Hello, Go Gingham fans! Sara has graciously invited me to share with you a fun way to get a lot of "look" for a little money. Draperies can be a very expensive part of pulling together a room. I know, Sara and I have both tried many ways to get a stylish look without spending… Continue reading No-Sew Burlap Draperies
Tag: do-it-yourself projects
The Bottom Line on the New Bathroom
So, now that our new bathroom has been completely done long enough to have dust bunnies gathering underneath the claw foot bathtub, I wanted to share with you the total cost for our bathroom re-do. But first, let’s review what we re-did: new sub-flooring and new Marmoleum flooring, a fourth foot on our claw foot… Continue reading The Bottom Line on the New Bathroom
Making An Old Screen New Again
This is a guest post from my dear friend, Annie Kip. Annie is sharing with us how to fix a screen and she makes it look very easy, too. Hello Go Gingham fans! Sara is a big proponent of making do with what you already have and she was the inspiration behind this project. I… Continue reading Making An Old Screen New Again
Comment Policy
Since my blog is my business, I’ve been trying to act more like a business and get official terms and policies in place. My terms of use of this website are here and it’s important for readers to understand what they are before using this site. This site or blog is my online presence for… Continue reading Comment Policy
Fixing A Chair Leg – A Cautionary Tale
Hello, Go Gingham fans! The following is a "how to fix a chair" as well as a cautionary tale. I hope you would never fall prey to the unscrupulous fix-it folks who want to make you believe things are much more complicated than you can imagine. I hope you can see when someone is pressuring you with their "expertise." Perhaps… Continue reading Fixing A Chair Leg – A Cautionary Tale
Flag Day Table Cloth
I love hosting events outside during the summer. My outdoor decorating routine always includes red, white, and blue. It's so cheerful and patriotic, you can’t go wrong with investing in these decorations because they never go out of style. Even though I made this table cloth for a Flag Day celebration, it’s good for all… Continue reading Flag Day Table Cloth
Finished Briefcase for BlogHer Food
Finally! I just finished my “new to me” briefcase for BlogHer Food. This year's conference is in Seattle and I'm excited to be attending as well as a speaker. This briefcase turned out quite nicely considering how it began – as an estate sale find that was $1.50 and destined for the garbage heap if… Continue reading Finished Briefcase for BlogHer Food
New Briefcase for BlogHer Food
In case you haven’t heard, I’m speaking at BlogHer Food later this week. I’m honored to be doing so and am very excited. So excited that while you’re reading this, I’m having a clothing crisis about what to wear. Yes, friends, it’s a cyclone in my closet right this very second. This new briefcase is… Continue reading New Briefcase for BlogHer Food
Chicken Coop Basics
There are so many designs to choose from when it comes to chicken coops. When we built our coop, we didn’t follow a particular design. We were trying to use up all of our leftover building supplies from rebuilding our garage as well as fit it into our small backyard. Chickens aren’t particular when it… Continue reading Chicken Coop Basics
Home Renovation Ideas for Summer Cottage
image credit: Carolyn Collins One of things I love most about having a blog, is that I’ve heard from lots of people who I had lost contact with. This “Ask Sara” question is from Carolyn Collins, who worked for Hecht’s Department Stores when I worked for Ralph Lauren. We always enjoyed our work time together. … Continue reading Home Renovation Ideas for Summer Cottage
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