entertaining · indulging

Harry and David Gift Basket Winner

The winner of the Harry and David Classic Holiday Tower of Treats is…  Elisabeth!!  Congratulations! Please e-mail me at Sara at Go Gingham dot com so that we may ship your basket to you.  Thank you to everyone who left a comment, Liked Go Gingham on Facebook, Liked Harry and David on Facebook or Re-Tweeted… Continue reading Harry and David Gift Basket Winner

entertaining · indulging

Harry and David Gift Basket Giveaway

Dear Readers, Harry and David has a special gift for readers of Go Gingham – this lovely gift basket – The Classic Holiday Tower of Treats!  All you need to do is answer one of the following 5 questions below to enter a chance to win.  Winner will be notified by e-mail and gift basket… Continue reading Harry and David Gift Basket Giveaway

entertaining · indulging

Harry and David Orchard Tour

Since I’ve shared with you about my Harry and David luck and Charlie and His Chocolate Factory, it’s now time to learn what Harry and David is known world-wide for:  Royal Riviera Pears.  The Harry and David orchards are filled with over 700,000 fruit trees which yield 17,000 tons of fruit per year.  They have… Continue reading Harry and David Orchard Tour

entertaining · indulging

Charlie and His Chocolate Factory

Well, I suppose it’s not really Charlie’s Chocolate Factory but it seems right to call it that.  On the first day of our Harry and David tour, we got a behind the scenes look at their chocolate factory.  And, who else should be in charge of the “Chocolate Factory” but someone whose name is Charlie,… Continue reading Charlie and His Chocolate Factory

home + garden

Estate Sale Finds: Vintage Wrapping Paper

One of my favorite items to purchase at estate sales is vintage wrapping paper. Not only is it inexpensive to purchase but it is classic and funky. Add a pretty ribbon and you’re ready for gift giving. This package of vintage gift wrap was purchased recently at an estate sale. Grand total?  $1. I especially… Continue reading Estate Sale Finds: Vintage Wrapping Paper

budgeting · entertaining

Frugal and Green Gift Ideas

With wedding season approaching and brides everywhere diligently planning their weddings, I wanted to share with you three simple, tasteful wedding gift ideas. These gifts are frugal, green, and never go out of style. One gift idea you can even make yourself! Any of these would make wonderful housewarming gifts or host/hostess gifts as well.… Continue reading Frugal and Green Gift Ideas

entertaining · home + garden

Sew a Slipover for a Wine Bottle

We have some friends who like to tease me about my love of sewing little “cozies” for everything.  Maybe I have been known to sew a slip-cover or two for uncommon items around our house but, I love to sew.  I also love to use all of my sewing scraps and leftover fabrics.  This sleeve… Continue reading Sew a Slipover for a Wine Bottle