Dear Chicago House, There is nothing like cold day (again) to go digging through an old box of treasures in the basement. Look what I found today, some old linocuts […]
Home Decor
How to Make an Elegant Centerpiece
Dear Chicago House, Every party table needs an elegant centerpiece…correct? Miss Chicago teen selected a color palette of black gold and white for her Sweet Sixteen bash and made these […]
Decor for a Casino Party
Dear Chicago House, This past weekend we celebrated Miss Chicago teen’s Sweet Sixteen with a Casino Party. It was a theme of her choosing and inspired by watching rather a […]
DIY Wall Art Ideas for Coastal Decor
Dear Chicago House, I really gravitate to a coastal style of decorating, I like simple lines and cool color palettes. I know I live a long way from the sea […]
Coastal Themed Vignette
Faced with another icy, snowy morning today I am dreaming of warm, balmy days and breathing in the salty air of the ocean instead of subjecting my lungs to arctic […]
Tutorial: Shell Napkin Rings
Dear Chicago House, Here is another easy project to glam up a coastal table setting – DIY Shell Napkin Rings You will need Small shells Drill (optional depending on your […]
Designer Desk Accessory – Last minute DIY gift!
Dear Chicago House, Here is fun desk accessory you could make as a last minute gift. Over the years Chicago teen has amassed quite a collection of pencils and a […]
Rooms Painted in Behr Aqua Breeze
Dear Chicago House, I cracked open my paint tins last week and painted my living room. Would it shock you to know that I have gone for Aqua Breeze by […]
Bringing Nature Indoors and The Dump Gift Card Winner
Dear Chicago House, I planted 185 bulbs this past weekend and I am a little sore today I have to say…but sore in a good way! I was so thrilled […]
Make a Pretty Storage Jar
Dear Chicago House, I can be a bit untidy but I really don’t like a mess. There comes a time…picture me opening my medical cabinet and cotton swabs falling all […]