Make Life Beautiful Extended Edition

Make Life Beautiful Extended Edition by Syd McGee and Shea McGee invites readers into the world of two acclaimed interior designers as they navigate their extraordinary journey—from humble beginnings to the heights of entrepreneurial success. This enhanced edition, enriched with new stories and insights, provides an even deeper look into their captivating journey and the principles that propelled them to the top of their field.

This updated and expanded edition of the New York Times bestseller includes:

• A full-colour, sixteen-page insert with stunning photos that encapsulate Syd and Shea’s inspiring journey.
• An epilogue reflecting on life and business post-pandemic and detailing the tremendous success of their hit Netflix show, Dream Home Makeover.

Make Life Beautiful serves as both an autobiography and an insightful guide for anyone looking to turn their dreams into reality. Syd and Shea McGee share their personal narrative of enduring life lessons, hard-earned achievements, and a relentless pursuit of beauty in every aspect of life.

Throughout the book, the McGees reveal how they remained steadfast to their core values, set clear objectives, and relentlessly pursued their ambitions—growing from being financially strapped to becoming prominent design figures. Their fresh approach to design and life epitomises their motto to "make life beautiful," offering readers a masterclass in transforming ambition into tangible success.

For over one million followers seeking guidance on creating an aesthetically pleasing and fulfilling life, Make Life Beautiful unpacks the secrets behind the McGees' meteoric rise. It chronicles the couple’s transformation of Shea’s modest room of fabric samples and big dreams into Studio McGee, one of the nation's leading interior design firms.

Beyond the story of their business, readers will gain invaluable lessons in crafting an authentic and purpose-driven life through principles such as:

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

This essential read is perfect for:

• Entrepreneurs seeking inspiration and practical advice
• Interior designers eager to elevate their craft
• Working parents balancing family and professional ambitions
• Couples building their careers and families together
• Self-starters and anyone motivated to achieve their dreams

Let Syd and Shea McGee be your guides in discovering how to design not just dreamy interiors but also a life filled with beauty, purpose, and fulfilment. Make Life Beautiful Extended Edition is more than a memoir; it’s a manifesto for those who believe that life is meant to be lived beautifully.