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  • Style, May 2015, Making it Lovely

    Style: Pink, Gold, and Bugs

    As much as the idea of actual bugs crawling around my ears sounds absolutely terrifying, cute little gold ones can…
    May 21, 2015
  • Butler's Pantry, Wiley Designs LLC, Photography by Werner Straube

    Inspiration from the Lake Forest Showhouse & Gardens, 2015

    Not only did I tour a bunch of Frank Lloyd Wright and other historical homes this past weekend, I also…
    May 20, 2015
  • Avery Coonley Estate, Frank Lloyd Wright, Riverside, IL

    The Wright Plus Housewalk, 2015

    The Wright Plus Housewalk took place this past Saturday, featuring historic homes here in Oak Park and also in nearby…
    May 18, 2015
  • Matthew Perry and Thomas Lennon

    Honor Roll

    Thomas Lennon, on pushing through and learning from failure. Also, here's a fun interview with him from our local paper…
    May 15, 2015
  • DIY Handmade Beaded Necklace

    Making Beaded Necklaces

    I recently helped a couple dozen ladies turn waxed cording and beads into necklaces at my Anthropologie craft event. I…
    May 14, 2015
  • Calvin and Brandon

    Wink!

    Some people buy one set of bedding and only replace it when it starts to fall apart. Strip the sheets,…
    May 12, 2015
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  • Style, May 2015, Making it Lovely

    Style: Pink, Gold, and Bugs

    As much as the idea of actual bugs crawling around my ears sounds absolutely terrifying, cute little gold ones can hang out all over me…

    May 21, 20156 commentsStyle
  • Butler's Pantry, Wiley Designs LLC, Photography by Werner Straube

    Inspiration from the Lake Forest Showhouse & Gardens, 2015

    Not only did I tour a bunch of Frank Lloyd Wright and other historical homes this past weekend, I also went with my mom to…

    May 20, 201512 commentsElsewhere, Local, Travel
  • Avery Coonley Estate, Frank Lloyd Wright, Riverside, IL

    The Wright Plus Housewalk, 2015

    The Wright Plus Housewalk took place this past Saturday, featuring historic homes here in Oak Park and also in nearby Riverside, IL. The three Frank…

    May 18, 20159 commentsLocal, Travel
  • Matthew Perry and Thomas Lennon

    Honor Roll

    Thomas Lennon, on pushing through and learning from failure. Also, here’s a fun interview with him from our local paper that ran several years back.…

    May 15, 20152 commentsHonor Roll
  • DIY Handmade Beaded Necklace

    Making Beaded Necklaces

    I recently helped a couple dozen ladies turn waxed cording and beads into necklaces at my Anthropologie craft event. I made one at home beforehand…

    May 14, 20155 commentsCrafty (& Handy)
  • Calvin and Brandon

    Wink!

    Some people buy one set of bedding and only replace it when it starts to fall apart. Strip the sheets, throw ’em in the wash,…

    May 12, 201510 commentsOur Bedroom, The Victorian House
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