Dear Chicago House, I really gravitate to a coastal style of decorating, I like simple lines and cool color palettes. I know I live a long way from the sea […]
Month: January 2014
Pinterest Tip – How to Animate your Pins
Dear Chicago House, Hands up if you spend way too much time on Pinterest?…me! I have found that Pinterest is the best social network for driving traffic to this site […]
Coastal Themed Vignette
Faced with another icy, snowy morning today I am dreaming of warm, balmy days and breathing in the salty air of the ocean instead of subjecting my lungs to arctic […]
Free Printable Valentine Cards
Dear Chicago House, My most downloaded freebie here at creativeinchicago.comĀ is this birthday card. I think the reason it is so successful is it’s simplistic design and the fact it […]
Tutorial: Shell Napkin Rings
Dear Chicago House, Here is another easy project to glam up a coastal table setting – DIY Shell Napkin Rings You will need Small shells Drill (optional depending on your […]
Tutorial: DIY Beachy Coasters
Dear Chicago House, Don’t you love these gorgeous coasters, perfect for a beach house coffee table! and super easy to make. You will need Cork circles Hemp string/rope Small shells. […]
Icy Photos – Polar Vortex Chicago
Dear Chicago House, Oh my, it has been rather cold this week, we bottomed out at -19 deg F ( that is -28 deg C) so cold in fact that […]
Creating Art on the Beach
Dear Chicago House, This time last week I was in sunny Florida, enjoying the feeling of sand between my toes and the sun on my face. Back in Chicago and […]




