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Ten-Item Capsule Wardrobe Closet Tour | Winter 2021

As part of A Clutter-Free January, The Minimal Mom and many other wonderful YouTubers are joining together to encourage you to declutter in 2021. This week we are discussing clothing clutter. On the playlist, you will get lots of advice on how to properly declutter your closets. I have hundreds of articles on this very subject in my ten-item wardrobe posts, and also have my Madame Chic books and my TEDx talk which explain this thoroughly. 



I thought rather than reiterating my decluttering advice, I'd share what my ten-item wardrobe actually looks like. In today's video I share absolutely everything (including what's behind the curtain!) 

I have gathered all of my closet storage and organization solutions like padded hangers, canvas bins, drawer organizers, and more on my Amazon shop.

Here are a few tips on how I like to style and organize my closet. 

I enjoy using velvet and padded hangers for my clothes. Avoid using those wire hangers from the dry cleaners as they can misshape your clothing over time and don't look as uniform. Space bags and canvas bins are great ways to store out-of-season clothes if you don't have enough drawer space. I used to store clothing in space bags under my bed when we had limited closet space. 

If you do not have much closet space at all (I have been there!) and you must store your out-of-season clothing next to your current core items, simply shift them down together so you can focus on the core items for the current season. You want to avoid closet confusion when you open your closet and get dressed each morning. You want the decision to be easy each morning so you can look presentable always with no effort. 

The ten-item wardrobe should be a system that is enjoyable and works for you. It should not be a strict and harsh punishment with all counting and no joy. If you have a well-curated ten-item wardrobe with extras that compliment, you can enjoy opening a closet door and having joy when choosing your clothing and you can be ready and well-dressed for any occasion! I hope today's video gave you an idea of how a fluid ten-item capsule wardrobe could work for you. 

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9 Kid-friendly Dinner Ideas | What's for Dinner? Winter 2021

Welcome to a new episode of What's for Dinner? I have been filming these recipes since early November. Any time I make a recipe that is worth sharing, I filmed it to share with you in this compilation video. The emphasis for these recipes are kid-friendly meals. 

There is a wide variety here... cheeseburger cups, taco soup, beef pot pie, and more. While not very sophisticated, these recipes are ones that our children enjoy eating. Sometimes dinnertime just calls for a "crowd pleaser". I hope you find these recipes useful. I would love to know what kid-friendly recipes you like to make in your household. Let us know and your comment could be chosen as comment of the week on The Daily Connoisseur. 

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⚜️ Time Stamps0:00 Introduction0:32 Paprika chicken drumsticks 1:12 Cheeseburger cups5:08 Fried fish with veg & potato3:16 Taco soup8:02 Beef tips with rice6:06 Tater Tot Casserole12:26 Grilled steak with sweet potato fries11:43 Chipotle burrito bowl13:18 Beef Pot Pie

Paprika Chicken Drumsticks with spaghetti squash and cheesy rice

This is one of my children's favorite recipes. They love chicken drumsticks! I drizzle the drumsticks with olive oil, and sprinkle on paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper. I don't usually measure the seasonings, but you could do 1 Tbs paprika and 1 teaspoon each of garlic and onion powder to be conservative. (Although I probably put about a tablespoon of each. ha!) As for salt, just use a dusting. I bake the drumsticks at 400 degrees for about 20 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked through. 

I served this with spaghetti squash. Slice the spaghetti squash in half and take out the seeds. Place the squash cut side down on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil. I baked mine for about 50 minutes. Once it is finished, take it out of the oven and allow to cool slightly. I then scoop out the squash and finish it off in a skillet with some melted butter, salt, pepper, and parsley flakes. 

These cheeseburger cups were fun to make and the children loved them! I ate mine with a knife and fork because this was messy to eat. I got the recipe from Delish. 

When I make soup, I usually place whatever related ingredients I have on hand into the pot, which is what I did today. I used the rotisserie chicken here and it made the soup so easy to assemble. I also used carrots, celery, olives, corn, and cilantro, along with several cups of chicken broth. I like to serve this topped with cheddar cheese over tortilla chips and serve extra chips on the side with fresh guacamole. I seasoned the soup with 1 Tbs ranch seasoning and 1 Tbs taco seasoning. 
Tater Tot Casserole 
I know this doesn't look very appealing, but having an easy Tater Tot casserole recipe in your arsenal is a great idea if you want to have happy kids at the table. Mine like to eat this with ketchup. Ben and I don't mind it either. This freezes very well too. 
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I love serving beef tips with mushrooms and have shared a freezer meal before on my channel. I did a different variation in today's video, and I am leaving the printable recipe card here. 

