Chic Tip: Discover Happiness with a Gratitude Journal
I've found that the right attitude is truly half of a chic life. But sometimes, even if life isn't getting us down and we aren't depresssed per se, we can get into a rut of wake up, go to work, go through the motions, come home, go to sleep, and do it all the next...
Chic Beauty: New Burt’s Bees Lipstick is a Natural and Affordable Way to Pamper Your Lips
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Burt’s Bees for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. Burt's Bees has just come out with a NEW line of luscious lipsticks available at Target - and I'm over the moon about them! These lipsticks not only provide 8-hour...
DIY: Shine Word Sweater AKA How to Cover Up a Stain on Your Sweater
Oh metallic lurex thread, how I love thee!! It adds so much dimension, so much Wintry sparkle, so much glamour to just plain old fabrics. But it's a demon to clean. Once I found a beautiful silvery sweater at H&M on the clearance rack for a mere $8.95. And it...
Happy New Year! Welcome to 2016.
To all my readers, wishing you the Happiest of New Years - hope 2016 started off with a bang for everyone! Things are going to be changing around here, but I hope you stick around, because it's going to get...ideally...awesome! See you soon with new content, ideas,...
Book Review: Washi Tape Crafts as a Last-Minute Holiday Gift for Your Craft-Loving Friends!
This is such an adorable book, I can't stop raving about it. Washi tape has been around forever and I've been an avid collector of it for many years, ever since I first spied it while living in Japan 15+ years ago. My stash has grown and grown - and somehow just...
Inspire: We Are Thankful Quote
For all of you, for all we have, for our family and friends, on this day and all days: We are thankful. Happy Thanksgiving, to one and all. xo Carly
Burt’s Bees Pumpkin Spice Lip Balm Now Available at Target!
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Burt’s Bees at Target for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. Fall evokes for me leaves crunching beneath my feet, warm apple cider, and whiffs of fragrant spices on the air. Pumpkin, cinnamon, burning wood, nutmeg,...
Inspire: You Are Enough Quote
Fancy typography quote for your Monday. You are enough. You are always enough. Though I am egotistical enough to attribute this quote to me, it's kind of an adaptation of the Maya Angelou quote: You are alone are enough. You have nothing to prove to anybody. -Maya...
Chic and Multifunctional: The Hoover Cordless 2-in-1 Vacuum Makes Life So Much Easier
OK, you guys. The holidays are coming up and I've been completely overwhelmed with all the things that have to be done to ready the house in time for the arrival of family, friends, and loved one. I don't want my home looking a mess - and I certainly don't want to...
Fall Fashion Frenzy Charity Event at Woodburn Premium Outlets Recap
Hi friends! Who attended the Fall Fashion Frenzy Charity Event at Woodburn Premium Outlets last Saturday? It was an awesome event, filled with fun, food, shopping, and steals to be had all day long. The 11 charities that benefited from the event were all there helping...









