Spooktacular Halloween Apartment Decor

Have I mentioned that my roommate LOVES Halloween? For the past two years that I’ve lived with her, she’s turned our place into a wickedly awesome wonderland of haunted decor. We have Halloween-themed candles, dishes, mugs and signs. We even have a broom outside of our door. The lil ghost below always gives me theContinue reading “Spooktacular Halloween Apartment Decor”

Craft Bar: Hey Gourdgeous

Last year, I stumbled upon a local monthly Meetup group for crafters: Craft Bar. I liked the group’s Facebook page and set a goal to check out an event. Almost a year later, I made my first visit, recruiting a few friends to join in on the fun. October’s session, “Hey Gourdgeous,” (cute, right?) was allContinue reading “Craft Bar: Hey Gourdgeous”

Great Chicago Fire Hydrants: Fire-Minions

If you’ve been to Chicago recently, you’ve probably noticed the decorated fire hydrants around the city. Known as the Great Chicago Fire Hydrants, these sculptures are part of a public art installation to pay tribute to the city’s firefighters. According to the official website, there are 101 hydrants to represent each one of the 101 firehouses. I LOVEContinue reading “Great Chicago Fire Hydrants: Fire-Minions”

Vintage Ground: My “New” Vintage Dresser

*Photo credit: Vintage Ground Inspired by my recent visit to the District showroom, and my move down the street to a new apartment, I purchased a “new” vintage Mid Century Dresser from Vintage Ground. This nine drawer dresser also now doubles as my TV stand. The dresser was refinished, but still has its original hardware. It’sContinue reading “Vintage Ground: My “New” Vintage Dresser”