Lantern Love

Im finishing up a kitchen renovation for a local client (which looks amazing and I cant wait to share pictures) and were at the point of choosing light fixtures. Most have already been selected and some already installed, but we wanted to find something extra special for the foyer light as you enter into the home.

The tricky part of the equation? The Ceiling Height!

An average home usually has an 8-0 ceiling height, but some have cathedral ceilings in the foyer so a grand and beautiful chandelier can be admired. Not this house. But thats okay because with a little hunting I was able to find quite a few attractive pendant style lantern fixtures that would compliment the aesthetic of the design.

Check them some of my favorite lantern choices

Whats your favorite? Its so difficult to choose, right?!

Via: Lantern Love

Arty Farty Friday 17

Dear Chicago House,

I have been a bit slack on the old blog front this week and Chicago teen has not penned anything either. Blame it on extreme Chicago heat but the real reason is that I have been up to my eye balls in work. As a self employed web and graphic designer that is something never to complain about!

So Arty Farty Friday is a quick sketch this week

A simple flower in pen and ink. Don't you think it would make a lovely gift tag?

Now maybe next week I will get Chicago teen to share some of the art work she has just completed in a High School class. She got an A+, so I think it is more than worthy!

Love from

Creative in Chicago

XX

Via: Arty Farty Friday 17

Lantern Love

Im finishing up a kitchen renovation for a local client (which looks amazing and I cant wait to share pictures) and were at the point of choosing light fixtures. Most have already been selected and some already installed, but we wanted to find something extra special for the foyer light as you enter into the home.

The tricky part of the equation? The Ceiling Height!

An average home usually has an 8-0 ceiling height, but some have cathedral ceilings in the foyer so a grand and beautiful chandelier can be admired. Not this house. But thats okay because with a little hunting I was able to find quite a few attractive pendant style lantern fixtures that would compliment the aesthetic of the design.

Check them some of my favorite lantern choices

Whats your favorite? Its so difficult to choose, right?!

Via: Lantern Love

Arty Farty Friday 17

Dear Chicago House,

I have been a bit slack on the old blog front this week and Chicago teen has not penned anything either. Blame it on extreme Chicago heat but the real reason is that I have been up to my eye balls in work. As a self employed web and graphic designer that is something never to complain about!

So Arty Farty Friday is a quick sketch this week

A simple flower in pen and ink. Don't you think it would make a lovely gift tag?

Now maybe next week I will get Chicago teen to share some of the art work she has just completed in a High School class. She got an A+, so I think it is more than worthy!

Love from

Creative in Chicago

XX

Via: Arty Farty Friday 17

Arty Farty Friday 17

Dear Chicago House,

I have been a bit slack on the old blog front this week and Chicago teen has not penned anything either. Blame it on extreme Chicago heat but the real reason is that I have been up to my eye balls in work. As a self employed web and graphic designer that is something never to complain about!

So Arty Farty Friday is a quick sketch this week

A simple flower in pen and ink. Don't you think it would make a lovely gift tag?

Now maybe next week I will get Chicago teen to share some of the art work she has just completed in a High School class. She got an A+, so I think it is more than worthy!

Love from

Creative in Chicago

XX

Via: Arty Farty Friday 17

Lantern Love

Im finishing up a kitchen renovation for a local client (which looks amazing and I cant wait to share pictures) and were at the point of choosing light fixtures. Most have already been selected and some already installed, but we wanted to find something extra special for the foyer light as you enter into the home.

The tricky part of the equation? The Ceiling Height!

An average home usually has an 8-0 ceiling height, but some have cathedral ceilings in the foyer so a grand and beautiful chandelier can be admired. Not this house. But thats okay because with a little hunting I was able to find quite a few attractive pendant style lantern fixtures that would compliment the aesthetic of the design.

Check them some of my favorite lantern choices

Whats your favorite? Its so difficult to choose, right?!

