Can a tract home be chic? That's the question I'm exploring in today's video.

Tract housing is a type of housing development in which multiple similar homes are built on a tract of land that is subdivided into individual small lots.



There are many pros and cons to living in a tract home. Let's examine those before we discuss decorating strategies.

The benefits to living in a tract home is that they usually are set up with modern conveniences. Many of them contain ample storage and dedicated laundry, pantry and linen rooms. The tract home is designed for the modern family and that is a wonderful aspect to focus on if you feel frustrated with your space. Other benefits to tract housing are the large rooms, ample space, and open floor plan. The fixtures are generally generic and easy to replace. You also feel a sense of community as you are close to your neighbors.

The cons of living in a tract home largely revolve around style for me. They tend to have no originality, interiors tend to be bland and generic, without any special architectural details. Many other houses look exactly like yours. They can also be awkward to decorate and require more creativity in dressing the space.

In order to customize the space, get original with how you decorate. Avoid decorating your entire home from the large chain decorating stores. Seek out unusual antiques, thrift store finds, and special, custom touches that only you have. This will help give your home that special, original quality that it lacks. Use paint, wallpaper, paintings, plants, throw pillows, and unique furniture to express your style. Don't forget to focus on ambiance through music, books, and scent.

Many of our paintings are antiques purchased off of eBay. Here is a link to some of the eBay stores we have purchased from in the past. You can find amazing artwork on eBay for excellent prices.
Cathedral Fine Art, Delphifineart, Unusualfindscompanyinc , Jose Trujillo, and blue and white porcelain on eBay



I recently rearranged the artwork in our living room, creating a gallery wall. We also added a budget rug (from IKEA) and a tropical plant to make the space more exotic and inviting. This entire decorating project was accomplished for under $150. Yes, I utilized a big box chain store like IKEA to decorate, but you'll see that those pieces are mixed with our own antique paintings, and custom sofas, etc. to create a look that is truly our own.



Many of you have seen our kitchen renovation video. We went from our very dark and dated kitchen to a beautiful, blue and white airy space. I adore our custom kitchen that we did on a budget and appreciate it every day. It's custom touches like this that make our tract home stand out.

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Our #pianorecital OOTD. So proud of the girls, they did a beautiful job 🎹 #connoisseurkids #MademoiselleChic #dailyconnoisseur

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Nancy writes, "Hi Jennifer,
One of your comments about studying dress caught my attention and reminded me of a book I enjoy, "The Lost Art of Dress" by Linda Przybyszewski (copyright 2014) and would like to highly recommend it. It is a book which focuses on dress during the first half of the twentieth century, an interesting and enjoyable book! I have loaned this book out on numerous occasions with positive responses.
I can't help but wonder did you recommend this book years ago on one of your earlier videos ?
Loved your video, as always.
Sincerely,
Nancy"

Hi Nancy, yes! I actually wrote the blurb for the cover of The Lost Art of Dress. It's an excellent book and I did recommend it back when it was published. Thank you for commenting!

I would love to know... do you live in a tract home? What do you struggle with decorating-wise? What tips do you have for us? For those of you who live in original homes, what advice would you like to share? Let us know in the comments and your comment could be chosen as comment of the week on The Daily Connoisseur.



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Welcome to 3 more articles on the subject of dress. Today we are looking at vintage house dresses, visible underwear making a comeback (!), and Joan Collins' thoughts on jeans and t-shirts as "tragic".



As always, the subjects are varied and interesting. I always look forward to your comments so please chime in with your observations below.


🌹 Let's look at the first article, which was sent to me by KA Leuis: The Outfit That Has Fallen by the Wayside: The History of the House Dress.

I shared this article on my facebook page and so many Connoisseurs chimed in on the lost practice of wearing a house dress. I'd love to discuss this topic more and even explore wearing one in my home... stay tuned for that.

🌹 This article is both shocking and not surprising, discussing how visible underwear is making a comeback. I think you can guess where I stand on this issue! The most disturbing thing about this article is that it was originally featured in Teen Vogue. Why is a magazine geared toward teenagers promoting this kind of dress? This is why I do the videos I do, to counteract the inappropriate popular culture that is inundating our society. This article was sent to me by Tessa Meyers.

🌹 Finally, this article was sent to me by Ashley: Joan Collins Says Wearing Jeans and T-Shirts Is Tragic.

