• Holiday Mantel

    Between decorating Gingerbread houses and putting lights up outside, I finally managed to finish my mantel.  I chose not to purchase anything new this year and I didn’t even want to buy garland for my mantel so instead I just used old decorations and the tree clippings to decorate. And of course I waited until 9:00 pm to take these…

  • Storing Winter Gear

    We’re veering off the design topic this morning to talk about winter gear organization.  Since moving back to Chicago three years ago (I can’t believe we’ve been back that long) and three kids later, I’m still trying to find a place for all of the gloves, hats, and other gear needed for the winter season.  To help keep an organized…

  • Gallery Wall Part Two

    Remember my post on gallery walls?  I was feeling so intimidated on how to hang one I would like, but this past weekend my husband and I put that behind us and we finally tackled this daunting project.  After many hours of using a level, hammer and some nails–I think we “nailed” it…quite literally. If you remember, my space at…