What's Coming Up on The Daily Connoisseur 2018 | Happy New Year!

Welcome back to The Daily Connoisseur. I hope you had a wonderful new year celebration. I am really looking forward to 2018! This year I am feeling really driven. I'm ready to inspire where I can and hopefully we can all make this our best year yet. I hope you enjoy today's video where I share what you can expect this year on The Daily Connoisseur.



We will be continuing the Mapp & Lucia Book Club in the spring! We will discuss the next two novels in the series, Lucia in London and Mapp & Lucia. Here are the links to Lucia in London on Audible and Mapp & Lucia on Audible. This will give you plenty of time to read or listen to the books before our spring book club begins. Enjoy!

I'm also taking questions and requests for upcoming videos. Please leave your requests in the comment section here, on YouTube or on any of my social media accounts (links at the bottom of this post). I look forward to hearing what you'd like to see in 2018 on the blog.

In my next video I have a very exciting interview with bestselling author, Jamie Cat Callan. I hope you enjoy it! Then you can expect my Winter 2018 ten-item wardrobe video. So many exciting things are taking place. I am so happy you are joining me!

News
Madame Chic is not just for women! Brad McEntire lists Lessons from Madame Chic as one of his favorite reads from 2017 and he's hoping his wife enjoys it too!

On Instagram

I�m feeling so prepared to host tomorrow with dessert ready to go!?? This is another tried a true??This flourless chocolate cake from @dailyconnoisseur is SO GOOD! It�s beautiful and easy to make (see my story??). Find the recipe in At Home With Madame Chic by #jenniferlscott ??I love the Madame Chic series?? can you tell I�m an #ultrafan? I find each book so enjoyable to read and I am left feeling inspired - what could be better than that??? #madamechic #dailyconnoisseur #chirstmas #merrychristmas #glutenfree #glutenfreedessert #yum

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Please leave any requests you have for 2018 in the comment section below. Or if you have any questions, please leave those as well and I can include them in a future reader questions answered session. Happy new year and see you on Thursday for my interview with bestselling author, Jamie Cat Callan!

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DIY Lavender Pomander Ornament | Victorian Christmas

Today I'm making homemade lavender pomander ornaments fashioned in a traditional Victorian style. The Victorians loved to use natural scents with their holiday decorations and these ornaments are a fragrant delight.



To make this ornament, you will need:
Lavender flowers, twine (or any ribbon that you like), green dry foam balls, quilter's t pin, modge podge, glue gun.

This is a really fun craft to do with your children. I made the one in the video and the girls did the rest. The children's ornaments had some 'bald' spots where the lavender did not stick, but that is OK. When you use a green ball, it looks natural, as though moss is peeking out underneath the ornament.

I often forget I've made these ornaments and when I walk near our tree I am pleasantly surprised with their amazing lavender scent. I hope you enjoy today's video.

News
The Madame Chic books make the perfect gift for any special lady in your life.

The Madame Chic books make the perfect gift this holiday season ?? #MADAMECHIC #jenniferlscott #dailyconnoisseur

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�For women who yearn to channel Audrey Tautou�but don�t have a year to spend apprenticing with one in Paris� (The New York Times), Jennifer L. Scott�s Madame Chic books�Lessons from Madame Chic, At Home with Madame Chic, and Polish Your Poise with Madame Chic�now collected in one beautiful package.

As an American student living abroad, Jennifer L. Scott found a Parisian mentor in her host mother, Madame Chic, who instructed her in the fine art of living. Now, Jennifer shares her lessons in her Madame Chic series: Lessons from Madame Chic, At Home with Madame Chic, and Polish Your Poise with Madame Chic. Based on what she learned from Madame Chic, Jennifer explains how to cultivate old-fashioned sophistication while living an active, modern life, teaching us to take pleasure in everyday routines, to dress presentably, perform household tasks with cheer, and how to conduct oneself both in public and in private.

The Madame Chic series encourages and inspires you to live simply and passionately, no matter your age, background, or location. Like Madame Chic, everyone deserves a little Parisian je ne sais quoi.

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Lessons from Madame Chic in Vietnam

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I hope you enjoy today's Christmas ornament tutorial... See you next time!


