Dear Chicago House, Here is a little tip for keeping your jewelry in order. Use a fishing lure box. Mr Chicago house enjoys the odd bit of fishing and with […]
Craft Projects
Make a bracelet from an old t shirt
Dear Chicago House, I always knew I was destined to be the shortest member of my household. I am 5’7″ and Chicago teenager “over took” me about 6 months ago. […]
Two Throw Pillow Ideas
Dear Chicago House, There is nothing like a throw pillow for a pop of color in a room and does it surprise you that I like making my own. No […]
Tutorial: Paint a Terracotta Pot
Dear Chicago House, I just love spring time. Call me a dork but there is something very thrilling about seeing pansy seeds I sowed a few weeks back burst into […]
Polymer Clay Easter Eggs
With Easter coming up I thought I’d have a bash at making some funky decorated Easter eggs. I have seen so many fab ideas on Pinterest and I am a […]
Wrist Art: Memory Wire Bracelet
Dear Chicago House, A few years ago I broke one of my favorite necklaces, it was only a cheap piece but Chicago teenage magically strung it all back together. It […]
Decorating with Sea Glass
Dear Chicago House, I have a a few bits of sea glass left over from my sea glass wall art. What to do with it…it is too lovely to stuff […]
A Bit of Bling on the Bathroom Wall
Dear Chicago House, I know, I know it takes me ages to get around to actually finishing a room and I seem to flit from room to room “faffing about” […]
Something on the Walls! Office Decor Progress
Dear Chicago House, Let me start off saying a big thank you to all the birthday wishes last Friday. In that post you did have a little teaser to the […]
Playing with Pebbles and when I Grow Up
Dear Chicago House, Today is my birthday so who says I can’t take a handful of beautifully polished pebbles and frame them. Thank you to whoever invented the shadow box! […]