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A Low Stress Move: One Week at a Time

Posted by Chelsea on Apr 25, 2013

DIY Chronicles :: Dip Dyed Furniture

Posted by Chelsea on Apr 13, 2013

Recipe :: Baileys Mint Brownies

Posted by Chelsea on Mar 1, 2013

10 Things You Must Eat in Chicago

Posted by Chelsea on Oct 24, 2012

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A Low Stress Move: One Week at...

Apr 25, 2013 by Chelsea

Summer is coming up, when the streets of major cities like Chicago will turn into Tetris grids and half the people I know will play Apartment Musical Chairs. I hope this list will ease your pain.

DIY Chronicles :: Dip Dyed Fur...

Apr 13, 2013 by Chelsea

I have found a bit of relief in my new hobby: DIY. Of course, I was the kid growing up who really liked the video game that was all about farming, and I spent the first day of my honeymoon cruise attending every class offering on the schedule, so maybe my idea of "downtime" has always been a little off.

March Madness

Mar 31, 2013 by Chelsea

Yes, I have spent 10 of the previous 30 days travelling out of state, which is both exciting and exhausting. For added kicks, Miles and I decided to start the process of purchasing our very first home this month as well. Yowza. It's been real, March '13.

The Dresser of Dreams

Mar 17, 2013 by Chelsea

Here is the final result! The dresser of my dreams!Created for a little over $200 (including the sander I had to buy, and the not-so-cheap Anthro drawer pulls), which is infinitely cheaper than buying a new dresser, even if I could have found one exactly like this. And I don't think there's one exactly like this beauty anywhere out there.

Bedroom Bookshelf Makeover

Mar 6, 2013 by Chelsea

At the end of the day, if the space where I spend my time looks beautiful and meaningful to me, instead of cluttered and unspecial, I believe that kind of energy makeover is worth $15 for some baskets and a couple of hours of my time.

The Next Big Thing

Mar 3, 2013 by Chelsea

I was recently tagged by the all-around amazing Megan Stielstra in the Next Big Thing blog chain, in which writers answer ten questions about a project-in-progress. This seemed like a pretty good idea with which to hop on board -- process is fascinating. Also, as we know, Chelsea loves an interview.

Recipe :: Baileys Mint Brownie...

Mar 1, 2013 by Chelsea

With St. Patrick's Day looming large on the calendar, I've been experimenting with Bailey's Irish Creme and chocolate in various combinations. I suppose you could stop at just the brownie layer if you're lazy or short on time, but the two glazes on top are what make this dessert spectacular. Enjoy them in good health! Sláinte!

Paint with All the Colors of t...

Feb 22, 2013 by Chelsea

I am about as far down the DIY-able scale as you can go without completely falling off it. Whereas the author of one of those design books I so love might look at my furniture and say "these pieces have great bones; all they need is an update," my response has always been "shame nobody can do anything about that ugly thing."

Meet Boudin: Polaskcantel Pup

Jan 24, 2013 by Chelsea

We brought Boudin home on Sunday afternoon. It is now Thursday morning, and as astonishing as it seems, I cannot remember what our lives were like before him. I didn't know it would be possible to love a non-human person so much after only a few days. But I do. I am obsessed with him. And so is Miles. Even though I have cleaned up more poop in the last 5 days than the rest of my life combined, I'm besotted.

Under the Radar 2013

Jan 16, 2013 by Chelsea

I've just returned from the 2013 Under the Radar Festival at The Public in NYC. The festival bills itself as "tracking new theatre" from all over the world; I can attest that I've seen some of the best AND the worst theatre of my life on its stages, which I think speaks to its eclectic and risky curation.

2012: A Recap

Jan 2, 2013 by Chelsea

Well, here we are. The year that the Mayans thought would never happen. The year that's essentially a bonus round for the human race. I love change, and 2012 was such a slam-bang year that I can't wait to see what 2013 has in store. But first, before we wipe the dust of 2012 completely from our feet (and shoulders), let me reminisce for a moment about what the big 2-doz brought me and taught me.

Recipe :: Gingerbread Cupcakes...

Dec 5, 2012 by Chelsea

What's more "holiday snack" than eating a gingerbread man and sipping eggnog? Could this experience be improved upon, or at least streamlined? I'm happy to tell you that it can. Majesty and cheer in a tiny, impressive-looking, delicious-tasting package.