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Garlic Shrimp Fried Rice

Today I'm making a fragrant variation of one of my favorite fast dinners, fried rice. I'm adding garlic and shrimp to make this decadent dish. Whenever I cook rice, I always make a double batch so I can make fried rice the next day. This works best with day-old rice. Use the proportions that work for you. If you like to add more vegetables, do so. If you want to use less soy sauce, that works too. This dish is very customizable. I hope you enjoy today's bonus video.



Garlic Shrimp Fried Rice

1 Tbs sesame oil
3-4 cups of day-old rice
1 1/2 Tbs minced garlic
2 cups mixed vegetables (steamed, and no longer frozen)
3 Tbs soy sauce to taste
2 eggs, scrambled
1 cup cooked shrimp
sriracha sauce, cilantro, green onions and avocado to garnish.

Heat sesame oil in a wok or frying pan on medium high heat. Add garlic, cook for one minute. Add rice and cook for a few minutes until the sesame and garlic are fragrant. Add your mixed vegetables and soy sauce to taste (I like to use about 3 Tbs) cook for 2 minutes. Mix in two eggs that you have beaten together with a fork. Lastly add the cooked shrimp. Cook for 2 more minutes. Please note, that over cooking the shrimp will make them rubbery. Remove from heat, being sure to scrape the pan to include the crispy parts when you serve. Garnish with sriracha sauce, cilantro, green onions and avocado.


News
Check out this wonderful feature on the Madame Chic books in WomanScape's article, Jennifer L. Scott's Timely Holiday Gift: Madame Chic.


On Instagram
Paper and Peony shared her favorite books and Polish Your Poise with Madame Chic is one of them!

My favorite books! #myweekofagoodread . @dailyconnoisseur @meganhess_official @chantal_larocque_ @oneartsymama @thetiffanypratt . .Paper flowers made with Recollection paper packs from @Michaelsstores #makeitwithmichaels . . . . #books #fortheloveofbooks #bookstagram #booksaddict #madamechic #thiscanbebeautiful #handlettering #amylatta #meganhess #classic #chicandelegant #couture #paperflowers #moncton #paperbouquet #floristry #alternativebouquet #flashesofdelight #calledtobecreative #myunicornlife #livethelittlethings #diy #crafts #goodreads #bookpages #author #templates

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Thank you for joining me for this bonus video. Today I would love to know how you make fried rice.

I hope you have a wonderful weekend. See you on Monday for the lavender pomander craft!


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Ribbon Berry Wreath Tutorial | Jennifer L. Scott

I hope you enjoyed the floral wreath tutorial from last week. I'm back with another pretty wreath tutorial... This time we are mixing a simple combination of ribbon and berries. I am recycling one of my favorite Christmas ribbons from last year. Feel free to use whatever materials you have on hand. I have also linked a list of materials below.



You will need floral wire, wire cutter scissors, hot glue gun, plaid Christmas ribbon, green wreath, faux berry sprigs, metal wreath hanger.

To see all of the easy steps to make this wreath, be sure to watch my video.




I hope you enjoy today's video!

News
Congratulations to Sarah French for winning the Zoe Lariat necklace from Stella and Dot!

The Madame Chic books make the perfect gift for any special lady in your life.

The Madame Chic books make the perfect gift this holiday season ?? #MADAMECHIC #jenniferlscott #dailyconnoisseur

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�For women who yearn to channel Audrey Tautou�but don�t have a year to spend apprenticing with one in Paris� (The New York Times), Jennifer L. Scott�s Madame Chic books�Lessons from Madame Chic, At Home with Madame Chic, and Polish Your Poise with Madame Chic�now collected in one beautiful package.

As an American student living abroad, Jennifer L. Scott found a Parisian mentor in her host mother, Madame Chic, who instructed her in the fine art of living. Now, Jennifer shares her lessons in her Madame Chic series: Lessons from Madame Chic, At Home with Madame Chic, and Polish Your Poise with Madame Chic. Based on what she learned from Madame Chic, Jennifer explains how to cultivate old-fashioned sophistication while living an active, modern life, teaching us to take pleasure in everyday routines, to dress presentably, perform household tasks with cheer, and how to conduct oneself both in public and in private.

The Madame Chic series encourages and inspires you to live simply and passionately, no matter your age, background, or location. Like Madame Chic, everyone deserves a little Parisian je ne sais quoi.

