I have always heard that since the foyer is where your guests make their first impressions of your home, you should take care to ensure it is just as lovely as the rest of your home. Well let’s face it, that impression is made to some extent long before guests come in your home, on your front porch. And […]
My Blogiversary (I Made it a Year!!)
Cedar Hill Farmhouse (formerly Cedar Hill Ranch) the blog, has been here now for a full year on March 8, 2012. I can’t believe it has been that long since I wrote my first post. Back Porch Redo, click here I included photos and links to some of my favorite posts as I look back […]
Ironing Board turned Sideboard
Yes it may look like an antique ironing board, but it’s my new sideboard for serving dessert and other yummy things. I found it at Round Top last fall for about $20. Mr CH brought the little azalea bush home recently so I thought it would be perfect here. I love having fresh flowers around. These […]
My Little Firefly
I’m off tomorrow to take my baby to get her driver’s license. I’m not sure I am ready for this, but when she is driving herself around, it will be nice to have my afternoons free again from chauffeuring duties. She was just in her high school production of Fiddler on the Roof, and needed her hair […]
My Little Greenhouse and a New Camera
I am so happy. I am happy for three reasons this week. 1. My mom came for a visit from Oklahoma. It was a wonderful visit AND she is coming back next month when my brother and his wife come for a visit. 2. My daughter’s high school play is over. Well, we are so proud of […]
Impromptu Table Centerpiece
What do you do for a centerpiece when you decide at the last minute to invite guests to your house? It was my daughter’s sixteenth birthday party. We were going bowling (her choice not mine) and then to her favorite restaurant for dinner. Then at the last minute she said she REALLY, REALLY wanted everyone […]
Touches of Farmhouse French
If you haven’t noticed before, our city house does not have the farmhouse look of the ranch. When I am in the city, I am finding that I miss that casual French Farmhouse style, so I am infusing country style into our city life little by little. This is a collection whites and silver things on a vintage […]
Homemade Chalky Paint Without Tears
We all love chalky paint, and of course, I still highly recommend buying Annie Sloan’s Chalk paint, unless you are on a tight budget or just want to save some money. Then you can make it yourself. But if you use the wrong recipe you will end up with a ball of goo that nothing can remedy, […]