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Share in our Celebration

Yesterday we had our 100th sale when an apron in our Creative Chics store was sold to a gentleman in Spain!!! We opened our store July 24th and in 84 days hit the 100th sale online mark!!  We think that … Continue reading

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Utilizing Leftovers

Most of us are pretty good at taking leftover food and making a sandwich, soup, or a warmed up meal.  When it comes to fabric sometimes you have small amounts of fabric, too large to throw away but what do … Continue reading

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‘Tis the Season

A few years ago I was a critic of the holiday season starting in July.  However, now that the “Chics” have to plan for things in advance, Cyber Monday is only 21 days away, it never seems we can get … Continue reading

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Super Bowl

Corey, the son of the youngest chic, Julie, and grandma’s super hero has played in a “super bowl” football game in his local age division for the past three years.  He called everyone in the family to let them know … Continue reading

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Apt#309 Bedroom

I will be honest with you blog readers…I am amazed how many of you have enjoyed watching me redo this little apartment.  Thank you for following along and sending encouraging words. Today my focus is my bedroom.  Here was the … Continue reading

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Rocking Chair

Perhaps you remember me telling you about my rocking chair that my husband gave me a number of years ago.  I wanted to spruce the chair up with a new look for my new bedroom.  So…I decided to give it … Continue reading

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Apartment 309 Makeover Continued

I am going to take some time this week to keep my promise to show you the process of making my small apartment home.  I completed the kitchen and showed you that now it is time to focus on the … Continue reading

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$4.44 Makeover

Here is a picture of the underside of my cabinet above my sink. Now this is not noticeable anywhere but above the sink.  To say it was unsightly was an understatement as they had glued the cabinets and stapled them … Continue reading

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Welcome to My Kitchen

As a senior citizen I cook minimally compared to the nurturing years of having children at home for multiple meals each day. My focus used to be space to work on the counter tops, practical was the essence of the … Continue reading

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Join Us at the Art Festival

Hey everyone! Well it is finally here, our first art festival selling our own stuff. We are nervous, excited, and working down to the very last minute to get everything done for Saturday morning. Please cross your fingers and pray … Continue reading

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