...also Magnifique Brunette reviews the Madame Chic books on her blog.

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I love to share pictures that readers post from around the world...

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Question of the Week
Mariana writes, "Hi Jennifer, for 2018 I plan to set myself the resolution "Embrace Domesticity." I am a working mom, and my house is usually dirty, though uncluttered. Can you do a video on your cleaning schedule? Do you clean in small increments, like 15 minutes/day or all day on the weekend? If you do a little every day, can you show us what that looks like: Monday: bathrooms, Tuesday: Kitchen, etc... Thanks! Mariana"

Hi Mariana, thank you for the video requests. I do plan to discuss my changing cleaning routine in the new year. Stay tuned!

I hope you enjoy today's wreath tutorial. If you are inspired to make any wreaths, share them with me on social media by using one of the following hashtags: #dailyconnoisseur #MADAMECHIC #jenniferlscott

See you on Thursday for a special holiday tea recipe and on Friday for a bonus video.


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DIY Floral Christmas Wreath

Join me today as I decorate a floral Christmas wreath. I love doing crafts this time of year and wreath making has always been a hobby I have enjoyed. I've been making wreaths since I was a little girl. My parents still display the ones I have made in their home so they definitely have lasting power! I hope you enjoy watching the tutorial in today's video.



I purchased everything from a local craft store, but for your convenience I have listed all of the supplies below to the best of my ability. If you don't plan to make a wreath this holiday season, a good idea would be to wait until the after Christmas sales to get your faux florals at a heavy discount. I reuse a lot of my crafts supplies every year, making this process very affordable for me.

You will need floral wire, wire cutting scissors, hot glue gun, poinsettia flowers, magnolia flowers, plaid Christmas ribbon, grapevine wreath, faux berry sprigs, pine cone sprigs, frosted pine cone (an alternative option).

News
Check out my interview with Author Bytes Cafe host Jordan Rich. A really fun interview discussing all things Madame Chic. Thank you to Author Bytes for hosting me!

The Madame Chic books make the perfect gift for any special lady in your life.




Take my new eCourse on the ten-item wardrobe. With over an hour of never-before-seen video instruction, notes and quizzes, you will feel prepared to create your own ten-item wardrobe. For those of you who already do the ten-item wardrobe, this course will keep you on track and provide further inspiration. The course is self-paced and includes a lively comment section with other ten-item wardrobe enthusiasts. Enjoy!



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Midori_Bujo's notes on Lessons from Madame Chic. Her French husband was surprised how well the Madame Chic books truly capture French living.

BOOK: Lessons From Madame Chic by Jennifer L. Scott | my French husband was surprised at how well the author truly captured the French way of living life with passion, poise, and confidence. It inspired me to take notes and pay more attention to how I dress at home. Rather than be in "comfort clothes" ( jeans/yoga pants and t-shirts) since I work full time at home, I'm wearing nice, flowy tops, with my jeans and (to my daughters joy) incorportated skirts and casual dresses into my wardrobe. I realized, putting thought into what I wear, even if I don't see many people, makes me feel more confident and well, beautiful and my husband and daughters thanked this book for flipping that switch in me. I highly recommend reading this book. #bookrecommendation #jenniferlscott #madamechic #FrenchLiving #bulletjournalcommunity #bulletjournal #bulletjournaljunkies #bujoinspire #bujoidea #Leuchtturm1917

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Comment of the Week
I received such great advice regarding onion chopping from Monday's freezer meals video. Many people suggested refrigerating the onions, some suggested dunking them in water, others suggest special onion goggles. The most voted up comment came from Janna G, who wrote: To not cry when cutting onions, put the onion in the freezer for half an hour, works great.

Thank you, Janna! I will try this technique out and report back!

I hope you enjoyed today's tutorial. Let me know if you like to make wreaths and what your method is. Your comment could be chosen as comment of the week on the blog. Be sure to check back on the blog tomorrow for a special holiday styling guide from Halsbrook. See you then!



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Freezer Cook with Me | December 2017

Join me as I assemble freezer meals for my family today. I purchased beef stew meat and ground turkey at the grocery store and was able to assemble 8 freezer meals with what I made in this short cooking session.



