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Wednesday, October 11, 2017

    There are always activities available for the adults this time of year but what about some family fun with the kiddos? Creating famil...

   There are always activities available for the adults this time of year but what about some family fun with the kiddos? Creating family traditions for the youngins not only adds wonderful memories to their childhood for them and for you, but also teaches them family values and starts traditions for them to pass down to their children. Let's encourage our kids to put down the electronic devices and have some good ole' fashioned family fun. ...

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Monday, December 21, 2015

Monday, October 12, 2015

This year I will be celebrating Halloween differently. My first Halloween with a little one and I can't wait. Our first Halloween projec...

This year I will be celebrating Halloween differently. My first Halloween with a little one and I can't wait. Our first Halloween project has been to decorate the dining room table and what beeter way than to visit the pumpkin patch! ...

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Tuesday, July 07, 2015

Red carpet makeup trends that have all the celebs looking mighty fine and we are showing you how to achieve them! Learn how to properly defi...

Red carpet makeup trends that have all the celebs looking mighty fine and we are showing you how to achieve them! Learn how to properly define your brows, the in hues for your pout, and the new, more natural smokey eye right here in our celeb favorites blog post. ...

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Sunday, June 21, 2015

I get so many compliments on my shop's floors. If the clothing does not make an impression, the floors are sure to wow them. I saw the p...

I get so many compliments on my shop's floors. If the clothing does not make an impression, the floors are sure to wow them. I saw the picture below and knew that I needed these floors in my shop, but with limited funds, I had to get crafty. After some research, I found that Krono Originals had the perfect solution! In this post I will tell you how to give your floors a makeover. It's a super easy, but beautifully rewarding project. ...

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Wednesday, May 13, 2015

The smokey eye is not new to the makeup world but new takes to the trend are! For those of you with fair skin and lightly colored eyes, the ...

The smokey eye is not new to the makeup world but new takes to the trend are! For those of you with fair skin and lightly colored eyes, the black, grey, or brown smokey eyes can be too harsh. However, if you have blue, green eyes, or hazel eyes the a "plum smoke" is the way to have your eyes dazzling in no time. ...

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Thursday, February 26, 2015

My best friend asked me to be her MOH this September and she is taking full advantage of my creative tendencies! For her small-town country ...

My best friend asked me to be her MOH this September and she is taking full advantage of my creative tendencies! For her small-town country wedding, I made her and her fiancé a burlap wall plaque with her new last name initial (K for Kaim) with a little inspiration from Pinterest. It was relatively easy to make and I have enough leftover materials to make many more burlap creations, including monogrammed corn hole bags for her outdoor game (stay tuned for those!) ...

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Thursday, February 19, 2015

Sparkly things just make me happy. Really happy! And since we have a lot of glitter leftover from our stilettos , why not make more stuff sp...

Sparkly things just make me happy. Really happy! And since we have a lot of glitter leftover from our stilettos, why not make more stuff sparkly? Be careful though, you may end up covering everything you own in glitter! Continuing with our glitter DIY theme this February, I am going to show you how to add some bling to your brushes. ...

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Wednesday, February 04, 2015

Easy Valentine's Gifts & Decor Looking for an easy, last minute Valentine's Gift? (Don't worry, we won't tell your man...

Easy Valentine's Gifts & Decor Looking for an easy, last minute Valentine's Gift? (Don't worry, we won't tell your man!) Or simply seeking affordable festive decorations for your home and/or holiday party? Look no further! This post will give you several ideas and hopefully spark your imagination and inspiration to DIY! ...

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Thursday, January 29, 2015

With Valentine's Day right around the corner, it's time to dress up and add a little sparkle to your date night! By following my s...

With Valentine's Day right around the corner, it's time to dress up and add a little sparkle to your date night! By following my simple step by step instructions below, you'll be able to quickly transform your old pair of heels into new, sexy, glittery stilettos! ...

