May 17, 2012

BlueAvocado (re)zip and hip pod *GIVEAWAY*

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I don't know about you, but when I'm packing four lunches in the mornings, I go through a ridiculous amount of plastic bags. I know it's bad for the environment, but they're so easy to use, and I wasn't really sure what my options were. Those square plastic Tupperware containers of my youth are so … [Read more...]

Fall Wreath: Tutorial

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It's taken a while for my crafty gene to really mature. My mom seems to have always possessed it, but mine took a long time coming. I like crafty things, and I really admire those who just seem to have it. Last year, the lovely Emily of Jones Design Company posted a fall wreath tutorial, and I … [Read more...]

How To Create A Gallery Wall

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We're in the process of renovating our house room-by-room, but I couldn't wait until the rooms were done to get some pieces art and photos up on our blank walls. I had already picked out the perfect spot at the top of our stairs to place a gallery wall where we could keep all our favorite family … [Read more...]

Chic Fall Decor

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As much as it hurts to say goodbye to summer, fall does bring some great things. Boots. Sweaters. Layers. Boots. And of course, fall decor. Fall decor is so warm and cozy... its hard not to go overboard! If you check out All Things Chic on Pinterest, you'll see we have found so many amazing ideas … [Read more...]

Chic Low Cost Hearth Room

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I recently had the opportunity to do some sprucing up in a rarely used room in my home.  And, the reason it was rarely used: It had never been defined as a useable space...well, unless you consider being a catch-all for clean laundry, toys, and shoes a purpose.  Anyway, since I love to find … [Read more...]

momAgenda *GIVEAWAY* and a Newsletter

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My love affair with my momAgenda is well documented both here on All Things Chic and on my mom blog. I love their Desktop Planner so much, I'm on my third one. But yesterday I was hanging out at Melissa's, and I caught sight of her momAgenda Home Office edition. Be still my beating … [Read more...]

Back to School with T.J.Maxx

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Like most households, the past few weeks in our house have been dominated by Back To School madness. We're adjusting to a busier schedule, scrambling to get ready in the mornings and positively hemorrhaging money on everything from Girl Scout dues to soccer cleats to washable markers. Back to … [Read more...]

Chic Accessorizing with Artisan Treasures

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Ceramic statuette, "Our Planet", Novica.com; $139.95 Have you ever been in someone's home that just looked "store bought"?  You know, like a cookie-cutter model that fell WAY short of expressing the owner's true personality. During my interior designer days, I often found two things at the core of … [Read more...]

Le Grande Courtâge Champagne

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We usually focus on fashion and beauty here at All Things Chic, but occasionally we talk about chic products for the home, and I discovered a très chic champagne at BlogHer that I simply MUST share with you! Le Grand Courtâge is the result of a courtship began between a few Americans and a … [Read more...]

School Years Books from momAgenda

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You probably already know that momAgenda creates stylish and functional day planners and other organizing products for moms. But have you seen their School Years albums? If not, now is the time to check them out because they are New and Improved! One of our most loved … [Read more...]