Historical Florals: A Free Set of Embroidery Designs from an 18th-century Gown
Stitch the designs from this dress yourself by machine or hand using the files linked at the end of this post and be sure to share them using the hashtag … Learn More
Author: Marissa Croft
Tumbling Turners: The German Roots of Chicago Gymnastics
In 2021, gymnastics was the most viewed summer Olympic sport by US audiences (Source: Statista), and chances are if you’re reading this, you’ve done a summersault or two at some … Learn More
Speaking the Language of Flowers (With a Chicago Accent)
You’ve probably heard the phrase “say it with flowers,” but how specific can you get with what you say? The “language of the flowers” was first formalized in the early … Learn More
Orange Cider at the 1893 World’s Fair: Drink of the Gods or Soul-Destroying Concoction?
CHM research and insights analyst Marissa Croft teams up with YouTuber Kaz Rowe to share a tale of two ciders at the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition. Recipes for both ciders … Learn More