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I wanted to share this meal with you as I make it often: fish, with veg and potato. In this case, we fried the cod by dipping it salted flour, then beaten egg, and finally in bread crumbs. You can use just flour if you like and that turns out fine too. We change it up regularly. The veggies are sautéed in oil and topped with parmesan cheese. I made baked potatoes and sliced them into long strips, drizzled melted butter on top and season with season all. My kids love their potatoes this way. 

I occasionally like to make a home version of the Chipotle Burrito bowl. I use whatever I have on hand. This time I used rice, pinto beans, rotisserie chicken, cooked spinach, salsa, guacamole, and chopped red onion. So delicious... 

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My Best Kitchen Organization Tips | Homemaking Inspiration | Clutter-Free January

Happy new year! I am excited to be back on the blog for 2021. This month, I am doing a month-long collaboration with The Minimal Mom and several other amazing YouTubers to encourage you to de-clutter this January. Today, we are focusing on Kitchen organization and decluttering. 

Have a look at some of the other amazing channels participating in this collaboration. They will be posting their videos all week long. You can see the playlist here. I'm in good company! 

In my first book, Lessons from Madame Chic, I wrote a chapter called, Clutter is So Not Chic. This concept was based on Madame Chic's immaculate apartment, which had... no clutter. None. 

In this episode, we are focusing on a clutter-free kitchen. Kitchen organization is key to successful cooking. When your countertops are clutter-free, the nightly kitchen clean is also less daunting. If your countertops are filled with things that don't belong in the kitchen, it's very hard to clean. How can you differentiate between what needs to be cleaned up at the end of the night and what needs to leave the room altogether? 

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Paper Clutter

We are going to discuss paper clutter in a few weeks, so I won't go into too much detail about it here. But it's important to remove all paper clutter from the kitchen, if possible. If it is not possible, and you must store bills and other important documents in the kitchen, place a basket on the counter that can hold your papers neatly, so they are not scattered across the counter.

Dealing with Appliances

Only keep the appliances that you use on a regular basis on the countertops. The only three appliances we have on our countertops are: the coffee maker, the toaster oven, the electric kettle, and the Kitchen Aid mixer. I use the Kitchen Aid on a weekly, not daily, basis, but I leave it on the counter because it is so heavy and not convenient to move on a regular basis. All of our other small appliances are kept in our pantry: slow cookers, instant pot, rice cooker, juicer, blender, etc. 

High-priority Items

When thinking about the functionality of your kitchen, write a list of the items you use the most on a daily basis. For us, it's our pots and pans, measuring spoons, cooking utensils, cutting boards, heat pads, and storage aids (like Saran Wrap and aluminum foil). I have organized these to be next to the spot I use them in. Sometimes in the chaos of cooking or putting things away, the drawers will get a little messy, but I easily am able to put them back in order on a regular basis. 

Troubleshoot 

Troubleshoot problem areas and be brutally honest. We had these two drawers under our stove that are catch-alls. They did not have any particular purpose. We put everything from coffee tumblers, to Tupperware lids, to little dipping bowls in there. The disorganization of these drawers really bothered me. If you have a spot in your kitchen that nags at you like that, take some time to evaluate it and find out how you can fix the problem. I put all of these little random items in baskets under the counter and was able to clear up that space for casserole dishes and food storage items. 

Kitchen Linens

Let's talk about kitchen linens. I have three categories of linens I keep in the kitchen: nice dish towels (to wipe our hands on and be on display), cleaning cloths (like my e-cloths and other cleaning rags), and table napkins and linens (tablecloths, placemats, and cloth napkins). These are situated strategically around my kitchen. The nice kitchen cloths are left of the sink and can easily be accessed if a new one is needed. The cleaning rags are under that drawer in the cabinet down below. The kids know if they need to wipe up spilled chocolate milk, for example, to not take one of the nice dishcloths that could stain, but to get one of the cleaning cloths from down below to clean the mess. The table linens and napkins are on the other side of the kitchen near the kitchen table. Make sure you are subscribed to my channel because I will be doing a video sharing my entire tablecloth routine from start to finish. Everyday we go through a lot of kitchen cloths, linens, and rags, so I keep a rolling bin to collect them all under the counter. At the end of the day, I always wash the rags so they do not collect mold or start to smell. Damp cloths are always kept outside until they are ready to be taken to the laundry room. I try to avoid letting damp cloths sit. 

