My daughter needed a fancy winter coat and there was no reason to buy one. Winter coats only get worn a few times a year by my kids and a fancy winter coat? Even less so. I thought I’d look for a used coat or perhaps sew one. But, on a Goodwill Clearance Center (code… Continue reading Sewing Project: The Winter Cape
Category: home + garden
DIY projects for the home and in the garden. Projects that reuse items are my favorite!
Backyard Chickens: Chicks Gone Wild
Since our chickens are taking a break from laying eggs for the winter, I thought I'd share a video from this past summer. The chicken coop was being cleaned and our chicken, Millie (the dark one), was busy laying when the door was opened. Surprise!! Honestly, I think she was mad that she had been… Continue reading Backyard Chickens: Chicks Gone Wild
Backyard Chickens
We have chickens. I still marvel at this statement. It's not the same as telling people you have a dog or a cat. We purposely have these creatures, in our very small backyard, in the city. Here's how it happened... Our family was exchanging homes with a family in Gouda, The Netherlands, near Amsterdam. We… Continue reading Backyard Chickens
Sewing Project: A Quilt for My Son
I’m almost done with a sewing project I started over a year ago. The project is a quilt for my son’s bed. He knows about it so you don’t have to worry about whispering. The hardest part about this project was definitely picking out the fabric. Getting a teenage-boy to the fabric store is one… Continue reading Sewing Project: A Quilt for My Son
When Dumpsters are Locked Diving Woes Result
This is a trend that I hope will not continue or my “frugal shopping” days are numbered! It is a sad day when someone (like myself) can’t root through someone's junk. Keeping more junk from going to waste or a landfill should be a right, right? A covered, locked dumpster is a huge problem. Luckily,… Continue reading When Dumpsters are Locked Diving Woes Result
Password Organization
Just like organizing my recipe binders, my passwords needed some organizing attention as well. Experts say not to use the same password for your different on-line accounts. This is good advice but what to do with all of those pesky little numbers and letters?! Who can keep all of those straight in their head? Dig… Continue reading Password Organization
Free Drawing at Go Gingham
To celebrate the official launch of my website, I’m giving away one of these adorable lunch sacks! How can you enter into the drawing to win? Do any of the three following: Leave a comment on Go Gingham during the month of December Sign up for the RSS feed (just click on one of the… Continue reading Free Drawing at Go Gingham
Wrapping Paper Alternative
With the holiday season fast approaching, are you looking for an alternative to purchasing gift wrap paper? Try my trick and wrap your gifts in old maps. I inherited my stash of maps from my grandfather’s home. He had quite the collection of outdated maps. Maps are practically free at second hand stores, estate sales… Continue reading Wrapping Paper Alternative
Decorating with Tables
There are two tables in this picture. The little black table and the table hanging on the wall. Yes, that is a table. The floral table has 4 legs, tucked neatly behind it. For the cost of an old card table, you too can have a stylish wall hanging. This floral card table also has… Continue reading Decorating with Tables
Follow Go Gingham on Twitter
While you can follow me on Twitter (@GoGingham), you should know that 140 characters is tough for me. I have a lot to say (just ask the people who live with me!) on many topics. Does the phrase "high word count" mean anything to you? Those 140 characters that Twitter gives you include spaces, too.… Continue reading Follow Go Gingham on Twitter
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