Chic Design Cafe

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.

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.

Leather fashion jewelry is on trend for both men and women right now. You can find everything from bracelets, earrings and necklaces made with leather elements. In this video I will show you how to make a easy beaded leather lariat necklace. For more Jewelry inspiration visit my Pinterest board: http://www.pinterest.com/chicdesigncafe/fashion-jewelry/

Fall is falling fast and this means time to change up your decor. I had a small and casual brunch at my home and wanted to dress my table for the Fall season. Although I wanted to have a Fall feeling, I did not want to use orange because it does not work with my decor so I went with a gold leaf motif. View the video below to see how I did the gold leaves placed on each plate: