The Daily Connoisseur's Guide to Living Well at Home: Making Everyday Life Extraordinary

by Jennifer L. Scott

Discover the extraordinary beauty of ordinary days in The Daily Connoisseur’s Guide to Living Well at Home by bestselling author Jennifer L. Scott.

With wisdom born of personal experience and international inspiration, Scott invites readers into a philosophy of intentional, elegant living—where homemaking becomes an art form and everyday rituals elevate the soul. From organizing clutter with bespoke systems to establishing rhythms of peace and productivity, this guide offers practical strategies and gentle encouragement for creating a life of order, beauty, and joy—right where you are.


Divided into three transformative parts—Function, Beauty, and Inspiration—this book equips readers to not only run their homes efficiently, but to infuse them with style, grace, and meaning. Learn how to implement a connoisseur’s cleaning routine, create nourishing meals with ease, and enjoy the pleasures of fine living on any budget. Whether you live in a cozy apartment or a sprawling house, her message is don’t wait for your dream home to live your dream life.

Overflowing with personal stories, global insights, and journaling prompts to spark self-discovery, The Daily Connoisseur’s Guide to Living Well at Home is more than a manual—it’s a movement. This is a book for anyone who longs to turn everyday tasks into meaningful rituals, and a home into a sanctuary. Step inside and begin your journey to conscious, joyful living today.

300 pages, Hardcover

Published November 18, 2025

About the author

Jennifer L. Scott is the New York Times bestselling author of Lessons from Madame Chic, At Home with Madame Chic and Polish Your Poise with Madame Chic (Simon & Schuster), Mademoiselle Chic (Daiwa Shobo), and Connoisseur Kids (Chronicle Books). She is also the creator of the blog and YouTube channel, The Daily Connoisseur, where she explores the fine art of living. Jennifer has been featured on CNN, BBC, and CBS News, and in The New York Times, Vanity Fair, USA Today, Newsweek, and The Daily Mail. She and her husband, Ben, have four children and they divide their time between Southern California and the English countryside. Learn more at www.jenniferlscott.com

Reviews

[Elisabeth Ensor · Rating 5 out of 5]

A wonderful and inspiring book by Jennifer! This follow-up to her three-book Madame Chic series is both thought-provoking and beautifully detailed, with illustrations that are simply perfect. It’s inspired me to create my own “Chic Assignments” for 2026—making decluttering part of my monthly routine, studying more composers and music, and expanding my leisure activities as well.

I already read daily, take weekly violin lessons, and make art regularly, but this book has me reflecting on what else I might add in the coming year. Living well at home, after all, is really about learning to love your own life as it is, right now.

[Ginger Hudock · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have read most of Jennifer Scott’s previous books and also follow her on YouTube. This book is a beautifully designed hardcover book with lovely toile endpapers and watercolor drawings throughout. The book is similar to Jennifer’s pervious ones, in that it is about home life that is intentional and beautiful. Her style reminds me of Alexandra Stoddard, who wrote in the late 1990’s. If you are interested in a gratuitous intentional home, I recommend this book.

[Kelly · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a beautiful book! Reminds me of Alexandra Stoddard's books. I love the illustrations. Also enjoyed learning more about Jennifer's life and the home settings that have inspired her. I also love that the book is the same size as her Madame Chic series, so they all sit comfortably on the shelf together!

[Karen · Rating 5 out of 5]

In this book, Jennifer, my very favorite YouTuber, offers a gentle and peaceful vision of how our homes can be. Her words, paired with the whimsical and charming illustrations, create a sanctuary of beauty and intention. This is a book that lingers, quietly rekindling my desire to craft a home where I feel restful.

[Elise · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you love Jennifer’s other books or her YouTube Channel, you’ll love her new book! It’s cute, practical and a pleasure to read!