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Chicago Architecture (Where I’ve Been)

September 20, 2016 By Karen Cooper 1 Comment

Hello friends! I know it’s been quiet here at HQ lately – my kids were on fall break (yes, already!) and we took off for the week!

Chicago Architecture - thediybungalow.com

First, we went to Chicago. Half of my family is from Chicago, and it’s always been one of my favorite cities. My kids loved the museums, and we all loved the boat tour of Chicago architecture on the river.

Chicago Architecture - bridge supports - thediybungalow.com

I love the color, structure, and lines of the bridge supports – you can find beauty in even the most ordinary structures.

Chicago Architecture - map on the side of the building - thediybungalow.com

There is a map of Chicago and the river on the side of this building. It even has a red “You Are Here” button!

Chicago Architecture - Swedish influence - thediybungalow.com

Our tour guide said that the Swedish architect of this building designed it with yellow accents to add color to the gray Chicago landscape. In winter or any time it’s cold and gray, the yellow stands out to brighten everyone’s day!

Chicago Architecture - iconic buildings - thediybungalow.com

These “corn cob” buildings are famous. Known as “Marina City,” they were designed to be a city within a city – with shops, restaurants, homes, parking, a marina, and more. You’ve probably seen them in advertisements and even on a Wilco album cover.

After Chicago, we drove to Ann Arbor, Michigan, where I went to law school. We toured campus, ate yummy food at Zingerman’s, and went to the football game on Saturday, before returning home Sunday.

It was a fun week, but I’m ready to get back to work in my home! I officially got the word yesterday that I can ease back into activities now that my ankle is healing. Of course, “ease” is the operative word here. So, no getting up on ladders yet, but soon!

In the meantime, I’ve been thinking about some posts I want to write, including: a series of how to “shop” your home to redecorate; refocusing on “green” decor, including upcycling and repurposing; and how to be more environmentally conscious at home. I’m also participating again in Swap It Like It’s Hot – and I can’t wait to show you that project!

Vintage style chalkboard with chalk tin, apple, decoupaged hat box - Swap It Like It's Hot - thediybungalow.com

The first Swap It Like It’s Hot project I did – click on the photo for that post!

So, now that vacation is over and I’m back at it, stay tuned for some fun posts!

Is there anything you’d like to know or learn about? Please let me know in the comments and it might turn into a blog post here! (That’s what happened with THIS POST.)

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About Karen Cooper

Hi! I'm Karen. I call myself a “recovering lawyer” - I traded in my power suits for power tools and a life of DIY adventures. Join me for DIY, home decorating, repurposing and upcycling, and organizing projects and tips as I transform a 1929 Tudor bungalow into our home. I believe in merging old and new to make a house a home.

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  1. Karen says

    September 20, 2016 at 4:37 pm

    I’ve been wondering where you’ve been. Glad to hear you were having family fun. I’ve heard about the Chicago Architecture river tour and thought it sounded like fun. I’m putting it on my to-do list! My 24 year old son is moving to a new place with 2 room mates. We’ve been doing some attic/home shopping around here for him! Our living room couch is going with him (Time for a change, and he finds it very comfortable!) I have two lamps from the attic prepped to be spray painted matte black and found a great Sturbridge plaid lampshade for one of them AND toss pillows all at Goodwill that both pick up the rust colored touches in the black and grey rug they have. Lucky finds! I’m looking forward to your blog about “shopping at home!”

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