behind the blog

how it all began

It all started around 2010. I was sitting behind my computer at a corporate financial firm, feeling completely uninspired and knowing deep down that something was missing. I just couldn’t figure out what it was… until one day I stumbled across a little blog called Cupcakes and Cashmere.

I remember thinking, wait… this exists? A place where you can share creativity, ideas, and everyday life in a beautiful way? I was instantly hooked. That was the moment I knew I wanted to create something of my own.

I launched my first blog not long after and poured my heart into it for a few years. Then life happened. I got engaged, graduated from college, and started building my career in marketing. But that creative itch never really went away. A few years later, I felt the pull to start again—but this time, I wanted something that truly reflected me and the direction my life was going.

That’s when I Dream in Chic was born in April 2015.

The name is a little play on words. You know how some people say they dream in color? I like to think I dream in chic. To me, chic isn’t about labels or status. It’s about how you feel. It’s about creating a life you love, elevating the everyday, and finding confidence in your own version of beautiful.

My hope is that when you spend time here, you leave feeling inspired, encouraged, and reminded that you don’t need a perfect life to create a beautiful one. I’m so glad you’re here and following along.