Designing & Decorating The Jamaican Christmas Tree One of the most exciting days and projects of my career!! This was such an honor!🎈 I was asked and contracted to design and decorate the Christmas tree representing 🇯🇲 Jamaica, on behalf of the Diplomat of Jamaica, for Jamaica (😊) by the Jamaican Tourist Board and Director of International Affairs. The Jamaican Christmas Tree is displayed in Atlanta's Hartsfield Jackson Airport in the International Ter[...]
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HOW TO MAKE AN ACHIEVABLE & CHICified KIND OF NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTION! Well it's that time of year again!! It's the time when many ponder, evaluate and make "that list" of all the things to be done differently for the year ahead. Here are some quick tips on how to make an achievable and CHICified kind of New Year's Resolution. The good ole... NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTION! ') ~ KEEP YOUR LIST REALISTIC, SHORT & SWEET ~ MAKE YOUR GOALS SHORT TERM GOALS! Ex. 3mth INCREMENTS. ~ REWARD YOURS[...]
2 DAY COUNTDOWN!! It's that special time of year again, to entertain and dine with family and friends! While you finish up your shopping and finalize your menu, here are a few CHICified decor ideas that may come in handy while you fine tune your dinner party decor. ;-) Shayzon $$ Tip: Decorating doesn't always have to include the traditional or expected elements. Repurpose and utilize things from around your home, yard or your refrigerator! Reminders: (1) Leave yourself enough time[...]
THE CHICified 5! LOVES FROM THE WEEKEND! What is inspiration? A: The action or power of moving the intellect or emotions. Something that gives someone an idea about what to do or create. A force or influence that inspires someone. Be Inspired! With the spirit of the holidays permeating through the air, you can't help but want to dress things up a bit (both yourself and your surroundings). Accommodating the exhilarating feeling of celebration, romance and precious moments with lo[...]
The Travelers Diary PARIS DAY 1: Ahhh Paris, the flight is long but the great anticipation blurs it all. As the plane descends and the morning light creeps through the windows, the excitement escalates and an overwhelming feeling of gratefulness sets in. Well, here we go...yet again, I'm reassured that dreams DO come true!! ☺️ The 9yr old little girl in me that created this dream is elated, knowing that I've held on to her dream and have never let it go. The streets, the arch[...]
ARE CENTER PIECES AT A DINNER PARTY A MUST HAVE?? Party planning can be quite a task sometimes. Ok, let's keep it honest, it's quite a task every time! lol... ;-) What we've discovered at CHICified through trial and error, is the importance of simplifying the planning process into specific steps. The two MAJOR must haves: 1. Order Of Operation List 2. To Do List TIP: TO DO LIST apps are awesome! You don't have to worry about losing a piece of paper. Just don't lose your ph[...]
OUR CHICified 5! LOVES FROM THE WEEKEND! CHICified believes in taking time for visual inspiration. Here are a few gorgeous pics that we fell inlove with over the weekend. Note from the Editor: In this world that we occupy, there is beauty to be admired and inspiration to gain. Be present in your moments and have your eyes be your camera. SHAYZON *photos from around the web.*[...]
A SHAYZON FAB FIND... SOMETHING FABULOUS & WORTH FINDING! FAB FIND is most certainly found in the CHICified Dictionary. ') Here's the short & sweet definition, along with important points for SHAYZON to give the FAB FIND stamp of approval. Fashion, shoes, accessories, bags and decor that are graciously accompanied with great quality, a fit that's remarkable and appeal to the eyes that's purely irresistible. Top that all with a pretty little price tag adorned with a mi[...]
Have you ever admired floral arrangements and found yourself feeling a bit intimidated or wishing you were able to recreate them for your own home? WE DEFINITELY HAVE! ') Flowers have the power to brighten any space, improve any mood and transform any environment. Flowers also have a reputation for being expensive. We see them in magazines, as a major focal point on the sets of many TV programs, hotel lobbies, weddings, spas, restaurants, cafes and so many more captivating spaces. Clea[...]