This is such a fun project. I know many of my DIY friends love to make everything themselves. I admire them. I too like to make things, but for a variety of reasons I rarely do. What I like is to find talented people who can do some of the work for me, like these […]
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Round Top Round Up
Round Top was especially fun for me this time, since I missed it in the spring. I had sprained my ankle the weekend before when we had our pasture picnic at the ranch, so that show was a no-go for me. My friend Caroline went with me this time. We got lots of goodies, that […]
15 of the Best Lamps
Lamps are the topic today here and on the podcast. I personally think the right lamps can really give a room such a gorgeous look. The lamps below are Aidan Gray. Listen about choosing lamps here. One way to save money is to buy vintage. The lamps below are a bit ‘over the top’ for […]
Shopping for Vintage French Items
Vintage items add so much to any room’s home decor. It’s a central theme in Farmhouse French design. Just look at this lamp. It’s vintage milk glass with gold accents. The table is a gold Florentine table. You just can’t find anything new that looks like this. The books also are vintage. Vintage items give […]
French Country Fall Home Tour
I’m pretty excited about this post. This is our mountain house in Black Mountain, NC. It sits on top of a mountain with amazing views. Well the views were amazing when we bought the house in January. The best view is behind the bare tree. Note the pine tree; you’ll see that again. photo credit: Greybeard […]
Farmhouse French Friday Tip 19
Today’s Farmhouse French Friday tip is to use trays. And the thing is, there are so many trays that look gorgeous with Farmhouse French style. Today we are talking about trays. Like many other elements of farmhouse French style there are so many different types that will work. This simple wood tray with metal handles […]
Stenciled Tray
I have a stack of these trays that we use at the farm to transfer food from the kitchen to the back porch. They all look a bit… well… like this. It’s funny how you get so used to seeing something that you don’t really ‘see’ it any more. I hadn’t noticed all of the […]
What Color is that Wall and More Questions Answered
I get a lot of questions, and the funny thing is that often I get the same questions asked over and over again. Sadly the questions are not ‘why are you so cute’ and ‘how do you stay so thin’ but ‘what color paint did you use’ or ‘what kind of floors do you have’. […]