Decorative Clutter

As far as decorative clutter goes, try to look at your kitchen with new eyes. Walk into it as if you are walking into a home you're considering buying. Look around with a fresh perspective. What do you think of your kitchen decorations? Are they adding to the clutter? We might find something we think looks good from a shop and place it in the kitchen as a decor item (think: signs, florals, plants, ceramics, etc.). Do these items really add nicely to the space? Or do they take up valuable counter space and add to the clutter? I had a bowl of pomegranates on my counter from early fall and just left them there as a "decoration", but around Christmas time, even though they had dried up and weren't "bad" necessarily, I realized they looked a bit funky. I had my blinders on because I was used to seeing them everyday, but a large bowl of inedible fruit isn't actually that appealing. The decoration had to go. 

Final Thoughts

A well-ordered and highly functioning kitchen is a beautiful sight to behold. You do not need to be intimidated by Pinterest-perfect kitchens you might see online. Just make your kitchen make sense functionally, take full advantage of your storage spaces, prioritize space for the items you use everyday, and keep on top of your cleaning routine. 

Take comfort in knowing that Madame Chic's kitchen in Paris was very small and dated by modern standards. Yet it produced some of the most delicious meals I've ever had! You don't need the newest and best to have a great kitchen. You can work with what you have now. 

I hope you enjoyed this kitchen decluttering motivation. Let us know what you struggle with the most with your kitchen organization. Or, if you have tips, please share them with us here. Your comment could be chosen as comment of the week on The Daily Connoisseur. 

I hope you enjoy today's video.

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My last video of 2020 | Season Finale

Welcome to the final post for The Daily Connoisseur in 2020. Who could have imagined that we would have such a year? 

Even though the year was fraught with hardship from the pandemic and other world events, I hope that my books, blog, and YouTube channel have provided you with a warm and welcoming place to escape in 2020.

I have thoroughly enjoyed sharing this year with you, through the highs and lows, and appreciate you so much. 

Today I share five quotes to send us into 2021. The one mentioned here, from William Arthur Ward, is very applicable for the current uncertain circumstances around the world. 
If you have an inspirational quote to share with us, please leave it in the comments. 

I would like to thank The Chic Society for your support of the channel. The Chic Society is the private membership club on YouTube. The lowest tier is only $1.99. I do one Vodcast a week and go live once a month on YouTube or Zoom. There are also two upper tiers that get mentions once a month in a video. This is a great way many like to spread the word about their business or artistry. Click on this link to learn more. 

In today's video I share the two upper tiers in The Chic Society. Here they are listed and linked for your convenience. 

The Chic Connoisseurs

The Chic Connoisseurs: A Better Life with KAT (Flylady Cleaning System), AAM Truthteller, American Blossom Linens, Allison Jennison-Smith, A Sparkling Vintage Life, Andrea Saavedra, Angelika Greenhalgh, Anny Schreier, Audrey Coyne, BewitchedCrafts.com, Bliss Peterson, Brenda Ramsey, Candace V, Catherine Huang, Chelsea Kochevar, Clare's Classroom, Cyndie Lake, Deb Reardon, Diana McNease, Efstathia Kositzidou, Freda Masoud, healthywithluba.com, Heather Phillips, 

Helena O, Jane Lynch, Janet Williams, Jasmine Christian, Jennifer Timm, jkp62, Judy Moore, Kimberly Campbell, Liliedaisy, Lois Shank- Retiree, Loraine Tadman, Lori Skees, Maria Gerlicz-Pogorzelska, Marija B. Bingula,  Space.For.Home, 

Marybeth Nelson, Melanie Adkins, Melanie Riddle, Mama Mitzey, Maria Gerszewski, Melinda Loustalot, Michele Kieffer, Michelle Henderer, Michelle the Italiagal, Monique Egelhoff, Monique Hernandez, Natalie Schultz, Not-So Desperate Housewives, Pamela Gunger, Paula Ellis, Paula Johnson, P C, Petra Willnecker, 

