This book was inspired by the global lockdown in early 2020, which I think I can safely say took us all by surprise. One minute we were living life and doing our thing, the next, most of us were advised to stay at home for a month or more. If you are a reader of my blog ‘How to be Chic’ or follow me on social media, you might have seen my ‘30 Chic Days Series’ on making the most of staying at home. I have spent several weeks confined to the home. We all have. My writing is all about living a simple, beautiful and successful life without spending a lot of money. I enjoy decorating my home on a budget, having a ‘make-do and mend’ mindset, being creative, and dreaming up my own inspiration. After finishing the series, I knew it needed a wider audience and hence this book was created. I have polished up the daily entries and added to them where appropriate. In addition, at the end of this book I leave you with 21 Ways to be Chic at Home – a summary of inspiring ideas and points to have you feeling more buoyant. I find with inspiration that it helps my state of mind enormously. Things can seem heavy and insurmountable, but then with a fresh perspective, suddenly the sun comes out and you are feeling brighter. This doesn’t just apply during a once-in-a-lifetime pandemic situation either. In all hard times, whether it is a divorce, death of a loved one or loss of a job or business, there is grief. But there is also always tomorrow. A better day. A day for living. It is my wish that this book cheers you on, gives you new ideas to thrive with, inspires your creativity and helps you to carry on. You already have the magic within you, and I can’t wait to share all of my inspiration to help you bring it out. ~~ What’s inside ’30 Chic Days at Home’? Day 1 - Create a cozy nook Day 2 - Inspire yourself and dream of better days Day 3 - Scent the air with music Day 4 - The joy of getting things done Day 5 - Go on a health retreat Day 6 - Keep in touch with technology Day 7 - Lockdown chic Day 8 - Welcome colour Day 9 - Read a good book Day 10 - Create something Day 11 - Sort your photos Day 12 - Keep the faith Day 13 - Have things to look forward to Day 14 - Rest when you need to Day 15 - What will you change after this time? Day 16 - Use your nice things Day 17 - Set your goals Day 18 - Learn something Day 19 - Find your favourite comedy Day 20 - Be a bright spark Day 21 - Make do and mend Day 22 - Self talk Day 23 - Create order Day 24 - Go with the flow Day 25 - Move it baby! Day 26 - Take a nap Day 27 - Luxurious mornings Day 28 - Take the wins Day 29 - Be different to everyone else Day 30 - Future plans Bonus Day - Being feminine around the home Bonus Day - Keep the home fires burning 21 Ways to be chic at home during difficult times