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vintage pincushion

Vintage pincushion

Posted on June 25, 2012May 27, 2024 by jenny

A few weeks ago, in a bid to boost my flagging crafting mojo, I signed up to participate in a pincushion swap, hosted by the House of Pinheiro, as I love pincushions and think you can never have too many. I really wanted to combine my love of all things vintage with sewing so this…

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Giveaway: Beatrix Potter gift set

Posted on June 23, 2012August 13, 2014 by jenny

I’m really pleased to bring you a lovely giveaway from The Works, Britain’s leading discount book store, so if you love reading with your little ones, read on for a great giveaway. As a child I loved hearing my parents read these classic Beatrix Potter stories and I now enjoy reading them with my children….

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Things to do with washi tape

Posted on June 22, 2012April 28, 2025 by jenny

I’ve become quite addicted to washi tape. I haven’t managed to find much around, apart from the rolls I bought in Cath Kidston ages ago, but I did find a couple of different patterned ones whilst on holiday in Devon. I’ve been slowly putting it around the house. There are lots of different ways to…

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To buy or not to buy?

Posted on June 22, 2012June 26, 2014 by jenny

Our Olympic tickets finally arrived yesterday and we found out what we’re going to see – synchronized swimming! I’m excited but the husband isn’t. He muttered something about wanting to see the BMX racing to which I muttered grumpy old man or killjoy, something along those lines. Despite having the un-sportiest husband in the world…

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Film review: Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close

Posted on June 21, 2012June 21, 2012 by jenny

Warner Brothers asked if we would like to review Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close. I was a bit unsure about watching a film connected to 9/11 but was intrigued by the stellar cast and director. Adapted from the acclaimed bestseller by Jonathan Safran Foer, “Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close” is a story that unfolds from…

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Wimbledon cupcakes - the gingerbread house

Wimbledon cupcakes

Posted on June 21, 2012May 22, 2019 by jenny

I’m quite looking forward to Wimbledon starting next week as for me that’s when summer starts. I was thinking how nice it would be to have some summery cupcakes to eat whilst watching the tennis and came up with these. Easy Wimbledon cupcakes For the cupcakes I tried Dr Oetker’s Shake it! Vanilla Fairy Cake…

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A new venture

Posted on June 21, 2012December 16, 2017 by jenny

One of my Day Zero actions was to set up an online shop to sell my vintage finds. I set one up months ago, have boxes full of lovely vintage things to sell but am nowhere nearer to actually photographing and listing items than I was then. I’m not sure why I thought an online…

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Tots100 Film Club review: Where the wild things are

Posted on June 20, 2012November 18, 2012 by jenny

Our June film from the Tots100 Film Club was Where the Wild Things Are rated PG. My sister and niece recently came to stay and I thought this would be a great family film to sit down and watch. However, we sat down and attempted to watch the film 3 times but we never finished…

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Colour boutique range from morphy richards

Posted on June 20, 2012July 8, 2016 by jenny

As part of my role as a morphy richards innovator we have been trying out a new kettle and toaster from the new Colour Boutique range. Morphy Richards know the importance of colour when it comes to home interiors and adding a splash of colour with striking appliances can be a cost effective way to…

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Welcome to the gingerbread house blog. I’m Jenny, London mum of two teens. Craft and family lifestyle blogger, occasional baker of gingerbread. Find out more about us, our latest crafts, and be inspired by our days out. Contact me jenny@the-gingerbread-house.co.uk

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