Today we’re talking about farmhouse French tables. If you have a table you are stuck with that isn’t farmhouse French is there anything you can do? Yes! One thing you can do is paint it if you like. The other thing is much simpler – put a tablecloth on it. Seriously, it’s that easy. I […]
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Stenciled Basket
Have you ever stenciled a basket? It’s a bit more difficult than using it on a flat surface but it’s looks great. Case in point, this fabulous Fortnum and Mason basket from London. It came like that. Doesn’t it look fabulously luxurious? I decided to try my hand at painting my own. I taped on […]
Farmhouse French Friday Tip 17
Today we are talking about French lamps. Not all of these lamps are French per se, but they all work with farmhouse French style. The podcast episode is How to Freshen up Your Home in Ten Minutes. You can listen below. Now back to the lamps. This first one is actually quite tall, has […]
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Slip into Fall
Before I get to the post today, I want to announce the winner of my giveaway. The winner is KS. The giveaway was first mentioned on this post, click here. KS, I have emailed you. CONGRATULATIONS!!! The start of each season is full of anticipation. The turning of the calendar brings new experiences, as well […]
Farmhouse French Friday Tip 16
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 […]
Crackle Finish Tutorial on a Tiny Chest
If you have owned an a store, then you know the drill. You buy stuff for your store, and then some of those items never make it to your store. This is the case of the tiny dresser or chest. It’s a jewelry box, and I thought if I painted it, I might want to keep […]