Dear Chicago House, Followers on Facebook have already had a sneak peak at this fabric design project. and now here I am to share more details and give you the […]
You Can Paint This!
Dear Chicago House, Who knew a hail storm could inspire this A little stumped by the connection? Lets look a little closer. Dots! This is a painting technique called […]
A Little Shell Action
Dear Chicago House, Sitting on my deskĀ I have a glass bowl with spoils of beach combing in Florida, shells and sand. During moments of thought as I work on […]
A Robin’s Nest
Dear Chicago House, We have had a new resident. A beautiful robin built a nest on top of an outdoor speaker, the perfect place that was safe and protected from […]
Spring has arrived in Chicago!
Dear Chicago House, After the most horrendous winter I have ever experienced, I can’t tell you how pleasant it is to be able to go outside and take in the […]
Secret Message Peg: Tutorial
Dear Chicago House, Miss Chicago teen is sitting an AP exam today in European History. I have to say she knows more about the history of Europe than I ever […]
Look what happened when I let my teenager do my makeup
Dear Chicago House, I am a pretty good sport, so when Miss Chicago teen asked if she could do my makeup this past weekend, I agreed. What could go wrong? […]
Pointillism Abstract in the Works
Dear Chicago House, Anyone following me on Facebook will have seen my weekend dabble in pointillism It is a lovely relaxing painting technique where your painting is built from small […]
Seahorse Art: Different Mediums
Dear Chicago House, Am I a little bit obsessed with seahorses? I didn’t think so but maybe I am, as when I was browsing through this blog the other day […]
How to Create Pattern Dyed Easter Eggs
Got 5-10 minutes spare. Why not have a go at making these fun pattern dyed eggs for Easter? You will need Hard boiled eggs Gel food coloring White vinegar Painters […]