Raye Cage, Rebecca Faltot, Rita Fernandes, Sandra Light, Sarah Vitsas, Scott Rea, Shannon Biddy, Sharon Smith, Sheila Hopfensperger, Shelly Cabler, Stacy Smith, The Simple Swan, Sue Parker, 'Tis the Season for Poetry: Through the Year with Poems and Activities for Children and their Families, This and That with Denise Jordan, 

Tiki Pié, Tracy Lopez, Vicel Guzman from www.jafra.com/vvv, Wendy Cassara, Wendy Somerville, Yen Lee, Zuzaienka23    

The Elegant Connoisseurs

Amanda Dykes, Author 

 

Awesome Possum Powers - Shannon Beers

 

Azalia Spa Goods – Aimee Flor 

 

Brandi Still, silhouette artist 

 

Carrot Top Paper Shop by Jenny Williams 

 

Dressed for my Day with Kay Harms 

 

Elaine Brisebois, Certified Nutritionist and Women's Weight Loss Coach 

 

Faith Grace Home with Briana Morales

 

Freedom Moms by Ashley Buffa (Smart Kids Chore System) 

 

Inspired by Nikki 

 

Jennifer Melville, author

 

Julie Kolman – My Confident Closet 

 

Katy Rose, artist 

Leslie Morris Gather n’ Grow 

 

Lovely Bits by Nicole Brignolle 

 

Rosenda Valenzuela from Little Pink Casa YouTube Channel

 

Tina Hugall from Outschool 

 

Michelle Rohr from The Secret OWL Society 

 

The Shortbread Family Allen's Scottish Shortbread 

Sturm Brothers' Jewelry 

Something to Cherish- Cherish Flieder 

 

Katherine Rae

Carli Thom

Christine Bolla 

Caroline Haydu

Denise Gende

Jet Rowley-Herron

Jina Kay Kenry

Heather Barrera 

Jenny Candelaria

Linda Eklof

Marie Caudill 

Maria Conder

Melissa Ricci

Prudently At Home

Homemaking Week in the Life | The Business of Bliss

Welcome to a new homemaking week in the life video. Today we are exploring the business of bliss. 

 

If there was one standout series on my channel this year, it would be my homemaking videos. Those are my favorite to make and I know many of you enjoy watching them too. In today's video I'm cooking, cleaning, and musing on how we can make homemaking blissful... even the most dreaded tasks. 

I am featured alongside 6 other amazing women entrepreneurs in Victoria Magazine's annual Business of Bliss issue. The Business of Bliss in this sense is attributed to women making a living doing what they love. This certainly applies to me, but it got me thinking about homemaking. Homemaking is the ultimate career, after all. How can we make homemaking our business of bliss? Find out in today's video. 

The Secret

Reframe our minds

Retune our hearts

To enjoy 

Something like this.

To find beauty in

The everyday

That is

The business of bliss. 

- Jennifer L. Scott 

3 Delicious Make-Ahead Breakfast Recipes for Christmas Morning

In today's video I'm sharing three make-ahead breakfast ideas for Christmas morning. Many times we meticulously plan the Christmas dinner, but rarely think about the breakfast. If you feed your family a good breakfast, they are less likely to snack and ruin their appetites for the delicious Christmas dinner. 

I'm sharing a hash brown casserole that can be made the night before, a slow cooker oatmeal recipe that can be made festive with select toppings, and a delicious and easy cream cheese breakfast pastry. Let's look at the recipes now. 

The holiday plates are Spode Christmas Tree, found at Riverbend Home.  DCHOL10 for 10% off
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Winter Wardrobe Updates | Ten-Item Capsule Wardrobe

Welcome back to The Daily Connoisseur. Today I'm going over my winter wardrobe plans. I'm also sharing how my fall wardrobe performed and what is going to be put away for the season.

Before we discuss winter, let's talk about the fall. 

I was so happy with my fall ten-item wardrobe choices. I am retiring two pieces now that we are moving into winter: the plaid Kate Kasin skirt, and the Everlane dress. I loved both of these pieces but because they are autumnal colors, I am going to pack them away until next year. 

