Little Chicago Bungalow

Just a few snap shots before the baby arrives (April 5th or so).

When Adam and I announced that we were pregnant, his mom had given us about 20+ children’s books as a surprise. Over the last year she had been collecting some of Adam’s favorite books from when he was little and saving them just for this occasion. Adam is going to kill me for telling you [...]

Adam and I are expecting our first baby this April and I am having a lot of fun thinking of ways to make my office into a baby friendly room!

From top row, left to right:
• Marimekko fabric panel stash. -Perfect for the wall above the crib.
• Beaded cord paired with a simple white paper lantern
• [...]

A sneak peak of our Fica Xmas Tree, decorated with ornaments from my husband’s childhood. My parents had this tree since I was little and gave it to me a few years ago. I love it.

Plaid blanket tree skirt + an early bird present.
More holiday decoration ideas brewing here.

…because,
Geisha cat will destroy all plant matter in the house within a matter of seconds
+
I like to see plants eye to eye.

Secretly I’ve always wanted a Beware of Dog sign and now my dream has come true.

And a few more photos here and here.

Above is a piece of art of my own that I am going to call White Sheep because it’s made from the wool of one sheep whose wool I obtained from a farmer. The raw sheered wool was so beautiful as is but smelled like barn, was too oily to work with and contained plant [...]