Crafts
DIY Valentine’s Day Labeled Glass Bottles with Paper Mart
This project is in collaboration with Paper Mart. I was provided supplies to create a Valentine's Day tutorial. All opinions are my own. My full Disclosure Policy is here. There's something about a suite of matching, pretty labels on all your toiletries...something...
Shopbop Picks for Spring 2017
Spring is on its way - and already 2017 is quite reminiscent of 2016 it seems. Crisp deconstructed shirting! Feminine bows! Lace layers! Low, chunky heels! I for one am seeing a LOT of DIY possibilities in all the button-down shirt-inspired fashions. How about you?...
DIY Valentine’s Day Jeweled Wreath with Paper Mart
This project is in collaboration with Paper Mart. I was provided supplies to create a Valentine's Day tutorial. All opinions are my own. My full Disclosure Policy is here. Most of the year I have a seasonal wreath hanging on my door...but realized that for Valentine's...
Blog as a Business: When To Go All In, and When to Call It Quits
This is a series of posts about blogging as a business (with a focus on the craft/DIY/lifestyle/fashion blogging niches). Designed to help other bloggers and creatives, from setting up one's own blog to growing it, monetizing it, scaling it, and optimizing it, and all...
10 Days to Kickstart Your Creativity Launching Tomorrow!
Hi friends! We're almost 2 weeks into 2017 - and already I can tell this year is going to be waaaay better than 2016. I'm so excited to make it the Best. Year. Ever! How about you? Tomorrow I can't wait to launch something I've been working on for quite awhile: 10...
Chic Closet Organization Tips on KATU Afternoon Live this Thursday!
Hi friends, I couldn't resist a bit of shameless self-promotion and let you know that I'm going to be a guest on KATU's Afternoon Live show with Tra-Renee, this Thursday. Apparently the show is live (*gulp*) where I'll be sharing closet organization tips for the New...
10 Days to Kickstart Your Creativity
Hello friends...and hellloooo 2017! I'm excited for this New Year and what it brings. How about you? As I announced on New Year's Eve...this year will bring a lot of changes to Chic Steals. One new thing I'm trying is to share content in different ways: like email,...
Goodbye 2016…Hello 2017!
Hello, dear readers! It has been awhile since I posted, and I wanted to say hi and bring all of you an update. As many of you know, I’d taken some time off blogging since July of this year…and going from 5-6 posts a week to 0, taking a huge step back from the blog,...
Taking a Break…
Hi friends, If you guys hadn't noticed already...I've stopped posting temporarily. Things got very busy with my day job, and I've entered a period of re-evaluating what value this blog can provide to everyone. A great number of my original reasons for beginning this...
Inspiration: Learn from Yesterday Gold Typography Quote
Learn from yesterday Live for today Hope for tomorrow -Albert Einstein This is one of my favorite quotes by Einstein, who also finished the above with "The important thing is not to stop questioning." Hear, hear! xo Carly " Hear, hear! Save
DIY Home: Pretty Patterned Bathroom Cabinet Makeover
Along with the DIY $5 Bathroom Drawer Makeover I did last year, I decided to also give the insides of my bathroom cabinets a facelift with some shelf liner paper and washi tape. It's super-easy to do the same - and it provides amazing results. Here's how to give...
Inspiration: It’s Not Who You Are That Holds You Back Gold Typography
This week's typography quote couldn't be truer - that often, it's your own pigenholing of yourself that keeps you from change. It's not who you are that holds you back, it's who you think you are not." -Denis Waitley Said by Psychology of Winning author and...
Best Brands to Buy from Shopbop When You’re on a Budget
FTC Disclosure: This blog post contains affiliate links, which means I receive a small commission if you click through and make a purchase. My full Disclosure Policy is here. So, cards on the table, I participate in the Shopbop widget program for bloggers, which means...
Makeover Your Guy’s Shirt 5 Cute Different Ways for Yourself
So ladies...right now button-down shirts in blousy, dressy shapes are all the rage. I'm loving it because that means my Men's Shirts DIY's are once again totally topical! (The posts may be a little older and photos not great, but you can still follow along!) Here's...
DIY: Strappy Back Bra
FTC Disclosure: This blog post contains affiliate links, which means I receive a small commission if you click through and make a purchase. My full Disclosure Policy is here. And dare I add...sexy to the title? I'm sure you've noticed that a recent trend for the past...