JourneyChic - a quest for easy, affordable style

A Sibling Kit for the Big Brother

September 24, 2012 By JourneyChic 5 Comments

Big D (formerly referred to as "Junior" on ye olde blog) is very excited to be a big brother. Well, he's as excited as a 26 month-old can be. He was one of the very first people that we told, and when I informed him that the baby in mommy's tummy was a girl he ran up and gave me a big hug - so cute! Since then, he loves to feel her kick and includes her in our bedtime story-reading ritual by lifting up my shirt so that she can "see" the book. In theory, he's in love with the idea of being a big … [Read more...]

Filed Under: crafts & sewing, parenting

Cheap Chic: A Little Leopard

September 18, 2012 By JourneyChic 2 Comments

I went to Target last week during my lunch break to grab some Command hooks and a curtain rod, and walked out with a leopard print scarf as well. Funny how that sort of thing always happens at Target. I paid $14.99 for this Mossimo scarf, but it's now on sale online for just $11.99. It's a lightweight fabric, perfect for fall! Have you found anything cheap and leopard-y lately? Flats are next on my shopping list... … [Read more...]

Filed Under: cheap chic, shopping

I’m alive…and no baby yet!

September 11, 2012 By JourneyChic 3 Comments

Hello all! I just wanted to drop a little note to let you know that I'm alive and well - just somewhat brain-dead from these last few weeks of pregnancy. My little girl moves constantly (she's scooting around as I type this), which is exhausting. She's definitely different from her big brother - that's clear already! I will be shocked and amazed if she ends up being a calm child. So far, all signs point to a future karate champion. :) I never thought I'd be annoyed by baby kicks, but man - this … [Read more...]

Filed Under: nursery and kid spaces, our house

DIY Jewelry Board

August 23, 2012 By JourneyChic 4 Comments

After months of sitting in my pantry, I finally hung up the jewelry board that I made ages and ages ago. This was a super easy project that was very quick to make (too bad it wasn't quick to hang - my bad). Cork board "canvas" from Target A few boxes of decorative nailheads from JoAnn Fabric remnant Hot glue Thumb tacks I cut the fabric to size with pinking shears to minimize fraying (allowing room for it to wrap around the edge of the cork board and onto the back. Then, I ironed … [Read more...]

Filed Under: crafts & sewing, organization

Nursery Purchases

August 6, 2012 By JourneyChic 3 Comments

There's just two months left of my pregnancy and I can't believe how much faster it's gone this time around! There really is a big difference between the first and second pregnancies. I haven't written much (or anything??) about it because it's been pretty easy, thankfully. Our old guest room is now a lovely shade of aqua (Benjamin Moore's Maritime Blue) and it's amazing how much bigger and brighter the small space seems now that it's not weighed down by heavy brown paint. We have nearly … [Read more...]

Filed Under: nursery and kid spaces

Cheap Chic: Marble-Topped Kitchen Island

July 20, 2012 By JourneyChic 2 Comments

Mr. JC and I have recently watched a few episodes of "The High Low Project" and he asked me why anyone would bother paying $20k for a room that could be put together for $2k. My response was: Time: A lot of DIY often goes into re-creating a look (and he should know how much time that takes since I make him do most of the grunt work). It can also be quite time-consuming to source great deals, and many people simply don't have the time to spare or the desire to get their hands … [Read more...]

Filed Under: cheap chic, kitchen

Do-over Dreams: Living Room

July 18, 2012 By JourneyChic 7 Comments

When we moved into our first home in 2008, I made several design faux-pas. Hey, it was before the age of Pinterest, what can I say? We spend most of our time in the living room, and it's never felt right to me. The major reasons for this are: We didn't measure the room before ordering furniture, so what we have is a bit too big for the space. I chose a wall color (Behr's "Sagey") that doesn't leave much wiggle room for switching up the color of the accessories. I've now built up the room … [Read more...]

Filed Under: living room