Dear Chicago House, You have a guest writer today, Susie from Arcadian Lighting. She was inspired to contact me after seeing the Town house beachy room and has some lovely […]
Craft Projects
Free Candle Transfer Pattern
With a little magic you can turn dull white candles into something more lovely with a simple candle transfer. What more I am offered a free pattern to download You […]
Creative Pumpkins
Dear Chicago House, Seems I am not with the program and am a little late in sharing the pumpkins that adorned your front steps. Better late than never though! Love […]
Free printable Halloween Cards
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. […]
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 […]
How to Knit Cable Knit Pillows
Dear Chicago House, It may be hyper trendy right now but I have been knitting for years.Clackity clack. In preparation for cooler days in your sun room I have dug […]
Easy Door Stop
Dear Chicago House, There are a couple of your doors that just will not stay open and swing shut, I think they may be a little warped or unbalance… or […]
Beach Inspired Family Room Makeover: Before and After
Dear St Louis House, Are you ready for a before and after of your family room? You are a bit of an odd shape, built directly over a garage, long […]