Via: Lantern Love

Lantern Love

Im finishing up a kitchen renovation for a local client (which looks amazing and I cant wait to share pictures) and were at the point of choosing light fixtures. Most have already been selected and some already installed, but we wanted to find something extra special for the foyer light as you enter into the home.

The tricky part of the equation? The Ceiling Height!

An average home usually has an 8-0 ceiling height, but some have cathedral ceilings in the foyer so a grand and beautiful chandelier can be admired. Not this house. But thats okay because with a little hunting I was able to find quite a few attractive pendant style lantern fixtures that would compliment the aesthetic of the design.

Check them some of my favorite lantern choices

Whats your favorite? Its so difficult to choose, right?!

Via: Lantern Love

Arty Farty Friday 17

Dear Chicago House,

I have been a bit slack on the old blog front this week and Chicago teen has not penned anything either. Blame it on extreme Chicago heat but the real reason is that I have been up to my eye balls in work. As a self employed web and graphic designer that is something never to complain about!

So Arty Farty Friday is a quick sketch this week

A simple flower in pen and ink. Don't you think it would make a lovely gift tag?

Now maybe next week I will get Chicago teen to share some of the art work she has just completed in a High School class. She got an A+, so I think it is more than worthy!

Love from

Creative in Chicago

XX

Via: Arty Farty Friday 17

Lantern Love

Im finishing up a kitchen renovation for a local client (which looks amazing and I cant wait to share pictures) and were at the point of choosing light fixtures. Most have already been selected and some already installed, but we wanted to find something extra special for the foyer light as you enter into the home.

The tricky part of the equation? The Ceiling Height!

An average home usually has an 8-0 ceiling height, but some have cathedral ceilings in the foyer so a grand and beautiful chandelier can be admired. Not this house. But thats okay because with a little hunting I was able to find quite a few attractive pendant style lantern fixtures that would compliment the aesthetic of the design.

Check them some of my favorite lantern choices

Whats your favorite? Its so difficult to choose, right?!

Via: Lantern Love

Arty Farty Friday 17

Dear Chicago House,

I have been a bit slack on the old blog front this week and Chicago teen has not penned anything either. Blame it on extreme Chicago heat but the real reason is that I have been up to my eye balls in work. As a self employed web and graphic designer that is something never to complain about!

So Arty Farty Friday is a quick sketch this week

A simple flower in pen and ink. Don't you think it would make a lovely gift tag?

Now maybe next week I will get Chicago teen to share some of the art work she has just completed in a High School class. She got an A+, so I think it is more than worthy!

Love from

Creative in Chicago

XX

Via: Arty Farty Friday 17

Arty Farty Friday 17

Dear Chicago House,

I have been a bit slack on the old blog front this week and Chicago teen has not penned anything either. Blame it on extreme Chicago heat but the real reason is that I have been up to my eye balls in work. As a self employed web and graphic designer that is something never to complain about!

So Arty Farty Friday is a quick sketch this week

A simple flower in pen and ink. Don't you think it would make a lovely gift tag?

Now maybe next week I will get Chicago teen to share some of the art work she has just completed in a High School class. She got an A+, so I think it is more than worthy!

Love from

Creative in Chicago

XX

Via: Arty Farty Friday 17

Lantern Love

Im finishing up a kitchen renovation for a local client (which looks amazing and I cant wait to share pictures) and were at the point of choosing light fixtures. Most have already been selected and some already installed, but we wanted to find something extra special for the foyer light as you enter into the home.

The tricky part of the equation? The Ceiling Height!

An average home usually has an 8-0 ceiling height, but some have cathedral ceilings in the foyer so a grand and beautiful chandelier can be admired. Not this house. But thats okay because with a little hunting I was able to find quite a few attractive pendant style lantern fixtures that would compliment the aesthetic of the design.

Check them some of my favorite lantern choices

Via: Lantern Love

Lantern Love

Im finishing up a kitchen renovation for a local client (which looks amazing and I cant wait to share pictures) and were at the point of choosing light fixtures. Most have already been selected and some already installed, but we wanted to find something extra special for the foyer light as you enter into the home.

