Before we begin, I want to thank you for your incredible response to Monday's video, discussing my self-publishing success story. Thank you for your touching and supportive comments. I felt very moved by the response to that post. My favorite part was reading your comments on how you found The Daily Connoisseur and the Madame Chic books. I truly appreciate every single one of you.

Today, I have a fun steamer review and giveaway for you.



After my initial steamer video from last year, I have received hundreds of comments from women who are interested in steaming their clothes in lieu of ironing them. The steamer I showcased was not available online since I had found it in a home store and many people had asked for further recommendations.

BIZOND, which is a company that produces products for the home, saw my steamer video and reached out to me about their own handheld steamer. I looked into it and noticed that their steamer is Amazon's choice on Amazon.com and has great reviews. I was excited to try Bizond's steamer and was not disappointed.



In today's video, I'm reviewing the steamer and giving one away to a reader of The Daily Connoisseur!



The BIZOND steamer uses a pump, so you do not need to worry about it sputtering hot water. This also allows you to use the steamer both vertically and horizontally, which is a major plus. I actually find it easier to steam clothes horizontally, like you would iron them. The water heats up in 25 seconds and the steamer automatically shuts down after 5 minutes, which is a great safety feature. The steamer comes with a travel bag and is a great compact size that would easily fit into a suitcase. Another great feature is the brush head, which allows you to dust heavy coats while you steam them.

Thank you to BIZOND for sending me this steamer to review and for hosting this giveaway. The giveaway is open for US residents only. The winner will receive a coupon code for 99% off the steamer. Please note that the winner will need an Amazon account, as they will be purchasing the steamer via the coupon code through Amazon.
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BIZOND are also giving subscribers of my YouTube channel 15% off. Simply enter code 6KTVXNHY at check out. Please note: this 15% off coupon may only be used once per person and is valid until December 31st, 2018. For instructions on how to use a promo code when checking out on Amazon, please read this help article.

Here is a coupon code for Canadian residents: ZA2PVDCQ

You may learn more about BIZOND on their Facebook page. Thank you, BIZOND!

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Katrinaariana shares her two favorite books, and At Home with Madame Chic is one of them! My book is featured alongside The French Beauty Solution.

Two of my favorite books to read during downtime in the evening. 💕 They're both a refreshing reminder to slow down and enjoy the little things in life, and "At Home with Madame Chic" is basically my pattern for running my house. The author Jennifer L. Scott says so many things I love about keeping your home elegant, even formal, and clutter free (believe me, mine is so not perfect!), that I love the retreat from the ultra casual society we live in. 👒💕 I wish we lived in a simpler time, but since we can't, these books help remind me of a less stressed way to live. #homelife #books #relax #madamechic #jenniferlscott #francophile #elegance #eleganthome #oldfashioned

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On the YouTube channel, Midori I writes: Hi I'm from Japan and I have two of your books in Japanese! I really wan to get the third one but I'm wondering if I should get Japanese version or English one. I love them so much that I keep reading them over and over again. My friends love them too. Your book is life changing for me. It already has changed how I see my life, and I'm very sure it will keep giving positive influences on my life💕Thank you for writing such amazing books! I want to visit France someday too ☺️ Hope you read this comment! ❤️

Hi Midori, thank you for your support of my books. I love Japan and hope I get to visit your great country again. Thank you for writing to me!


I am wishing the best of luck to all who enter the steamer giveaway. Thank you and I'll see you on Monday!


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After watching my closet tour video, many people requested that I share how I steam my clothes. I really do prefer the steamer to the iron when it comes to smoothing out my clothes. The steamer is a gentler way to get the creases out, and you don't have to bother with an ironing board and hot iron (which always makes me nervous in a house with small children!).

Steaming is really easy. You fill the chamber with water, making sure not to exceed the maximum line. Wait for the water to get hot and bubble and then you are ready to go. You can let the steamer touch most fabrics as you move up and down the garment, never staying in one place for too long. If you are steaming a really delicate fabric, such as lace or silk, I would recommend keeping the steamer at a distance of at least an inch.

Always make sure your garment is hanging. Never use a steamer on something you are wearing as you can easily burn yourself with the hot steam. Make sure you keep the steamer out of reach of children as well and always avoid tipping it over.

The steamer I use in the video is My Little Steamer - GO MINI For some reason, it is listed as $37 now, but I believe I paid less than that when I bought it two years ago. Because this price point seems high, I'm also listing two other less expensive steamers that actually have better reviews online and are bestsellers as well.



PurSteam Fabric Steamer $29.99 This steamer has excellent reviews and is a bestseller on Amazon. It's worth checking out!



TaoTronics Garment Steamer $21.99 This is another bestselling travel steamer that has excellent reviews and is more affordable than the one I use in the video.

Be sure to check out this week's video where I demonstrate how I use my steamer. If you are unable to see the video above, click here, look in the sidebar of this blog, or visit my channel: www.youtube.com/TheDailyConnoisseur

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Classy Yet Trendy blog recommends reading Lessons from Madame Chic for capsule wardrobe inspiration.

Teri Harman lists At Home With Madame Chic among inspirational books in her post, Book List: Women Who Learn.

**Thank you to everyone who let me know I left out the step of adding milk in my recent Broccoli Cheddar Soup Recipe blog post . I have since updated the recipe notes. The milk is added right after you add the broth. Thank you to everyone who made the soup, and let me know how delicious it is!

Comment of the Week

Daesman writes:

Hi Jennifer! I love this week's video because it so clearly illustrates your message that we are aiming for presentability and effort, not perfection. I think it this world of Pinterest and Instagram filters, it is easy to think "I don't have the time or energy today to do it perfectly, so I am just going to schlepp it today!" But you really inspire your readers by the consistency and genuineness of your message.
Also, regarding your previous message about 10 item wardrobes when one works outside the home. I do, and as a consequence I do not practice a strict 10 item or even 20 item wardrobe. However, your approach has really helped me develop an entirely different attitude towards clothes purchases. I now do not shop for recreation. I buy less and buy better. I try to use my best everyday and try to keep my wardrobe down a small size. I feel more comfortable wearing items in frequent rotation. So, I would say that even though I do not follow a strict 10 item wardrobe, I implement the principles faithfully. My goal for this season is to try to cull down my wardrobe even more. I always adopt the 5 min Le no makeup look, because at 45, I definitely need it now!


Dear Daesman, Thank you for your comment! I love how you make the ten-item wardrobe work for you. You are not hung up on the number "ten", but are working toward the perfect capsule wardrobe for your life. I hope you continue to enjoy the process!



See you all on Thursday for a special bonus video, where I interview Cliff Simon and Loren Stephens, the authors of the new memoir, Paris Nights.


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