Continuing with our tour through 30 Chic Days, today's suggestion from Mme. Ferris is to "make every day magical." This is, I think, a wonderful concept to ponder on the day after Christmas. (Happy Boxing Day, my UK friends!) It's so easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of preparing for the holidays and … Continue reading Day 26 – Make Every Day Magical
For Day 25 of our tour through 30 Chic Days by Fiona Ferris, the suggestion is to "collect contentment in petite measures." What a lovely idea on Christmas Day! Much of today's entry centers around looking inward rather than outward to find contentment. So often, we compare our situation to that of others and think we come up short, … Continue reading Day 25 – Collect Contentment
Since I elected to work through 30 Chic Days during December, Christmas Eve is Day 24, when the entry is "live a life of luxury." How apropos - especially coming on the heels of yesterday's tip about being "financially chic." For far too many of us, we take a giant leap away from our good senses in … Continue reading Day 24 – Live a Life of Luxury
Mme. Ferris' tip for Day 23 is to "be financially chic." Now, money is likely to be a sensitive area for many of us, but Divas are not afraid to face their fears, so in we go! Honestly, the problem isn't that we think about money too much; it's that we think about it too little! … Continue reading Day 23 – Be Financially Chic
Usually, when I read the daily entry in 30 Chic Days, I highlight a few parts and add the occasional inked star to emphasize a part I especially like or underline a phrase that really resonates with me. For Day 22, "Build rest and repose into your daily routine," I finally just dog-eared the starting page … Continue reading Day 22 – Rest and Repose
For Day 21 of the 30 Chic Days, Mme. Ferris makes the suggestion to "inspire yourself." This one intrigued me - and I think you'll like it, too. Simply put, she's suggesting that we look inward for motivation. As she puts it, doing this can be the difference between "pushing yourself towards something versus being pulled … Continue reading Day 21 – Inspire Yourself
For Day 20, Mme. Ferris explores the idea that the chic woman should "be your own chef." She begins with a rosy picture of imagining life with a personal chef who would prepare tempting, healthy meals suited to your individual preferences and health goals, and I have to say - it sounds fantastic! She then pivots … Continue reading Day 20 – Be Your Own Chef
No, that's not a misspelling in the title - I'm giving Mme. Ferris a pass on the "s" in "socialize" due to her New Zealand roots. (If she reads this, I hope she'll take into consideration my American upbringing, and give me a similar pass!) Today, she suggests that we learn to "socialise in a … Continue reading Day 19 – Socialise in a Relaxed Manner
All right - Day 18 is a game-changer! Mme. Ferris's suggestion for today is "little and often," which she claims is a universal rule for life. After reading and thinking about this entry, I think she might be on to something here. Her point is that habits - good and bad - are built up … Continue reading Day 18 – Little and Often
Day 17 is actually "take exquisite care of your grooming," which sounds much better! Mme. Ferris points out that it's very common for French girls to begin visiting a dermatologist to learn the intricacies of skincare at a young age, but that even if you didn't have that experience, it's not too late to start. … Continue reading Day 17 – Take Care of Your Grooming