looking for a book written in a different style than what you may find normal bloggers write like, then you may not enjoy this book as much.

 

That’s all for now! Thank you for reading!