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The Mistletoe Promise and The Greatest Gift Giveaway
I hope you had a great Thanksgiving and are enjoying the wonderment of the season. Thank you for your messages of condolence on my social media sites regarding my grandmother's passing. Last week was...
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Faux Flower Holiday Arrangements
I'm going to let you in on a surprising secret. I love to decorate with faux flowers! Silk and faux flowers have really come a long way and can look incredibly realistic. They can be wonderful for...
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Children's Christmas Book Giveaways
Today I have two very fun and sweet classic children's books from New York Review Books to introduce to you that would make wonderful stocking stuffers or Christmas presents for the special children in...
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Cream Cheese Christmas Mints
Greetings Fellow Connoisseurs, My Christmas present to you this week is... three new videos! Starting with today's video on Cream Cheese Christmas Mints. Be sure to check back this week for an Outfit...
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New Signature Scent: Jo Malone Blackberry & Bay
In the second of three new videos this week, I am sharing my new signature scent with you. I actually shot this video in early November but because of the many family events we had that month, I am...
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OOTD Rainy December Day + Choosing A Simply Luxurious Life Giveaway
Rain has finally made it to California! We've been facing one of the worst droughts on record here in Southern California so it is with great relief that we all welcome the rain. Today I am showing you...
View ArticleChristmas Message 2014
Thank you for another wonderful year on The Daily Connoisseur. This is my last video of the year as I will be taking a break until January. I am greatly looking forward to 2015 and have some very...
View ArticleNew Year Message and My Third Book
Happy new year Daily Connoisseurs! It is great to be back on the blog. I hope you all had a restful break.2015 on The Daily Connoisseur is going to be a very exciting year. We will continue to explore...
View ArticleLife At Home: Cut the Distractions
We are kicking off the Life at Home series on The Daily Connoisseur this week with this first installment: Cut the Distractions. Living well at home is very important. It's important because how you...
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Drugstore Beauty Favorites
This week, by popular demand, I am sharing my drugstore beauty favorites with you. Often when I do my skincare and makeup posts, readers ask for drugstore alternatives to the higher-end, more expensive...
View ArticleLife at Home: Self-Discipline
Our Life at Home series continues with the topic of self-discipline. We have already begun to discuss the very important topic of self-discipline with regard to shopping and eating, and now we are...
View ArticleTen-Item Wardrobe Check-In Fall/ Winter
This year's fall/ winter ten-item wardrobe was a bit of an experiment as I built the body of the core pieces primarily on budget finds from mid-level retailers. In this week's video I share with you my...
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Butterfly Knot Scarf Tutorial (2 Ways)
This week I have a fun scarf tutorial for you. Sometimes all you need to perk up your wardrobe is something as simple as tying your scarf in a new way. I received this beautiful Massimo Dutti scarf as...
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Chic Hair Claw Updo Tutorial
It's a week of how-to's on The Daily Connoisseur as I have a fun bonus hair tutorial for you today. Many women own a hair claw but only know a few ways to use it. Today I show you my favorite way to...
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Tailored Dress Before and After
I hinted that I had a special plan for the denim Talbots dress in my fall/ winter ten-item wardrobe and today, I reveal the plan! I loved this dress. It is made of quality fabric, is the perfect length...
View ArticleRefuse to be Dumbed Down
This week's topic has a provocative title: Refuse to be Dumbed Down. I know that am not alone in noticing the dumbing down of culture: in our TV shows, in our music, in our movies and in the articles...
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Reader Questions Answered: Makeup Over 50, Quality Clothes & Wedding Advice
Thank you for your electric response to last week's message, Refuse to be Dumbed Down. I am inspired by your passion to elevate society by cultivating your mind and seeking out the arts! I could have...
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Christy Chantilly Cream Luxury Bed Linens Giveaway
I had great fun shooting last year's How to Fold a Towel video featuring Christy towels (which, by the way, only get softer and fluffier with each use). And now I have another amazing Christy giveaway...
View ArticleWhat's in my Handbag?
This week’s video, by request, shows you what is in my handbag. You won’t find anything revolutionary in there, just the daily essentials to go through the day prepared. I love knowing what other...
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Life at Home: Get Some Sleep
Our Life at Home series continues today as we discuss our very important beauty sleep! So many of us are sleep deprived for one reason or another (usually that reason is our children!) that it is...
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