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Chic Home 2012 - Design Revolution


Back from Holiday

I don't believe in resolutions, nor do I make them....I do however spend January of every year reviewing the last year, getting rid of everything that didn't work, I didn't like and implementing changes to my biz, home and lifestyle. Fresh start or what I like to call my New Year's Evolution!! I have spent the last few weeks dealing with my Mister's health scare, getting rid of things I didn't like or need and I have to tell you not much made the cut for 2012. My home is pretty much empty of furnishings and decor, I have a move planned (we will be downsizing to decrease our carbon footprint, save money and have time to live life) and all this has got me thinking about interior design in general.

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I absolutely love what I do, I have a background in fashion design that definitely influences some of my design choices and explains my love affair with fabrics, I am a perfectionist which I am working on because nothing is perfect and I have a rebellious nature. Gemini in case you are still wondering...

There are tons of wonderful, flashy, decorating and design blogs on the internet and I subscribe to a few so I don't want to hurt anyone's feelings but I have lost interest in many of them due to these things:

1. Slow loading due to all the ads and all the sponsors
2. Excerpted posts (I am a speed reader and I don't like to click for more)
3. Can't subscribe by email (I love having them delivered to my inbox)
4. Subscribing and finding out that post delivered is an excerpt (I get that you need to try to pull traffic
    back to your ads and sponsors, but I don't want to have to click for more so I don't)

The reason I mention these things is because I am true to my style, I will keep it simple and when you subscribe you will get full posts with pics delivered to your email, that you can read when you have time and you don't have to remember to stop by to see what you missed since your last visit!

So crazy things coming, hope you enjoy our changes and stop by often or better yet SUBSCRIBE to your left for a little instant gratification! You can also follow me on twitter and Facebook and the boutique is still a work in progress so you can find a few things on Etsy for now.


XX

Sandra



Posted by Chic Home at 1/23/2012 3:15 PM | Add Comment

Happy New Year!




CB2

Present from the mister this year, it is stunning...luv, luv, luv it


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Merry Christmas from Chic Home








Posted by Chic Home at 12/23/2011 8:38 PM | Add Comment

Chic Home - New Decor


Just listed these in my Etsy shop and I will be putting them in the boutique this week. Special holiday pricing on the mirrors, pick up is available.


vintage copper tray - sold


Kutani china whistling sake set





Posted by Chic Home at 12/13/2011 3:41 PM | Add Comment

Paul Loebach/West Elm


Luv it

Just found this fabulous Paul Loebach dining chair at West Elm.



A modern take on an early American style classic that has been massed produced for years.

We all recognize this chair...old, tired, uncomfortable and over done..




new, much more comfortable, very chic and on sale!



I think the MR. will even fall in like with these.







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DIY Chic Home

Bulletin Board

Bulletin board, note board, memo board or inspiration board, no matter what you call them they have always left a lot to be desired. I have been re-designing these boards since the 80's. I have done 100's of them. I started out painting floral all over the cork face and adding trim to the wood frames, but about 12 years ago I figured out how to turn them into designer pieces for the home. I have been wanting to do one for myself for years but you know how that goes.

You will need:

1. vintage frame
2. cork bulletin board
3. Krylon paint for frame
4. fabric
5. Krylon spray adhesive (non yellowing)

I spray paint whenever I can and Krylon is my favorite.
I painted this very vintage frame with Krylon Gloss White. Cut the bulletin board to fit inside the frame. Clean off cork surface to prepare for adhesive. Cut a piece of fabric to fit board, and then press out all the wrinkles. Follow directions on adhesive, I sprayed both surfaces and applied fabric right away with my adhesive. I had problems with the adhesive in the picture and had to switch to Krylon Spray Adhesive. Trim edges if necessary. Put in frame. I made mine fit nice and snug so I don't have to glue it in and I can pull it out later if I want to change up fabric.



It was definitely worth the wait, I chose an extra large frame so it would hold quite a bit and a large graphic print fabric in pink for a modern feel but you could use just about anything you wanted. I love this piece so much (I am a confessed fabric addict) I am hanging it in my living room as a piece of art and a pop of color!

Find more great Diy ideas




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Posted by Chic Home at 9/28/2011 6:39 AM | Add Comment

Chic Home 101

Design Inspiration

Inspiration for designing a room can come from anywhere. It can be a painting, a pillow, an object, your favorite outfit or a piece of fabric....



This is one of my favorites right now, a gorgeous seashell, I love the colors and the texture and it reminds me of the beach. I was fabric shopping last year and found this fabric that reminded me of that shell, the colors are my interpretation of my inspiration. I am using this fabric as part of my new living room design and on a DIY Chic Home project I will be posting on Wednesday.

Find your inspiration...


Posted by Chic Home at 9/26/2011 6:22 AM | Add Comment

Autumn Whispers



Autumn is here.... not that you could tell here in the desert. If I hadn't read it on the calendar I wouldn't have even known. Summer hangs on way too long, today was high 90's for most of the day and there was barely a whisper of Fall....



Can you see it there in the middle...just a hint of red?



the clouds holding in the heat and adding humidity (I do not do well in humidity).



Just an inkling in our Eucalyptus that Fall is here.
I am so over summer and so ready for cooler days!


Posted by Chic Home at 9/23/2011 5:36 PM | Add Comment

9/11


Remembering ...

our heroes, the fallen here and abroad, those that continue the fight and the families they leave behind....




with honor, love and gratitude


Posted by Chic Home at 9/10/2011 1:40 PM | Add Comment

Lonny Magazine


A must read..

I absolutely love some of the new online magazines and if you haven't had a chance to discover any I will be making my recommendations.
Lonny Magazine July/August just hit my inbox and as always I read it cover to cover. You must check it out, click pic to direct you.



Loved it !!!



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