Building up my special occasion extras Every wardrobe has an area that needs work. For me, that is re-building my special occasion extras. These are the dresses or other dressy clothes that you would wear for special occasions such as: date nights, theatre, opera, ballet, formal ceremonies, weddings, concerts, etc. Because I was in and out of the maternity phase for so long, I neglected this aspect of my wardrobe until I returned to a more stable size. During this time, I was able to dress up my everyday clothes to make them special enough to wear on a special occasion. But I do like the idea of having a small capsule of special occasion dresses for certain occasions. I started to build this last spring with the SKYE Corentin dress (Jennifer20 for 20% off) and this season, I am adding this beautiful silk dress from Lilysilk Daily12 for 12% off. My plan is to add one or two items each year to this collection with the hope that my special occasion wear will be ready for future nights out. My earrings and necklace are by SKYE Jennifer20 for 20% off. 

Lilysilk is the sponsor for today's video and in addition to the dress, they sent this bestselling camisole code Daily12 for 12% off. I like the thick straps and the crepe de chine material that does not wrinkle. This looks particularly good paired with the Mer Sea Hampton Duster. 

My winter addition I am taking it slow with additions to my winter wardrobe. On Cyber Monday I took advantage of a sale from Velvet by Graham and Spencer (one of my long-time favorite brands) and purchased a green jumpsuit. You know my love of jumpsuits is strong. I just love them! I know they're not everyone's cup of tea, but isn't that the great thing about the ten-item wardrobe? You can dress unapologetically in your true style and feel comfortable in your clothes. I really like this jumpsuit. It is corduroy and I can also wear this in the fall of next year. Since I am filling two holes in my wardrobe for fall, I was seriously considering buying another jumpsuit from Everlane that had my eye. I'm holding off on it for now and just going minimal with my wardrobe. 

How did the SKYE dress do? This was the most surprising verdict of the season. The SKYE Dezi dress (Jennifer20 for 20% off) which I loved right away, but wasn't sure how much I'd wear it on a regular basis, continues to be a surprise hit. I like wearing it without the belt for everyday. It's fun to pair it with leggings when it's cold outside. As one viewer commented, when paired with leggings it looks like a sari. I really enjoy wearing this dress. I think the belt makes it look fancier, so I would wear the belt for a more elevated occasion. I plan to continue wearing this in the winter. If it gets really cold, it will pair nicely with my heavy J. Crew black wool coat and a think scarf. 

Favorite shoes I really liked all of the new shoe additions to the wardrobe. I found the Oliver Cabell mules (JSCOTT10 for $10 off) to be so comfortable. I love sliding these on to quickly run errands. The driving loafers (JSCOTT10 for $10 off) are so comfortable too and still look great after wearing them all season. A major star for me were the Captain boots by Thursday Boot Co. These boots are a dream for me. They are so high-quality and have the edgy Victorian look that I like. 

Handbag highlight

I recently conducted a poll on my YouTube channel asking about the types of handbags you are interested in. I was so surprised to see how many women were interested in crossbody bags. I plan to do an entire feature on handbags in the new year, but have an early selection to share with you today. The American Leather Co.  THEDAILY gives 25% off. has really high quality handbags. This particular bag, the Carrie Dome Satchel functions as both a Satchel and a Crossbody bag. I love the versatility here. This high-quality bag is gorgeous. 

Online Clothing Stores of Note

Here is an additional list of some interesting and high-quality online retailers you can check out for your winter or pre-spring shopping:

Rungolee The dresses, in particular, are so gorgeous at Rungolee. They are high-quality silk garments designed by the most talented Indian designer, Anjali Kamra. 

Karina's Dresses This is an online dress shop that many of you have mentioned to me. They sell dresses for all types of body shapes in various styles and I am eyeing them for spring.

Ash & Rose  has an eclectic curation of ethically sourced clothing. They are worth checking out as well. 

I hope you enjoy today's video. 

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My Planning Strategy for 2021 + A Look Inside my Planners (Everyday & Homeschool)

 

Welcome back to The Daily Connoisseur. In Thursday's video I shared 6 ways to stay consistent with using your planner in 2021. Today, I'm sharing a look inside my two planners and how I plan to use them this upcoming year. 

Today's blogpost will be short and sweet (as it is le weekend!) so I hope you enjoy the look inside my planners. Here are the planners featured and/or mentioned in today's video. 
⚜️Recommended PlannersThe Day Designer TDC10 for 10% off (valid until 1-31-21) Ivory Paper Co. Simplified Planner Planned and Proper code GRATITUDE for 10% off ⚜️ Nail polishLondontown Pecan Pie JenniferS for 25% off Londontown Café au lait JenniferS for 25% off
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6 Ways to Stay Consistent with Your Planner in 2021 | Jennifer L. Scott

Regarding planners, each year starts off the same... with great enthusiasm. And then as the year rolls on, we can sometimes abandon our planners. Why does this happen? In today's video, I share 6 tips on how to stay consistent with your planner in 2021. 

