A Simple
Creative Life
It seems the older I get the more I realize, the more I simplify my life – including my relationships, my finances, my home, and my design – the happier and more satisfied I feel inside. The world can be a hectic chaotic place. We all need a place to unwind and relax. What better place than a home inspired by simple beauty and creative design. It really is the simple things in life that are the most extraordinary.
3 Ingredient Ranch Dressing
Here's another 3 ingredient masterpiece to make your Super Bowl snack preparation easy and delicious. Back in the day before Hidden Valley Ranch made packaged ranch dressing (yeah, I'm old) we used the seasoning...
3 Ingredient Chili
I woke up this morning thinking my husband and I were going to have a lazy Sunday, ending with us watching the Super Bowl snuggled up together on the sofa, only to hear these words as we rolled out of bed, "Did I tell...
Interest in Pinterest
I first heard of Pinterest around 2011, when a friend of mine mentioned she was using a website called Pinterest to get ideas and plan her upcoming wedding. “Hmm”, I thought, “what the heck is Pinterest?” I had had a...
A Trend to End The Whiteout
Every year in January we get inundated with information from designers in fashion, beauty, and, yes, interior design with their list of trends for the new year. I’ll let you in on a secret. This actually makes me...
The Kitchen – The Cloisters Project
The Cloisters Project involved a full gut and remodel of a 2 bedroom 2 bath 1300 SF condo in the Biltmore area of Phoenix, AZ. I was able to get this condo, unbelievably, below market price which really helped since...
Pillow Envy
When it comes to pillows I only have two words, OB… SESSED. As my husband can attest, I am absolutely addicted to pillows. I have so many pillows in my house that one time when we had a party, my husband offered up...
Simple, unique one of a kind items to enhance the beauty of your home
Our Projects
Cynthia Alvarez, Creative Director of A Simple Creative Life, has been designing and remodeling homes in the Phoenix area for over fifteen years. A Simple Creative Life incorporates modern and unique design styles, using creativity and ingenuity to provide high-end style without a high-end price tag.