I’m currently obsessed with making cocktails. Fridays at 5 o’clock I get in the kitchen and start experimenting right away. My newest drink of choice is a spicy cocktail. This margarita is made with fresh strawberries and a few slices of jalapeño. It’s a nice kick and perfect on a hot summer day. We’re first… Read more »
When I ran my first half marathon I was utterly overwhelmed with gratitude by all the people who came to cheer us on. You never know how much a cheering section or some inspiring words will help you until you’re close to quitting… then you recognize them for the incredible gift they are. Ever since… Read more »
Unless you cover yourself in a drop cloth, there’s really no way to avoid getting your hands dirty with a DIY paint project. Recently, I dug into my bathroom counters and found an all natural way to get paint off hands with tea tree oil. Just coat hands in tea tree and scrub with… Read more »
We share all sorts of slow cooker recipes on the site… but I can tell you honestly this is one of my favorites! Slow Cooker BBQ Root Beer Chicken calls for only 5 ingredients, it’s easy to make, and the end result, honestly? So dang good! It’s packed with flavor and the leftovers are good… Read more »
Growing up I loved rice krispie treats. It was my all time favorite treat. My mom would make them for my sisters and I all the time. It wasn’t until I got older, though, that I realized just how great peanut butter rice krispie treats actually are. So now it’s the only way I make… Read more »
This morning I was playing with my almost two year old. He was ducking behind this little house in his bedroom and saying “Where’s Ford? Where’s Ford, Mama?” Then it’s my turn to dutifully play my role and “find him” so I call out in a singsong voice, “I see you! I see you Ford!”… Read more »
In another life I had a stint as a boutique manager and learned a thing or two about how to style a maxi dress. It’s all about the silhouette. It doesn’t matter if you are tall or short, curvy or petite, this look can work on everyone, it just may take a minute to find the… Read more »
This week Dave and I will celebrate our 10th wedding anniversary and the weekend after that we’re hosting a big party. I’ve got all kinds of fun ideas dreamed up for our party… you could say I have anniversary on the brain. Since some of you might be planning an anniversary party too I wanted… Read more »
One of my favorite soups is broccoli cheddar cheese soup. I go crazy for it. I was recently wanting to come up with new and exciting side dishes because I’ve been tired of the same recipes I make over and over again. I thought the best thing to do was to take one of my… Read more »
We’ve all heard about monkey bread (or pull apart bread) being doused with cinnamon sugar and drizzled with icing. We’ve also seen the pizza monkey bread floating around the internet. I’m a fan of both of those varieties, myself. But here at Chic, we’re bringing you something completely new and exciting. It’s the next level… Read more »
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
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 »