Why do we need to stay consistent with using our planners? Because I believe that proper planning is one of the key tools to living an organized life. If you've never used a planner, this might be the year to try one! 

Here is a list of really unique planner companies that have both day and weekly planners. In a few cases, I have been able to procure a discount code for you. 

⚜️Suggested Planners

The Day Designer TDC10 for 10% off (valid until 1-31-21)

Ivory Paper Co. 

Simplified Planner

Planned and Proper  code GRATITUDE for 10% off 

The Secret OWL Society digital planners (currently 50% off)

⚜️What I'm wearing My nail polish is Londontown Pecan Pie  JenniferS for 25% off 

Earrings by SKYE Jennifer20 for 20% off

Blouse by Lilysilk Daily12 for 12% off

Candle by Alora Ambiance

⚜️ Choose the right planner for you. Think about your life and how you like to plan. What will you be using your planner for? Work? Homeschool? Homemaking? All of the above? How do you like to plan? Do you require a detailed day schedule? Or do you prefer to look at the week as a whole? I personally like weekly planners, but I know those are less popular. It seems that most people prefer day planners. Figure out what you like and choose the best planner for you. Of the many planner companies I have listed here, there are both options. 

⚜️ Keep your planner in the same place. Whether it's on your desk or your bedside table, try to keep your planner in the same place so you don't need to waste time looking for it. If an appointment comes up and you look for your planner but can't find it, you might make a mental note to jot that appointment down later, but forget to do so. It's fine to bring your planner with you throughout the day (in your purse, for example), but try to select a resting spot for it when you are at home so you can easily access it. 

⚜️Store ample writing supplies near your planner. I understand if you have small children, this might be tricky. Trust me, I totally understand. If I have a nice pen or marker, it will be found by one of my children and disappear forever. But try to keep a nice pen or pencil either in your planner or somewhere nearby so you don't have to take a frustrating jaunt around the house looking for something to write with. 

⚜️ Use both paper and digital if it suits you better. I like to use both paper and digital planners. I utilize the calendar feature digitally and also appreciate the handwritten notes I am able to make in my paper planner. Don't feel as though you have to use one over the other. Find the best balance for using both. 

⚜️If you feel overwhelmed by the sticker and decorating options... don't use them. If you check out some of the planning videos on YouTube, you will be amazed to see how some women like to decorate their planners. I appreciate their art. It's kind of like scrapbooking. It can be a therapeutic way to be creative and will make you want to open your planner on a daily basis. But if you are not artistically inclined, or feel too old to use stickers (that's me, ha!), you don't need to use them. Having said that, if you enjoy that type of artistry and get therapeutic benefits from it, go for it! 

⚜️ Don't just plan your day, consider using your planner in other ways that suit your goals. You don't need to use your planner only for scheduling appointments and keeping on top of cleaning routines or work deadlines. You can also use your planner to track goals. If you're trying to drink more water or exercise more, you can remind yourself in your planner. You can use your planner for grocery and meal planning. You can use your planner to write inspirational quotes that will help you get through the week. You can write notes to your future self in the planner that you will get to as the days go on. Customize your planner to make it exciting to use everyday. 

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Christmas Afternoon Tea Vlog | Daily Connoisseur

 

A Christmas Tea... what a delightful way to spend the afternoon. In today's video I'm sharing my Christmas tea menu with you. These recipes are so easy and make an impressive spread.

I worked with Riverbend Home on this video to showcase their beautiful selection of Spode Christmas Tree china. What a dream collaboration for The Daily Connoisseur. 

Spode Christmas Tree China was designed in 1938 by English designer, Harold Holdway, who was asked to design a Christmas pattern for the American market. What an absolutely charming design he made. 

Spode dinnerware is high quality and is made to last. Riverbend has given The Daily Connoisseur audience code DCHOL10 for 10% off. 

Not only does Riverbend Home carry beautiful Christmas china, but they also carry beautiful table linens, faux floral arrangements, and so much more.