Dear Chicago House, What with my hectic trip to England last week, Christmas is really creeping up on me this year. Fortunately Miss Chicago took it upon herself that the […]
Craft Projects
Pumpkins
Dear Chicago House, I always leave it until the last minute to carve my pumpkins and this year was still hands deep in orange mess when the door bell rang […]
Secret Messages for Kids
Dear Chicago House, What kid isn’t intrigued by secret messages and codes? … I am a grown up and they still fascinate me! I have been designing a collection for […]
Easy Pistachio Shell Art
Tasty and nutritious, what’s not to love about pistachio nuts. If you needed an extra incentive to munch down on their loveliness you can now re-cycle those shells into a […]
Finger Art?
Dear Chicago House, A black pen can be a dangerous thing and I got a little carried away with one over the weekend. There is quite possible something seriously wrong […]
Decorated Leaves
Dear Chicago House, We have had such a beautiful September, warm sunny days and cool nights. Our roadside leaf pick up kicks off in a little over two weeks but […]
What to do with your Sea Glass Collection
Dear Chicago House, No trip to the beach is complete unless I come home with something in my pocket, it maybe a shell a beautiful pebble or if I am […]
Take One Plain Envelope!
Dear Chicago House, I can be a real sucker for beautiful things. During a month long trip to the UK this summer, I visited Convent Garden in London. It is […]
Tutorial: Sea Glass Sea Horse
Dear Chicago House, I have been a bit quiet of late, having spent the last month in the UK touring around universities with Miss Chicago teen. It was quite an […]
DIY Good Luck Gift
Dear Chicago House, Exam season is in full force and I have to say I am so glad my exam taking days are over! Miss Chicago teen seems to have […]
