Follow the art
@tochi.art

Koi of Perseverance. I have given a few images of koi over the years. This one went to @jrc_1977 . I give these away when I see change, growth, and especially perseverance. Here’s why: There is an Japanese folk tale about many koi that were
Go on a self date. Happy #internationalwomensday 💗 . #internationalwomensday2021 #selflove #selfdate #worth #chicago #vangogh
Progress. Done with the first phase. Forward onward upward. . #artistsoninstagram #art #progressnotperfection #progress #chicagoartist #painting #oilpainting
Being snowed in here in #chicago will probably feel a lot like quarantining for the past 8...9...10... (omg it’s been 11) months? . But now I have my first order of @culturehustle #culturehustle paints. So things are looking a bit brighter toda
#tbt to my favorite pillow flipping monster from 2017. The Makuragaeshi. . #yokai #japanesemonster #japanesedesign #nippon #artistsoninstagram #artist #emergingartist #chicagoartist
I have not had a clean surface to work on since March last year. This marks the first full week that I have had a (mostly) clean studio. One clean enough to start making art again. And yes... @the_hobbyest and I sang “happy anniversary” t
#mondays Getting back into painting. This January was the first time since high school that I painted with oils and I am remembering how fluid and fun it was. The smell of the paint brought back memories of my art classroom. . #artistsoninstagram #o
I mean.... She’s literally snuggling in a fluffy blanket in. my. lap. . #rescuedogsofinstagram #rescuedog #snuggles #morningswithmidge #midgemonday
Midge says “have you ordered your book bundle yet?” Go to lemonandlou.com ❤️🐶🌞 . #morningswithmidge #lemonandlou #childrensbooks #kidsbooks #dogsofinstagram #rescuedog

Follow the decor
@tochi.home

Goodbye tile and goodbye yellow tiled wall. Hello open spaces and better views. Here is one of my favorite views in our home looking south into our living room from the kitchen. Full #beforeandafter shots saved in highlights! #chitownfarmhouse #thre
This little window (now big window) used to be in our pantry located off the kitchen. However the old furnace was installed in front of it and covered up all the light. When we knocked down the pantry wall and changed the window we were shocked how m
The kitchen was not my favorite part of our renovation (because we ended up only being able to do the boring “structural” parts, and had to hold on all the fun parts... like tile, stone and cabinetry). However it is by far the most used r
By far the most useful and transformative part of our renovation was the upstairs primary bathroom. From rundown #clawfoottub and toilet... to luxurious #walkinshower with waterfall penny tile. Progress #beforeandafter shots saved in highlights! #thr
The old view of our now master bedroom North wall. Our master bedroom used to be the kitchen of our third floor apartment we rented out. Now it’s a porch door that lets in ample light ☀️🌟 Full renovation saved to highlights! #threeflatfarmhous
#beforeandafter demo day one from our front bedroom. @mikeshivelyarchitecture @northcenterconstruction #threeflatfarmhouse . Saving the whole process to highlights! . #renovation #construction #demolition #design #interiordesign #homedecor #homedes
Our sconces FINALLY arrived. Round one was ordered in July then returned when the originals were wobbly and droopy, round two was ordered in September and they were finally delivered this past week. I could do without the supply chain issues, but the
#daytime #nighttime and the calm before the storm. Grateful our front porch is mostly done in time for this #chicago winter weather! Now we don’t have to be afraid of falling through the floorboards due to the weight of the snow 🤣 #threeflatfa
Our dining room #gallerywall is finally done! This project started over two years ago and went through several different phases. Good stuff is always worth waiting for I suppose! . #summerdalefarmhouse #threeflatfarmhouse . #homesweethome #homedecor

Follow the books
@tochi.books

The first ever collaboration is here! Head over to lemonandlou.com to buy this bundle of books. . #lemonandlou has collaborated with @mttbooks to illustrate this new Tea-rrific adventure! . #teatime #corgisofinstagram #childrensbooks #kidsbooks #auth
The first ever collaboration is here! Head over to lemonandlou.com to buy this bundle of books. . #lemonandlou has collaborated with @mttbooks to illustrate this new Tea-rrific adventure! . #teatime #corgisofinstagram #childrensbooks #kidsbooks #auth
The first ever collaboration is here! Head over to lemonandlou.com to buy this bundle of books. . #lemonandlou has collaborated with @mttbooks to illustrate this new Tea-rrific adventure! . #teatime #corgisofinstagram #childrensbooks #kidsbooks #auth
The first ever collaboration is here! Head over to lemonandlou.com to buy this bundle of books. . #lemonandlou has collaborated with @mttbooks to illustrate this new Tea-rrific adventure! . #teatime #corgisofinstagram #childrensbooks #kidsbooks #auth
The first ever collaboration is here! Head over to lemonandlou.com to buy this bundle of books. . #lemonandlou has collaborated with @mttbooks to illustrate this new Tea-rrific adventure! . #teatime #corgisofinstagram #childrensbooks #kidsbooks #auth
The first ever collaboration is here! Head over to lemonandlou.com to buy this bundle of books. . #lemonandlou has collaborated with @mttbooks to illustrate this new Tea-rrific adventure! . #teatime #corgisofinstagram #childrensbooks #kidsbooks #auth
The first ever collaboration is here! Head over to lemonandlou.com to buy this bundle of books. . #lemonandlou has collaborated with @mttbooks to illustrate this new Tea-rrific adventure! . #teatime #corgisofinstagram #childrensbooks #kidsbooks #auth
The first ever collaboration is here! Head over to lemonandlou.com to buy this bundle of books. . #lemonandlou has collaborated with @mttbooks to illustrate this new Tea-rrific adventure! . #teatime #corgisofinstagram #childrensbooks #kidsbooks #auth
The first ever collaboration is here! Head over to lemonandlou.com to buy this bundle of books. . #lemonandlou has collaborated with @mttbooks to illustrate this new Tea-rrific adventure! . #teatime #corgisofinstagram #childrensbooks #kidsbooks #auth
 
Big hole in our floor now. Bye bye chimney! 👋🏼 We’re trying not to trip. #renovation #reno #homedesign #remodel
End of week one! Learned there were not one, not two, not three, but FOUR layers of floor in the old kitchen. I feel like we’re exfoliating the third floor and it’s finally getting the self care, facial and deep cleanse it’s been l
Demo day 1 #3rdfloor #renovation #reno #demoday #duplex #whatdidwegetourselvesinto
Sushi time. #sushi #sushitime🍣 #asianandpacificislanderheritagemonth
Happy Asian and Pacific Islander - American Heritage Month! . . . #asianandpacificislanderheritagemonth #asianheritage #japanesefood #onigiri
Works of Art... from more than six feet away. Drive-“byes” and saying “hi” from far away. With @the_hobbyest
It’s crazy how quiet it gets once the insulation goes in when renovating.
#beforeandafter kitchen demo. @iloveleroi @the_hobbyest @tochi.art #renovation #homerenovation #kitchenrenovation #kitchenremodel #kitchendesign
#beforeandafter kitchen demolition. There’s a lot more light when you take down the walls. @iloveleroi @the_hobbyest @tochi.art #kitchendesign #kitchendecor #kitchenrenovation #kitchenremodel #homerenovation #renovation
#beforeandafter kitchen renovation. Swipe back in time to see the dust and demo back to the original kitchen. @iloveleroi @the_hobbyest @tochi.art #homedesign #homerenovation #renovation #kitchendesign #kitchendecor #kitchenrenovation #kitchenremode