Do you ever buy something and wonder why? Me, too. I should not have bought this adorable table cloth but I couldn't help myself. With those fresh colors and gingham; it was too cute! Plus, it was from a shopping trip with girlfriends to the Goodwill Clearance Center so was inexpensive. Once I got it… Continue reading Sew a New Blanket from an Old Blanket
Tag: decorating
Home Organization Project 1
Every Friday, we’re cleaning out a different area of the house. We're being smart and keeping it simple so that we feel like we've accomplished a little home organization every single week. Home Organization Week # 1: The kitchen drawers What do cheese shredders, sippy cups, and bike bells have in common? They were all… Continue reading Home Organization Project 1
Thanksgiving and Harvest Decorations
My favorite type of decorations are those that can be eaten. Gourds, squashes, and pumpkins – all good for you vegetables - can be placed on a table, in a bowl or on the mantel for decorating. Then, you can roast them and eat them after you’ve enjoyed them for Thanksgiving and harvest decorating. By… Continue reading Thanksgiving and Harvest Decorations
You’ve Got Mail
Back before having children, both my husband and I traveled for our jobs and we met up at the airport every 2-weeks. Since we were both gone so often, we cut a hole in our front door and added a mail slot so that our neighbors didn’t have to become our mail collectors. Once I… Continue reading You’ve Got Mail
Easter Go Gingham Style
I am always so ready for Easter! To me, it signifies a rebirth and a springing back to life that we all need after winter. All around us, birds are chirping, trees are bursting, and spring flowers blooming. Thankfully, too, our backyard chickens are back to laying which means lots of eggs. Easter also brings… Continue reading Easter Go Gingham Style
Valentine’s Day Decorations
Valentine’s Day decorations are out at my house earlier than any other holiday mostly because I use the small, red lights from Christmas as part of the Valentine’s Day decorations. I just leave the red lights out and add a few Valentine’s Day decorations to those. Honestly, this is the only way I can get… Continue reading Valentine’s Day Decorations
Roasted Pumpkin and Squash Soup
Now that Thanksgiving is behind us and the Christmas decorations are coming out of their storage containers, it’s time to get rid of those Thanksgiving decorations – by roasting them and eating them! This is so easy and tasty to do. One of my favorite ways to decorate for the holidays is by using fruit,… Continue reading Roasted Pumpkin and Squash Soup
Slipcover or Reupholster? Which to Choose?
When it comes to having chairs and sofas redone, there’s usually two choices: slipcover or reupholster. But, which to choose? Either will give you a lovely end result – a new outside garment for a piece of solid furniture - but slipcover or reupholster? Having this type of sewing work done for you can be… Continue reading Slipcover or Reupholster? Which to Choose?
How to Make New Candles from Old Candles
“In case you ever want to live off the grid,” was the answer I gave my 15-year-old son as the reason he should make candles with me. As you can imagine, this was met with a jaw-dropping, wide-eyed dazed look that comes from a teen who would like nothing better than to be plugged-in and… Continue reading How to Make New Candles from Old Candles
Hanging Pictures
Hello, Go Gingham readers - I think Sara's awesome blog has grown to a point that her fans deserve a name. A name like the... "GoGo's," or "Gingles," or "Ginglers," or GoGings," or "Gingheimers. Something frugal, fancy, and fun! Maybe we could surprise her with some ideas...send in your suggestions in a comment below! Okay - That was… Continue reading Hanging Pictures
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