Refined Farmhouse Style & Home Decor Ideas
Two years ago today we moved our family 200 miles to this cute, historic little town in Southern Ohio. You can see all the “before” photos here, or take the video tour of the day we got the keys. It was an exciting day! We chose a neighborhood with built-in conveniences that has made life simple and enjoyable — life…
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This week I discovered a fun and easy new craft medium if you happen to love stencils (like me). Mesh stenciling is my new favorite type of stencil, and many of these designs would be virtually impossible to achieve as a transfer. This product launched in October 2018, so I’m happy to be one of the first “makers” in A…
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During my youth, my family owned and operated a very large monthly antique show. I befriended vendors that were committed to collecting and reselling so many interesting and wonderfully strange things. Of course, as an 8-year-old, I was a moth to a flame. The more curious the collection, the more interested I became. Back then, I came away with the…
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Today I thought I’d give you a tour of our antique booth located in a cute, historic town in Ohio. I love to experiment with lots of “snazzy” little things to see how they work together. Just like at home, I always try to have a focal point using a huge statement piece. I’ve learned that grouping odd number of…
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Today I thought I’d share our family room before and after photos and a progress update! Our house is very long and narrow, almost like a row house. When we moved in, the wall paint was a warm beige – the afternoon sunlight made the whole room look almost pink. Here is the family room as of July 2020. It’s…
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Reactive stains cause a chemical reaction in wood, making it look weathered and aged. We scored this very RED spalted (ambrosia) cherry table for $50 and refinished it in a Restoration Hardware-style weathered finish. Changing cherry wood into anything but red is tricky, so I tested out several different stains to get exactly the color we wanted for this heirloom…
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Thrifted home decor has become a part of the “norm” in our house. If I tell my friends that some of my decor is from Facebook Marketplace, many are stunned that I shop secondhand. Shopping thrifted items and repurposing them helps us “pay it forward” so that it’s easier to afford the big stuff. I’m so happy that it’s become…
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Using dollar store mugs and my new ceramic paints, I’ve been testing out a few techniques to create PERMANENT mug designs! You don’t need a kiln, nor do you need artistic skills. Just the right paint, a little creativity, an oven and setting spray to make them dishwasher-safe! (Because let’s be real – none of us want to hand-wash ANY…
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