You will notice that many of these recipes include the same, or similar ingredients. This is intentional. When doing a large cooking session like this, I choose recipes based on similar ingredients for efficiency purposes.

I hope you enjoy today's video.




Beef Stroganoff
makes 3 freezer meals

2 1/2 lbs beef stew meat
1 cup chopped onion
1 1/2 Tbs minced garlic
1 packed onion soup mix
2 cans golden mushroom soup
2 Tbs Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup water
1 cup sour cream
2 cups chopped mushrooms

Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl. Ladle the mixture into gallon freezer bags. Label and freeze. To cook in the slow cooker, take out one freezer bag the night before and let it thaw in the refrigerator. Cook on low 8 hours or high 3 to 4 hours. To cook in the Instant Pot, you don't even need to thaw it, simply put the frozen food in the pot and pressure cook it on high for 20 minutes. I have tried both ways and this meal is delicious! Serve over egg noodles or rice and garnish with parsley.

*Please note: if you do not want to use beef, substitute mushrooms for the meat.



Beef Tips with Gravy
makes 2 freezer meals

2 1/2 lbs beef stew meat
1 cup beef broth
1 can cream of mushroom soup (or suitable substitute)
1 medium chopped onion
1 1/2 Tbs chopped garlic
1/4 cup brown gravy mix

Mix all ingredients in a large bowl. Divide between gallon freezer bags. This should make about two meals. Freeze. To cook, thaw overnight in the refrigerator. Cook in the slow cooker on low for 8 hours or high for 3 to 4 hours. You can thicken the sauce with 1 Tbs cornstarch and 1 Tbs water mixed together, then mixed in the beef dish about 1/2 hour before the cooking is finished if using the slow cooker. If you are using the Instant Pot, you can cook from frozen 20 minutes on pressure cook. This dish is great served with rice, steamed green beans, dinner rolls and a fresh salad. My husband loves this meal!

For the next two meals, I have cooked 2 1/2 - 3lbs ground turkey with chopped onion, garlic and garlic salt.




Turkey Bolognese (sauce only)

Makes two freezer meals.
Divide the following ingredients between two freezer bags:

1 1/2 lb ground turkey
2 large jars marinara sauce
2 Tbs minced garlic
Chopped mushrooms
chopped greens (spinach, chard or kale)

Please note: use as many vegetables as you like. If you are using less meat, use more mushrooms or other vegetables to bulk up the meal. Freeze for up to three months. When ready to cook, thaw overnight in the fridge. Cook in slow cooker on low for 8 hours or high for three to four hours. For the Instant Pot, cook direct from frozen for 20 minutes on pressure cook. (I cooked this in the Instant Pot last week and it was delicious!) Serve over noodles.




Kid's Favorite Cowboy Casserole
makes 1 large casserole

1 lb ground turkey mixture
1 1/2 cups corn
1 cream of mushroom soup
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup milk
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, divided
garlic salt to taste
1 chopped onion.
1 package tater tots, frozen

Mix the turkey, corn, mushroom soup, sour cream, milk, 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, garlic salt and onion together in a bowl. Pour into an aluminum baking pan. Layer tater tots on top. Cover with aluminum foil and label your dish. Freeze for up to three months. Cook from frozen in an oven preheated to 350 degrees for around 1 1/2 hours. Times may vary depending on your oven. Right before taking the casserole out, sprinkle shredded cheese on top to melt. Children love this dish! It's a crowd pleaser.

News
Polish Your Poise with Madame Chic is now available from China Citic Press

Polish Your Poise with Madame Chic from China Citic Press ?? #MADAMECHIC #polishyourpoisewithmadamechic #jenniferlscott #dailyconnoisseur #etiquette #China #ChinaCiticPress

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Madame Chic from Tatarstan...

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Comment of the Week
Cindie M. writes:
Oh, Thank You, Jennifer for the great printables! Another great video! At the risk of sounding melodramatic, you have literally changed my life since I started following you on youtube and your blog. I just finished reading all 3 of your books....should be required reading for every woman who wants to elevate every part of her life. You have renewed my love of classical music...you have challenged me to practice poise, even in the mundane parts of my day...you have inspired me to look presentable always, even when I do not feel like it...you have encouraged me to embrace art and culture in new ways (I took a painting class with my grown daughters & LOVED it! My husband & I are going to the ballet to see the Nutcracker next week! I have started buying myself fresh flowers every 2 weeks & arranging them myself!) Won't bore you with more, but you get the picture. Thanks for all you do, my dear!

