Spring is on the way! The winter in Chicago can drag on and on. When we first moved here, people warned us that March would be the hardest winter month to endure. I have learned that Spring doesn't always have more mild temperatures in the Midwest, but I can bring the color and newness into my home through bright accessories to celebrate the season. One way I can do this is to add colorful throw blankets around my home. My family loves to ... Read the Post...
12 Modern + Cozy Accent Chairs to Complete Your Living Room
When I walk through the upscale Lincoln Park neighborhood in Chicago, I'm fortunate enough to be able to peek through the many townhouse windows and spot the unique decor inside. Mainly, I spot glimpses of luxury living rooms, and often the space has a finished look by the use of accent chairs. The buildings in this neighborhood are modern brick, or Greystone's, or workers' cottages, and they have a breathtaking mix of modern and early 19th ... Read the Post...
8 Plug-In Pendant Lights under $50: Add Light with No Wiring
The last post in my series about pendant-lights is all about plug-in pendants! I love this option because a lot of older homes may not have overhead lighting in every common room, like a living room for example. Our living room has no overhead light hard-wired. I wondered, "how can I add light to a room with no wiring?" While there is plenty of light coming in from the huge windows in our living room, there are a lot of cloudy days in Chicago ... Read the Post...
8 Bold and Beautiful Dome Pendant Lights to Ground an Open-Concept Home
Dome pendant lights are a perfect choice to help your room find its' center. In other words, a dome pendant light can make your room feel grounded instead of too open. This is especially important if you have open-concept spaces, like a combination family room, kitchen, and dining room. A heavy dome pendant light can signal the uniqueness of a certain area within the larger open-concept space. How Dome Pendant Lights Ground a Space A dome ... Read the Post...