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June 6, 2022
Watch This When You Don't Feel Like Cleaning
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Watch this video when you must clean… but you don’t feel like it.
Welcome back to the Daily Connoisseur and another homemaking video. I’m hoping to provide inspiration for you today. You might be wondering why I’m outside stabbing sweet potatoes.
Well, that’s because the kitchen is still a hot mess from breakfast. It’s just one of those days… School is out. My kids are still in their pajamas. One of them has a cold. My work is piling up. I’m just not feeling it. We all have one of those days. But I need to get these sweet potatoes in the oven for lunch and clean up the kitchen. So I thought I’d capture it and give you a bit of encouragement because let’s face it… WE HAVE ALL BEEN THERE.
Housework is mundane and unglamorous. It requires physical effort and can often feel like the dead last thing you want to do. Dead last! We want a little excitement in our lives. Some beauty. Sometimes you just want to play with the kids. Or you have a lot of work you need to get done. How tiresome to have to clean the kitchen… again! So, you don’t feel like cleaning. Don’t feel guilty. That’s a totally normal feeling. The question is, what are you going to do about it? Can you get someone else to clean it? If not, and it’s on you, here we go. Time to shift our mental attitude. Get on that apron and those gloves, pop in those air pods to listen to music or an audio book and get to it. Here’s my little secret. In At Home with Madame Chic I talk about the pleasures of the day and how they can be goal posts for you. So, I’m going to tuck into this messy kitchen right now, and stab the potatoes, and get lunch ready and then I have a bit of a treat planned…. Tea and Henry James by the pool. Yep, that’s what I’m aiming for. The imminent pleasure of the afternoon will see me through this, friends.
You’re not alone. Do you know that? I think every homemaker in the history of the world has felt this lack of motivation at some point, if not frequently. It’s totally natural and cyclical. I equate it to burnout. We go through cycles in our homemaking. Sometimes we are on top of it all. On point. Raring to go. Loving every minute of it. Then enter an illness in the household or a work deadline, or a beautiful day outside that you’d rather frolic in. Totally normal. Well, when I go dark about wanting to do my tasks, I like to shift my mental reality. Call it triggering the Matrix. As a man thinketh in his heart so is he, after all. So what do I need to think in my heart about this situation? If I moan and prolong this inevitable task, I’m only making it worse. The other day my son had a gross-tasting medicine he had to take. He was prolonging it by taking wee bitty little sips. I told him he was prolonging the bad taste. Just get it over with, I tried to encourage him. He took it in two shots and it was done with. I’m going to take this kitchen in two shots. Because I have plans this afternoon.
I take a coconut tea loaf out of the freezer to thaw and plate lunch for today. Doesn’t it look delicious? After lunch there is a light cleanup and a few more tasks to accomplish. Let’s talk about these pleasures as our goal posts. Give yourself a treat. Something to look forward to. You are not an automaton. You can’t just break your back every day (proverbially speaking) and not reward yourself. The brain responds well to treats and they are good for your mental health. So when I am faced with a task I don’t particularly want to do, I make sure there is something special waiting for me at the end of it. This doesn’t demean the task I’m doing, rather, it exalts it and makes it more exciting. I’m able do it with vigor and more enthusiasm. If there was nothing to look forward to that might not be the case.
Afternoon tea is a daily pleasure for me. The whole ritual from start to finish is calming and centering from the pouring of the water into the pot, to the stirring of the sugar and milk. The coconut tea cake will be served with heavy cream and blueberries. I take it outside to enjoy my rest along with this volume of Henry James’ letters… Remember, make time to relax. It’s imperative. I know your to-do list is still long. There’s so much more you need to accomplish today but that can wait. Use the pleasure of the afternoon as your goal post. When you reach it and reward yourself you will feel a sense of joy.
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Comment of the Week Jilly writes, "Jennifer, a favorite treat you might like for tea time is strawberries dipped in sour cream and then dipped in brown sugar. Trust me. It’s so delicious."
Hi Jilly, thank you for the dessert suggestion. That sounds like a simple and easy way to enjoy an afternoon treat! I'll have to try it.
Thank you for joining me today on the Daily Connoisseur. I hope this video helped motivate you with your homemaking today.
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June 2, 2022
What I Eat in a Day | Intermittent Fasting | 2 Days (No Diet)
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Welcome to a new What I Eat in a Day video following the 16:8 method of intermittent fasting.