Joan Collins says, "I really hope that people will spend more money on clothes, because nobody dresses up anymore," Collins told Vogue. "If you do, then people stare at you, or make cutting remarks… Well, maybe not cutting, but they’ll say something like, ‘Oh, look at you! You're all dressed up.’ I find that very sad, because it will be the end of women buying elegant clothes in stores. Everybody’s going to end up in jeans and T-shirts, which I think is tragic.”

I suppose this is how I feel about wearing gym clothes every day. My grandmother, Lila, never wore jeans a day in her life. Perhaps this is a generational thing? Were jeans the yoga pants of prior generations? What do you think?



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📍Join us for The Chic Assignment for December.

📍We have reached 70,000 subscribers on YouTube. Thank you, viewers!

📍Become a member of The Daily Connoisseur through the new JOIN button. I will be doing one livestream a month as well as uploading bonus videos. The lowest tier is $1.99 a month. Upper tiers receive recognition in videos and even mail. (Link must be accessed on a computer.)

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At Home with Madame Chic in Vietnam

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Xin chào 🤓 Đây là review cuốn At home with Madame Chic – Thanh lịch từ những khoảnh khắc đời thường ☕️ #ｃｕｄｄｌｅｒｅａｄｓ ☕️ 「Nuôi dưỡng bản thân, chuẩn bị cho một ngày phía trước, và tận hưởng từng khoảnh khắc của nó.」 ➖➖➖ Cuốn này nằm trong series sách về Madame Chic mà bên Bloombooks đã phát hành, trong đó thì em này là cuốn thứ hai được xuất bản tại Việt Nam. Làm thế nào để tận hưởng những khoảnh khắc thường ngày, những công việc nhà chúng ta thường ngại ngần làm cho xong? Hãy cùng đọc cuốn này nhá 🐳 Với tớ thì em nó thực sự là một trong những cuốn sách phù hợp để đọc sau cả ngày dài đi làm, người mệt mệt, mắt hơi díp lại vì buồn ngủ, nhưng vẫn muốn đọc một cái gì đó cho không phí hoài thời gian buổi tối. Và em nó cũng là một trong những cuốn sách khiến tớ cảm thấy dễ chịu vô cùng bởi cảm giác thư thái khi đọc, và chắc chắn sẽ là một cuốn tớ cầm lên mỗi khi muốn thư giãn. Trong cuốn này có rất nhiều phần thú vị, như là một lịch trình dọn dẹp cho người đi làm (ví dụ như giặt đồ trước khi đi làm để rồi trở về nhà khi quần áo của chúng ta đã thơm tho và sẵn sàng để được cất đi), hay cách để xóa tan sự bừa bộn của căn nhà bằng cách giữ những điểm ‘nóng’ được sạch sẽ. Tác giả cũng chia sẻ về cách để tận hưởng các bữa ăn trong ngày, với sự chuẩn bị không tốn quá nhiều thời gian, kèm theo những công thức làm bánh, những list nhạc cho mỗi ngày êm ả hơn. Có một phần tớ rất thích, đó là đoạn tác giả chia sẻ về trà chiều, trong đó tác giả giới thiệu các loại trà phổ biến cùng buổi trà chiều với những món ăn nhẹ cùng bè bạn, hay chỉ là tách trà nóng bên một cuốn sách hay. Thật sự là chỉ đọc thôi cũng thấy dễ chịu rồi huhu. Mọi thứ không hề khó áp dụng đâu, dù bạn làm việc tại nhà, tại văn phòng, hay là một bà nội trợ, đều có thể tìm được phần phù hợp với bản thân mình đó. Nói chung lại thì đây là một cuốn rất nên đọc nếu anh em muốn đọc những trang viết nhẹ nhàng về cách để tận hưởng những khoảnh khắc đời thường một cách tối đa và thư thái nhất đó, tớ thì rất thích cuốn này và đã thêm em nó vào kệ my-fav-of-all-time rồi.

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Katie R writes, "Ever since reading the first Madame Chic book almost ten years ago, you’ve changed my way of thinking in such a positive way! Thank you Jennifer, I’ll always be a supporter. 💕"

Dear Katie, thank you so much. Your comment is my favorite type. I am so encouraged to hear that my books have changed lives for the better. Thank you for your support!

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I'm coming to you with YouTube news and an announcement in today's video.


New YouTube Regulations

You might have heard about all of the changes going on with YouTube. Many channels that are created for children are going to see major changes according to the new COPPA laws. Also, as of December 10th, YouTube has the right to terminate any channels that are not commercially viable.

