Book excerpt: Are you about to self-help your home into perfection? Why not give yourself a break. Lean back and look behind the scenes. Home is an ever-evolving field. Just like you. No need to rush. Find out how a baby goose, a green corduroy sofa and the color pink can help you gain a fresh perspective on all things home. Explore how knowing your home's history might bring light into your current circumstances, and why broken things are good for you. Beate Brigid Schilcher mixes a witty cocktail of "Beyond Home Improvement" ideas and case studies, garnished with a down-to-earth philosophy, and served with surprising facts from behavioral science. Escape the call for perfection. Relax and get a kick out of these 17 uplifting and inspiring stories about finding, creating and being home.