Tasty and nutritious, what’s not to love about pistachio nuts. If you needed an extra incentive to munch down on their loveliness you can now re-cycle those shells into a […]
Finger Art?
Dear Chicago House, A black pen can be a dangerous thing and I got a little carried away with one over the weekend. There is quite possible something seriously wrong […]
Decorated Leaves
Dear Chicago House, We have had such a beautiful September, warm sunny days and cool nights. Our roadside leaf pick up kicks off in a little over two weeks but […]
The most difficult thing to paint!
Today I broke out my camera and photographed a series of paintings that earned Chloe an award at the Northern Suburban Conference Art Festival this past Spring. For her art […]
Drying Summer Herbs
Dear Chicago House, I would love to have a huge vegetable garden and fill my kitchen with a bountiful harvest. Alas that is not the case but I do grow […]
What to do with your Sea Glass Collection
Dear Chicago House, No trip to the beach is complete unless I come home with something in my pocket, it maybe a shell a beautiful pebble or if I am […]
Weird Street Entertainers in the UK
Dear Chicago House, My month long trip this summer seems like eons ago now. It was very knackering with lots of college visits for Miss Chicago teen, who seems hell […]
Take One Plain Envelope!
Dear Chicago House, I can be a real sucker for beautiful things. During a month long trip to the UK this summer, I visited Convent Garden in London. It is […]
Buttercup Braid
Dear Chicago House, Last year I brought you Fancy Mountain Hair, this year lets go mellow yellow, with a beautiful buttercup braid. Miss Chicago Teen used her magic touch to […]
Tutorial: Sea Glass Sea Horse
Dear Chicago House, I have been a bit quiet of late, having spent the last month in the UK touring around universities with Miss Chicago teen. It was quite an […]
