Happy Rednesday Wednesday!!!

  Welcome to my first Rednesday Wednesday Blog Party. I must admit Rednesday was not my idea. Credit goes to Sue over at It's A Very Cherry World who is an awesome Blogger and good friend. She decided to pass on the baton so to speak and I hope I can as be as good a hostess as she has been over the years.
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I am so happy you could come for my first Rednesday. Come on in...................................................

 We can all gather in the kitchen. As you can see I love red and white with a touch of black. Strawberries are the best to me. I have been collecting red items, aluminum, and strawberry motif things since I was 10...yes I was planning even then..hehe.
OOps, where's my manners....before I show you around.....Can I offer something cool to drink? I know it's gotten a little warm outside.

Strawberry-Citrus Slush

• Prep Time10 min
• Total Time4 hr 10 min
• Servings10

Ingredients

1

can (12 oz)  frozen organic lemonade concentrate, thawed

1

bag (10 oz)  frozen organic strawberries, thawed

1

cup water

5

cups ginger ale, club soda or lemon-lime carbonated beverage

Directions

• 1In blender, place lemonade concentrate and strawberries; blend on high speed until smooth. Pour into nonmetal freezer container. Stir in water. Cover; freeze at least 4 hours.
• 2If mixture is frozen solid, let stand at room temperature about 15 min. For each serving, measure 1/2 cup slush mixture into 8-oz glass; stir in 1/2 cup ginger ale. Serve immediately.

 Oh, I see you're eyeing my wall collages..as I call em...here...

These close-ups let's you see more of my varied collections.
Salt and Peppers, tins, animal cracker boxes,. The red round tins on the bottom shelf are mini cookie/canape cutters from the 40's. The Kraft Cheese box on the second shelf as well as the small Mammoth Cave souvenir mug is a contribution from my CarGuy..Thank goodness he's been a hoarder......er....collector  since childhood too! 

More tins, old bottles, Kellogg delivery trucks... CarGuy again. Hey It;s his kitchen too so I put a little touch here and there....some more Salt and Peppers, and of course vintage cook booklets/










I have a lot of Strawberries in my kitchen. This vignette on top of the microwave..LOL...no surface is safe from my accenting.....  shows a few of my fav pieces  A Fitz and Floyd Pitcher, a 1940's creamer and sugar set, salt and pepper, and a Mikasa mixing mixing bowl I purchased at the Mikasa Outlet store when it first opened in Pigeon Forge Tn..  It was only $5! The hand-crocheted doily is a recent find.

Over here is where I do my baking

As you can see I view all walls as a blank canvas just waiting to be filled.

I'm lucky to have counter space

and, even the stove and fridge sport thier red 

 I know it seems I have a big kitchen,but in reality it is a small galley kitchen It;s warm and cozy to me filled with all my favorite things. Now before you go looking closer grab a little treat I made especially for Rednesday................

Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Cake

Strawberry cake is jam-packed with flavor from tangy strawberry gelatin to rich chocolate frosting

prep Time15 min

total Time 2 hr 0 min

Servings 16

Ingredients

Cake

1

box  white cake mix

1

box (4-serving size) strawberry-flavored gelatin

Water, vegetable oil and whole eggs called for on cake mix box

Dipped Strawberries

1

pint (2 cups) medium-large strawberries (18 to 20 strawberries)

1/2

cup white vanilla baking chips

1

teaspoon shortening or vegetable oil

Filling and Frosting

1

cup seedless strawberry jam

1

container milk chocolate frosting

Directions

• 1  Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans). Grease and lightly flour bottoms and sides of two 9-inch round cake pans, or spray with baking spray with flour. In large bowl, mix cake mix and gelatin. Beat in water, oil and whole eggs with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, then on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Pour into pans.
• 2  Bake 28 to 33 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes. Remove from pans to cooling racks. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
• 3  Meanwhile, gently rinse strawberries and dry on paper towels (berries must be completely dry). Line cookie sheet with waxed paper. In 1-quart saucepan, melt vanilla baking chips and shortening over low heat, stirring frequently. Remove from heat.
• 4  Dip lower half of each strawberry into vanilla chip mixture; allow excess to drip back into saucepan. Place on waxed paper-lined cookie sheet. Refrigerate until coating is firm, about 30 minutes, or until serving time.
• 5  Split each cake layer horizontally into 2 layers. On serving plate, place top of 1 layer, cut side up; spread with 1/3 cup of the jam. Add bottom half of layer, cut side down; spread with 1/3 cup jam. Add top of second layer, cut side up; spread with remaining 1/3 cup jam. Add bottom of remaining layer. Frost side and top of cake with frosting. Arrange dipped strawberries around top of cake. Store covered in refrigerator.
• TIPS:   Split the layers by pulling a piece of unflavored dental floss horizontally through the middle of the layer, moving floss in a back-and-forth motion. Skip the dipped strawberries and just serve a fresh strawberry with each cake serving. If using oil rather than shortening when making dipped strawberries, garnish the cake just before serving

Boy,  I am so happy you stopped by today for my first Rednesday Wednesday.  As a thank you for coming I am having a special giveaway for all those who participate in my link-in party  or just leave a comment during the month of September.. The lucky winner will receive .this......................

