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Where do I begin? When I first starting reading this book, I was reading from the perspective of "this is ridiculous" and "who really has the time for this". But as I read through each page, I started to see ways in which I could adapt my life in a similar fashion and baby steps do count! You will not have an over night transformation and go from a chaotic crazy household to a chic Parisian perfect home just with the snap of your fingers like Miss Mary Poppins.
When this "how to" book begins, Jennifer was an exchange student visiting Paris from California, as we all know, California has that cool laid back vibe! So imagine what Madame Chic must have thought when this girl walks in with a messy bun and a pair of sweats and claims this is "street chic" in the US! I would pay to see her face!
As you read more, Jennifer takes us to current day California where she resides with her children and her husband. Madame Chic had such a profound impact on her back in the day and Jennifer is trying to uphold many of those principles in her current daily routine. We truly all could use a little "chic" boost to our lives to live each day to the fullest!
When I look at some of the "tips" and tricks from my perspective I can see this that would truly help me in every day living! Here are a few things I can really relate and emulate:
Set aside ME time
Dress up even when just working from home (no sweats and jammies here)
New approaches to helping children tidy up the house
Set aside 15 mins. to clean up and not get overwelmed
Meditation is key throughout the day

These are just a few takeaways I had - there are so many more! Read this book today and you will see ways in which you can live Parisian Chic in your own home!