Cindie, I absolutely loved your testimonial. Everything you wrote is why I continue to do what I do. Thank you for being such a great supporter of my work! Have fun at the Nutcracker!

I hope today's video inspires you to do freezer cooking for your family. It's an integral part of meal planning for us and I am always grateful to have a homemade meal on hand for the days when I do not feel like cooking from scratch.

Please let me know what your favorite meals are to freeze. Also, please let me know if you have any cooking requests for future videos. See you on Thursday!


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My Next Book | CONNOISSEUR KIDS | Chronicle Books

Hello dear readers,

I am so pleased today to finally announce the details on my next book, CONNOISSEUR KIDS, from Chronicle Books.

CONNOISSEUR KIDS is a book on etiquette, manners and living well for little ones! It is an interactive book for the whole family, encouraging family togetherness and bonding over etiquette, manners and tidiness lessons.

All parents want to raise well-mannered children. They are a joy to be around! This book will be a game-changer in the etiquette genre because it encourages the child to not only think about how they can live well through etiquette, but also why it's important and how it will help them in their daily lives.

CONNOISSEUR KIDS will be released in the fall of 2019. As I write the book, I would love to hear from you! Please leave me your suggestions. What areas do you and your children struggle with? Table manners? Tidy rooms? Social interactions? Communication? As you look beyond your own children to society, what areas do you think parents in general need to improve upon? Please leave me your feedback below. I love to hear from you!

I would like to thank my agent, Erica Silverman, at Trident Media Group, as well as my new editor, Sarah Billingsley, at Chronicle Books. I also want to thank all of you for your unwavering support over the years! I am so excited and feel very passionately about this next project and hope you do too.

With love,

Jennifer


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My New eCourse on the Ten-Item Wardrobe

I am so excited to announce a new eCourse on the Ten-Item Wardrobe. I was inspired to create this course for everyone who is curious about the ten-item wardrobe and would like all of the information about it consolidated in one place.

My course has well over an hour of never-before-seen video instruction, as well as written notes and quizzes. This total immersion in the lessons of the ten-item wardrobe will give you the motivation you need to get started with your own today!

The course will cover the basics such as the ten core items as well as the extras. It will also discuss highly requested topics such as:

- Should my children have a ten-item wardrobe?
- What to do if your job has a specific dress code.
- Weight loss and the ten-item wardrobe.
- The mindset required to have a ten-item wardrobe
- The benefits of keeping a ten-item wardrobe.



I wanted the course to be affordable for everyone, so it is being offered at only $5. It will truly be the best $5 you have ever spent because the ten-item wardrobe will change your life in the most unexpected ways!

This course is not only for newbies to the ten-item wardrobe, but also for those who are already doing it. It will give you the boost you need to carry on.

Here is the course description:

Is your closet stuffed to the brim with clothes, but you still feel as though you have nothing to wear? Are you spending too much time and money on shopping and still feel dissatisfied with your clothing? Are you interested in living a minimalist lifestyle? In this course, I will reveal the revolutionary concept of the ten-item wardrobe. I discovered this stylish secret while living in Paris and it has truly changed my life in so many positive ways. If you are one of the millions of people who have watched my TEDx talk or read the New York Times bestselling Madame Chic books, you can be sure that in this course we will delve deeper to make the ten-item wardrobe concept stick.

In this course, you will learn all of the action steps necessary to achieving a ten-item wardrobe. You will also get answers to frequently asked questions, understand the mindset needed to switch to a capsule wardrobe, and glory in all of the benefits that a ten-item wardrobe will bring you. Most important, you will get the motivation you need to get started and switch to the ten-item wardrobe today.

Check out my course at http://the-daily-connoisseur.teachable.com/

**Please note: due to my travel schedule, I will not be uploading a blog this Thursday. I look forward to seeing you next week!


With love,

Jennifer

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Day In The Life: Book Signing at Chevalier's

I'm taking you along with me for my book signing at Chevalier's in Larchmont for my new release, A Paris All Your Own. This is an anthology from bestselling women writers on our beloved city of light. I was honored to share the Madame Chic perspective in my contribution called, The Passion of Routine.

