I recently visited the Farnsworth House in Plano, Illinois. I seek out historical homes and house museums whenever I'm on vacation or passing through a city or town. This one, designed by Mies van der Rohe after World War II and built in 1951 is a hidden gem surrounded by corn fields. Really thousands of acres of corn. Dr. Farnsworth wanted to get … [Read more...]
Scandinavian Furniture Tour!
The Scandinavians are famous for their mid-century modern furniture. Clean lines, pale wood finishes and simple details. I'll be getting up close and personal in the next two weeks as we tour furniture showrooms, historic sites and modern architecture. Stay tuned. Lots of photos coming. Let the adventure begin. Ses snart! Merri … [Read more...]
Upcycling DIY Projects with Windy City Live
Upcycling DIY projects with Windy City Live. I did another segment on Windy City Live in Chicago for Goodwill. This time I showed a variety of DIY upcycling projects: Bowls from vinyl albums! All you need is an oven and 60 seconds! Denim tote bag and I Pad cover. Even the beginning sewer can do these. Various message boards made from … [Read more...]
Double Duty: Put Your Furniture to Work
Double Duty: Put Your Furniture to Work! One of the biggest issues homeowners, renters and students living in dorm rooms struggle with is storage. It doesn't matter how many closets we have, we always seem to need more. If building an addition onto your house just to have a place for your stuff isn't in your plans, it's time to get creative. … [Read more...]
Chawton Cottage ~ Discover Jane Austen
Chawton Cottage ~ Discover Jane Austen During our recent trip to London, we had the opportunity to visit Jane Austen's home Chawton Cottage. It was an unexpected thrill. My husband Tom, was a good sport and went along without complaint. We spent the day with new friends who live in Southampton. I'm a huge Jane Austen fan, but didn't realize … [Read more...]
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