This video is for entertainment purposes only and is not intended to offer nutritional advice. If you are interested in intermittent fasting, please consult your doctor.
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Day 1
Breakfast 9:00 a.m. Blueberry, Peach, and Banana Smoothie in the Portmeirion Botanic Garden glass
Luncheon noon Cheeseburger without the bun and avocado
Teatime 2:00 p.m. Fried apple waffles with ice cream. Hibiscus beauty elixir tea to drink DAILYC for 5% off
Dinner 4:00 p.m. (note: this is an unusual early dinner due to a different schedule) Bone Broth Butternut Squash soup with fried onions, Greek yogurt, and a slice of toast.
Day 2
Breakfast 9:00 a.m. 2 small pancakes with 2 slices of bacon and blueberries (maple syrup and butter to top)
Luncheon noon Roast salmon with mashed sweet potatoes, macaroni and cheese, and vegetables
Teatime 2:00 p.m. Coconut tea cake with blueberries and cream. PG Tips to drink
Dinner 5:00 p.m. Organic black beans on Spanish rice with guacamole, cheese, red onion, and salsa
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Comment of the Week
Jennifer! This is so profound and such an anchor! I think the thing that I miss and am longing for is structure. And the wisdom that you are sharing is priceless because it highlights the fact that as a culture we have become way too casual with our dress, with our homes, with our conversation, on and on. I think your video today is profoundly at the heart of why we have lost quality in life. And it is a bullseye for any of us who struggle with our weight. You mentioned boredom as well and I believe this is a key factor - the lack of structure. What is so needed is for people to have a sense of purpose and I believe this meets that need. I thank you so much for the influence that you have had in my life. I am going to pass this on to my nieces. God bless you richly! Mary 💖
Hi Mary, thank you for your comment. I enjoyed reading your observations and I think many of us can concur with them!
I hope you enjoyed today's video. Let us know what your favorite meals are so we can share ideas. Have a wonderful weekend and I'll see you soon!
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May 30, 2022
5 Ways Living a Formal Life Helps You Maintain a Healthy Weight
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Usually when we discuss getting to a healthy weight, people focus on calorie reduction or cutting sugar, or following a specific diet. You might do what I do, which is intermittent fasting. All these methods can aid people in losing weight, but your overall lifestyle will ultimately determine the healthiness of your lifestyle and whether you will be able to maintain your healthy weight or not.
I'm sharing 5 ways living a formal life can keep you slim in today's video. 1. Living a formal life honors set mealtimes. When you live a more formal and structured life, you generally honor mealtimes. Breakfast, lunch, teatime (if you observe it) and dinner are seated affairs, usually at a nicely set table, whether by yourself or with others. When you set the table nicely and sit down at the appointed time, you are generally more present and conscious of what you are eating. The whole experience is structured and therefore more enjoyable. People who eat at irregular times everyday at their desk or in front of the tv or even while walking around the house are not going to be aware of what they are eating. Their eating experience will be an unconscious one. They won’t even know what or how much they are eating. The experience will be sloppy.
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5. Formal Surroundings are Likely to Affect Your Behavior. Think about how you would act in a fancy restaurant vs. a casual one. There is a difference in behavior no matter how subtle. When your surroundings are more formal, you naturally become more self-aware- I think in a good way. Your posture improves, you become aware of how you’re dressed and how you present yourself. When the food is presented to you, you take it in. People purposely seek out fancy restaurants for special occasions for this reason.
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Comment of the WeekKathleen writes, "Jennifer I love picnics and tea parties. This was a beautiful combination of both. My has your girls grown up to be lovely young ladies. Enjoy every moment with your family. Time goes by quickly. I’m 78 tomorrow. I enjoy tea parties with my daughters and granddaughters now ❤️"
Happy birthday, Kathleen! Thank you for your kind note.
I hope this video was thought-provoking. I would love to hear your thoughts on this subject. Have you found a correlation between maintaining a healthy weight and living a more formal life? Let us know and your comment could be chosen as comment of the week.
