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

I wrote ‘A Chic and Simple Christmas’ because I wanted to find out the reason why I simultaneously looked forward to the holiday season so much, but at the same time dreaded it as a time of stress and anxiety. 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 deconstructs just why this was, and details how to create a holiday season that will not only make you happier, but also more enjoyable for your loved ones.

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 never too soon to start thinking about your ideal Christmas holiday season. By this I don’t mean start your gift shopping; I mean really work out for yourself what you would like to experience, and start creating and planning for that.

If your holiday season experiences don’t quite match the idyllic vision you have in your mind, I’d love for you to be inspired by ‘A Chic and Simple Christmas’ where I share how to create a holiday season you will love.

Fiona Ferris
HowToBeChic.com

Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION

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 How of be Chic blog
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?

A WORD FROM THE AUTHOR

ABOUT THE AUTHOR