My content is not directed toward children, so I believe The Daily Connoisseur is safe from all of the COPPA regulations, but the second article I share above states that channels under 100,000 subscribers are not considered commercially viable by YouTube and can potentially be terminated.

We are currently at 70,000 subscribers (which is so amazing!), but sadly we are still at risk of being deleted.

Thankfully I have this blog and if anything happens to my channel, I can remain in communication with you here. I just wanted to inform you of this potential circumstance in the event that it happens.

Channel Memberships
The second announcement is a much happier one. YouTube has enabled the Memberships tab for certain content creators. Memberships is similar to Patreon, but you stay on the YouTube platform. It's for people who would like to support their favorite creators and get perks and benefits as well.

My Membership currently has three tiers: The Classic Connoisseur, The Chic Connoisseur, and The Elegant Connoisseur.

👑 Classic Connoisseurs will get one livestream a month as well as bonus videos (these will be introspective videos).

👑 Chic Connoisseurs will get everything from the previous tier, and also get their name in the credits of one popular video a month + all future eCourses for free.

👑 Elegant Connoisseurs will get everything in the previous tiers, plus seasonal mail from me + their picture or business logo in the credits of one popular video a month, plus a "shout-out". This is also a great way to get exposure for your business, or channel.

The lowest tier is only $1.99 a month and they go up from there. You can cancel at any time.

All members get custom badges next to their names in the comment section and I even had custom Marie Antoinette emojis made for our livestream chats.

Nothing will change on my main YouTube channel... everything will remain the same. The Memberships Tab is for super fans and people who would like more introspective content.

You can learn more about Memberships by clicking here or by clicking the JOIN button next to the subscribe button on my YouTube channel.

Whether you join memberships or not, I appreciate your support of my channel. Your contribution makes this community beautiful!

I'll see you on Thursday for a brand new 3 Articles on Dress. See you then!


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To all of my American readers, I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving. I truly enjoyed my time off. We had family in town and it was wonderful to take a break and just be really present and enjoy their company.



What an amazing year this has been! The Chic Assignment has been an enjoyable addition to each month. The final assignment of the year is going to look a little different. My hope for you this month is that you remain present and enjoy your time with your family and friends. I know that we all have so many commitments and it can get stressful, so I do not want to add to that stress. Let's jump right in to this month's assignment, which is designed to bring joy.

🎄 Chic Assignment no. 1 Enjoy Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker Suite Op 71a. You knew we had to enjoy Tchaikovsky this month. The Nutcracker ballet is one of my favorites and the music is amazing in its own right. At least once this month have this enchantingly beautiful music playing in the background to accompany your day.

I am listing a YouTube video that you can watch for free that has the Nutcracker Suite, Op 71a



The Nutcracker is a two-act ballet, with a score by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. Tchaikovsky made a selection of eight of the numbers from the ballet, forming The Nutcracker Suite, Op. 71a, intended for concert performance. The Nutcracker Suite should not be mistaken for the complete ballet. The outline below represents the selection and sequence of the Nutcracker Suite culled by the composer in the YouTube video I am featuring here.

I. Miniature Overture 0:00
II. Danses caractéristiques
--a. Marche 3:29
--b. Dance of the Sugar-Plum Fairy 5:59
--c. Russian Dance (Trepak) 7:47
--d. Arabian Dance 8:58
--e. Chinese Dance 12:04
--f. Reed-Flutes 13:05
III. Waltz of the Flowers 15:15

During The Chic Assignment check-in, I will share Tchaikovsky's biography with you. In the meantime, I hope you enjoy listening to The Nutcracker Suite or seeing the ballet in person.

🎄 Chic Assignment no. 2 Enjoy Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol.

A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens... an absolute Christmas classic. This month we are reading an excerpt from this famous tale. I will begin the excerpt and in The Chic Assignment check-in, Ben will read the second half. You can leave it there and simply enjoy the readings, or you can read A Christmas Carol for yourself, or watch one of the films made based on the story. Here is a link to A Christmas Carol on Amazon.

🎄Chic Assignment no. 3 Remain present The next two Chic Assignments are quite simple. During this bustling and hectic time of year we can get overwhelmed. I just want you to remain as present as possible and enjoy the season. Perhaps cut back on social media during this time, for example. Be very present with your family and friends while you are with them and enjoy their company.

