• Markups show the darkroom editing that went into several iconic photos.

• Coconut oil: what can’t it do!?

• Locals, the Infant Welfare Society’s annual Holiday Housewalk and Market is coming up, and soon the Frank Lloyd Wright home and studio will be decorated for Christmas and offering free tours.

• Sending out holiday cards soon? Here’s how to pluralize your last name.
  Hint: no apostrophes are involved.

• Women’s drawings of their breasts, part of a series exploring beauty standards.

• Normal Tuesday night for Shia LaBeouf.

• Some thoughts on decorating black and white bathrooms.
  It’s a classic design choice, and one that makes it so easy to freshen up the look!

• Have a happy Thanksgiving, everyone!

• A Chicago neighborhood is about to become a national park.

• Justine Bateman, on finding a new career path as an adult.

• Blue is a tricky color for animals.

• You know those baby blankets you see at every hospital? Here’s how they came to be so ubiquitous.

• For all those who love (or love to hate) Comic Sans…

• We all have odds and ends to store in our homes — here are some stylish small storage solutions to keep things organized and looking good.

Hey, internet! I miss you. I mean, I’m pretty content getting newborn snuggles and baby smiles over here, but I do miss work (and Pinterest) too.

Calvin and I are sort of getting the hang of this whole breastfeeding thing now, which means more efficient nursing for him and less pain for me. He’s also settling into a routine, and I’m able to get more done. I haven’t been on the computer much, so I haven’t had many interesting links from around the web to share, but I did want to at least pop in with some of the posts that I’ve written elsewhere lately.

• You know we’re cooking on an antique stove (it has its pros and cons), but my heart flips for retro mid-century styles. Would you bring a vintage stove into your kitchen?

• Decorating around a lot of wood trim, or in a room with custom built-ins like our library? I picked four paint colors to complement unpainted wood beautifully.

• Of course, if you’re looking to paint some wood trim (*ahem* I have some experience with that), I’ve got you covered with some tips and tricks.

• It definitely feels like fall outside in Chicago and around much of the rest of the country, but has your home reflected the changing on the season? Here are some excellent ways to welcome fall into your home.