My family has a flurry of birthdays around this time of year and I am dismayed at the sheer volume of rubbish birthday cards in the shops. So I have […]
Decorated Vacation Shells
It is Spring break season and I am just back from a glorious week in Florida. To be away from the freezing winter we have had here in Chicago this […]
Coastal Decor for a Bedroom
I have not shared any of ChicagoHouse#2 with you yet, save a little glimpse of my efforts in the garden in September when I was making the most of the […]
21st Birthday Gift Ideas
So Miss Chicago has just turned 21 which makes me feel liked an old hag, but better to be an old hag than a dead hag! I really struggled what […]
Polar Vortex 2019
Chicago has been global news for the last two days as a result of the delightful Polar Vortex. My outdoor thermometer recorded a low of -26 deg F. Yikes, that […]
Free Chicago Skyline Poster
Five years ago to the day we were in the midst of a polar vortex and Lake Michigan was a frozen wasteland. But with a so far, deliciously mild January, […]
Fabulous Chocolate Pecan Fudge
Miss Chicago was back in town for the Christmas break and made good use of my lovely new kitchen – she loves to bake. This is the third house we […]
Red Flowers Pencil Abstract
Lets kick off the new year with a bit of arty action and a flowery abstract doodle in my sketch book. I never really know where my pencils are going […]
Fun 3D Christmas Card Tutorial
Here is a really creative 3D Christmas card sent in by Giulia Talmacel. It takes a bit of patience but this beautiful “Explosion Box” can serve as a perfect gift […]
Free Pennsylvania Poster Art
My 20 months living in Pennsylvania were amazing. Being surrounded by such beautiful countryside and having the opportunity for so many adventures into nature was truly liberating. Moving back to […]