The tricky part of the equation? The Ceiling Height!

An average home usually has an 8-0 ceiling height, but some have cathedral ceilings in the foyer so a grand and beautiful chandelier can be admired. Not this house. But thats okay because with a little hunting I was able to find quite a few attractive pendant style lantern fixtures that would compliment the aesthetic of the design.

Check them some of my favorite lantern choices

Via: Lantern Love

Arty Farty Friday 17

Dear Chicago House,

I have been a bit slack on the old blog front this week and Chicago teen has not penned anything either. Blame it on extreme Chicago heat but the real reason is that I have been up to my eye balls in work. As a self employed web and graphic designer that is something never to complain about!

So Arty Farty Friday is a quick sketch this week

A simple flower in pen and ink. Don't you think it would make a lovely gift tag?

Now maybe next week I will get Chicago teen to share some of the art work she has just completed in a High School class. She got an A+, so I think it is more than worthy!

Love from

Creative in Chicago

XX

Via: Arty Farty Friday 17

The Best Tip to Hang a Picture

Yesterday I shared my newly updated two toned mirror with silver leaf detail and today Im sharing the 411 on how I hung it on the wall. Ive been using this tip for years (well maybe not that long, but its been a while), yet never shared it forgive me please. This easy-peasy -picture-hanging-tip will knock your socks off make your life so much easier, plus youll get to ditch the typical results (and headaches) of having too many holes in the wall.

Are you ready??

1. Lay the picture / mirror face down on its front. Using painters tape (its better than masking tape because its not too sticky), cut a piece long enough and align each end so its centered on the hooks.

2. Then lift the piece of tape off of the picture and position it on the wall at the desired height. Then to make sure the picture / mirror is hung straight, place a level on the tape, so you know your screw positioning is just right.

Perfecto!

3. If youre not screwing into a stud (which seems impossible for me 99% of the time), an anchor (or other picture screw/nail) is a must unless you want a broken picture on the floor within 5 minutes anchors always give a secure base for screws.

Once both screws are in, the picture, mirror, or wall decor is ready to hang!

And this is what I hung on the wall

This tip can be used for anything you need to hang a picture, mirror, wall decor, a shelf, hmmm what else??

Via: The Best Tip to Hang a Picture

Arty Farty Friday 17

Dear Chicago House,

I have been a bit slack on the old blog front this week and Chicago teen has not penned anything either. Blame it on extreme Chicago heat but the real reason is that I have been up to my eye balls in work. As a self employed web and graphic designer that is something never to complain about!

So Arty Farty Friday is a quick sketch this week

A simple flower in pen and ink. Don't you think it would make a lovely gift tag?

Now maybe next week I will get Chicago teen to share some of the art work she has just completed in a High School class. She got an A+, so I think it is more than worthy!

Love from

Creative in Chicago

XX

Via: Arty Farty Friday 17

The Best Tip to Hang a Picture

Yesterday I shared my newly updated two toned mirror with silver leaf detail and today Im sharing the 411 on how I hung it on the wall. Ive been using this tip for years (well maybe not that long, but its been a while), yet never shared it forgive me please. This easy-peasy -picture-hanging-tip will knock your socks off make your life so much easier, plus youll get to ditch the typical results (and headaches) of having too many holes in the wall.

Are you ready??

1. Lay the picture / mirror face down on its front. Using painters tape (its better than masking tape because its not too sticky), cut a piece long enough and align each end so its centered on the hooks.

2. Then lift the piece of tape off of the picture and position it on the wall at the desired height. Then to make sure the picture / mirror is hung straight, place a level on the tape, so you know your screw positioning is just right.

Perfecto!

3. If youre not screwing into a stud (which seems impossible for me 99% of the time), an anchor (or other picture screw/nail) is a must unless you want a broken picture on the floor within 5 minutes anchors always give a secure base for screws.

