Last week when I unveiled my new bookshelves, I mentioned I’m going to do a cushion for the built-in bench. Here’s a reminder of the built-in with a bench: I find choosing fabric completely overwhelming…kind of like when I have to choose dessert at a restaurant. Everything looks so good, I can’t make a decision and I over think everything…
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I was browsing one of my favorite blogs the other day–Hooked on Houses–and saw that another famous Chicago area movie house is on the market: the brick Colonial from 1987’s Planes, Trains and Automobiles. You may remember (or maybe it’s etched in your mind because your husband makes you watch the movie EVERY Thanksgiving like mine does!) that Steve Martin’s…
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Today is Amy’s birthday. While we did a gift post earlier in the week with ideas for dad, in celebration of Amy’s special day I thought it would be fun to do another one with ideas for the 30-something design-loving girlfriend. We normally just get each other a little something so last year I got Amy this Moroccan appetizer plate…