Dear Chicago House, Here is fun desk accessory you could make as a last minute gift. Over the years Chicago teen has amassed quite a collection of pencils and a […]
Decorative Accents
Bringing Nature Indoors and The Dump Gift Card Winner
Dear Chicago House, I planted 185 bulbs this past weekend and I am a little sore today I have to say…but sore in a good way! I was so thrilled […]
Make a Pretty Storage Jar
Dear Chicago House, I can be a bit untidy but I really don’t like a mess. There comes a time…picture me opening my medical cabinet and cotton swabs falling all […]
Fabric Covered Magazine Files: Tutorial
Dear Chicago House, One of my favorite things about living in Chicago is that I can nip to an Ikea in 25 minutes. On my last visit, I picked up […]
Giftcard Giveaway to new Chicago Furniture store: The Dump
Dear Chicago House, Who doesn’t love a bargain…better still who doesn’t love something for FREE! Let’s combine the two with a free $134 gift card to a discount furniture store, […]
A Magical Mystery Tour and Vintage Glass
Dear Chicago House, Last week Chicago teen and I went on “a magical mystery tour” and ended up in an antique barn in Volo.The barn is a bit creepy but […]
Three Easy Tips for Combing Fabrics
Dear Chicago House, I have just made some new throw pillows covers for the sofa in your sun room, don’t they make you want to sit down and have a […]
Easy Throw pillow ideas
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
