Chic Contributors

Welcome to the ultimate online shopping experience - a virtual magazine featuring casual elegance! Chic Galleria offers suggestions, giveaways, and fabulous deals on highly sought-after stylish services and gifts.

Brought to you by Beth Anderson, the bouncy, girl-next-door boutique owner of MyChicThings.com, this one-stop Web site allows shoppers to connect with leading, independent businesses in a comfortable, chic environment. Chic Galleria invites comments, e-mails, and product and service requests! Enjoy your luxurious plaza (and blogging!) experience without ever having to leave your home.

BETH ANDERSON

Beth Anderson is proud to offer men and women a gallery full of unique products, services, and articles. Chic Galleria is a natural extension of her experience in retail sales and special personality - a sincerity that continues to attract business owners, designers, artists, and a plethora of wonderful readers. Owner of MyChicThings.com and Chic Consulting, Beth holds a bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education from the University of Michigan and has taught in both private and public schools in Oklahoma, Texas, Utah, Michigan, Connecticut, and Washington D.C. Also a member of the National Association of Women Business Owners, this veteran school teacher loves to make others feel special, and Chic Galleria is just one of her favorite places to do just that. Beth has been featured in a large array of online publications including StyleBakery, Chic Stories, Posh Mama, The Goddess Factory, A Mom in Red High Heels, and Boutique Cafe. Her articles have been published by Reuters and The Chicago Sun Times.

ELANA PRUITT

With a bachelor's degree in journalism and a minor in speech communications from California State University, Fullerton (Go Titans!), Elana Pruitt is the editorial manager for PlasticSurgery.com, the founder and executive editor of BeautyChatBlog.com, a fashion columnist for Agendamag.com, "Talking Chic," and the owner of Good Girl Gone Shopping - a personal shopping and wardrobe consulting business. Call her Ms. "Multi-tasking" Pruitt if you will, because she wouldn't have it any other way. She is a proud member of several social networking sites, and has been featured in top fashion and beauty blogs, including Chic Stories, Fashion Frenzy, Trend de la Crème, and House of Raquel.

CHRISTINE SPENCER

Christine Spencer, CTA certifed life coach for women, founder of Girltime Coaching, says "Of all the things I love about my life and work is the opportunity to meet amazing and dynamic women. Coaching women to guide them to discover their passion and create a life of purpose and prosperity, is the most rewarding thing I could do in life. Watching the women discover inner awarenesses, aha moments, and spiritual breakthroughs, is a life altering experience for me." She is proud to have contributed articles to several well-regarded newpapers and magazines, including Reuters, Chicago Sun, Computer Shopper, Posh Mama and Fit Yummy Mummy. Christine has also developed a line of products for women, "Defining Divas." I invite you to visit her inspirational blog Live Passionately.

PAUL DAVID

Paul David of Paul David Designs has extensive experience in the field of design with a background that shows he knows exactly what he's talking about. Chic Galleria welcomes Paul as a resident blogger and business owner. Paul is creator and editor of TheSmartStylist.com and an affiliate of the Interior Designers Society. He proudly holds a B.S. in business administration and marketing from Angeles University Foundation in Angeles City, Philippines and a degree in interior design at the Art Institute of Philadelphia.

MARTHA COLLINS

Martha G. Collins holds a bachelor of science in Home Economics from Cameron University in Lawton, Oklahoma. She is certified to teach upper level Family and Consumer Science as well as English. She has been a realtor. She has performed quality analysis for such clients as Bristol Myers-Squibb, Sonic, and Subway. She currently is a stay-at-home mom, raising five children with her husband of 20 years, Scott. She serves as a substitute teacher at this time. She volunteers for her children's activities and various booster clubs. She also is an active Army wife and mother, helping with various activities and groups. She practices her craft every day, and loves finding better ways to perform her everyday tasks. In her spare time, Martha likes to read, knit, and try new recipes. Martha has lots of unfinished books and sweaters, because her first priority is her family. Cookbooks are her favorite read. Martha's articles have been published by Reuters, Chefs.com and the Chicago Sun-Times.

