There is nothing like adding a few throw pillows to a room to instantly update a look, add a seasonal feel or simply provide a pop of color. And they […]
Craft Projects
From Wood Scrap to Beautiful Fish
Dear Chicago House, In your garage was a scrap of wood, a scrap of wood that became a beautiful fish sculpture. I’d like to take credit but I can’t. That […]
Seed Bead Art
Dear Chicago House, I can’t take credit for these lovely creation made using seed beads, that has to go to Chicago teenager. She started with the spiral and was […]
A Novel Center Piece for a Fall Table
Dear Chicago House, This year the conker tree in your garden has produced a staggering 40 lbs of conkers. Quite amazing really considering last your it did not produce a single […]
Decorating with Nature: 5 Easy Projects
Dear Chicago House, I have myself a guest blogging gig over at Chicago Signature properties where I will be their style blogger. I have enough trouble finding the time to […]
I am in a book!
Dear Chicago House, Little did I know my projects would result in this blog being cited as one the ” nations most creative blogs” and a chapter in a book! […]
An Acorn Vase
Dear Chicago House, On more than one occasion recently I have been woken in the middle of the night by a walloping sound above my head. The culprit, an oak tree, that been […]
You Can Create Your Own Art: Arty Farty Friday #24
Dear Chicago House, Creating an original piece of art to hang on your walls is not difficult. Take a look at these simple watercolors, simple and contemporary. Difficult to do? […]
Drift Wood Orb Tutorial
Dear Chicago House, After a lovely vacation on the beach I am drawn (once again) to creating beachy thing. I think it is my destiny, to one day, to live […]
An Abstract Sea: Arty Farty Friday #23
Dear Chicago House, So after a little inspiration at a local Art show recently I took a break from work, cracked open my water colors and got busy with my […]