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May 28, 2022
A Botanic Garden Picnic Featuring Portmeirion
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We’re enjoying a back yard picnic today celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Portmeirion’s iconic Botanic Garden collection. Won’t you join us? Welcome back to the Daily Connoisseur. Today I have an incredible treat for you… I am partnering with one of my all-time favorite dinnerware brands, Portmeirion, celebrating the 50th anniversary of their classic Botanic Garden collection. Portmeirion Botanic Garden dinnerware is made in England. You’ve seen me use their dishes in my videos for years. They are sturdy and durable, but my favorite part about Botanic Garden are their whimsical botanical designs.
Susan Williams-Ellis, who founded Portmeirion Pottery in 1960, with her husband Euan. Launched Botanic Garden in 1972 after becoming inspired by The Universal Herbal by Thomas Green. With 32 motifs in its first year and over 70 motifs in its lifetime, no two Botanic Garden collections are the same.
To celebrate the 50th anniversary, Portmeirion are releasing this limited edition 18-piece dinnerware set featuring 6 dinner plates, 6 salad plates, and 6 pasta bowls in this beautiful Botanic Garden Branded willow picnic hamper.
Let’s now delight in these special 50th anniversary designs: we have the double camelia (which is my personal favorite), honeysuckle, slender columbine, Barbados cottonflower, Flowered Chrysanthemum, and snowdrop crocus, which all have the prestigious back stamp displaying the 50th anniversary. Here’s what our dining room table looks like decked out in this beautiful spring Botanic Garden theme. But with the addition of the picnic hamper.. we are going to have an equally elegant experience al fresco. Let’s prepare the picnic food. I better start making the treats as the girls will be back soon for their surprise.
Let’s start off with cherry turnovers. My daughters love cherries as much as I do and these handheld pies are sure to delight them. I take one sheet of thawed puff pastry and divide it into quarters. In the center of each pastry, I place cherry pie filling. Then brush the edges with egg wash and fold into triangles. I seal the edges with a fork and brush the top with more egg wash. I cook these in the air fryer at 370 degrees for 8 minutes.
Tea sandwiches are a favorite of ours and so easy for a picnic. I start off by making smoked salmon and cucumber sandwiches. I spread some herbed cheese on the sandwich bread and place the smoked salmon and sliced cucumbers on top. I cut the crusts off and cut into triangles. For the roast beef sandwiches, I’m using a special chive cream cheese along with the roast beef. I also make more cucumber sandwiches with this spread.
I want to do a savory take on the cherry pies with this asparagus and cheese turnover. I prepare the puff pastry the same way I did for the cherries. This time I add herbed cheese and fresh asparagus. I fold into a triangle and press together to make little savory pies. These are also delicious stuffed with spinach too. I cook them in the air fryer in the same manner as the cherry turnovers. The girls are back just in time for the surprise, and they help me load the picnic hamper.
Time to lay down the blanket in our kitchen garden. To set the scene. We are enjoying homemade treats along with some French macarons, Portuguese custard tarts, and French Berry lemonade. Nothing beats the luxury of spending quality time, barefoot in the garden, with a special picnic. 🗝 Jennifer's Outfit DetailsSKYE Penelope dress Jennifer20 for 20% offMiranda Frye Crawler earrings Jennifer10 for 10% off Marc Fisher sandals Thank you to Portmeirion for bringing us today’s video. You can find them at portmeirion.com and I will leave their beautiful 50th anniversary picnic hamper 18-piece dinnerware set linked below. Keep calm and remain classy, everyone, and I will see you in my next video.
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May 26, 2022
Summer Style Strategy Ten-Item Capsule Wardrobe
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I'm sharing the style strategy for my summer ten-item capsule wardrobe in today's video.
Welcome back to the Daily Connoisseur. Writing down your style strategy is a great way to solidify your efforts and keep you on track with expressing your true style. My four words for summer are:
Light
Airy
Nautical
Elegant
When curating my ten-item capsule wardrobe for summer, I am keeping these adjectives in mind. Let's have a look at some of the core items and extras for my summer capsule wardrobe. For a deeper discussion on each piece, make sure you check out today's video.
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Comment of the Week
Johanna writes, "It's so true, as a homemaker I am a visual creature and love beautiful surroundings. 🌸 Thank you for such beautiful and calm motivation ✨"
Thank you for watching, Johanna! I'm glad you enjoyed Monday's homemaking video.
I hope today's video inspired you to think about expressing your true style this summer and that as the seasons change so does our wardrobe.
