Gingham and Pearl

While browsing around the web looking for some simple Fall pick me up decorating ideas (I don’t do much for fall because I do WAY to much at Christmas) I found these cute ideas. They appear easy, cute and cheap so I wanted to share just in case someone else is looking for some fresh … More It's Around the Corner, FALL……. So Try These Easy Front Entry Decorating Ideas To Spruce Up Your Home

Headboard RackA vintage headboard is given new life as a hanging rack. Donna painted the headboard white and attached a rack with hooks, transforming the headboard into a towel or coat rack for guests. “Random house numbers are fun additions that add some graphic interest,” she says. The rack is also a great place to … More 9 Clever Uses for Old Furniture ~ Check out these easy ways to repurpose old home furnishings before you decide to toss them out….from ladder to display shelf and mantel decor, you too can find a way to repurpose those forgotten household items.

I found these recipes while looking for some new ideas for Fall dinners. Anything that claims “If you’ve got 30 minutes, you’ve got time for dinner when you take advantage of these quick and hearty weeknight meals.” then I want to try it! Just thought I would pass a few of them along….remember I teach … More We're back at school and Fall is approaching so try these Fast-Fix weeknight hearty dinners.

De-stress your morning routine ~ Here’s how to make the AM less hectic, and get everyone out of the door on time. From Parenting.com. Do you feel like you’ve run a marathon by 9 a.m. every day? You’re not alone. Mornings — especially if you work outside the home, have school-age kids, or both — … More It's Back to School Time ~ Start Your Morning Off Right