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Monday, January 12, 2015

I LOVE photos. Pretty obsessed actually! I'm constantly snapping pictures of anything and everything I see. My absolute favorite gift...

I LOVE photos. Pretty obsessed actually! I'm constantly snapping pictures of anything and everything I see. My absolute favorite gifts to give (and receive for that matter) are photo-inspired pieces, which is why this year for the holidays, I'm making handmade photo coasters for all of my family and friends! They're easy, fun and inexpensive to make, plus they are adorable, useful and long lasting.   ...

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Tuesday, November 25, 2014

I love Spaghetti, and any other type of noodle for that matter, but I steer clear because of the high calorie intake. After consulting with ...

I love Spaghetti, and any other type of noodle for that matter, but I steer clear because of the high calorie intake. After consulting with my fabulously, fit friend Lauren, I learned that I no longer have to ban my spaghetti mountain.You will never believe what non-noodle she uses for her noodle dish.   ...

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Tuesday, November 18, 2014

Thursday, October 09, 2014

The wait is over! Part 3 of our healthy eating series is here and we are going to give you the best salad recipe you have ...

The wait is over! Part 3 of our healthy eating series is here and we are going to give you the best salad recipe you have ever tried. I am NOT a salad eater at all but I cannot quit this salad. It is "de-lish" and only 293 calories for the ENTIRE bowl which is sure to fill you up two times over! ...

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Tuesday, September 23, 2014

After three fabulous showers, baby Jack is already so spoiled, I just had to blog about shower ideas. If you are like me, you have no clue w...

After three fabulous showers, baby Jack is already so spoiled, I just had to blog about shower ideas. If you are like me, you have no clue when it comes to party hosting and decor. I assume just stick to home interior design and leave the "party design" to my awesome friends and family, who by the way did a fabulous job! Check out this album of their ideas.  (Baby Juice- to be drank out of bottles that have the nipples cut off the top) ...

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Thursday, September 04, 2014

Another great and EASY floral arrangement with Kacie Cooper. If you are like me, absent of the "green thumb," then you will love t...

Another great and EASY floral arrangement with Kacie Cooper. If you are like me, absent of the "green thumb," then you will love this DIY post. Perfect for a seasonal dinner party. ...

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Thursday, August 28, 2014

If you are busy body like me, you probably find it very hard to find the time for breakfast. I always have good intentions on eating breakfa...

If you are busy body like me, you probably find it very hard to find the time for breakfast. I always have good intentions on eating breakfast but 70% of the time I look down at my watch and run out the door 15 minutes before a meeting, only to realize half way through the meeting that I am starving! In this post, you will earn how to make a quick but healthy breakfast on the go. ...

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Tuesday, August 26, 2014

As a soon to be mommy, I have found it difficult to find bedding for my little Jack. It seems everything on the market is either too girly, ...

As a soon to be mommy, I have found it difficult to find bedding for my little Jack. It seems everything on the market is either too girly, or too "cartoony" for lack of a better word. After searching and searching, I decided to dust off the ole' sewing machine and get to it myself. In the meantime, I took pictures so that I can share with you on how its done. ...

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Tuesday, August 19, 2014

After finding out that I would be having a baby boy, the nursery planning and pinterest-ing began. The walls in our home are very tall and...

After finding out that I would be having a baby boy, the nursery planning and pinterest-ing began. The walls in our home are very tall and in order to create the bright, nursery feel, I needed to break down the height of the walls and add some color contrast and character. I decided on adding a board and batten wall. This project is SUPER easy and can be done by yourself. ...

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Thursday, July 31, 2014

In honor of the upcoming Greek Wedding Week on City Chic Living August 11th - 15th, I decided to do a little tutorial on the ever so popula...

In honor of the upcoming Greek Wedding Week on City Chic Living August 11th - 15th, I decided to do a little tutorial on the ever so popular Greek Goddess up-do. ...

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