🎄 Chic Assignment no. 4 Don't stress over the small things If you are hosting over the holidays, but tend to stress out over the house, food, and everything else. Be aware of your stress levels and don't sweat the small stuff. Often the things we get stressed about are the details that only we notice anyway. Prioritize enjoying the season over having everything perfect.

I am looking forward to all that December has to bring!

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Got a package! Wonderful gift from US 🎁 Can't wait to read all of these great books! Książki, które bardzo chciałam przeczytać, a których nie ma jeszcze na polskim rynku, stoją już na mojej półce 😊❤️ "Connoisseur Kids" to najnowsza publikacja autorki serii o Madame Chic, czyli praktycznego przewodnika dla kobiet, chcących wieść swoje życie z klasą. Znacie "Lekcje Madame Chic", lubicie? Dla mnie jest to bardzo inspirująca lektura i sięgam po nią zawsze, gdy potrzebuję nowej dawki motywacji. Jeśli jeszcze nie czytałyście książek Jennifer L. Scott, zapraszam na mojego bloga, gdzie znajdziecie krótką recenzję całej serii. Link jak zawsze w opisie profilu 😊 #bookstagram #booklover #thedailyconnoisseur #madamechic #thedarlingacademy #books #kochamksiążki #nowościwydawnicze #englishliterature #lady #ladylike #ladysbook #classylady #newyorkstyle #newyorkmug #americanliterature #homeschool #homeschoolingbooks #edukacjadomowa #charlottemaison

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Terra writes, "Jennifer you elevate quality of life to a beautiful level, thank you for your talent and efforts to help everyone including young people. I happened as a preteen to come across a book in the school library, " A New You, The art of good Grooming" by Emily Wilkens. I haven't had such a feeling of growth, and happiness since,till now. I truly cherish my time of learning through Daily Connoisseur. Thank you, I am grateful."


Dear Terra, thank you for your kind comment on YouTube! I am very grateful to you and everyone who is a part of the Daily Connoisseur community. I am so happy to hear that the blog is a source of inspiration for you. Thank you!

Please check in with your Chic Assignment observations this month. I just love your comments. Use the hashtag #TheChicAssignment on social media.


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Welcome to The Daily Connoisseur annual Holiday Gift Guide. This is the biggest guide I have ever done and today's video is packed with high-quality ideas.

I enjoy featuring unique businesses that you likely have never heard of. Let's jump right in.




The Madame Chic books make a beautiful and treasured gift for any special lady in your life.


Connoisseur Kids makes a wonderful gift for families. I have so many messages from people around the world who are enjoying this book with their children.


The Daily Connoisseur x Nutcracker limited edition mugs make great holiday gifts for fans of The Daily Connoisseur blog. Here are the Clara and Sugar Plum Fairy mugs.




The Naipo oCuddle is an amazing neck and shoulder shiatsu hot stone massager. This would make a great gift for men and women. It is so effective. The technology here is amazing! Also, check out Naipo's Black Friday carnival where their famous massagers are heavily discounted.

Sleepwear and Lounge


Leimere make beautiful and affordable cashmere loungewear. What a unique gift idea that would be welcomed by any lady.


Speaking of presentable sleepwear, the Fleur't floor length nightgown and gorgeous plum robe make an elegant gift that would be so treasured. Use code JENNIFER20 for 20% off


Montelle Intimates make this lovely bust-support chemise in dozens of colors. I just love mine and know it would make an excellent gift. Code JENNIFER20 gives 20% off.


The high-quality Plush Necessities robes are made for men, women, and children. These beautiful robes are so well-made and are a wonderful addition to any presentable sleepwear wardrobe.


Clothing

A lovely cashmere sweater from Mott & Bow code JLS10 for 10% off


Mersea travel wraps are unique wraps that are so giftable.



Lilysilk silk camisoles come in a beautiful gift box. Code Daily12 for 12% off


Beauty


Emile Cordon miracle lip balms and cashmere lip pots make luxurious and exquisite gifts. Code JENN10 for 10% off.


Bend Soap Co. make lovely goat milk soaps, lotions, and bath products. Code DC10 gives you 10% off.


Londontown 9-free nail polish have beautiful gift packages. Code JenniferS gives you 25% off.


A'del natural cosmetics make natural and organic makeup and skincare products.


I love Mirapur essential oils which are started by the lovely people at The Sudsy Soapery. Code HOLIDAYGUIDE gives 15% off.


The Cellar Door Candle Co. make artisanal candles, essential oils, and diffusers. Code 10%Holiday gives 10% off all regular items.