French country inspired tablerunner

The botanical print is new material. The appliques at both ends were hand-embroidered  and accented by new rick-rack

And, there are a couple of surprises too! Winner will be chosen at random and announced

Wednesday Oct. 2nd.

Again Thanks so much for attending  Rednesday Wednesday and

remember, before you leave print a copy of the recipes as your party favor.

Reminder:  Mark your calender
Rednesday Wednesday is a weekly
Blog Party oppen to all. Next Rednesday is Sept. 18th
Please spread the word..

Sunday, September 8, 2013

Looking Forward to Rednesday

 Hi Everyone!
It's a warm , sunny day today, but I'm inside trying to mend a pulled muscle in my back.. sigh......ya know the saying 'If I didn't have bad luck, I'd have no luck at all', that's been my Summer.
I hope yours has been better. I have been popping by some of your blogs and seems this Summer has been a roller coaster for most, but.....................

Fall is around the corner....Autumn leaves, crisp fresh air, apples, scarecrows, pumpkins, so things should be brighter...right?  Well, with a new season comes  change and I'm not gonna let this stuff get in the way. Life happens at the most inopportune times, but you keep goin...even if it's with a cane..hehe.



In my last post I mentioned some new things I've been working on and I'm happy to announce this coming Wednesday is the big opening of my new weekly Blog Party

Every Rednesday Wednesday  will celebrate the color red in all its shades and hues.. If you collect artworks with red in it as in my banner come on by. Kitchy kitchen stuff of the 40's and 50's, perfect.. Redware or Ruby Glass, put it in the spotlight. Vintage or new jewelry will sparkle , Is your decor warm and cheerful with red touches? How does your garden bloom in red? Still have that Little Red Wagon Or Schwinn? How about that vintage red truck, car, or decorated travel trailer. Did you find a red hot deal while thrifting? Can you Craft or design without a touch of red?  Is red  a staple in you closet? A touch of red makes your outfit pop,.let's have a show. Oh and we can't forget the new or vintage linens for tablescaping. 

If you see red this party is for you.

This Rednesday will be a celebration with refreshments, yummy treats, a party favor for all, and a chance win my Rednesday Wednesday Giveaway, that will be announced on Wednesday.

Now, remember Rednesday Wednesday begins Sept. 11th and will be every Wednesday thereafter.

You can join the party with the help of Inlinkz that will placed on the blog page at the bottom of my posts.

The party will be up the day before the actual party day to make it easier.

For more party fun don't forget to check out the

at www.etsycottagestyle.blogspot.com  it showcases all sorts vintagey goodness.

Okay, I'm going to go and lay on the heating pad now....man this is a pain in the.........back.

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Wednesday, September 4, 2013

Rednesday Wednesday

                       Welcome to Rednesday Wednesday

Today kicks off the first Brown Gingham Creations Rednesday.

I thought I'd start quietly since some are having withdrawals from not being able to get their weekly red fix..hehe.

Starting today there will weekly blog parties celebrating everything red. Everything from sunset reds to garnet reds....

tomato reds to strawberry reds...and every shade in between.

Posts can showcase vintage finds. collections, decor, fashion, designs or item you have for sale, seasonal items, recipes,etc. The connecting thread will the color red.
Now, next week will be an official big opening party for my weekly get-together. A special announcement will follow.
Below you'll find the Inlinkz icon to join this red letter day.

Tuesday, August 27, 2013

Seems I found Bloglandia again....................

Well, I  found the road back I think. For a while it seems I was lost as I found myself in my last post.
But, today step by step ..little by little...I'll get there.

I just have to stroll down the path...uh....with a cane it seems......I've broken some toes, 3, don't ask. Suffice to say I am glad September is around the corner and June- August is past..sigh. I just have to budget my time better and just roll with whatever...well maybe not roll seems at my age now I will hurt something..heheheh..you know what I mean. Anyhoo..

I have been tweeking some things in between that 4 letter word L-I-F-E happening 

Be sure to visit the Television and Radio icons on my sidebar I have 2 new shows on.

The TV is set to the Lucy Show and Bob Hope's radio show is from an AFB in Texas.

Be sure to stop by and tune in.

As always I help my Blogpals over at the Etsy Cottage Style Blog with weekly blog parties. Come on over and check them out. They are open to everyone. there are 4 different ones each Monday of a month. 

This week is....................

......and I have been trying to update my Brown Gingham Creations website (still under construction) and wanting to start a new selling blog for my vintage apron line (online now, but awaiting the first post)

Welcome to the Apronation(C)

Dedicated to the appreciation and time honored tradition of the Vintage Apron.

My slogan is 

"Where it's one nation stitched together by apron strings!

 Come on! Show off your Apronature(C)!

I hope you'll come by and Follow Me there too. I'll have posts about vintage aprons fabrics, sewing ideas from vintage magazines, vintage embroidery transfers you'll be able to copy and use, etc,and of course I will have items for sale too. But, I love custom orders. I can create a vintage inspired apron in any theme or color. You can also contact me with questions and requests.