TERRY CARTER

Terry Carter, CEO of Travertine Spa has enjoyed a diverse career straddling government, private, and public sectors in law, business and technology. He practiced a mix of intellectual property, litigation, marketing, and transactional work during the technology boom, followed by regulatory, privacy and corporate strategy roles at a Fortune 500 company. Carter decided to change careers and form Travertine Spa, Inc. the high-end spa and body care company. He became passionate about creating a company that focused on wellness and rejuvenation after realizing that he had become accustomed to the hostility prevalent in many large corporations and sought healthy ways to reduce stress. In just under three years, Carter has product placement on some of the most exclusive shelves in the country not to mention numerous A-list celebrities as clientele. Terry combines his corporate and legal knowledge with a healthy dose of creativity. He is an Implementation Taskforce Member of the International Spa Association (ISPA).

CURTIS LUDLOW

For the more than a decade, Curtis has dedicated himself to helping people of all ages, abilities, and aptitudes achieve physical excellence. From top athletes looking to improve performance on the field to the average person just looking to create a healthier lifestyle, Curtis' techniques, enthusiasm, and inspirational qualities are always in high demand. His diverse expertise includes methods such as Metabolic Shift Training®; interval training; core conditioning; resistance training; calisthenics; yoga; running; tissu (aerial gymnastics); boxing; agility; quickness; speed; Bosu®; and CrossFit® methodologies. He is the author of the book Fitness Cybernetics, founder of Boot Camp FX, and publisher of the Fitness Cybernetics Success Journal (Curtis' Fitness Newsletter). Curtis is a proud member of the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, the National Academy of Sports Medicine, IDEA Health and Fitness Association, and the American Red Cross. His incredible expertise and enthusiasm make his coaching, products and services effective and fun.

JAMIE WHEELER

Jamie Wheeler holds Bachelor's and Master's degrees in English Literature from the University of Texas at Dallas. She is currently completing her dissertation on John Steinbeck's female characters and spends a good deal of time in the Special Collections Library at Stanford. Her fields of specialization are American Literature and Women's History. She is the Lead Editor at eNotes.com and the Blog Czaress of literaturd.com. Jamie has two children, Austen, 11 and Collin, 8. When she is not writing or reading, or running the children around, she is unconscious. Jamie's articles have been published by Reuters, Livestrong and the Chicago Sun-Times.

CHRISTIE CONNELLY

Christie Connelly is the founder and editor of the popular food blog Fig & Cherry.com. She's a born and bred Sydney girl, but has traveled and lived all over the world to get culinary inspiration. She loves the creativity of spontaneous cooking as well as the pleasure of planning and perfectly executing a meal. Her blog features original recipes, global restaurant reviews, food photography and styling and is ranked among the Top 100 Australian female blogs. Christie loves to share her passion and knowledge for all things food related, so drop by today and indulge with pleasure.

DENISE TONG

Denise Tong is the founder of entertainment blog Current Vine.com, which spotlights the latest in television, books, movies, style, and online media. She has interviewed TV contestants, authors, designers, and bloggers; additionally, she features relevant New York City events and ways to spend for a good cause. Current Vine is a member of The Budget Fashionista's Project:Blog and has been recommended on the Evite.com blog. Denise has been featured on the Ippie Design blog and on HeresToGoodWomen.com.

PHUONG LE

In her pursuit of creating global health awareness, Phuong Le, CEO of ONO Tea, moved back to Michigan from Hawaii to start the first line of lifestyle teas with her brother, Viet Le. In under a year, Phuong's passion for ONO Tea has caught the attention of exclusive resorts, hotels, and specialty markets. A trained chef and proud member of the American Tea Masters Association, Phuong, shows us all the healthy benefits of living a tea lifestyle. She creates special tea blends for restaurants and hotels and teaches fun ways to infuse tea in her culinary and spa recipes. She is also an active member of several networking sites and the 2009 culinary writer for Tea Room magazine. Phuong's passion for healthy living and modern twist on tea has influenced those around her to "rethink their drink" and select a healthier lifestyle. Her articles have been published by Reuters, Chefs.com, Computer Shopper and the Chicago Sun-Times.

