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Today, we're headed to downtown Chicago to do some fun sightseeing as a family. Woohoo, Adam is taking a few hours off to come along! Can't wait to eat some delicious Chicago food!
Showing posts with label Chicago. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Chicago. Show all posts
Friday, August 6, 2010
Alphabet Wall
My list of ideas I love is forever growing. I've wanted to do something with the alphabet in Rilo's room since I started thinking about a nursery. I love this Alphabet Wall. I don't have the wall for this in her room, but I'm saving the idea for a playroom someday.
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Merchandise Mart
For about a month, I've been trying to get to downtown Chicago to the Merchandise Mart. It's a huge building with tons of showrooms, chock full of design goodness. Tiles, bathtubs, kitchens, and on and on. A few of us packed up and headed downtown last Friday. Unfortunately, we got stuck in some major traffic and the Merchandise Mart closed an hour earlier than we had thought.
All was not lost though...All of the showrooms have glass windows and doors so you can peer in and check things out. We are still planning on going back some day soon so we can really get to look at all there is to see.
I think what I liked the most was seeing the many different tile options. I have never seen so many unique and interesting tiles in my life. Here are some of the pictures I was able to get:
Aren't all of these fantastic? I had no idea there was such a selection of modern and interesting designs. I guess I've only seen the typical styles.
LOVE the color of the vanity!
Can't wait to go back and really admire the awesome designs!
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All was not lost though...All of the showrooms have glass windows and doors so you can peer in and check things out. We are still planning on going back some day soon so we can really get to look at all there is to see.
I think what I liked the most was seeing the many different tile options. I have never seen so many unique and interesting tiles in my life. Here are some of the pictures I was able to get:
Aren't all of these fantastic? I had no idea there was such a selection of modern and interesting designs. I guess I've only seen the typical styles.
Can't wait to go back and really admire the awesome designs!
Today is the last day to vote for my nursery. Click here to vote! Thanks!
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Nursery Additions and Chicago
Adam's job sends us to a different city each summer. This year we are headed to Chicago! In years past we have been to St. Louis (where our car was stolen) and Miami (where it was way too hot/humid to enjoy life). I have never been to Chicago (besides the 5000 times I've had a layover there) but I have heard great things about the city. Any recommendations for things to do, see and eat!? I would love to hear them!
Knowing that we are leaving somehow gave me a push to finish up a couple of projects in Rilo's room. We hung letters spelling her name above the closet. The letters were on sale at Urban Outfitters and then we spray painted them white.
Next, I hung a shadowbox I got at Michael's for $4. The original plan was to order a little wooden clock, but it was out of stock for a few weeks and then I never got around to ordering it. The dead space was killing me, so I hung up the shadowbox and put in little vintage salt and pepper shakers. It will do for now!
On Monday I should be ready to tell you about a summer long project I am going to be doing. It's going to be fun for me, and hopefully fun for you to read about! Wish me luck as I fly with Rilo to Chicago today!
Knowing that we are leaving somehow gave me a push to finish up a couple of projects in Rilo's room. We hung letters spelling her name above the closet. The letters were on sale at Urban Outfitters and then we spray painted them white.
Next, I hung a shadowbox I got at Michael's for $4. The original plan was to order a little wooden clock, but it was out of stock for a few weeks and then I never got around to ordering it. The dead space was killing me, so I hung up the shadowbox and put in little vintage salt and pepper shakers. It will do for now!
On Monday I should be ready to tell you about a summer long project I am going to be doing. It's going to be fun for me, and hopefully fun for you to read about! Wish me luck as I fly with Rilo to Chicago today!
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