Accessories


Tello and Rose make this chic and patriotic handbag. Free shipping is their current special.



Ana Luisa Jewelry make unique and fresh jewelry designs. Code Jennifer10 for $10 off.


Skye is an elevated minimalist brand and they also have etherial jewelry. Code Jennifer20 for 20% off


Rachelyn Jewelry has a beautiful collection of dainty, feminine, handmade jewelry pieces, crafted by Rachel Carns. Code HOLIDAY15 for 15% off.



Mont Kiji silk scarves make chic silk Parisian scarves. They also have a custom scarf option that would make a memorable gift. Code connoisseur for 20% off

Home & Garden


American Blossom Linens make thick, luxurious, organic bedding. Code Jennifer25 gives 25% off.


Beddy's zip-up bedding makes a well-made bed easy to achieve. Code JenniferS20 gives 20% off.


Riverbend Home is an online home store that has hundreds of great gift options, including the following: hourglass, copper measuring cups, tabletop telescope, magnifying glass set, bicycle book ends.




Health


Tea Bloom provide exquisite blooming teas. What a show-stopping present for a tea lover in your life.


Teami Blends make health teas and tumblers. Code JLS30 gives 30% off $34+


A Needak rebounder makes a unique family gift for men, women, and children. I love exercising on my rebounder. After the holidays, everyone is more health-conscious and this gift would be great in anticipation of the new year.

Art & Stationery



Preserve Journals are celebration journals made for mothers. Your family write in your journal for each special occasion instead of the traditional card. This book is beautifully made and when used, will create a gorgeous keepsake for generations to come.


Nikki Moreno, my dear friend on YouTube, has an Etsy shop that sells her beautiful watercolor artwork.


Carrot Top Paper Shop is the creation of my friend, Jenny Williams, who creates art around literary heroines. I love this Anne and Diana Kindred Spirits print. Get 20% off with code CHIC20


Maileg make adorable mice and furniture. My daughters loves these high-quality toys.

Also mentioned in the video, Elevenses, the game.

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Lessons from Madame Chic in Poland...

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W stories zapowiedziałam, że mam zamiar wyjść dziś z Instagrama na cały dzień. No ale polubiłan robić wpisy przy porannej sobotniej kawie. To odprężające. 🙂 Być sobą w dzisiejszych czasach jest cholernie trudno. Szczególnie jeśli jesteś trochę ekscentryczny 😂. Trzeba wypracować do siebie dystans oraz godzić się na pewną samotność (która wcale nie jest taka zła). Czujesz, że musisz starać się być bardziej zrozumiałym, co doprowadza do naprawdę śmiesznych sytuacji. ❤️ Wczoraj podczas spotkania z kilkoma super kobietami z @olsztyntoastmasters zwrócono mi uwagę, że za każdym razem przepraszam, że robię coś pierwszy raz. Zaczęłam się śmiać - każdej innej kobiecie powiedziałabym żeby sobie tego nie robiła. Że to absurd. Przecież po to poszłaś, żeby się uczyć. Po co się tak tłumaczysz... Robisz z poczuciem winy to, czego chcesz się nauczyć. No słodziutko 😂. Nic tylko poklepać po główce. Skromność to jedno. Ale głupie tłumaczenie się to już brak pewności siebie. A ja aż taka niepewna siebie przecież nie jestem. 😂 Być sobą wobec bliskich osób wcale nie jest łatwiej. Zawodzić czyjeś oczekiwania. Czytać nie to. Ubierać się nie tak. Mieć swój świat... I to wszystko ja sama sobie... Już z tego wyrastam, dość późno. Przecież nie jestem po to, by spełniać oczekiwania kogoś innego. Na szczęście mam bardzo mądrą mamę oraz kilka autorytetów, od których uczę się wiele - nawet tutaj, na Instagramie. Prawda jest taka, że albo będę sobą i będę się tym cieszyć... Albo będę całe życie nieszczęśliwa próbując być kimś, kim nie jestem. Wybór jest prosty moim zdaniem. 🤔 #książka #ksiazka #czytamksiazki #czytambolubie #kochamksiazki #książkiprzykawie #warsztatystylu #jakzostacpaniaswojegoczasu #zarzadzanieczasemdlakobiet #lekcjemadamechic #planer #lovetoread #lovebooks #booksandcoffee #haveagoodday #sunday #psc #olabudzynska #mariamłyńska #jenniferlscott #ksiazkiostylu #bookstagram #bookstagramtopasja

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Regarding my Homemaker's Presentation post, Daisy Muse writes, "I love this! Seeing all the women all dressed nicely and smiling made me cry! When I taught first grade, I didn't think it mattered how I dressed. After all, who wanted to wear nice clothes, shoes, and perfume when you had to take thirty children outside to recess in the heat and humidity? One day, I tried dressing up for school at the advice of a fellow teacher. Everyone's attitude was improved--the students' and mine. Looking presentable works!"

