Chic Decor

The Fall Collection

By Rachel | Published: August 11, 2010

I’m Rachel Hollis, and I’m a collector. I’m not a hoarder mind you, I don’t have 3,300 unopened Barbie Dolls or shelves filled with unused gallon jugs of mayo (Daddy I’m looking right at you!) but do like to collect two things in particular. The first of which is vintage lighters (which I store in Read More...

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Found Vintage

By Rachel | Published: July 16, 2010

If the average Chic Reader… prepare to be inspired. If you’re “in the biz” meaning, the event biz… prepare to have your world rocked! At least, that was my reaction when I heard about Found Vintage Rentals. I am firstly OBSESSED with vintage anything. I am secondly, always searching for something new to show my Read More...

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Enter Here

By Rachel | Published: July 8, 2010

I found KnockKnocking on Etsy this morning and I’m so obsessed wtih artist Agnes Blum’s work. During almost every holiday season you will find the door of my home (and sometimes my office) decked with a wreath. I love the warmth it ads to greet guests and the statement it gives to passersby THIS HOUSE Read More...

Also posted in Chic Entertaining, Party Ideas | Tagged anges blum, decorating for holidays, door decor, door wreaths, etsy, home made door wreaths, knockknocking, yarn door wreaths | Leave a comment

Daring Dahlias

By Rachel | Published: July 8, 2010

It’s July, and you know what that means… Dahlias are at the peak of perfection! Dahlias are one of my favorite flowers to design with. They come in a million colors and sizes and are really hearty. You’ll see them popping up in my decor over and over again. Here are some pretty pastels at Read More...

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The Salad Bar

By Rachel | Published: July 7, 2010

We did this set up a couple of years ago for an outdoor wedding, but I continue to use it time and time again whenever I want to serve a light lunch. We set an 8 ft table and draped it with a vibrant silk table cloth. Two different kinds of salads (spinach and mixed Read More...

Also posted in Be Merry, Chic Entertaining, Chic Events, Party Ideas | Tagged baby shower food, bridal shower food, outdoor wedding food set up, outdoor wedding ideas, salad bar set up, setting up for baby shower, setting up for outdoor party, summer luncheon | Leave a comment

A Party in Bloom

By Rachel | Published: June 8, 2010

We use this little trick all the time at weddings, but it’s an easy way to add a bit of elegance to your next dinner party. Print up your dinner menu on heavy card stock (even if you’re just having meatloaf, it’s nice to see a menu printed out). Then insert the menu into the Read More...

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Matching Monograms

By Rachel | Published: May 20, 2010

I found this photo today as I was pulling pictures for my slave drivers (otherwise known as publicists). It’s been so many years since we did this wedding, I’d forgotten all about this cool monogram. It was fairly simple… letters carved into particle board covered in seed paper and then attached to the gates that Read More...

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Have Yourself an Eco-friendly Christmas

By Erika | Published: December 10, 2009

Now that Turkey day has trotted, let’s talk Christmas. While Thanksgiving is notorious for overcooking, Christmas is the holiday for overspending. On Thanksgiving we waste food. On Christmas we waste, well, EVERYTHING. This year, Chic Readers, let’s each try to find one area where we can cut back and NOT WASTE ANYTHING. I have 3 Read More...

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Chic How-To: Thanksgiving Table Decor

By Rachel | Published: November 24, 2009

Better than a Pet Rock. They’re EcoSpheres!

By Erika | Published: July 22, 2009

Between work & play, family & friends, who has the time to take care of a pet? Dogs drool and cats scratch. Fish die and gerbils smell. Despite all of that, I yearn for a little creature of my own to have and to hold. Something that loves me unconditionally and cheers me up when Read More...

Also posted in Chic Shopping, Party Favors, Uncategorized, Wedding Wisdom | Tagged Anthropologie, bored at work, Chic Events, chic gift, chic wedding favor, easy pet, Eco-Sphere, EcoSphere, ecosystems, fun favor, LA Wedding Planner, los angeles event planner | 1 Comment