Orbs, spheres, globes ..call them what you may but here is a little doodle I have recently completed with my trusty box of Inktense colored pencils. I contemplated adding a […]
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How to Decorate your Stairs for Christmas
I do like giving my home a festive spirit this time of year and as I shared with you last week I am taking a creative approach this year as […]
Trash to Treasure
A comment from a reader on my Paper Orb tutorial about free craft supplies, made me realize that many of the beautiful things I create are actually from trash. It’s […]
A Trip to Little Compton Rhode Island
There is nothing better than escaping work for a week and having a little holiday by the sea. Last week we rented a beach cottage in a sleepy area 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! […]
Coastal DIY Gift Ideas
Dear Chicago House, I don’t know about you but I find holiday shopping rather tedious and choosing that perfect gift is so difficult. If you are having trouble, here is […]
Arty Farty Friday #38 : Blue and Green Problem
Dear Chicago House, There is something about the combination of blue and green… do you know what I mean? I am constantly drawn to it when I paint. It’s not […]
Blossom Art: Arty Farty #36
Dear Chicago House, It is snowing in my garden today … snowing blossom that is….but hey in Chicago you never know. I couldn’t help myself, I collected some fallen petals […]
12 months 12 favorite creations
Dear Chicago House, Looking back over the last 12 months I have been quite prolific in my creations (I know that many decorating craft type bloggers are driven to create […]
DIY Christmas Ornament Tutorial – Glitter!
Dear Chicago House, I allow glitter in the house, yes, it’s true. When Chicago teenager was much younger, one of her little friend would come around and they would spend […]