It seems that on Etsy I just get lost and there is also another vendors who has a name verrrrry similar to mine and there seems nothing I can do...another sigh.....so I figured I might try a bit more marketing directly myself...I have found that some of you didn't realize stitchery is what I do...my bad. 

guess it's time I speak up in Bloglandia Huh?

I also want to announce I will have a new weekly blog party right here on my BGC blog........Rednesday Wednesday..........................

As some of you know Sue, at It's a Very Cherry World has 'retired' her weekly party with a request for someone to take up the red letter day.. She and the party have been missed, so I have volunteered to host.

LOL, I know..I know.....me/// I haven't been able to put finger to keyboard intelligibly for weeks, but I said in the first paragraph (sorry long post, but give me a break, it's been a while) I was gonna follow the brightly lit  path thru Bloglandia and it led me here.  Beginning the first Wednesday in September ..cross my fingers cross my toes, dang forget the toes......will debut right here. What is Rednesday Wednesday you ask, well it's a very special day to celebrate all things           and hopefully very vintage, but new is okay too. Now Sue loved everything Cherry, of course, but I always joked 'cherries were fine, but strawberries are best' She always tucked in some little cherry thingy in some of her posts and I will continue the sweet tradition with

strawberries,. I'll send out an e-mail soon with more info so keep an eye on your inbox.

And, finally.... holy cow for someone who hasn't been able to post I am going on............I would like to give a big hug to all who have been checking up on me throughout the Summer. You don't know how much your kindnesses helped. Ok, I am done. I'm tyin on my apron and heading to the Apronation to 'pen' it's first post coming soon. 8)

Tuesday, July 30, 2013

I'm a little lost

It has been a while since I have last posted, so it seems I have been a little lost in Bloglandia. I have enjoyed wandering through your posts the last few months, but haven't been able to stop and pass the time. Every time I go to put finger to keyboard I haven't been able to put words together for an intelligible post. Really..I have several posts in draft mode on Blogger, but none are publish worthy....sigh.  I have been able to put weekly blog parties up for Etsy Cottage Style HERE
Things have just not been right here at Brown Gingham Cabin...I haven't been able to put it in words. I have just been goin with the flow and it feels like a tidal wave.

The unimaginable and worst has happened...........................................

This is Princess Leah, at the end of Spring she just wasn't herself, by the time we realized it was bad she was at the Vet having her Anal Gland, which had become infected, removed. After several weeks she healed and is back to her feisty self.
Now the worst....................................................

This is Toby

At the beginning of Summer Mom and Dad's Norwegian Elkhound, Toby, developed Congestive Heart Failure. After weeks around the clock care and love..they lost Toby to a heart attack....

Okay I thought I could do this , but seems I can't. I'll have to pop back later. Sorry

Friday, April 26, 2013

Hello to Bloglandia!

Spring has finally sprung here at the Brown Gingham Cabin. Doors and windows are open spring cleaning is about done and I cannot beleive it has been 8 weeks since my last post!!!!! sigh    Life happens. Sneaks right up on ya and holds ya there. By the time I get home during the week I try to sit and compose a post....................

 

it's soooo late it all just jumbles together and on the weekends I'm trying to catch up on what I didn't get done at home during the week.



Housework



Yardwork

 

 





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keepin up with designs for Brown Gingham Creations.

 

 

 

 

 

 

And the myriad fo other things that need to be done.

I do, happily, get to post the blog parties each week for the Etsy Cottage Style Blogspot.
 

 

 

 

   

 

I also try to visit some of my pals at their blogashperes, but I can't always leave a note.

 

I cannot for the life of me figure out how you all do it all!!!! Job, websites, family, creating, blogging, going, doing,

argh............Okay, see why I haven't posted in a long time. I better be going now.

 





 

 





Sunday, February 24, 2013

Where's Spring?

It has been snowy....icy.....freezing.....cloudy,,,icky here...with an occasional cloudy/rainy 50* day,

but Spring isn't far away............

Krohn Conservatory is bloomin all over in The Enchanted Spring Forest

 This is a magical place.  Bird songs, instrumental music, trickling water along with fragrant flowers and Fairie houses transport those who enter into an enchanted woodland. wonderland. This would be perfect, and easy, to recreate in a home garden setting.  It could even be done in a raised bed or container...changing
plants seasonally! You could even translate this into a tablescape for an indoor garden party even adding music and bird songs adding to the ambiance.. The inspiration is endless.

Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Happy Valentines!

I'm  'sew' glad your stopped by today!

 

Today and every day............................

'We're Blogpals stitched together by

embroidery thread!'

 

 

 

 

Here are some Valentine Heart's just for you

 

I created this floral Beidermeier heart with ivy, carnations, babies breath, button mums, alstromeria, and a perfect rosebud . Accented by a wire heart and a 'diamond' nestled in the center of the rose.

I love floral design!



 

For those who love the traditional candy box.........

both are guaranteed non-caloric 8)

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