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    It's The Little Things – Francis Brennan's Guide to Life: Spread a little sparkle dust and make the world a happier place
    It's The Little Things – Francis Brennan's Guide to Life: Spread a little sparkle dust and make the world a happier place
    It's The Little Things – Francis Brennan's Guide to Life: Spread a little sparkle dust and make the world a happier place
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    It's The Little Things – Francis Brennan's Guide to Life: Spread a little sparkle dust and make the world a happier place

    By Francis Brennan

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    The inimitable Francis Brennan shares his philosophy for life: spread a little sparkle dust and make the world a happier place

    Have you ever wondered which fork to use when dining out? Or how to make the perfect cup of tea? If you've ever wanted to learn the correct etiquette for weddings, funerals and christenings, this is the book for you! Covering everything from gracefully handling office politics to what gifts to bring to a dinner party, this book will advise you on everything you need to lead a well-groomed and well-mannered life.

    Francis Brennan, the hugely successful proprietor of the Park Hotel Kenmare and presenter of RTÉ's highly rated 'At Your Service' believes it's the little things in life that count the most. And by following his philosophy based on manners, etiquette and respect, he has built an extremely successful business and a very happy life.

    With his signature charm and wit, Francis shares with you his personal code for living – including the correct way to position a toilet roll, and the direction in which your pillowcase should face!

    Full of fun and personal memories, Francis will motivate you to pay attention to the small things that make a big difference.

    'You get the feeling that if he ever called over to your house you'd have a totally delightful evening drinking tea with him, and although he might rearrange the cushions on your sofa and criticise your choice of hand soap, he'd do it so nicely you'd end up offering him all the fancy biscuits.'
    Beaut.ie

    'Wouldn't it be a great if restaurateurs got hold of Francis' book and doled it out to, ahem, deserving parents?'
    Sinead Ryan, The Herald
    It's the Little Things: Table of Contents
    Preface

    - Manners Begin At Home
    - Guess Who's Coming to Dinner?
    - The People Next Door
    - The Big Occasions: Births, Marriages and Deaths
    - Planes, Trains and Automobiles
    - The World of Work
    - The Ancient Art of Grooming: How to Look Your Best on Every Occasion
    - Eating Out
    - Social MediaEpilogue: It's the Little Things
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherGill Books
    Release dateSep 26, 2014
    ISBN9780717163632
    It's The Little Things – Francis Brennan's Guide to Life: Spread a little sparkle dust and make the world a happier place
    Author

    Francis Brennan

    Francis Brennan is a well-known hotelier and television presenter. He fronts one of Ireland’s most popular TV shows, At Your Service, where his wit and charm have endeared him to a mass of fans across the country. He is the author of It’s the Little Things, Counting My Blessings, The Book of Household Management and A Gentleman Abroad, as well as three homekeeper’s diaries. Francis also has a bestselling hotel-inspired luxury lifestyle collection with Dunnes Stores.

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