Dear Chicago House, This past weekend Chicago teenager’s baby sitting job finished early so she reluctantly agreed to come for an afternoon walk with Mr Chicago house and I. Now anyone who has a […]
Leaf Stencil: Arty Farty Friday #26
Dear Chicago House, Don’t you just love the colors of fall? I can enjoy all the leaves for now before they start falling and necessitating mega sessions in the garden […]
Decorating with Nature: 5 Easy Projects
Dear Chicago House, I have myself a guest blogging gig over at Chicago Signature properties where I will be their style blogger. I have enough trouble finding the time to […]
I am in a book!
Dear Chicago House, Little did I know my projects would result in this blog being cited as one the ” nations most creative blogs” and a chapter in a book! […]
A weekend wander and fabulous sheep teeth
Dear Chicago House, An Autumn walk this past weekend, blue sky, sunshine and a beautiful prairie With willowing yellow flowers riding the breeze… And a friendly sheep who wanted to eat anything ( […]
An Acorn Vase
Dear Chicago House, On more than one occasion recently I have been woken in the middle of the night by a walloping sound above my head. The culprit, an oak tree, that been […]
Arty Farty Friday #25 Pen and Ink Illustrations
Dear Chicago House, There is nothing like like a deadline to really challenge the old creative juices. In my professional life I am working on illustrations for a new book. […]
You Can Create Your Own Art: Arty Farty Friday #24
Dear Chicago House, Creating an original piece of art to hang on your walls is not difficult. Take a look at these simple watercolors, simple and contemporary. Difficult to do? […]
Drift Wood Orb Tutorial
Dear Chicago House, After a lovely vacation on the beach I am drawn (once again) to creating beachy thing. I think it is my destiny, to one day, to live […]
An Abstract Sea: Arty Farty Friday #23
Dear Chicago House, So after a little inspiration at a local Art show recently I took a break from work, cracked open my water colors and got busy with my […]





