January is the perfect time to make a change for the better and bring a bit of glamour in to your life. Brini Maxwell's Guide To Gracious Living is the ideal book to get you started.

Focusing on the day-to-day, entertaining, travel and occasions, this book is focused on helping you make the most of everything you have and everything you do. Find tips for decorating and adding a bit of retro style to your home, with practical advice on cleaning and de-cluttering; put together a balanced diet or perfect your beauty routine; and learn how to be the most fabulous hostess with party games, nibbles and drinks.

The book contains numerous recipes, including a guide to making your own lemonade, a delicious Banana & Strawberry Smoothie, and family favorites, such as a scrumptious Potato Salad. There's even a selection of crafty tutorials for making gifts for your loved ones. So get 2009 off to a flying start and "make your life bloom."

You can pick up a copy of the book from Brini Maxwell's website or Amazon now.