February 2, 2011 – 1:30 pm
Chicago is digging out from Snowpocalypse 2011. And to me, snow days mean baking, so I dug out a favorite recipe for chocolate chip cookies. I hereby declare them the best ever. (I think it’s the oatmeal.) Give it a try and see if you don’t agree: Chocolate Chip Cookies (can be doubled) 1 cup […]
January 26, 2011 – 5:00 am
Chicago area interior designer Jessie Davidson is one of my design idols. Her homes exude elegance (and I love her take on color) but even better, they feel like real homes, homes where kids (and dogs) are welcome. Whenever I’m ready to take on a new project at home, I refer back to her online […]
January 12, 2011 – 5:00 am
California artist Rae Dunn is perhaps best known for her lovely ceramic range (an elegant minimalist’s delight) and her artful living style, as featured in the latest around Fog Linen. I’ve been following her for years now, finding myself drawn to her approach to simple living and her impeccable eye. My favorite thing about Rae, though, […]
December 21, 2010 – 10:00 am
Looking for a last-minute present (or stocking stuffer)? Pick up 642 Things to Draw: add a set of colored pencils + you have instant inspiration for the inevitable post-holiday doldrums. You might just get a little quiet time, too.
December 21, 2010 – 5:00 am
As I get ready to take blog vacation (tomorrow’s Flickr post will be the last for 2010), thought I’d close out the year with some amazing photography from Amy Neunsinger. It’s fitting really, as I discovered Amy earlier this year via House Beautiful’s feature of her sunlit LA home (and her incredible kitchen). Seems Amy […]
