Jewelry
Chic for the Week: Winter Workwear
FTC Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links, where if you click and make a purchase I receive a small commission. My full Disclosure Policy is here. Winter is upon us here in Portland - and what comes with blustery winds, white flurries, and freezing walkways...
My New Stars and Stones Patterns for Chic Home Decor
Hello friends! I've been hard at work adding more full-repeat patterns to my Spoonflower, Roostery, and Society6 shops. As many of you may know already I absolutely love astrophotgraphy (shooting stars...and by that I mean shooting stars with a camera...as in a...
Chic Tip: Create New Holiday Traditions Around Giving Thanks
As I shared at the beginning of last year, a Gratitude Journal is a wonderful way to be mindful of things to be thankful for - to boost mood and increase happiness - and to stay aware of all of the things in life to be thankful for, despite things not always going our...
Wardrobe Rehab – How to Clean a Nylon Handbag
Well..technically a laptop case...but we'll just call it a handbag for today's purposes, yes? I'm a firm believer in using the possessions you have to utter exhaustion: until they are tattered, destroyed specimens of what they once were. Get good use out of it (until...
Welcome to Chic Creative Life!
Hello friends! You may notice something different around here: that yes, I've finally switched over to Chic Creative Life and my new site (9 months in the making) has gone live! There are a couple kinks I'm still straightening out but for the moment, welcome, look...
Shopbop Event of the Season Sale – What to Buy
This post is part of my ongoing affiliate relationship with Shopbop. My FTC Disclosure is here. Hello friends! This will hopefully be one of my last posts on Chic Steals before everything is moved over to Chic Creative Life...and I can't wait! I just wanted to give...
BloomsyBox Review: #TreatYoself with Beautiful, Single-Variety Monthly Bouquets
FTC Disclosure: This is a sponsored post written in partnership with BloomsyBox. I was provided with a complimentary bouquet of the month from Bloomsybox.com for review purposes. The below opinions are my own. My full Disclosure Policy is here. It's amazing how much...
Chic Steals is Becoming… Chic Creative Life!
Hi friends, It's been awhile! Since January I have been working to rebrand and redesign the Chic Steals brand and website into something that reflects who I am now and what I'm passionate about. I have struggled with what to do with this website for over a year,...
Buy or DIY: Loeffler Randall Tassel Clutch
This post contains affiliate links, wherein I make a small commission if you click through and buy something. My FTC Disclosure is here. Lately there's been a plethora of crafty accessories all over the stores. Colorful tassels, fringe, pompons, and embroidery evoke a...
Start Off Your Pretty Summer Fashion Wardrobe – Win a $25 Gift Certificate
FTC Disclosure: This is a paid post in partnership with Nakturnal, with the prize of a $25 ARV gift certificate to the e-tailer Mixology. The content and opinions are my own. This post contains affiliate links, where a purchase made after clicking on a link earns me a...
Save BIG for Spring in the Shopbop Event of the Season Sale
The first huge sale of 2017 is live on Shopbop. com - where you can save BIG and score some amazing deals on brand-name and fashion-forward merchandise. And yes, every order gets 20% off or more with code EVENT17! Some great transition pieces for a Spring vacay as the...
DIY Gemstone-Topped Jewelry Boxes
I was beyond thrilled to be invited back to Oregon's KATU Afternoon Live show last month - to demonstrate how to make these beautiful DIY gemstone-topped jewelry boxes (for Valentine's Day...or any other gift-giving occasion really!) Watch below as I demonstrate with...
3 DIY Ideas for Valentine’s Day Projects (That You Don’t Have to Only Use for Valentine’s Day!)
In the past couple days I've shared some fun projects with Paper Mart and I wanted to combine them all into one round-up in case you missed any. Instead of the typical candy or chocolates, use your creativity and surprise your honey (or make some pretty decor!) with...
DIY Valentine’s Day Crepe Paper Peony Flowers 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. No matter how beautiful real flowers are...sometimes you want something that can last...
DIY Gemstone-Topped Jewelry Boxes On KATU Afternoon Live Thursday!
Hi friends, tomorrow I'm going to be a guest on KATU's Afternoon Live show with Tra-Renee again! Back in January when I was first on the show they ended up not airing the replay online, which was a bummer. I would have posted it had they did! So I'm going to be back...