Hello again! It’s time for a new year and new beginnings. Around June last year I was tired and uninspired. After 5 years of blogging here and sharing on instagram, I felt drained. My ideas bucket was empty. Everything I created seemed to look and feel the same. So I decided to start something new.… Read More
Hello everyone The Gingham Red blog is nearly 5 years old! It’s hard to believe I’ve been blogging all this time. This blog has been a great way to share everything from embroidery to flowers to inspirational quotes, photography and family events. If you are a regular reader you may have noticed the recent… Read More
Delicate, quiet, peaceful Orchids Luscious yellow lemons a moment away from dropping off the tree Succulents in the late afternoon sun Small, shiny green Hydrangea leaves waiting for the warmer sun to come What is your true north? The things that guide you in your life? Small pug watercolor waiting to be finished Hope you… Read More
Hello friends Hope you are having a wonderful mother’s day whether you are a mother yourself or you still have a mother to celebrate the day with. This morning started with a cup of tea in bed and bacon and eggs for breakfast cooked by my two sons. We all ate together as a family… Read More
Hello! Hope you had a lovely Easter break. In Australia we are lucky to have Friday and Monday off giving us a four day long weekend. What a luxury! We spent the four days relaxing at home. I spent alot of my time with my Flamingo needlepoint and exploring with acrylics while watching a number… Read More
Hello friends! Its been a while since my last blog post with lots happening. While it might be Autumn, the weather has been very warm in Melbourne. The Hydrangeas are turning beautiful shades of green and rust and the yellow roses are in their last bloom. It’s a beautiful time of the year. Cyclone Debbie… Read More
Hello! With all the best intentions to blog once a week it has been a bit of a struggle. It’s been difficult to maintain the motivation when real life gets in the way. In the meantime, after a very hot summer the garden is showing early signs of autumn. The beautiful pale pink and blue… Read More
Hello! I hope you are enjoying your weekend in the sunshine. The weather has been glorious with sunshine and no wind. Perfect for spending time outside. It’s been a busy few weeks with plenty of quick watercolor illustrations mostly about cats, tea and flowers. It’s always interesting to start off with a blank sheet of… Read More
Hello! Happy New Year! It’s 2017 and the start of another new year. I love this time of year because it’s a time to start fresh. 2016 was a great year for our family in so many ways, but it was also quiet challenging. I am hoping 2017 will be bright and less challenging both… Read More