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Tuesday, January 3, 2012

Wintery Mix















2012 has arrived at the Brown Gingham Cabin with a dusting of wintry white. Well, not as much as this pic shows, but enough.  With the new year there are some new things..................................


For a different look I went to Scappin' Blogs and got a new overlay. Not winter white, but fresh. Stop by http://scrappinblogs.blogspot.com for a great selection.






I have my Playlist tuned to a wintry mix of instrumental and vintage tunes.......................
                                                    







I have found a very pretty vintage pattern for a  crisp white crocheted coverlet. You can find the instructions for free at my website HERE in a few days. Wouldn't it make a great pair of curtains too!


 There are some new winter cottages on my blog HERE

Also, I will once again be hosting blog parties for Etsy Cottage Style at their Blogspot. Thanks Debbi, I so enjoy meeting everyone. Not only will there be Market Monday, which happens every first Monday of the month........take the sleigh right thru HERE  to join the vendors or to browse the Virtual Flea Market for everything from supplies to OOAK creations......But I will adding a couple of new ones and expanding on one that was seasonal. Here's the schedule...................................................................
2nd Monday of the Month



 This'll be a fun party with posts about vintage cookbooks, vintage food and culinary ads,
     personal recipes, kitchen kitch, showcase kitchens, vintage appliances, anything relating to
the vintage kitchen.
What's Cookin' in the Cottage Kitchen is up and running. I hope you can join in the Blog Hop at www.etsycottagestyle.blogspot.com  it's open to everyone.  It is a week long Blog Hop so Bloggers come throughout the week. Can't waut to see you there!

3rd Monday of the Month

This party is for all the Gardeners and just plain Flower Lovers and it's the one we are expanding. These posts should showcase seasonal gardens...alright you lucky folks in warm climates, yours gardens are all season...... but also hand-made items, decor, collections, etc, all with floral motif 


 4th Monday of the Month

I love this party. It should include posts to showcase items you work on (sorry no selling sites allowed), your craft space, organization tips, tutorials, supply tips, anything that'll be inspiration, creative, and fun.

The ECS  Blogspot is open to everyone, you do not have to be a member to Etsy Cottage Style to link into the party, but if you'd like more info you can ask me or go to www.etsycottagestyle.ning.com  to see it all.

I have also added a new link on my sidebar...................................................
When you press the radio icon on the sidebar it links you to an episode of an old radio show. Adventures of Maisie.....Blondie.........Suspenese.......just oodles of shows I find at RadioLovers.com. and Playlist.  Both are wonderful audio libraries of vintage delights to share with my blog pals. Oh you don't have to shut off my Playlist of music, it automatically goes away to hear the show.

I will also have some new creations for 2012 that'll be available on my website brownginghamcreations.com
as I can.  Like this...................................................................................

and this.........

a little of those.....and......


more of these.
Oh, and this too...........................

Well that's it for now. I'm so glad you stopped by today and hope you can look around a little at the new additions to my blog. I hope you enjoy them and come back often, I love when you come and sit a spell. And, don't forget to go to my Weekly Blog Parties page to join in all the fun.


17 comments:

Simply Shelley said...

I will be coming all year long...love your new look and the music is great...love the picture of your cabin too....blessings in 2012.

black eyed susans kitchen said...

Hi Melody, Happy New Year to you and your family! I will make a valiant effort to arrive at your parties over the next few months!

Sandi@ Rose Chintz Cottage said...

Happy Pink Saturday, Melody. Oh, I love your crocheted quilt; it's gorgeous!

Blessings,
Sandi

Chubskulit Rose said...

Oh the joy of visiting blogs on weekend, everything you see is gorgeous and sweet. I love it!

Come see my PINK, when you get a chance. Have a great weekend!

Francie...The Scented Cottage Studio said...

it's sooo great to see someone full of energy and gittin' 'er done!
love your new creations ..(())

Dru said...

Hi Melody - I enjoyed all your pinks and vintage kitchen photos and especially your cabin. If you can believe it - we have NO snow yet - very unusual for us. Thanks so much for sharing everything and Happy New Year to you and yours, Dru

Unknown said...

wow, i especially liked that lacey bed. Hope to see you in my Color Connection entry 1 and 2!

Daniella said...

Lovely post!!
I will try to check out the Etsy cottage style! You are doing an awesome job!!
xxDaniella

Magical Mystical Teacher said...

You have a lovely selection of pinks and reds!

HESTER’S LETTER

Hester’s letter, scarlet “A,”
Gave the gossips much to say,
But their rudeness she forbore,
For she knew she was no whore.


© 2012 by Magical Mystical Teacher

Poinsettias!

Diann said...

Everything is just lovely. That crocheted bed cover is gorgeous! Thank you for joining TTF last week! I hope you are having a great day!

Sally Annie Magundy said...

Hi Melody!
Long time since I've seen you and it's good to do so! :) I hope all is well with you and your dear ones.
What a lot of stuff you're up to! I'll try to follow along, it looks like a lot of fun.

Happy New Year and Happy Rednesday,
Sally

Cinderella Moments said...

So much new stuff and info. You are very busy here! LOL! Happy New Year!!
xoxo
Caroline

Janet, said...

Hi, I love anything vintage kitchen - the aprons, the cookbooks, etc.

MomWaldsPlace said...

You are one busy gal. I guess that keeps you from getting cabin fever!

NanE said...

Hi Melody, Happy New Year! Your cottage looks so pretty with the snow! I love all the cottage pics you shared too. Have a wonderful weekend, Nan

Sally Annie Magundy said...

Hi Melody! It's me again ;) Somehow I missed about the vintage radio shows - silly old middle aged brain. Thanks so much for sharing it with us.

Happy almost weekend and Happy VTT to you!
Sally

Unknown said...

Hello!! I love your Blog fellow Ohioan! I'm near Cleve. and had no idea about that museum. plus the antiques intrigued me! Road trip. That gave me an idea to offer more "town tours" Blogs about our humble state. I'm your newest follower (altho I already thought I was) lol Have a great week, thanks for sharing a great post.ps we say the same about Cleve. weather about wait 5 minutes, it'll change.:) Sunny