design crush: dream studio tour
To some, this studio may look familiar. That is because it is the headquarters for Pink Loves Brown, a Chicago based stationary line designed by Nicole, of the popular design…
no paint artwork in 15 minutes
Simple white canvases above my bed.I never really thought too much about these canvases until my cousin mentioned they were his favorite pieces of art in my apartment."Art?"What was once…
divine wine on a dime
Everyone seems to be antsy for spring, and though the weather may still be chilly and the farmers market may still be closed, there is one favorite spring tradition that…
dressing charlotte
For Dressing Charlotte this week I channeled one of the easiest looks I have for going out to dinner in the Loop, or just about anywhere. By layering a cardigan…
before and after: medicine cabinet
Part of my quest to live with intention includes living in a beautiful space. This is not a terribly difficult feat for me considering I share a 353 square foot…
february: makeunder my credit card
unfortunately not my actual credit card, but boy is it funny! photo found on flickrA few days ago a friend mentioned that in order to curb unnecessary spending, she chose…
a pocket full of posies for less than a pocket full of change
This is the coolest trick ever. Okay, maybe not the coolest, but way up there. Up there with turning a tangelo into a dessert bowl. It's that cool.Here is the…
where i work. part 2
With a lull in the day I thought I might follow up with the rest of the studio tour. Here it goes:This is a big empty frame that hangs above…
where i work. part 1
So for those who wonder why "makeunder my life" is the title for my blog, I will explain (a little). In part it has to do with my belief that…