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May 23, 2022
Homemaking Motivation | Get It Done Stylishly
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I’m sharing some major homemaking motivation in today’s video and encouraging you to get it all done… stylishly.
Welcome back to the Daily Connoisseur. Sometimes when we get into a rut as homemakers, we need some extra motivation to get back into it all. I find when I’m having these unmotivated feelings making what I’m doing stylish and beautiful seriously helps. We homemakers are visual creatures. We love beauty! It’s a natural want. Why else would we work tirelessly to make a lovely home or cook a mouth-watering meal? Because we want to live a beautiful life at home and life at home sets the scene for our lives in the big wide world.
I always start the day with dressing to express not only my style, but mood. Some days I feel a bit whimsical, some days more formal, today I feel like being fun and playful. I’m wearing the MerSea Breton slub tee and Mott and Bow skinny jeans (JLS10 for 10% off). This shirt just reminds me of adventure. Maybe because the red stripes remind me of the sea or pirates (haha). Homemakers… don’t forget your jewelry! You might not be seeing anyone all day, that doesn’t matter. If you’re like me, it’s noticing pretty nails, smelling the subtle scent of my perfume, the tinkling of my jewelry, and a whimsical watch that keeps me cheerful throughout the day. I’m playing with my jewelry today by layering the Dana Rebecca bar necklace with the Miranda Frye Gothic letter charm (Jennifer10 10% off) necklace. And of course, this whole look needs to be topped off with the homemaker’s pièce de résistance: the apron. Now I’m ready to work.
Time to make lunch. I’m going to whip up some steaks in the air fryer today. I’ve been low key loving my air fryer. I brush the steaks with olive oil and season them with steak seasoning and cook them in the preheated air fryer on the steak setting. I’m making some cheesy rice pilaf, steamed broccoli, and maple butternut squash to go with it. Isn’t homemaking like a fine dance? The effort it takes to cook a multifaceted meal for the whole family, even a basic one like this, requires coordination, a sense of adventure (for who knows how it will all turn out?) and an eye for style. I flip the steaks halfway through cooking and then allow them to rest on a cutting board while I go pick some flowers for the table.
I’m going to use this blue and taupe tablecloth for lunch today. Choosing and laying the tablecloth is always my favorite part. Then I venture into the garden to see what flowers are on offer. My very favorite rose, the double delight, is blooming magnificently right now so I decide to cut some blooms. While I’m there, the little boy from next door is chatting to me through the fence. What a pleasant surprise that was. He was telling me about the roses in his garden. He said they have pink and yellow roses. What a lovely moment to connect with another human being unexpectedly. The double delight rose has such an intoxicating scent. It was developed in 1977 and is a hybrid tea rose, made from the red and yellow “Granada” tea rose and the ivory “Garden Party” rose. What a thing of beauty. I’m setting the table with the square rattan place mats, and for a bit of contrast, these blue striped napkins. I’ve always liked the combination of stripes and florals. Portmeirion Botanic Garden drinking glasses round off the spring look of the table.
Time to cut the meat and plate the dishes. Some people ask if we serve dinner family style or if I plate every meal. I find with little ones, that it’s easier for me to plate their meal beforehand so generally I do that. My girls are old enough to use a steak knife but my boys aren’t, so I cut their steak into smaller pieces. I generally know how much they will eat so I plate the food accordingly. And now it’s time to enjoy lunch. My son thinks it's hilarious the camera is at the table. I do admit, it’s rather strange!
And now time for laundry. Does it ever end? The answer is no. No, it does not. But therein lies the secret: if you must do the laundry, make your routine a ritual. I like to listen to audiobooks when I’m folding the laundry. Today I’m in my daydreams. I make it a meditation. I get my senses involved. I dream up ideas and play them out in my head while folding the towels. Hey, it’s just another moment to dream… why not seize it?
The day is done. I like to take a nice hot bath in the evening and read a book while looking at the birds on the treetops. Then getting into my pajamas is a joy. You know I love stylish sleepwear. This is the Sunday Morning Silk pajama set (Daily15 15% off) in emerald green and my red velvet slippers. I need to do some planning (CONNOISSEUR10 10% off) for the week and I plan to journal a bit more as well. But first, a nice cup of herbal tea will help me wind down after a long day. The rituals of tea are so comforting aren’t they? The rolling boil from the kettle. The pouring of the water. The stirring in the cup. Ah, it’s magic. I go through my planner to see what’s coming up this week and write down a few things I need to do. I’m going to do some journaling too. Homemakers, take time to reflect at the end of the day. Write down your thoughts, your happiness, your sadness, your dreams, your struggles, your inspiration. Write it all down. Reflect on your day. Hopefully whatever happened, you enjoyed yourself and did it all with style.
