At Home in Central Illinois

Chris’ Water Gardens

When Chris Sturdyvin does something, he dives right in and he is in deep.

Champaign Farmer’s Market

Have you been to the Champaign Farmer's Market?

An extraordinary yard

The yard extraordinaire. Phil Lovett takes the guesswork out of a perfect lawn.

Home-the heart of friends and family!

Home is where family and friends are welcome.

The fork bender

When Brion Kerlin sees an old silver spoon or fork, he sees raw material and endless possibilities.

Pekara-simple and clean!

The word Pekara literally means bakery in the Serbian language.

Lake of the Woods-Mabery Gelvin Gardens

The Mabery Gelvin Botanical Garden is located in Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve.

Ms. Becky’s garden

Gifts, decor and more

Bloom and grow!

When Sharon Shelley talked about the purchase of their 30-year-old Champaign home, she laughed. Her husband, Clarence Shelley, known as ‘Shelley’, was surprised when she suggested that they remodel their ranch home.