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Make Life Beautiful

By: Syd McGee, Shea McGee
Narrated by: Syd McGee, Shea McGee
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Summary

Stars of the hit Netflix series Dream Home Makeover Syd and Shea McGee offers fans a new and intimate look into how they built their business in this best-selling autobiography.

Do you want to live the best version of your life? Learn how Syd and Shea prioritized their values, defined their goals, and put their dreams into action - going from flat broke to design superstars - all while following their motto to “make life beautiful.” Most importantly, discover how you can do the same!

For the one million-plus followers who turn to Syd and Shea McGee for advice on building a beautiful home and life, Make Life Beautiful is a behind-the-scenes look into how the couple transformed Shea’s small room of fabric samples and big dream of becoming a designer into one of the most successful and fastest-growing interior design businesses in the country.

In Make Life Beautiful, Syd and Shea inspire you on how to build an authentic life by applying design principles such as:

  • Embrace the process.
  • Get to the next level.
  • Find balance.
  • Elevate the everyday.

Make Life Beautiful is essential for entrepreneurs, interior designers, working parents, couples building a family and career, and anyone else chasing their dreams. Both longtime and new fans will gain insight into how the McGees built such a successful company.

©2020 Syd and Shea McGee (P)2020 Harper Horizon
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A positive message for everyone

Excellent. This isn't just for those interested in design or entrepreneurship, but for anyone who's learning to find the positives in life.

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So inspiring!

This book is a must-read for everyone interested in starting a business or making a career change but who is doubting himself! And seeing both sides of the picture, from Shea and from Syd is definitely a huge plus. Love this book!

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loved it!

love these guys. I'm glad I went for audio version of the book, because I'm a bit of a slow reader and this book is so well narrated.
I enjoyed listening to their story, the struggles and successes. They're like the guys next door who made it.

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Never listened to a book faster!

Amazing and wonderful! What a beautiful story! Love the team, love the designs, the philosophy and i can’t wait to get my printed copy in a week! Love from Kent, England xx

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Inspiring story

I first came across Shea and Syd on Instagram and loved their style. I watched their Netflix show which was great, and had to get this audiobook!

It has been a fun and entertaining listen, and I’ve loved hearing the full story behind the business and the couple.

Their story is inspiring and it’s encouraged me to redesign my whole house.

I haven’t even finished listening yet, however I was compelled to write a review now, as I noticed that the reviews for the physical book are pretty bad. I think this is totally unfair! Everyone keeps complaining that the book has no pictures, but if you read the product description it says that it is an autobiography not a picture book!

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Make life beautiful

Having watched ‘Dream home makeover’ on Netflix , it was incredible to listen to Shea s and Syd’s full story told by them. A brilliant book!

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LOVED EVERY MINUTE

This audiobook made me laugh, cry and feel inspired. Thoroughly enjoyed it! Hubby even happily listened along too!

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Honest, heart warming and inspiring

Loved how honest and open you both are in this book. As a creative I could empathise with so many of the points raised. Loved hearing about your journey, loved the show and look forward to the next series. Wishing you both lots of love, luck and success in your future.

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Fascinating account of their business growth

I love Shea and Syd's style and their Netflix show, so was very interested to hear their story from the beginning. They make it all seem so easy on the Netflix show, but this gives you an insight into the hard work, risk taking and dedication which has gone into getting to where they are now. They narrate it perfectly and are very honest and open about their initial self doubt (especially Shea), struggles with the business and sometimes even their relationship.
I only wish we could buy Studio McGee products in the UK!

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A great read for every entrepreneurs and designer.

I listened to the book three times now and love their transparency and honesty. It a book for all seasoned and aspiring interior designers and entrepreneurs also can learn from their story. Love the book, delivery and content.

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