Chic Design Cafe

I wanted a cork board for my office and found my co-worker was not using an old cork board in her office. A free cork board was great of course but the look of it was not. It just was not chic enough for me so I did something about it. So with spray adhesive, thumb tacks, fabric and a glue gun I went in for a craft adventure. So what did I turn up with? Cue the epic music... this beauty of a cork board.

Learn how to make an easy water color rose pattern for your phone with this video. The steps are simple and cute.

Chevron patterns are still in fashion and there is no reason not to carry this pattern into something functional and that can be put to use by anyone. With that in mind I decided to create personalized chevron notebooks that are easy to make. You can make these monogram notebooks for you or your friends. You only need a few things and really gorgeous paper to make this useful and special project. This custom project cannot get any simpler.

This DIY video will show you the easy steps on how to make Christmas tree cones that light up. This is a great project for the holidays and it is so customizable for any decor. All you have to do is buy gorgeous paper that compliments your home. The sky is the limit. Have fun, and stay chic and crafty!

I cannot remember the last time I did an Independent Designer or Shop feature here on my blog, but I have missed it so much. There are so many awesome people creating fantastic and fabulous things and sometimes I just have to acknowledge them. That being said the Etsy shop Peace Love Beach wowed me with their chic and modern cuff bracelets. A simple outfit can go from average to fashion forward with the right accessories. Statement pieces make a statement and these cuff bracelets say "Chic." The cuffs are sleek and have really hip patterns and prints. Give your thin stacking bracelets a break and consider a cuff bracelet! Visit Peace Love Beach on Etsy. http://www.etsy.com/shop/PeaceLoveBeach All photos are owned by Peace Love Beach .

Fall home decor is so cozy and it feels great if you can use accessories you made yourself. If you have not tried your hand at making a wreath before, this is the time to do so. The following wreath was the first I have ever created; if I can do it you can too. I have created an easy to follow tutorial on how to make a Fall wreath. For detailed steps on how I made this DIY wreath watch the video below. This project is not difficult and the design possibilities are endless.