The main element of Farmhouse French style is the contrast between refined and rustic. So you have to have some high end, fancy things in your home to offset the farmhouse things. It’s the mix that makes it work. One of the high end finishes I like to add is gold. Well not real gold, […]
Farmhouse French Friday Tip 15
You probably have this Farmhouse French item in your house somewhere. I’m talking candlesticks. I used to make sure I always had candles in my candle holders, but now I don’t even care. They are just so beautiful on their own, I don’t think they need candles. Like these antique brass church candlesticks. Aren’t they […]
Farmhouse French Friday Tip 14
Today’s tip is using a cloche in your home. They come in all sizes and some are old and some are new. There are loads of different ones to choose from. I used to not know what to do with them. But then I realized you can keep them empty, so there’s no pressure! Below […]
Farmhouse French Friday Tip 13
I have been collecting dishes for a long, long time. Our home has been described at times as one big china cabinet. (I’m not sure I can disagree.) Dishes, especially vintage looking dishes are sure to give your home farmhouse French feel. I have loads of pictures, so let’s see what we can get through. […]
Farmhouse French Friday Tip 11
Today let’s talk about French chairs. Some are old and some are new, but they all add style and grace to a room. In fact, I believe adding a French chair to a room, is the best way to add Country French style. The chair below is not old. It’s about 10 years old. It’s an […]
Farmhouse French Friday Tip 10
The reason Farmhouse French works is that it is a mix of rustic and refined of savory and sweet. It is the yin and the yang of design. So it stands to reason it needs some rustic elements to balance the blingy, fancy stuff. Take this gorgeous iron bed at our house. You can find […]
Farmhouse French Friday Tip 9
Every week when it gets to be Friday, I admit I get pretty excited. I can’t wait to decide which element to highlight for my Farmhouse French Friday tip each week. Then when I pick something I think, “Oh yes, this is my very favorite.” Then the next week, I go through it all over […]
Farmhouse French Friday Tip 8
It’s Friday so it’s time for my farmhouse French Friday tip. Today is a good one. I just love adding this to a room. Yes, today, I’m talking baskets. They come in lots of different shapes and sizes. I use a lot of vintage baskets like the one above and the ones shown below, but […]