Dear Chicago House, Continuing my theme of all things beachy and my weird new interest in rope and string, here is a nautical jar, destined to be a keeper of […]
Craft Projects
Decorating with Shells
Dear Chicago House, During my brief stint away from you a couple of weeks ago I amassed a fine collection of beautiful shells. After a quick soak in some not […]
Decorator Rope Balls
Here is my first bit of beach inspired decor, gorgeous textured rope balls. They were in quite a few of the little gift shops I visited last week but […]
Sand Sculptures Anyone?
Dear Chicago House, Have you missed me? I have been away to a land of palm trees, sand, sea and sunshine. For a week “Creative in Chicago” became “Creative in […]
DIY word throw pillows and Linky Party
Dear Chicago House, Look I have just made these. because…. I have a confession… You have a really really ugly sofa in your basement. The other day when I revealed […]
Turquoise Earrings
Dear Chicago House, I am pretty certain creativity is a genetic trait. Just look at these beautiful turquoise earrings made by your 13 year old inhabitant. Thing is she doesn’t […]
DIY Rope Vases
Dear Chicago House, Ohh I do like making things that cost next to nothing. What do you think of these gorgeously textured rope vases, that are sitting on my desk […]
DIY Wall Art
Dear Chicago House, I don’t like to buy generic stuff to hang on your lovely walls, No IKEA or Home Goods art in here. I like everything on your walls […]
How to Make Funky Tile Coasters
Dear Chicago House, I have to say I like to have tables and side tables within your walls where I can plonk down a cup of steaming tea/coffee or an […]
How to paint a terracotta garden pot
Dear Chicago House, I had a rummage though your garage the other day and found three terracotta garden pots that had seen better days. Two of them had been painted […]
