A handbook for living well in the twenty-first century From legendary lifestyle expert Colin Cowie comes the last word in living a gracious, sensuous life on any budget. Colin draws back the curtain on his own chic, passionate, 120-miles-per-hour life, revealing how to create and entertain in an inviting home, garner respect in the workplace, and travel with ease and comfort. No matter how or where you live, or whatever your personal style may be, Colin Cowie Chic will place you on the fast track to experiencing life to the fullest. This immensely practical handbook offers step-by-step instructions on everything from workplace etiquette to the art of no-sweat, fuss-free travel. Colin also takes the guesswork out of navigating today's social situations with the kind of charm and confidence that will get you invited back anywhere you want! The invaluable details he shares include: Home: Essential comforts for every room Kitchen decorating ideas Storage and organization shortcuts Know-how for being or hosting a guest Entertaining: A wine-and-cheese primer Options for stunning table settings A no-fail hangover cure Travel: Unbeatable jet-lag remedies Road-trip guidelines A must-have packing list Work: Tips for motivating employees and coworkers Desk etiquette for the office And much more! Packed with detailed lists, gorgeous photographs, and helpful illustrations, this is the only guidebook you'll ever need to live a beautiful, elegant life (as you should!).
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0
I want to live with Colin Cowie! As a fellow perfectionist, I enjoyed this book greatly. It's not a heavy read, it's light with pictorial images to support it. Just reading it and looking at the images made me want to immediately rectify my own living and working space. Some of his ideas are common sense, some just great ideas, and others just purely inspirational. I found myself nodding at some ideas as I am already doing it, giggling at others thinking it was so over the top - but I loved it! As Colin Cowie would say, "give a gift... more info
Elegant, Thoughtful and Classy I thought this book was a great primer on living a stylish life-- all around. Very well thought out and beautifully executed. Good stuff!
Worthless pnhoto ops I expected so much more from this stylish purveyor of chic. Boring rehash, mostly using dull photos of process and procedures we have all learned and been doing for years. I expected much, much more for the hefty price tag. This really fell flat. Not even big enough to be recycled as a coffee table book. Guess I'll have to regift! Nicole Katz
Beverly Hills, Ca
Interesting This book was a quick read that I enjoyed. Colin Cowie does have exacting standards what with all the talk of ironed sheets and shunning disposable plates and napkins, but I think that's the more aspirational part of the book moreso than practical advice. Cowie is full of good tips on entertaining and hosting overnight guests in your home, and this book includes gorgeous photos. And as another reviewer noted, the book looks great on the coffee table.
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