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Becoming Madame Chic

When I picked up the first book by author Jennifer L. Scott "Lessons from Madame Chic," it changed my life. I began the journey of how to live life beautifully and passionately. The books listed here have enhanced my life through their simplicity, beauty and sometimes challenging nature.

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  • Lessons From Madame Chic

    20 Stylish Secrets I Learned While Living in Paris

    Scott, Jennifer L. (Jennifer Lynn)
    Live life simply, passionately and beautifully by following these easy and stylish tips.
    Book, 2012New York : Simon & Schuster, 2012.
  • The Gratitude Diaries

    How a Year Looking on the Bright Side Can Transform Your Life

    Kaplan, Janice
    Embrace life, lift up the positive things and watch your life and everything around you improve just by being grateful.
    Book, 2015New York, New York : Dutton, [2015]
  • For the Love

    Fighting for Grace in a World of Impossible Standards

    Hatmaker, Jen,
    Love, laughter, forgiveness, grace and patience will help you live a full life.
    Book, 2015Nashville, Tennessee : Nelson Books, an imprint of Thomas Nelson, [2015]
  • The Fine Art of Small Talk

    How to Start a Conversation, Keep It Going, Build Networking Skills, and Leave a Positive Impression

    Fine, Debra
    Learn how to work a crowd, stop being a wallflower, start a conversation with a stranger and escape the boring guy while laughing your way through this entertaining and real book.
    Book, 2005New York : Hyperion, 2005.
  • Reclaiming Conversation

    the Power of Talk in a Digital Age

    Turkle, Sherry,
    Put down the device and TALK to me! Communicating is important and even more essential now than ever before.
    Book, 2015New York : Penguin Press, 2015.
  • The Art of Mingling

    Fun and Proven Techniques for Mastering Any Room

    Martinet, Jeanne, 1958-
    Have you met Ted? Hilarious book about party crashing in style along with helpful tips to get you through the next cocktail party.
    Book, 2015New York : St. Martin's Griffin, 2015.
  • Use this book as you plan your next gathering. A total time saver and filled with great ideas.
    Book, 2013New York : Artisan, [2013], ©2013.
  • Listen to classical music, clean your home efficiently and host afternoon tea. Or in reality, develop a cleaning schedule that makes everything manageable and get dinner on the table. This book does it all!
    Book, 2014New York, NY : Simon & Schuster, 2014.
  • Dinner

    the Playbook : a 30-day Plan for Mastering the Art of the Family Meal

    Rosenstrach, Jenny
    Don't have time to meal plan? This book does it for you in an easy and approachable manner.
    Book, 2014New York : Ballantine Books Trade Paperbacks, [2014]
  • Bringing Up Bébé

    One American Mother Discovers the Wisdom of French Parenting

    Druckerman, Pamela
    Being a mom can be hard and scary. Can you imagine doing it out of the country? Let this book inspire you.
    Book, 2012New York : Penguin Press, 2012.
  • Keeping House

    Hints and Tips for a Clean, Tidy and Well-organized Home

    Harris, Cindy, 1947-
    Real life tips and tricks to keeping and maintaining a welcoming home.
    Book, 2015London ; New York, NY : Ryland Peters & Small, 2015.
  • The Life-changing Magic of Tidying Up

    the Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing

    Kondō, Marie,
    Clean it up, get it out, be free from materialism and embrace what really matters.
    Book, 2014Berkeley : Ten Speed Press, [2014]
  • The Opposite of Spoiled

    Raising Kids Who Are Grounded, Generous, and Smart About Money

    Lieber, Ron
    There are many ways to teach kids about money, but this is how I was raised and I embrace the simplicity and transparency.
    Book, 2015New York, NY : Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, [2015]