Christmas is two days away, and in today’s chatty video, I wrap up many of the loose ends from past videos, and let you know what I’ve been up to during the month of December.
In the video I share with you:
How my Christmas planning went (and what we didn't end up doing!)
Seek out the arts inspiration including my...
12.23.2016
12.19.2016
Today, I'm sharing my overnight slow cooker breakfast casserole with you. I mention this in my Planning for Christmas blogpost. This casserole is very easy to assemble. You put it all together in the evening and let it cook overnight in the slow cooker. When you wake up, the entire house smells so delicious, and you...
12.12.2016
My aunt and uncle came to stay the night with us. They are moving out of their house of 37 years and relocating to Southern California! We are so excited to be closer to them. In this week's video, come along with me as I get the guest bedroom ready for them. You'll also get an updated guest bedroom tour. Although we...
12.08.2016
It's time for my annual holiday gift guide. I'm really excited about my choices this year! Let's dive right into it.
Carrot Top Paper Shop
Jenny Williams, founder of Carrot Top Paper Shop, is a talented artist with a brilliant idea. She creates portraits of literary heroines. What a wonderful gift to inspire young...
12.05.2016
In today's video, I show you how I plan for the Christmas season.
After many years of hectic Christmases, I have found that planning and organizing as much as I can makes for a less stressful season and allows me to accomplish much more.
My process is two-fold. First I make a list of everything I need to do and would...
11.28.2016
Hello Daily Connoisseurs,
I hope you had a wonderful and relaxing Thanksgiving holiday with your family! I really wanted to do a Thanksgiving post this year, but with my trip to Japan the week prior to Thanksgiving, I was unable to get that done. If you haven't seen my Thanksgiving tablescape blog from last year, you...
11.21.2016
Hello Daily Connoisseurs,
Happy Thanksgiving week to you! I have safely returned from Japan. Thank you for all of your social media messages to me. What a trip! The baby and I had a great time. Today's video shows my packing process before my trip.
I was very happy with how I packed for Japan. With the exception of...
11.14.2016
Hello Daily Connoisseurs,
I'm off to Japan right now with the baby, so please pray for our safe arrival! Today's post will be short, but I do have a great video for you that shares what is in our fridge and a quick meal plan.
I shot this video back in September, but am just now able to post it. It shows how my grocery...
11.11.2016
French Weight Loss Secrets Part 3- Exercise is a Part of Life (Not a Chore)
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Our French Weight Loss Secrets mini-series concludes this week as we discuss chapter 3 of Lessons from Madame Chic, Exercise is a Part of Life, Not a Chore.
When I lived in Paris I exercised every day, not by going to a gym or doing a workout regime, but by living a vibrant, active life.
Here are four thoughts to...
11.09.2016
Our mini-series on French weight loss secrets continues today, with my second lesson from Madame Chic: deprive yourself not.
It was a strange paradox: when I lived in Paris we ate such decadent food all the time, yet no one I knew was overweight. How was that possible?
Here are just some of my observations.
I observed...
11.07.2016
I recently received a request from a reader who wanted me to discuss French weight loss secrets. This week will be dedicated to the subject, with a post on Monday, Wednesday and Friday!
My discussions will be based on Part 1 of Lessons from Madame Chic, which focuses on diet and exercise. I have discussed these concepts...
11.03.2016
In this October edition of Daily Connoisseur favorites, I share what I'm watching, what I'm reading, a favorite moisturizer and makeup item. I also give you an update on postnatal hair loss.
I hope you can join me for this fun, chatty favorites video.
Mentioned in the video:
Becca Ombre Rouge palette You saw...
11.01.2016
The wait is finally over. The Madame Chic Collection box set is now available from Simon & Schuster.
The box is designed with this beautiful image inspired by Audrey Hepburn, from the wonderful Virginia Johnson. The box set contains all three Madame Chic books, Lessons from Madame Chic, At Home With Madame Chic...
10.24.2016
I've had many fall makeup requests over the past few weeks, so today I'm showing you the eye shadow palette I have been using for the fall season, the BECCA Ombre Rouge eyeshadow palette.
I have been wearing the same eyeshadow combinations for a while now, and felt like trying something new, so I picked up this palette....
10.17.2016
In today's etiquette chat video, we are discussing Facebook etiquette. Social media is the new frontier as far as etiquette is concerned. How are we to know what to do, and what not to do, on our various social platforms? Facebook is arguably the most popular social media platform and, let's be honest, we all have Facebook...
10.14.2016
Our week of recipes concludes on The Daily Connoisseur, with one of my favorite new breakfasts: overnight oats. Overnight oats consists of oatmeal, paired with a variety of mixings and toppings. It sits in your refrigerator overnight. Come morning, you have a delicious breakfast!
Overnight oats are to be eaten cold,...
