Just like most people I find inspiration from others and really enjoy going on YouTube to watch and listen to different channels when I have the chance. At the moment I have four favorite channels that I’ve been following for awhile. With the exception of the Rachel Ashwell video I’ve attached the most recent video from each channel below:
The Daily Connoisseur
Out of the four I’ve been watching Jennifer’s channel the longest. I discovered her channel after reading her books from the Madame Chic Collection. She wrote these books based on her time as a college student living with two separate French families but mainly focuses on one family in particular. She provides wonderful insight into the French way of living and she is poised and elegant yet down to earth. Jennifer is a little older than myself but I find that I can relate to her the most because she is also a wife and mother of younger children. Her content focuses on her nine item wardrobe, being a housewife and work from home mom, her travels, current events and she has a series called ‘The Chic Assignment’ in which she touches on various topics such as classical music, art, etc. to educate oneself.
The Chateau Diaries
I found Stephanie’s channel last year and fell head over heels in love with it. When Stephanie was younger she bought a French chateau-Chateau de LaLande, with her best friend and has spent the last 15 years restoring it. Chateau de LaLande is her home, her passion, her business and she has a very fun and sincere personality. Within her channel she shares the progress of the chateau as well as her travels and fun with friends, family, and guests. I enjoy watching her videos with my morning (decaf) coffee- it’s a nice ‘get away’ and I dream of visiting one day. I also enjoy the fact that by watching her videos I’m helping support the restoration of the chateau.
Dainty Diaries
I’m not quite sure how I discovered Catherine’s channel. It might’ve popped up based off of my searches, either way Catherine has a very fun feminine style. Her channel is mainly about her home, DIY’s, her travels and her adorable collection of tea pots, teacups and trinkets. I love how she’s decorated her home and would definitely incorporate more of this style if I was single. Catherine is in her early 30’s and closest to my age. She’s very down to earth and I imagine she’s the type of friend you could sip on a glass of wine with while doing a fun DIY.
Rachel Ashwell
It wouldn’t be a favorites list without Shabby Chic. Rachel Ashwell’s channel has mainly clips from when she had her TV series on E!. The content isn’t really updated but I love rewatching the clips for inspiration- I just wish there were full episodes of her show. I want to note that I included the above video of Rachel Ashwell but it’s not on her actual channel. This was the most recent interview I could find of her promoting her most recent book My Floral Affair uploaded from this channel- Ryland Peters & Small.
I love finding inspiration and each channel provides something unique. I’m hoping to find more inspiration but in the meantime I will continue to follow my favorites!
Until next time,
Corinna
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The Daily Connoisseur
Out of the four I’ve been watching Jennifer’s channel the longest. I discovered her channel after reading her books from the Madame Chic Collection. She wrote these books based on her time as a college student living with two separate French families but mainly focuses on one family in particular. She provides wonderful insight into the French way of living and she is poised and elegant yet down to earth. Jennifer is a little older than myself but I find that I can relate to her the most because she is also a wife and mother of younger children. Her content focuses on her nine item wardrobe, being a housewife and work from home mom, her travels, current events and she has a series called ‘The Chic Assignment’ in which she touches on various topics such as classical music, art, etc. to educate oneself.
The Chateau Diaries
Dainty Diaries
I’m not quite sure how I discovered Catherine’s channel. It might’ve popped up based off of my searches, either way Catherine has a very fun feminine style. Her channel is mainly about her home, DIY’s, her travels and her adorable collection of tea pots, teacups and trinkets. I love how she’s decorated her home and would definitely incorporate more of this style if I was single. Catherine is in her early 30’s and closest to my age. She’s very down to earth and I imagine she’s the type of friend you could sip on a glass of wine with while doing a fun DIY.
Rachel Ashwell
I love finding inspiration and each channel provides something unique. I’m hoping to find more inspiration but in the meantime I will continue to follow my favorites!
Until next time,
Corinna
