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 […]
Wall Art
DIY Coastal Art: A Fun Octopus
Dear Chicago House, I watched a video the other day about an octopus that has been taught how to take photographs ( check it out here) It inspired a sudden […]
How to Make a Driftwood Seahorse: Video Tutorial
Dear Chicago House, I was thrilled to bits to be contacted by the FYI network recently, asking if they could used a photograph of my driftwood seahorse in one of […]
Driftwood Fish – DIY
Dear Chicago House, I have been down to my secret beach again and collected another bag of driftwood. Look what my treasure scraps turned into this time. Driftwood Fish! […]
You Can Paint This!
Dear Chicago House, Who knew a hail storm could inspire this A little stumped by the connection? Lets look a little closer. Dots! This is a painting technique called […]
Dabbling in Water Soluble Oil Paints
Dear Chicago House, Today the sun is shining and the snow is melting. I can at last see some of my front lawn…it maybe brown and rather disgusting looking but […]
Treasure Alert: Linocuts and Prints
Dear Chicago House, There is nothing like cold day (again) to go digging through an old box of treasures in the basement. Look what I found today, some old linocuts […]
DIY Wall Art Ideas for Coastal Decor
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 […]
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 […]
How to make a Driftwood Seahorse
Dear Chicago House, Mr. Chicago house and I had a little wander down to our favorite secret beach last week and collected a lovely bundle of drift wood. With a […]
