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
For Day 16, Mme. Ferris suggests that we "create a sanctuary at home." Like many other of her ideas, this is one I can get behind and support! Home should provide a respite from the hurly-burly of the world. I'm a news and political junkie, so it's super-easy for me to get all "spun up" in … Continue reading Day 16 – Create a Sanctuary at Home
Now HERE's a "practical inspiration" I can totally support! For Day 15, Mme. Ferris suggestion is to "cultivate serenity and calmness in your life." Even better, she provides some real-world tips on doing so. She's not suggesting that the world change - in fact, she points out that there will always be stressful, maddening situations and … Continue reading Day 15 – Cultivate Serenity
For Day 14 of our 30 Chic Days journey, Mme. Ferris suggests that we each "design the life of our dreams." Here, she seems to be back on the beam, since she emphasizes that each of us is likely to have a different idea of what our "ideal life" will look like and I'm grateful … Continue reading Day 14 – Design the Life of Your Dreams
Hoo, boy. OK, for Day 13, Mme. Ferris suggests that I "indulge in my femininity" and this one deserves a bit of a rant from me. Overall, I've really enjoyed her suggestions and I even think this one has some good points. However, I think this particular entry is, to use a Southernism, just precious … Continue reading Day 13 – Indulge in Your Femininity