Once both screws are in, the picture, mirror, or wall decor is ready to hang!

And this is what I hung on the wall

This tip can be used for anything you need to hang a picture, mirror, wall decor, a shelf, hmmm what else??

Via: The Best Tip to Hang a Picture

Arty Farty Friday 17

Dear Chicago House,

I have been a bit slack on the old blog front this week and Chicago teen has not penned anything either. Blame it on extreme Chicago heat but the real reason is that I have been up to my eye balls in work. As a self employed web and graphic designer that is something never to complain about!

So Arty Farty Friday is a quick sketch this week

A simple flower in pen and ink. Don't you think it would make a lovely gift tag?

Now maybe next week I will get Chicago teen to share some of the art work she has just completed in a High School class. She got an A+, so I think it is more than worthy!

Love from

Creative in Chicago

XX

Via: Arty Farty Friday 17

The Best Tip to Hang a Picture

Yesterday I shared my newly updated two toned mirror with silver leaf detail and today Im sharing the 411 on how I hung it on the wall. Ive been using this tip for years (well maybe not that long, but its been a while), yet never shared it forgive me please. This easy-peasy -picture-hanging-tip will knock your socks off make your life so much easier, plus youll get to ditch the typical results (and headaches) of having too many holes in the wall.

Are you ready??

1. Lay the picture / mirror face down on its front. Using painters tape (its better than masking tape because its not too sticky), cut a piece long enough and align each end so its centered on the hooks.

2. Then lift the piece of tape off of the picture and position it on the wall at the desired height. Then to make sure the picture / mirror is hung straight, place a level on the tape, so you know your screw positioning is just right.

Perfecto!

3. If youre not screwing into a stud (which seems impossible for me 99% of the time), an anchor (or other picture screw/nail) is a must unless you want a broken picture on the floor within 5 minutes anchors always give a secure base for screws.

Once both screws are in, the picture, mirror, or wall decor is ready to hang!

And this is what I hung on the wall

This tip can be used for anything you need to hang a picture, mirror, wall decor, a shelf, hmmm what else??

Via: The Best Tip to Hang a Picture

Arty Farty Friday 17

Dear Chicago House,

I have been a bit slack on the old blog front this week and Chicago teen has not penned anything either. Blame it on extreme Chicago heat but the real reason is that I have been up to my eye balls in work. As a self employed web and graphic designer that is something never to complain about!

So Arty Farty Friday is a quick sketch this week

A simple flower in pen and ink. Don't you think it would make a lovely gift tag?

Now maybe next week I will get Chicago teen to share some of the art work she has just completed in a High School class. She got an A+, so I think it is more than worthy!

Love from

Creative in Chicago

XX

Via: Arty Farty Friday 17

The Best Tip to Hang a Picture

Yesterday I shared my newly updated two toned mirror with silver leaf detail and today Im sharing the 411 on how I hung it on the wall. Ive been using this tip for years (well maybe not that long, but its been a while), yet never shared it forgive me please. This easy-peasy -picture-hanging-tip will knock your socks off make your life so much easier, plus youll get to ditch the typical results (and headaches) of having too many holes in the wall.

Are you ready??

1. Lay the picture / mirror face down on its front. Using painters tape (its better than masking tape because its not too sticky), cut a piece long enough and align each end so its centered on the hooks.

2. Then lift the piece of tape off of the picture and position it on the wall at the desired height. Then to make sure the picture / mirror is hung straight, place a level on the tape, so you know your screw positioning is just right.

Perfecto!

3. If youre not screwing into a stud (which seems impossible for me 99% of the time), an anchor (or other picture screw/nail) is a must unless you want a broken picture on the floor within 5 minutes anchors always give a secure base for screws.

Once both screws are in, the picture, mirror, or wall decor is ready to hang!

And this is what I hung on the wall

This tip can be used for anything you need to hang a picture, mirror, wall decor, a shelf, hmmm what else??

Via: The Best Tip to Hang a Picture