"At Home With Madam Chic"

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I love this book. It is a very easy read. Here are some things I learned from the book:

1. Keep a tidy, clutter-free home. Clean happily...use music to lift your spirits and make it more enjoyable. or...Listen to audio books. Make homemaking enjoyable.
2. Fall in love with your house. Don't be in a constant complaining attitude. Love what you have, not what other people have. Be grateful for what you have and where you live. (Some people only have a one room place for 8-10 people or a grass hut with dirt floors)
3. Don't allow clutter in your home. Keep it all under control. We don't "NEED" half of what we have. We don't need to hang on to things "just in case I need it one day". Have a place for everything.
4. How you wake up every morning affects the rest of your day. Do some stretches and deep breathing first thing. Get some fresh air right away. Spray some lemon oil spray and breathe the scent. Wash your face and brush your teeth.
5. Wear nice clothes every day. Get dressed up, not dressed down. You will feel better about yourself. Put light makeup on daily. Outfit ideas include:   1) skinny jeans, t-shirt, blazer, ballet flats, and scarf or necklace   2) skinny jeans, nautical tee, and sandals, loafers, or riding boots   3) wrap dress and wedges (can add blazer or cardigan)
6. Do meal prep at the beginning of every week. Grocery shop twice a week.
7. Have fancy breakfasts or dinners. Use fancy dishes and plate the food beautifully. Decorate the table beautifully, and use your fancy glasses with non-alcoholic drinks.
8. Set the timer for fifteen minutes and tackle a project, quickly and with all of your might.

The one I have the most trouble with is getting dressed up every day. I love yoga pants and tank tops or t-shirts. I have to work on this one.

But, I really love all of these ideas, and I plan to work on all of them.