Vintage Finds, Inspired Designs, Everyday Whatnots and Tidbits
Share This Page!How to Make a Moss and Glass Glitter Banner On Monday I gave you a mini tour of my house with some of my Easter decorations. One of the things that I made for this Easter season was a Moss and German Glass Glitter Easter banner. I wanted to share with you how {Read More…}
Share This Page!How To Paint Furniture Fast using Chalk Paint I know there are a lot of tutorials out there for how to paint with chalk paint. When I started using chalk paint I was constantly searching for great videos to teach me new techniques. I’m very visual and I love a good step by {Read More…}
Share This Page! DIY French Lavender Soy Candle Don’t you love the fragrance of Lavender? I sell a lot of Lavender items at my space at Shabby Creek and everyone comments on how good my space smells! It really is a relaxing and de-stressing fragrance. It reminds me of the time I was running through {Read More…}
Share This Page!Yes, its Whatnot Wednesday! But I missed Transformation Tuesday so you are getting a little transformation on Wednesday instead. Maybe I should rename it Whatever Wednesday. I have been so busy this week getting ready to restock my space at Shabby Creek On Main. I was completely wiped out at last weekends sale, {Read More…}
Share This Page!Happy Monday! I had an amazing weekend away with my family in Monterey. We had the opportunity to spend the night at the Monterey Bay Aquarium with my boys’ Cub Scout Troop. It was pretty amazing to get up close to all those sea creatures! Its truly one of the best aquariums I {Read More…}
Share This Page!Have you ever gone to a great antique market and been inspired by all the cool old stuff? Maybe you were overwhelmed! Or maybe you even looked at all that old stuff and wondered how in the world you would use it? Only to walk away empty handed. Then Vintage Find Friday is {Read More…}
Share This Page!How To Age New Wood Using Vinegar and Steel Wool I love the look of vintage crates. They really add a lot of texture to your home decorating and you can use them in so many ways. Holding blankets, books, even dog toys. You can use them to add height and texture to your {Read More…}
Share This Page!I am really excited to be adding some Whatnots to your Wednesday. It’s the day of the week where anything goes. A little of this and a little of that. So to kick off Hump Day I am happy to introduce you to Valerie Caldwell from The Caldwell Project. She has an adorable blog {Read More…}
Share This Page!Vintage Valentine’s Day Craft Remember when you had to sign your name on 24 Valentine’s Day Cards to give out to your class? Not to mention you had to write their name on the envelope and then lick ALL the little envelopes. As a kid, I remember this being a big project. My {Read More…}
Share This Page!Vintage doors are everywhere! Every time I waste my day away on Pinterest I find a new idea for an old door. (Pinterest) But what if you don’t have an old door? What if you only have new doors? Don’t worry you can make them look old. I am a neighborhood curbside collecter. {Read More…}
Hello There! Welcome to Chic California. I'm an Ohio girl transplanted to California and enjoying the California lifestyle. I love to write, craft, design and refurbish previously loved furniture. I love the style of California and I hope to share that with you. Chic California is all about sunshine, sand, and the outdoor lifestyle. It's a little bit Chic, a little bit Shabby, and little bit Surfer all rolled into one. Enjoy! [Read More …]
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