Colin Cowie Chic: The Guide to Life As It Should Be
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Manufacturer: Clarkson Potter
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Binding: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 645
EAN: 9780307341792
ISBN: 0307341798
Label: Clarkson Potter
Manufacturer: Clarkson Potter
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 272
Publication Date: 2007-12-31
Publisher: Clarkson Potter
Release Date: 2007-12-31
Studio: Clarkson Potter
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Editorial Reviews:
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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!).
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Customer Rating: 
Summary: Intimidating view into a Type A+ personality.
Comment: There is no way I could possibly live up to this level of perfection! Colin Cowie makes Martha Stewart look like a slob!
The man is without doubt the apex of style, neatness, class and minimalist perfection and I'm sure that this is the perfect book for those with exacting standards or are looking for a career as a host/party planner or even looking out to be the perfect butler. But for us average Joe's who like things tidy but lived in and perhaps live a little on the underachieving side of things this book was overwhelming.
I not only felt incompetent, dirty and guilty for touching the book, let alone looking at it. I felt I had no right existing on the same planet as this man. Cowie's standards are too high for me.
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Summary: Great read!
Comment: Colin Cowie has some terrific ideas. Though I won't use all of them, I certainly did pick up a few tricks to make life more comfortable for my family, my guests and myself. This is a book well worth reading.
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Summary: Good service
Comment: Thank yuou for responding so quickly, everything was just great. Best Regards Dr. Breitkopf
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Summary: Nothing more than common sense
Comment: The Amazon product review was obviously written by a marketing professional who probably works for Mr. Cowie. Cover to cover, this book is nothing more than common sense. The "must-have packing list" is the same as every other packing list you'd read on a travel website or put together yourself from simple logic. The "unbeatable cure for jet lag"? Sleeping pills. The tips on how to treat your guests, co-workers, concierge, etc. are nothing more than saying to treat them the way you'd like to be treated. The "ideas" are completely underwhelming.
If you are complete oaf with no friends and you're not sure why, then this book might shed some light and get you to go clean your bathroom and start being more polite to people. Otherwise, how-to guides by Martha Stewart or Miss Manners are much more helpful and entertaining than this book. I know Colin Cowie is very talented and I expected so much more.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Great Book
Comment: Although, I've not read this book entirely but what I've read is great and helpful.
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