At Home with Madame Chic: Becoming a Connoisseur of Daily Life

This is a delightful book, a little gem, although best taken a little tongue-in-cheek. It is, nonetheless, full of sensible ideas for any woman who wants to become as chic as we imagine every French woman to be. Sadly, they are no longer as chic as they used to be when Jennifer L. Scott spent her time in Paris (I speak from the experience of having lived in Paris) but there is still much to be learned from 'le style français' and the French attitude to life. Jennifer's enthusiasm for all things French is infectious and this book made me want to change many aspects of my life and the way I dress. I love all things French as much as Jennifer does and I'm looking forward to the publication of her new book, out this autumn.

I really enjoyed Jennifer's first book and this latest one is just as good I'm pleased to say. She's a fantastic writer and I love the way she encourages us all to slow down, enjoy life and chic up our day a little! After reading it I put some fresh flowers in the bathroom, put up a hook for my (always missing) keys and bought a new fluffy rug for the bedroom - baby steps on the way to a more chic and ordered life! A fantastic read, can highly recommend!

Whilst I loved the first book this book I had to skip past a lot of the sections relating to motherhood. A must read for a young mum wishing to embrace the chic life. Very little Madame Chic inspiration which I was hoping for.

I don't normally write reviews but I was so impressed with this book. It is written in a very positive way and has inspired me to really think about my home life. I also liked the way Jennifer gives useful suggestions for us working mums such as scheduling a manageable cleaning routine into the week...its aimed at anyone aiming for a chic home..not just stay at home mums!! There are some references to Madame Chic dotted throughout but I was more interested to see how the author manages to run her home and maintain such a positive frame of mind...I already have her first book and follow her blog and was curious to see how she makes it all work. I read this is two sittings and can't wait to incorporate some of her suggestions into my everyday life. Thank you Jennifer for a truly inspiring book.

I enjoyed reading this book very much. As expected it’s a “at home “ edition of a previous book by Jennifer L. Scott, loaded with advice, anecdotes and motivation.

This book im sad to say is not a patch on the first one..i thought as it was called at home with madame chic their would be more about the lovely family Jennifer stayed with.don't get me wrong it is a good read ,but for me the last one I could not put down.I just wished it had more about the lovely two family's Jennifer so talked about in her first book and had more detail of how each family lived,worked,played,dressed,etc...

A lot of this is common sense... Or rather things we know, but has gotten squashed away to make room for unimportant stuff. I learned this yrs ago, and it talks about this in here.... Make everything you do count, don't wait for high days and holidays to make things special. Use your favourite pufume to wash the dishes in. Use your best cups and saucers for that cuppa when you get in from the school run. That delishious smellimg bubble bath you got for christmas, use it? Don't save it for that perfect occasion, that doesn't happen, or if it does, the fragrance has gone by the time you do... Basically live it now, do it, experience it all, now. Life's the journeys and not the odd destination here and there. There's lots more in the book of value. Like I said, I had this epiphany years ago, but still not soon enough!

Having previously enjoyed reading Lessons from Madame Chic, I didnt hesitate and bought Home with Madame Chic's book as soon as it was released. This book give tips and teaches you a valuable lesson on how to love the beautiful things in your life and at home.