I was joined with Eleanor Brown (who also edited the book) and Maggie Shipstead at Chevalier's bookstore in Larchmont, California. We had a book signing, Q&A and lively discussion with the crowd. Thank you to everyone who came out to meet us!

Eleanor Brown is the author of The Weird Sisters and The Light of Paris. Maggie Shipstead is the author of Seating Arrangements and Astonish Me.

In today's video I take you along with me, but before we leave, it's time to wear my le no makeup look. I hope you enjoy today's video.

Makeup used in the video: Benecos foundation, Benefit fake up under eye concealer, Shisheido powder, Urban Decay primer potion, Becca ombre rouge eyeshadow palette, Yves Saint Laurent The Shock Volumizing Mascara - Burgundy Bad, MAC bronzer, MAC 'Mineralize' Skinfinish - Soft & Gentle, MAC Mineralize Blush - Love Joy, Chantecaille Brilliant Gloss - Glamour


News
I celebrated my birthday earlier this week. Thank you to all of the readers who sent me lovely messages! I had a fantastic day with my family and this special guest...

It's my birthday and I'm spending it with this guy. #peacocks #dailyconnoisseur #TenItemWardrobe #iknowialwayswearthisdress #itsmybirthday

A post shared by Jennifer L. Scott (@dailyconnoisseur) on Jul 18, 2017 at 11:39am PDT

On Instagram
At Home with Madame Chic and a beautiful bouquet...

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Comment of the Week
Regarding Monday's Modest Swimwear post, Jaquetta W writes: I switched to swim dresses a few years ago because I was also not comfortable wearing traditional swim wear. It has been the best thing & the styles are a lot more modern than they used to be.?

Hi Jaquetta, I was amazed that so many women resonated with Monday's post on swimwear. It seems that the demand for more modest swimwear is very high and as one of the most "liked" comments on the YouTube page, you show the way the pendulum is swinging.

Thank you for joining me for today's video, I will see you on Monday for my final video of the summer before I go on my break. See you then!

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Saying No With Poise | Etiquette Chat Discussion

Do you have trouble saying no? I certainly do. Especially when I'm caught off guard. In today's video I share a story with you. What happened when I was approached by a spa salesperson while grocery shopping with my daughter? My answer at first wasn't very poised, but then I got assertive and I was in control of the conversation.

Some people call it a "high-quality no", I call it saying no with poise, but truly, saying no is an art. If you worry about people-pleasing or pepper your response with a list of excuses, you will likely end up babbling and get into a conversation you don't want to have. Learning to give a firm, but polite, no is a great skill to have.

I hope you enjoy hearing my story in today's video.

News
I hope you will join me for the Mapp & Lucia book club at the end of June!

My YouTube friend, Juli, from A Beautiful Horizon is doing a 15 day dress challenge. You can track her dresses on her Instagram page. Check out the hashtag #15DayDressChallenge

A beautiful shot of the Madame Chic comic books from Japan...

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Sherrie P writes: since I have found your channel and books,I don't feel guilty to try to dress better and treat myself with respect. I'm a plus size lady and you helped me to think I could look my best. Your 1st book really changed my life.

Dear Sherrie, Thank you so much. I loved receiving your comment and am thrilled to hear that you are treating yourself with the respect you deserve!

Today, I would love to know... do you have trouble saying no? Do you struggle with assertiveness? Do you have any funny stories you'd like to share with us regarding this subject? Any tips? Let me know in the comment section and your comment could be chosen as comment of the week on the blog.

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Book Club Announcement! Mapp & Lucia Books by E.F. Benson

I am happy to announce that we will be doing an E.F. Benson book club on The Daily Connoisseur. We will be starting with the first two books in the Mapp & Lucia series, Queen Lucia and Miss Mapp.



We will start the book club at the end of June, giving you plenty of time to read the books. They are readily available and can often be found for free on the kindle or other eReaders. You can always check your local library as well for the books. Here are some easy links to the books on Amazon:Queen Lucia and Miss Mapp paperback, On the kindle (99cents), Queen Lucia on audible , Miss Mapp on audible.

Thank you and I look forward to delving into this great series with you!

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