Monthly Archives: January 2013

Love Tree

Do you decorate for Valentine’s Day? If not, this year is the year to start! This DIY Valentine’s Love Tree is a way to add a little style to this lovely holiday, while sharing sweet sentiments with your loved ones. Here’s what you’ll need: colored paper (red, pink, white, etc.) scissors hole punch twine markers small indoor… Read more »

Den Makeover

A while ago we remodeled our house. It was quite the undertaking and you can read about the chaos by clicking here. When you’re living inside a remodel you’re desperate to get your house back together and so the second they put up walls I was maniacally choosing paint colors and design schematics. What’s that they… Read more »

Rose Colored Glasses

What on earth are those you may ask? They’re fabulously beaded glasses, what else?! I got these red sunglasses in a goodie bag at an event of some sort, and never really used them. With the exception of when I popped out the lenses and wore them as an accessory to a “mad-scientist” costume last… Read more »

Jalapeno Bloody Mary

Remember the time I made that Infused Vodka? Remember how I said I wanted to use the jalapeno flavored vodka for a bloody mary?? No? Well I did and now I’m making good on that wish! Bloody Mary’s aren’t my go-to cocktail. They’re reserved for vacations, the occasional brunch or a golf outing… yes, I… Read more »

Tzatziki at Home

A couple weeks back I decided I would have a Greek themed dinner. Since I was going for Mediterranean style food I had to make one of my favorites, Tzatziki! If you’ve never had tzatziki, it’s a light , creamy dip with a bit of tang and a whole lot of flavor and I could… Read more »

Year’s End Card Storage

Yesterday I was sifting through the Chic office drawers and found Rachel’s adorable card organization system. She simply ties together the cards she’s been given for birthdays, anniversaries, etc. and labels them with the year she received them. This is stupid genius!

Gluten Free Banana Pancakes

But when it comes to a yummy weekend brunch, my honey has limited options. He gets tired of eggs and fruit so I make these Banana Pancakes as a special little treat for breakfast and he loves to snack on the leftovers throughout the day or as long as they last. It’s a great option for those loved ones who need gluten free!

About The Chic

Back in 2004 when I was looking to name my events company, I stumbled across the word 'Chic' in an old dictionary. The definition was: “a fashionable lifestyle, ideology, or pursuit”. I fell in love with the word and the idea that chic is the pursuit of something better, prettier, or cooler than you are today. Chic isn’t a state of being or even a destination, chic is the journey you take on the way to something greater. ~Rachel

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Question: From RJ in Los Angeles Hi Rachel! We had a gathering last night where quite a few kids (mostly toddlers) showed up with their parents. My husband and I are childless, but love kids and aren’t afraid of messes/things breaking, etc. But, one of the mothers made a comment about “another friend of hers… Read more »

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