You’ve seen it pinned all over Pinterest, especially if you are a gardener. I had it on my own “Brilliant” board for a while — brilliant as in “why didn’t I think of this!” I love ideas that are slightly out of the box — and cheap! This sounded perfect. “It” is a plastic […]
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Sunshine Award
I was so surprised recently to find a comment from Kathy at Cornerstone Confessions telling me she was bestowing the Sunshine Award on A Pinch of Joy! I’m excited and delighted – anything that involves sunshine is a good thing!!! Coming from a fellow blogger makes it all the better! Kathy wrote: A few weeks […]
When my blog grows up. . .
What Do You Want Your Blog to Be When it Grows Up party. Thistlewood Farms, It All Started With Paint, The Space Between, Eclectically Vintage, The Cottage Market. are hosting a link up with that very theme. You’ll find this post linked there along with a number of other bloggers who are sharing, too! I […]
18″ Doll Sleeping Bag
With Valentine’s Day and birthdays this month, I am still in doll mode. All three dolls need sleeping bags. Well– more like I bought a new sewing machine and needed to do some straight stitch practice. And what better way to practice than by making sleeping bags? First to determine the size of said […]




Welcome! I’m Charlene. I love to share quick and easy recipes, whatever I’ve learned in our last DIY project – anything that helps make life easier, better and more fun!! I hope you will find inspiration and add a pinch of joy to your day!