A Chic and Simple Christmas: Celebrate the holiday season with ease and grace - Paperback

by Fiona Ferris (Author)

Do you wonder why you look forward to the holiday season as a magical time, but also dread it as a time of stress and anxiety? Me too! The Christmas of my dreams was a chic and simple affair full of joy and fun things, but the reality wasn't nearly as much fun. It was stressful!

This book details how to create a holiday season that will be easier and happier for you, and more enjoyable for your loved ones.

You will find out how to:

• Design your own style of Christmas celebration
  
• Go into the holiday season with a sense of peace and anticipation
  
• Explore alternatives to gift giving
  
• Be the one who effortlessly makes happy changes at Christmas
  
• Enjoy the holidays more than you thought possible
  
• Avoid festive season weight gain, and feel chic and stylish
  

No matter the time of year you are reading 'A Chic and Simple Christmas', whether it is the second week in December or the middle of April, it is the perfect time to start thinking about your ideal holiday season.

If your festive experiences don't quite match the idyllic vision you have in your mind, be inspired by 'A Chic and Simple Christmas' to create a holiday season you will love.

Here is a little taste of what's inside the book:

CHAPTER 1:

Choose what a chic Christmas season feels like for you

Christmas style versus your personal style

Declutter what doesn't fit your vision of a chic Christmas

CHAPTER 2:

Prepare for a chic holiday season

Clear all non-essentials from December

Get shopping out of the way

Keep yourself healthy

Declutter in advance

Simplify before the holidays

CHAPTER 3:

Christmas giving

Gifting vs non-gifting

Gift alternatives

Charitable giving

CHAPTER 4:

Enjoying the holiday season

If Christmas entertaining stresses you out

Be extra gentle with yourself

CHAPTER 5:

Christmas Day

Accommodating two or more families

Simple and relaxing

When you're a guest or have guests to stay

What to wear?

CHAPTER 6:

Have exciting things to look forward to in the New Year

Be your own cheerleader

Plans for the year?

Vacation time

Make every day like Christmas

CHAPTER 7:

Bonus Chapter

- The Christmas 'Best of' from my blog 'How of be Chic'

Plan Ahead

A Serene Season

A Christmas Tail

A Simple Christmas

Christmas Chic

Relax, it's only December

The Importance of a Good Routine

Seeking simplicity

Click the 'Buy Now' button today for a complete reimagination of your ideal holiday season. There is no need to do or buy anything. Instead, refresh your sense of peace and find out what is possible for you. It is fun and inspiring; why not treat yourself to a fresh and new holiday mindset!

Author Biography

Fiona Ferris is passionate about, and has studied the topic of living well for more than twenty years, in particular that a simple, beautiful and successful life can be achieved without spending a lot of money. Fiona finds inspiration from all over the place including Paris and France, the countryside, big cities, fancy hotels, music, beautiful scents, magazines, books, all those fabulous blogs out there, people, pets, nature, and other countries and cultures. Fiona lives in beautiful Auckland, New Zealand, with her husband, Paul, and their two rescue cats Jessica and Nina. To learn more about Fiona, you can connect with her at: howtobechic.com fionaferris.com facebook.com/fionaferrisauthor twitter.com/fiona_ferris instagram.com/fionaferrisnz youtube.com/fionaferris