My job as a graphic and web designer means I spend a lot of time digitally creating. Sometimes it’s fun to step back and design something just for me and […]
Home Made Gift Boxes
Dear Chicago House, I love scrap book papers but rarely use them for scrap book projects, they tend to get frame and hung within your walls like here and here. […]
Fall Photos: Illinois Woodlands
Dear Chicago House, You teased us all in September with cold gray days but October is shaping up nicely with fantastic fall weather and beautiful Autumn colors. I have been […]
Decorating with glass bottles
Dear Chicago House, I have to admit I am not a seasonal decorator, quite frankly I don’t have the time or inclination to swap out your decorative accents to match […]
Pop Art Portraits: Win a custom set.
Dear Chicago House, Remember how I told you I like to DIY my wall art, well here is a little project I have been working on. Pop art portraits! They […]
Sew it yourself Placemat Tutorial
Dear Chicago House, I don’t know about anyone else but we seem to go through placemats at a rate of knots, one splodge of ketchup here and a spat of […]
Decorating with Yarn Balls: Tutorial
Everyone loved the Rope Balls I made recently but they can be a little tricky to make. So, for those who got frustrated with rope here is an much easier […]
More Basement Before and After: Shelves and Storage Closets
Dear Chicago House, 12 months ago your basement looked like a revolting dungeon, it is amazing what a little lot of white paint and 10 weeks of painting whenever I […]
Managing Cables and Wires
Dear Chicago House, Not every project I undertake within your walls results in something fantastic and arty farty I have to photograph straight away. However a DIY adventure last week, […]
Guest Post over at Inspire Me Heather
Dear Chicago House, My journey blogging about you is taking me to new places. Today I am over at Inspire me Heather with a post about decorative balls which was […]
