We live in the city and have very little space when it comes to gardening. I’m always trying to find space to grow more vegetables. I try to carve out small spots in our yard that I can grow vegetables up instead of taking up lots of ground space. [amazon_link id="1579548563" target="_blank" ]The Square Foot… Continue reading Growing Vegetables in Small Spaces
Category: home + garden
DIY projects for the home and in the garden. Projects that reuse items are my favorite!
Lights, Camera, Action!
Big news at Go Gingham! Fusion NW was at our home recently to film a couple of segments for their show. Fusion NW airs locally in Portland on KOIN 6, Saturday mornings at 8am. It was very exciting and even inspired me to do a little house cleaning before the crew arrived. The first segment… Continue reading Lights, Camera, Action!
Do It Yourself Project: Framing Artwork
I’m always on the lookout for wooden frames. Wooden frames, with or without the glass in them, are generally the least expensive item at garage sales, estate sales, and second-hand stores. Who wants frames without glass, matting material, and artwork? I do! You’ll want them, too, after you see how easy it is to frame… Continue reading Do It Yourself Project: Framing Artwork
And The Winner of the Tissue Box Cover Is…
Jessyka! Congratulations. Jessyka is a knitter and a sewer – and you can read about her projects here. Thanks to everyone who left a comment. If you didn’t win the cover but you’d like to sew one yourself, please click here to find the pattern, pictures, and how to directions. Want to read about the… Continue reading And The Winner of the Tissue Box Cover Is…
Saving Seeds from Your Garden
Sometimes I try a do it yourself project and it works. Sometimes, not so much. These are seeds I gathered from our vegetable garden last fall. Pumpkin, squash, pepper, and arugula. Saving seeds is supposed to be simple. These seeds are ready to plant. I think. Keep your fingers crossed for me. I’ll keep you… Continue reading Saving Seeds from Your Garden
Turn Artwork Into Wall Decor
When you have bare walls that need decorating in your home, do you automatically think how expensive it will be to adorn your walls with artwork? It can be expensive, unless you use your children’s (or perhaps your own) creations, displayed in used frames. The best part of this display? None of my frames match… Continue reading Turn Artwork Into Wall Decor
Found Treasures
An easy way to decorate your home, yard, and outdoor space is with free items. With no cost and very little effort, you can have a comfortable, lovely home and garden. I’m always open to picking up free things because it’s easy and the price is right. My neighborhood is the best for picking up… Continue reading Found Treasures
Tissue Box Slip-Cover Give Away on Go Gingham
Since I know not everyone wants to sew a slip-cover for a tissue box, I’m giving this one away! This cover would look adorable in your kitchen, I just know it. Here are the rules: Tissue Box Slip-Cover Give Away on Go Gingham Leave a comment below telling me if you like small gingham squares… Continue reading Tissue Box Slip-Cover Give Away on Go Gingham
Sewing Project: Tissue Box Slip-Cover
I love sewing but I wouldn’t dream of sewing a slipcover for a sofa or some other large piece of furniture. Too overwhelming! Too much time! I’d much rather sew something small, using my fabric scraps, and that I can start and finish in an afternoon. This tissue box slip-cover fits that criteria. These covers… Continue reading Sewing Project: Tissue Box Slip-Cover
The Library Book Return Basket
Having systems and routines in a household make everything run more smoothly. Keeping clutter to a minimum is another household running trick that helps. This is especially true in the entryway of a home. Order upon entering and exiting a home is much more pleasant than chaos. We don’t need to be reminded of all… Continue reading The Library Book Return Basket
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