Daisy, I love that. Your experience shows how important it can be to look presentable always.

I hope you enjoyed today's holiday gift guide and that it gave you inspiration for gift ideas. I am taking the rest of the week off. I hope you have a beautiful Thanksgiving celebration with your family. Have a wonderful week and I'll see you next Monday!

With love,

Jennifer

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Welcome to The Chic Assignment Check-in for November.

Have you enjoyed this month's assignment? I have enjoyed reading your comments. Today's video is nice and long as we explore each topic, lingering a longer moment on Caspar David Friedrich.



Trudy M. sent me this quote and I thought it perfectly describes the mission of The Chic Assignment:

“A man should hear a little music, read a little poetry, and see a fine picture every day of his life, in order that worldly cares may not obliterate the sense of the beautiful which God has implanted in the human soul.”
― Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Chic Assignment no. 1

Listening to Bach's cello suite no. 1 in G major has been a real treat this month. I find it boosts concentration and makes me feel motivated to complete my everyday tasks. How about you?

Chic Assignment no. 2

We explore the tragic biography of German romantic painter, Caspar David Friedrich. The loss of his mother and two siblings affected his life and paintings. The particular tragedy of his brother's drowning was an event that haunted Friedrich throughout his life. You can read the whole biography here.

Chic Assignment no. 3

As the weather gets colder and we move toward winter, I have been adjusting my skincare routine. The next video you see will go over my revamped routine (and I'm returning to a classic!).

I also have struggles in this area, particularly with my hands, which seem to suffer from severe dryness. If you have any tips for me, they would be greatly appreciated.

Chic Assignment no. 4

This month, I enjoyed baking with apples, including an overnight apple oatmeal recipe that was so scrumptious! I placed two cups of oatmeal and four cups of water into the slow cooker. I chopped 2 apples and mixed those in, along with a sprinkling of cinnamon, two prunes, and a drizzle of maple syrup. This is the perfect fall oatmeal.

I also enjoyed making an apple crisp and decorating my salads with seasonal fruits such as pomegranate and persimmon. Thanksgiving is also around the corner, and I plan to make my favorite pies. What do you plan to make for Thanksgiving?

The following books were sent to me by Daily Connoisseur readers who were inspired to write their own books! I am always so happy when I hear that the blog has inspired others to create as well. I have not had the chance to read these books yet, but I wanted to share them with you here:

In Pillness and in Health by Henriette Ivanans


Beach Glass: Finding New Beauty in What Survives the Storm by Linda Binley



AWESOME POSSUM POWERS: ALTRUISM by Shannon Beers


Spies, Lies, & Teacups by Elizabeth Ancona


Whose Waves These Are by Amanda Dykes




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🌿Giveaway🌿 I have partnered with @eclothusa to host a giveaway here for you on Instagram. We are giving away one e-cloth signature deep clean mop and extra mop head. E-cloth make excellent clean with just water products and I truly love them. To enter the giveaway you must do the following four things 📍be subscribed to my YouTube channel (link in my bio) 📍 follow me here on Instagram 📍 follow @eclothusa 📍 leave a comment letting me know your favorite part of the day & why. Winner will be announced in one week on this post & contacted in the dm. Giveaway open to US and Canada only. Thank you for your support of my channel. I am rooting for you to win! Love, Jennifer #ecloth #giveaway #bestmop #dailyconnoisseur #eclothgiveaway #cleaning #cleanwithme #cleanwithwater #naturalcleaning #makeitsparkle

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I am so overjoyed by your warm reaction to Monday's Homemaker video. Countless women told me the video brought them to tears. I am so thrilled that so many were moved by the message and by the cameos of those extraordinary women.

Ebony C. writes, "This was the most beautiful video! It really inspired a kindred spirit feeling in me, I feel a sense of community with hundreds of people from all over the world. You raise us all up Jennifer."

Thank you so much, Ebony! I felt the same way about the video.






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