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Comment of the Week
Carolyn writes, "I so enjoyed reading the children’s poetry by Stevenson. My world here in northern Wisconsin is just now awakening to spring. Our little house is surrounded by trees which are alive with birds. All so busy building their nests and feeding their young. I shared on Facebook Stevenson’s poem, “Nest Eggs”, delightful and charming. By the way, one of our favorite authors, D. E. Stevenson, was a niece of Robert Louis."
Hi Carolyn, the description of your garden had me smiling. I just love observing the birds ♥️ Happy spring!
I hope you enjoyed today's video and that it provides homemaking inspiration for you. See you soon!
Love, Jennifer
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May 21, 2022
The Chic Assignment Check-In May 2022
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Welcome to The Chic Assignment Check-in for May, 2022. Today we are going to dive into the lives of Robert Louis Stevenson, and Felix Mendelssohn, plus much more.
The Chic Assignment series is brought to us by The Chic Society, the private membership group on YouTube. Joining The Chic Society gives you access to my exclusive members-only vodcast, which is published every Friday. I also do one livestream a month or do a Zoom call where we can all visit together and we now have a penpal program! Membership is only $1.99 a month (upper tiers are also available).
Chic Assignment No. 1 Song Without Words Op. 19 No. 1 by Felix Mendelssohn (performed by Daniel Gortler)
Did you enjoy this beautiful piece? I played it all throughout the month...
Felix Mendelssohn (1809 - 1847) was a German composer, pianist and conductor of the early Romantic period. Today we learn 5 interesting facts on the Romantic composer.
Chic Assignment No. 2 Enjoy the poetry of Robert Louis Stevenson
Robert Louis Stevenson (1850 - 1894) was a Scottish novelist and poet, most widely known for penning Treasure Island, and Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. He is also loved for his poetry.
We are reading from A Child's Garden of Verses today. You can also find Robert Louis Stevenson's poetry for free on the Poetry Foundation website. Today we learn more about RLS's life and read more of his enchanting poetry.
Chic Assignment No. 3 Wear a jewelry piece you haven’t worn in a while
This month we wore a jewelry piece we haven't worn in a long time. I found that jewelry that is stored away is likely to be forgotten. Regularly go through your jewelry boxes to see what you have been missing. My favorite jewelry boxes are from Music Box Attic DAILYC20 for 20% off
Chic Assignment No. 4 Write down your strategy to stay calm
This month I shared 5 Ways to Take the High Road and Remain Unbothered. I hope you benefited from the information in this video and found some strategies to remain calm. Write these strategies down so you can become more intentional. The journal I share in the video is by DesignWorks Ink.
🗝 Jennifer's Outfit DetailsMiranda Frye Crawler earrings Jennifer10 for 10% off Mer-Sea courtside short sleeve sweater Mott & Bow High Rise Skinny Anne JLS10 for 10% offNews
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📍If you are looking for more content, consider becoming a member of The Daily Connoisseur through the Channel Memberships. In The Chic Society, I publish one vodcast every Friday and do one livestream or zoom call once a month. It only costs $1.99 a month. There are also upper tiers available for people who are interested in supporting the channel on a higher level and receiving monthly mentions in the videos. *NEW* We now have a penpal program too!
Polish Your Poise with Madame Chic on Instagram...
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And now for the upper tier mentions for The Chic Society...
