I have a soft spot for shopping that benefits a cause. Hand in Hand was an organization that I briefly worked with in graduate school; we helped them develop a marketing plan for one of their regions. They are an…
Baboo is a cool series of clips that can be clipped to children’s artwork. Kids design their own shapes and attach them to clips to create a three dimensional theatre of their work. I love the simplicity of this set…
The days are getting a bit shorter, the wind is picking up, and the temperatures are dipping ever so slightly (as the rain and wind rage outside my apartment right now!) If you are going to shop, why not pick…
Sometimes a place simply captivates you. Cambodia is a place full of understated but tangible history, simple beauty, and lovely people. It has been one of my favorite places to visit so far and I would certainly like to get…
Hope you had a great week lovelies! Here is what happened at Chic ‘n Cheap Living this week: – Photo love: Music and feelings – how does music move you?– Savvy Tips {Shopping: Picking the right High Street pieces for your wardrobe– Fun…
Happy Fun, Free Friday lovelies!DIY Project This is such a quirky, fun little project – tin can photo frames. Huh?! Yes, use your tin cans to display your photos in a kitchy, unexpected way. I found this great tutorial on…
Zara keeps on rocking it and really hits a minimalist, edgy chic stride with its Fall 2011 collection. It’s all about the little things…leather sleeves, sequins, and colored lace (I saw the lace skirt in gray at the stores…oh my,…
I love finding examples of art that aren’t limited to a canvas/frame and use untraditional materials (these Rob Ryan cut paper art creations are another example of unique art). Gavin Worth has created wire sculptures that depict simple silhouettes. The…
I love to talk about fashion. I enjoy reporting on new collections, collaborations, and designers from Etsy to the large High Street brands. I do this because I find fashion fascinating and the range of designs to be exciting. But…
Music is what feelings sound like. Author unknown I was one of those kids that was forced to take piano lessons every week since I was about 5 or 6. I remember not quite getting it at first. I would…