Barbara Milo Ohrbach

  • 9

    Catalog books

  • 9

    Works

  • 1989 to 2000

    Strongest span

Who This Author Is

Barbara Milo Ohrbach writes with a practical, homespun warmth that shows across her books on decorating, entertaining, and personal reflection. From guides to collecting antiques to themed volumes on roses and American spirit, her work blends useful how-to advice with gentle, thoughtful observations for everyday life.

Her shorter, inspirational titles—like Food for the Soul and All Things Are Possible—pair bite-sized reflections with a comforting tone, while her design books offer concrete ideas for creating welcoming spaces. Together they form a collection aimed at nourishing both the home and the heart.

Best Place To Start

Author At A Glance

Best known for: Collecting and decorating with antiques • Entertaining and gift ideas centered on home and scent • Short inspirational and patriotic essays

Genres and themes: Home decorating • Entertaining and hospitality • Inspirational reflections • Antiques and collectibles

Who this author is best for: For readers who enjoy practical decorating tips, charming gift and entertaining ideas, and brief uplifting essays about home and country.

Browse her home-decor and entertaining titles first to get a clear sense of her style and practical advice.

Top Books To Start With

  1. Roses for the Scented Room: Beautiful Ideas for Entertaining, Gift-giving and the Home

    Random House Inc • 2000 • quick commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 2000 • 144 pages.

  2. All Things Are Possible-Pass the Word

    Random House Inc • 1995 • quick commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 1995 • 64 pages.

  3. Antiques at Home: Cherchez's Book of Collecting and Decorating with Antiques

    Rutland Group • 1989 • standard commitment

    It helps anchor a specific period of this author’s publishing run instead of blending into the undated shelf clutter.

  4. Food for the Soul : Delicious Thoughts to Nourish Mind and Heart

    Random House Inc • 1996 • commitment varies by edition

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 1996.

  5. Spirit Of America, The:

    Clarkson Potter • 1992 • quick commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 1992 • 56 pages.

  6. Simply Flowers : Practical Advice and Beautiful Ideas for Creating Flower-Filled Rooms

    Random House Inc • 1993 • quick commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 1993 • 134 pages.

  7. Happy Birthday : Cheerful Wishes, Warm Thoughts, and Delightful Recipes That Celebrate Your Special Day

    Random House Inc • 1994 • quick commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 1994 • 56 pages.

  8. Merry Christmas

    Random House Inc • 1992 • quick commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 1992 • 56 pages.

  9. Simply Flowers

    Storey Books • 2000 • commitment varies by edition

    UPB note: year signal: 2000.

How The Picks Compare

  • All Things Are Possible-Pass the Word is the easier short commitment, while Roses for the Scented Room: Beautiful Ideas for Entertaining, Gift-giving and the Home asks for more reading time up front.
  • All Things Are Possible-Pass the Word gives you an earlier look at this author’s shelf, while Roses for the Scented Room: Beautiful Ideas for Entertaining, Gift-giving and the Home leans later in the catalog.
  • Antiques at Home: Cherchez's Book of Collecting and Decorating with Antiques is also useful if you want a different publishing lane from Roses for the Scented Room: Beautiful Ideas for Entertaining, Gift-giving and the Home.

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