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Alan Watt - The 90-Day Screenplay L.A. Writers' Lab
Jenny Williams, Carrot Top Paper ShopAllen's Scottish ShortbreadAshley M. Buffa - Freedom Moms Smart Kid Chore SystemThe Not So Desperate Housewives Blog Elaine Brisebois - Certified NutritionistEmily McNeil, Fine ArtGabrielle Julie Deber Guy Blaise, author of Love Like the FrenchIndiana David WillowNookBox.com Janalyn Voigt Janice Leitner Jenny Candelaria Jet Rowley-Herron Jina Kay Henry Julie Kolman Juliet Keeler-LeBien Katherine Rae Linda Eklof Living in loveliness - Carli ThomMacondo Forever Woven Placemats Maria ConderMarie Caudill Mrs. Shockley A Home for EleganceNicole Brignolle Lovely BitsSarah Miller JewelrySarah Morgan Wellness Self-Care Routine CardsSturm Brothers' Custom Jewelry - Mrs. TJ SturmTis the Season for Poetry: Through the Year with Poems and Activities for Children and their Families by Kari VanhoozerThe Chef on the Shelf by Valerie Yanez.png)
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I hope you enjoyed this month's Chic Assignment. Let us know your experience. Use the hashtag #thechicassignment on social media. Have a wonderful weekend and I'll see you on Monday! Love, Jennifer
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May 19, 2022
*NEW* Intermittent Fasting What I Eat in a Day 16:8 Method
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I'm sharing an all new Intermittent Fasting What I Eat in a Day following the 16:8 method in today's video.
I have been doing the 16:8 method of intermittent fasting for over two years. I enjoy the structure and discipline behind eating this way and feel free from the shackles of snacking! For as we know, Mindless Snacking is So Not Chic.
I am not a nutritionist so I am not sharing the food I eat to advocate that you eat this way too. I like to share what I eat in a day because I find these documentations interesting. And I always get ideas from meals other people enjoy. I aim to eat a balanced diet with lots of fruit, vegetables, and protein. As you will see, I also enjoy a daily teatime with a dessert as I subscribe to the motto as presented in Lessons from Madame Chic to "deprive yourself not".
Day 1
Breakfast 9:00 a.m. Avocado toast with everything but the bagel seasoning, hard boiled egg with salt and pepper, fresh fruit with cottage cheese 
Lunch 12 noon Fish and chips with broccoli cheese croquettes and steamed peas
Teatime 2:00 p.m. Pique Earl Grey tea with two squares of dark chocolate
Dinner 5:00 p.m. Beef with steamed broccoli, cauliflower, and artichokeDay 2
Breakfast 9:00 a.m. Avocado toast with grape tomatoes and kalamata olives and a hard boiled egg with salt and pepper
Lunch 12 noon baked lasagne with garden salad and my favorite ranch dressing
Teatime 2:00 p.m. Blueberry cake with cream and blueberries, PG Tips tea with milk and one sugar
Dinner 5:00 p.m. Apricot Glazed Salmon with steamed Asparagus and mayonnaise
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📍 Join us for The Chic Assignment for May.
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📍If you are looking for more content, consider becoming a member of The Daily Connoisseur through the Channel Memberships. In The Chic Society, I publish one vodcast every Friday and do one livestream or zoom call once a month. It only costs $1.99 a month. There are also upper tiers available for people who are interested in supporting the channel on a higher level and receiving monthly mentions in the videos. *NEW* We now have a penpal program too!
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Comment of the WeekTeresa B. writes, "Very interesting talk. Great tips to calm the never ending “to do” list. I found the part regarding how we present ourselves and our space tells so much about ourselves unconsciously and how others really see that. Thank you Jennifer
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Thank you, Teresa! Yes, how we present ourselves is so important.
I hope you enjoyed today's video. I would love to know your favorite things to eat in a day. Let us know and your comment could be chosen as comment of the week on the Daily Connoisseur.
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May 16, 2022
How to Harness the Power of Your Anxiety | Dr. Chloe Carmichael x Jennifer L. Scott
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The Daily Connoisseur interview series continues as I speak with Dr. Chloe Carmichael, author of Nervous Energy: Harness the Power of Your Anxiety.
Dr. Chloe's book is an excellent resource for high functioning people who are interested in putting their anxiety to work (in a positive way!) You can find Dr. Chloe at drchloe.com
I hope you enjoy today's interview!
News📍 Jennifer is a guest on Dr. Chloe Carmichael's podcast, The High Functioning Hotspot.
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📍 The Ten-Item Wardrobe eCourse is newly updated and back online with all new video, text, and new lessons. If you have previously purchased the ten-item wardrobe eCourse, you can access all of the new changes for free.
📍If you are looking for more content, consider becoming a member of The Daily Connoisseur through the Channel Memberships. In The Chic Society, I publish one vodcast every Friday and do one livestream or zoom call once a month. It only costs $1.99 a month. There are also upper tiers available for people who are interested in supporting the channel on a higher level and receiving monthly mentions in the videos. *NEW* We now have a penpal program too!
