Chic Design Cafe

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.

I am loving decorating my home for Fall and I am always looking for new DIY projects. While looking around my home I figured I need to update my candle holders for the season. This lead to the second Video in my Fall Decor Series, this Fall Candle holder cannot be easier to make. This video shows you how to decoupage gorgeous paper leaves to create a lovely candle holder just perfect for Fall.

Embellish your boring candles DIY! I love scented candles from Bath & Body Works; I love the way they smell and I love the quality of the design. However they are pricey unless you are purchasing them on sale or with a coupon. Whenever my B&B candles are burned out and I opt to purchase a more affordable candle from the drug store or supermarket I am not always satisfied with the way they look. My solution to this problem.... Chic it up. With a few materials you can Chic up those plain candles to  accent your decor.

Very easy romantic and Soothing Candle Shade DIY. A tea light candle and a wine glass can be recreated into a Chic candle holder with a few choice materials and tools. When you combine vellum sheets or even tracing paper around a wine glass you get easy, romantic and simple Vellum DIY Candle Lampshades. Take a look at the video to see how easy this is.

I marvel when I come across design that is unique or innovative. Today I came across this amazing bubble cocoon and I just could not stop looking at it. This unique personal space puts a new spin on life in a bubble. It is like a personal retreat in which you can observe the world around you in your own space. I know... who really needs a bubble cocoon? I am not sure but it is visually stimulating.

The opportunities are endless when it comes to decorating for Christmas. There are countless colors of ornaments a person can choose from to work with their home decor. However there is also a diverse array of tree colors a person can select. There are gold, pink, turquoise, black....  you name it and you can probably find it. Recently I have come across white Christmas trees and they can look really lovely if it works with your decor. HGTV blog

Having a fish tank (as the common man would call it) in your home brings a soothing and relaxing element. The joy of watching the fish move about can be a stress reliever as well. Yet, the wonder of an aquarium built with design leading the way is nothing short of captivating. This fantastic aquarium is located in Japan. To see more visit this link to My Modern Met .

The sound of running water can be so relaxing; this can be said when you are outdoors or indoors. If you covet the Zen that fountains provide why not get one for your home. Simply Fountains

I absolutely love the aprons made from the cheery fabrics of this independent designer. The aprons are made from handmade cloths from Anna Maria . Her fabrics bring a wonderful feeling of happiness through her use of bright colors and pleasing patterns. Her designs can brighten your day!

I absolutely adore the Retro Fashion Art of Matou en Peluche an Etsy shop. The fashionable ladies that are projected in her art and greeting cards are fabulous.

Just when you thought you have seen enough cuteness, here comes ruffled diaper covers and ruffled baby clothes from RuffleButts.com . The products on this fantastic little site are so darling. You can't help but have a smile on your face or emit a little giggle when you view them. These products will make a special gift for Moms of little ones!

So what is the racket about brackets? Bracket shelving that is. I found some really cool bracket shelves while on my search for new decorating items. The following bracket shelves are from West Elm . The graphic style of the brackets on these shelves are very hip and modern; unlike anything I have seen at standard home improvement stores.

Oh it is that time of the year again; when lovers express their feelings for one another. Chic Design has gone across the internet to find some really interesting gifts that can be really fun for Lover's Day. At Made From the Heart an Esty shop, you can indulge in the iconic heart shape and be green. This bracelet is made from a recycled Dr. Pepper can. At red envelope you can find elegant paper weights that can fit right in on any stylish womans desk Who can resist a little something sweet? Well, at Devine Delights you won't have to. Their cute Valentine Petit Fours look scrumptious.

Memory sticks or USB flash drives have become real nifty storage tools for techies, but why shouldn't these tools look cool as well. Designer USB Drives can really express personality as well. I decided to go on a hunt for Flash drives with a sleek or cool design; in doing so I found awesome designer memory sticks across the web that can have you storing files in style. Cheesy I know, but take a look.  I found these below at Office Depot , just type in USB in the keyword search to browse many designs. These were found at Micmoco.com http://www.mimoco.com/ :

I am always searching the internet for great design products or ideas and was lucky to come across a few great items today. The creative folks at Surface Collective have a wonderful collection of Vinly Graphics that really add Zing to a Interior Design Project. I also came across these cute pillows at West Elm at a steal of a deal between$9.99-12.99. These pillows are on sale now at their website; check it out under the Sale Section, in the category Decorative Pillow. Click on the images to be taken to the respective websites.

I never thought I would actually say that an alien or anything that looks like one is cute but these little lights sure are. These stand alone cable less lights called candeloos are a really chic and smart design by Vessel.com for the little one. I am sure you can let their imaginations take off and keep their nights from being to dark. How fantastic!

I was doing my normal perusing of the internet when I came across a great site with wonderful products for the home that are both fun and modern. I really like this dessert plate set that can be utilized as art in a mod black and white room that needs a slight feminine touch. I found this wonderful set at Rosanna Inc . Definitely a chic site with chic collections.

Products that take advantage of natural energy and have an enviromentally concious design/engineering is awesome. Hey, don't expect them to work magic or make you breakfast but do expect you will feel good about having function and being earth concious. A clock that runs on water. A truly fantastic find, discover this item at ThinkGeek. An affordable flash light that never needs batteries or bulbs. That should light up your life when you run out of batteries and the electricity is out.Find this item at Free Play Energy.

This Cuckoo Clock from Deeply Madly Living is nothing like the Cuckoo Clocks of the past. It is simple yet decorative without being overly ornate. Not to mention that depening on lighting it will cast an interesting shadow upon the wall due to it's silhoutte. How fun and how modern.

The following ornaments from West Elm are definitely not your Grandmothers style of ornament. These ornaments are modern and dare I say it "Sexy"; a stretch from the traditional. If you are looking for something different for your tree consider these: Sleek and smooth. Meow.