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[...]
HELP ME LORD! WE'RE HERE NOW! London: Mommy, may I start shaving my legs? Me: 😨 Why baby? Your legs look beautiful. London: But it has a lot of hair now. Me: 😨 I barely see a thing baby. London: Mommy, stop! I know you see it. Me: 😨 How old are you again, baaaby? London: Mommy, I'm 13 now! Is it OK for me to shave my legs at this age? Me: 😨  In my head... (should I lie and say NO??, what is happening?, she was just in diapers, this is the beginning of the end, don't you da[...]
A CHICified Home Spa Treat! EXFOLIATING & TIGHTENING You're too busy, you're on a budget and pampering yourself is no where on the radar! Sounds familiar? Well, you're definitely not alone! I've been there too, right along with thousands of others! ;) Â I know that it's always easiest to put yourself on the back burner while attending to everyone else needs; the kids, your parents, your hubby, your family, your job, your friends and on and on and on! Â I also have come to realize over the[...]
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[...]
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.*[...]
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[...]