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Comment of the Week
Maria writes, "Hi Jennifer , I really enjoyed this video. The quote which helps me when things get a big heated is " there is greater strength in silence" ☺️ don't you just love this. It's so true isn't it, how easy is it to retaliate & lower your self down to Their level.....but how hard is it to remain silent. Very hard in my experience. But we grow & we learn. Much loveMaria (UK). Xx💕"Hi Maria, I love that quote and it's so true. Thank you for sharing it with us!
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I hope you enjoyed today's discussion with Dr. Chloe! Let us know what your experience is with anxiety. Your comment could be chosen as comment of the week.
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May 12, 2022
Outfits of the Week | Spring Ten-Item Capsule Wardrobe
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Welcome to Outfits of the Week from my Spring Ten-Item Capsule Wardrobe.
I'm sharing my outfits of the week and I hope they give you inspiration to have fun with your ten-item wardrobe and express your true style every day.
Rungolee Louise Blouse Lilysilk black trousers Daily15 for 15% off Jon Josef Belle Quilted ballet flat DAILYCON15 for 15% off Neiwai Barely Zero bra JS10 for 10% offMiranda Frye Crawler earrings Jennifer10 for 10% off Glirst Air Pod case in Vintage Bloom 
Lilysilk stripe silk shirt Daily15 15% off Mott and Bow skinny jean JLS10 for 10% off Marc Fisher sandals (The croissant shoes are sold out! But this link shares his others)Dana Rebecca Lulu Jack necklace WP Standard handbag code thedailyconnoisseur for free monogram
WP Standdard PanAm Duffle thedailyconnoisseur for free monogram
SKYE Isabella dress Jennifer20 for 20% offSKYE Jules crystal gem necklace Jennifer20 for 20% off Hipstik sheers tights JEN15 for 15% off Jimmy Choo heels Teddy Blake Ella Croco in Blue TBJennC30 for $30 OffWraps by Mer Sea & Co 
SKYE Charlotte dress Jennifer20 for 20% offDana Rebecca Lulu Jack necklace 
White tee shirt Mott & Bow JLS10 for 10% off Lilysilk Cashmere sweater Daily15 for 15% off Mott & Bow Beige Jean JLS10 for 10% off Thursday Boots Captain Boot Miranda Frye Crawler earrings Jennifer10 for 10% off Miranda Frye Marlowe chain Jennifer10 for 10% off Miranda Frye Gothic Letter charm Jennifer10 for 10% off
Boden nautical stripe tee Boden Skirt The Spanish Sandal Co. JEN10 for 10% off
Rungolee Porto dress 
Fennwyth scarf Mott & Bow v-neck tee JLS10 for 10% off Lilysilk black trousers Daily15 for 15% off Marc Fisher sandals Teddy Blake Gigi Palmetto bag TBJennC30 for $30 Off
News📍 Jennifer is a guest on Dr. Chloe Carmichael's podcast, The High Functioning Hotspot.
📍 Join us for The Chic Assignment for May.
📍 The Ten-Item Wardrobe eCourse is newly updated and back online with all new video, text, and new lessons. If you have previously purchased the ten-item wardrobe eCourse, you can access all of the new changes for free.
📍If you are looking for more content, consider becoming a member of The Daily Connoisseur through the Channel Memberships. In The Chic Society, I publish one vodcast every Friday and do one livestream or zoom call once a month. It only costs $1.99 a month. There are also upper tiers available for people who are interested in supporting the channel on a higher level and receiving monthly mentions in the videos. *NEW* We now have a penpal program too!
Lessons from Madame Chic comic book in Japan...
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Comment of the Week
Bella Aria writes, "I just told my husband that I'd like to use our air fryer more often! These are great alternative ways to cook, and I'll bet it keeps the kitchen cooler than using the stovetop and oven."BellaAria, I'm happy you enjoyed the air fryer recipes. That is one major benefit of the air fryer... not having to heat up the oven. It does keep the kitchen cooler in the hot summer months. Thank you for watching!
I hope you enjoyed today's video. I would love to know how your ten-item wardrobe is coming along. Have a wonderful weekend!
Love,
Jennifer
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