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Why Having a Muse is Important for Inspiration

February 27, 2023 by Claire Leave a Comment

I’m a self-professed huge fan of Fiona Ferris books. Whilst I eagerly await the release of her next title this year, I want to chat about one of my favorite ideas from her 30 Chic Days series: the concept of a “muse.”

Fiona writes about her Parisian muse, an an alternate self who lives a chic and simple life in Paris. Importantly, Fiona has no plans or desire to move to Paris or copy her muse’s style/life to a “t.” And she knows that her vision of Parisian life isn’t entirely grounded in reality. That is, if she ever did wind up living in Paris, there would be benefits and drawbacks like anywhere in the world; it isn’t a utopia.… Read More »

Filed Under: Femininity Tagged With: femininity, imagination, lifestyle, muse

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