Editorial Reviews

Book Description:
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

High expectations don’t deliver by Glenn
I had high expectations this book would provide unique insights on how to add grace/a degree of chic to everyday life. I was mostly underwhelmed.

Truly Fabulous! by J. Herzberg
This book is absolutely a must-have for anyone who aspires to live the life you’ve always dreamed of. Once again, Colin offers amazing ideas and advice, but all in a way that anyone - really anyone - can recreate for themselves at home, at work, while entertaining or even on vacation. There are so many inspiring lifestyle books available, but this is far better than any others (of course, except for Colin’s others) because Colin isn’t just showing off what can be done - he truly wants to assist people in creating the atmosphere and environment they want to surround themselves with. This book, and the ideas within, will definitely inspire and impress - and this book is also a great gift for anyone who loves to live well.

A small book with BIG ideas! by Peter Lopez
This small book is packed with a million ways to literally make your life better. It feels more like book about good values than anything else. Colin constantly reminds us about considering other people’s feelings. His definition of style is fantastic: Self respect, which leads to respect of others and their respect of you. That is why every other idea he comes up works so well and so well together. They aren’t coming from garish desire to impress or cause envy, they come from a desire to please and make your guests, as well as yourself, comfortable and happy. I don’t mean to overextend my point, but it’s a rare thing to read a book about napkins, shoes, table clothes and invitations that comes from such an earnest place. THANKS Colin.

Secondly, the book has so many useful tips, guides, practices, drawings, photographs, etc… that literally show you step by step how to get your personal organization setup as well as how to host a party that you can actually have fun at!! It’s not an impossible Martha Stewart like scenario, that no one can actually do, it’s honest and has real nuts and bolts advice to help all of us live “life as it should be”.

Belongs in Every Home Library by Richstone
I love this book! A charming and practical guide on how to live a beautiful life, appreciate ourselves, our friends and our surroundings. This is the definitive book on how to successfully navigate work, home and play with joy and style. Mr. Cowie is a truly amazing person who shares practically every amazing detail of his life. Colin Cowie Chic is like the Joy of Cooking, an all time classic that belongs in every home library. Thank you Colin!

A big Fan

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