CARRIE CASTLEMAN

Carrie Castleman has an undergraduate degree from Texas Tech University and a Masters in Social Work from The University of Texas in Arlington. Currently she is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker employed part time by LifeSynch as a Care Manager. The remainder of her time is spent in Plano, Texas raising her two daughters and driving her husband John insane. She enjoys Tae Kwon Do, Indoor Cycling, volunteering for various charities, Duran Duran and being a Fabulous Friend (really it is true). Carrie's articles have been published by Reuters.

LIBBY HAYNES

Libby Haynes has had a lifelong passion for design, watching her mother make their many houses become homes as the family moved constantly for her father's job at a major oil company. As the owner of Armoires & More, she regularly shops antique shows and small shops throughout the U.S. to bring new and unique treasures to the store's inventory. The relationships Libby has cultivated in the industry bring one-of-a-kind products not only from the United States, but France, India, Mexico & Russia to add to the store's mainstay of reproduction furniture. Her eclectic style is reflected in her own home, which has been featured in Better Homes and Gardens. Libby is a graduate of the University of Oklahoma and resides in Dallas, Texas.

PETER TOSKO

Peter Tosko is an author and illustrator who always has about a hundred projects on the go at any one time. His first book, 'The Enlightening of English Helen', is about an angel called Helen and her best friend Robin. Helen wants everyone to know she is an angel. Robin has a fat neck. Indeed, the brain of Peter Tosko is warped but he continues with his random adventures nonetheless. He resides in London, England, with a plethora of animals.

JAYNE COSTELLO GOODE

Jayne Costello Goode is the founder and President of Goode Law Office, P.C. in Milton, Massachusetts. Also a licensed mediator, Jayne has handled matters involving special education advocacy, school law, real estate, consumer protection, probate administration and business contracts. The author of the children's story Babbie Babbie's Balloon, Jayne's writing has been published in local newspapers. When she is not spending time with her family or working at her law firm, Jayne is working on blog entries, a young adult fiction novel and other writing projects. Jayne lives in Massachusetts with her husband, son, daughter and parents.

GABRIELLE KRAKE

Gabrielle was formally trained as an artist with an emphasis in sculpture. As life progressed she was blessed with a wonderful husband that she works with and four children whom she home educates and shares her love of art and beauty. With the added designation of Master Gardener in 2004, her endeavors have been enriched with learning the fine art of gardening, sustainability and conservation. Her art spills into the rooms of her garden and her family shares in the fruits of their labors. With her growing expertise in all things green, she has been given opportunities to speak, write and teach on the subjects she is passionate about.

CHRISTIE CROWDER

Christie Crowder has used her real world experiences to cultivate the life she loves. She ditched Corporate America and even her own successful project management firm to become a full time author/writer/blogger and certified Life Empowerment Coach for Women. Through her writing and coaching she loves helping women learn to live the life they love that excels within the chaos of every day. She recently launched her weekly internet radio talk show The ChatterBox which allows her to put her gift of gab to good use. Her first non-fiction book "Your Big Sister's Guide to Surviving College" is an inspirational and insightful book for young girls embarking on the journey to woman-hood on a college campus. In addition to this debut release, Christie co-authored "A Book Is Born - 24 Authors Tell All", a compilation of 24 mom-authors' experiences as first-time published authors told like going through pregnancy. Christie chronicles her imperfectly inspired life on her blog "My Life - A Work In Progress". She also is a contributing writer to many other online forums and print magazines for women and hopes to publish her first fiction novel this year!

SARAH-JANE ADAMS

Sarah-Jane Adams is an experienced UK based fashion editor who contributes to a variety of high profile sources, from national press to industry leading websites with millions of monthly hits. Sarah-Jane currently owns the hugely popular teen publication Cause a Scene magazine, and high fashion web design company Beautylicious Bling, as well as putting her degree in fashion pr to good use by acting as a publicist for a variety of up and coming talents. Her resume and full information on her availability can be found at www.sarahjaneadams.com.