8 Fashion Trends for Spring & Summer 2020
This post contains affiliate links - and I receive a small commission on sales from readers clicking through these links. My full Disclosure Policy is here. So many fashion trends were on the Spring & Summer 2020 runways that seem recycled from past years. Well,...
DIY Sparkling Crystal Holiday Table Video on KATU Afternoon Live
I had a blast demonstrating some fun (and cheap!) DIY ideas for a sparkling New Year's Eve on KATU Afternoon Live on December 28. Check out the video above - and thank you so much to the Afternoon Life team for having me on the show again! xo Carly
DIY New Year’s Eve Shooting Stars Holiday Party Hats
It's officially Party Season (TM) - and that means glittery, festive, fun, loud, joyful celebrations! I really love making my own party hats (or putting children to work making party hats 😉 ) because they're easy, cheap, and I can make them to completely coordinate...
DIY Sparkling Holiday Mocktail Recipe
Interesting fact about me: I don't drink alcohol. Period. I have many reasons why, though one of the simplest to explain is that I hate the taste. I think the last time I even tried a tiny sip of alcohol was back in 2012 (peer pressure: not wanting to disappoint a...
DIY Sparkling Crystal Holiday Table On KATU Afternoon Live Thursday!
Hi friends, tomorrow I'm going to be a guest on KATU's Afternoon Live show again! Back in February I shared a project for making your own DIY Gemstone-Topped Jewelry Boxes (for Valentine's Day, pretty home decor, or any other special occasion!). Tomorrow I'll be...
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...