A new Vermont farmhouse is built on an old foundation to create a truly unique home. Salvaged pieces from the old home are incorporated into the new one throughout. Photo by Silver Maple Construction LLC Metal roofs are a classic element of an older farmhouse. My own house has a partial metal roof that…
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Decorating with Farm Animals
It’s no secret I love farm animals. I love animals of any kind – even snakes. I also enjoy decorating with farm animals throughout my home. No, not the real type of animals, regardless of how cute they are. I’m talking about decorating with these types of farm animals – the statuary kind like…
Update a Room with New Artwork
An easy and fun way to update a room is with new artwork. Prints and canvas art can be inexpensive and immediately gives your home a new look. Since adding board and batten to our dining room, I’ve been searching for new artwork for the south wall. I found an Antique sign for the…
The Antiques Sign That Changed My Dining Room
An innocent trip to HomeGoods changed the look of my dining room. I was shopping for a housewarming gift for my daughter, and walked away with an Antiques sign that ended up changing my dining room. A large wooden Antiques sign jumped out at me from the clearance aisle at HomeGoods. I realized the size…
8 Ideas for Sliding Barn Doors
Are you a fan of barn doors used inside the home? There’s been a huge upsurge in farmhouse style decorating ever since Fixer Upper became such a popular TV show. In honor of the show ending its series, I’m featuring a collection of barn doors made popular by Joanna Gaines’ popular decorating style. Photo by…
Fresh Farmhouse Kitchen in Gray and White
Lately I’ve been a bit obsessed with kitchens and I don’t really know why. Maybe it’s just the combination of the functionality and aesthetics of a kitchen that draws me in. Or maybe it’s simply because the kitchen is the heart of the home. Today’s farmhouse kitchen is beautifully decorated in gray and white. The…
Pink Faux Flowers for My Farmhouse Dining Room
Do you ever just do anything on a whim? Sometimes you regret it, and sometimes you don’t. The other day I stopped in at Michael’s and the spring flowers really impressed me. They were so realistic looking – more so than ever before. I bought far more than I should (hey, at least they were…
Cozy Easter Brunch for Two
Welcome to the March edition of our Cozy Living Series! Each month our small group of bloggers shares how they enjoy cozy living during that particular month. You’ll find everyone’s links at the end of this post. For me, March is the time to prepare for spring. Today I’m sharing a cozy Easter brunch for…
Farmhouse Table for a Breakfast Nook
Yes! My farmhouse table from Pottery Barn finally arrived! I ordered the Stephens table last October and for whatever reason it was on back order for a while. But it’s now in my breakfast nook and it was worth the wait. (This post contains affiliate links.) My new farmhouse table is solid wood. The…
A Cozy Painted Mantel and Village
Welcome to the February installment of our Cozy Living Series! In case you’re new, let me tell you that the first Saturday of each month a few of my friends and I share something that creates comfort and coziness in our lives. Think of it as the American version of Danish Hygge. I’ve been trying…
Home Decor I’m Lovin’ Now: Part One
Early last year my taste in home decor started to change. Normally I’m attracted to white, bright interiors with pops of color here and there. I’ve also found cottage style to be appealing and live-able. But then in January 2017 I featured the Randolph Cottage on my blog and my heart was set in a…
Christmas in a Cozy Kitchen
Our farmhouse kitchen just got cozier with a new kitchen island! I waited until it arrived before decorating the kitchen for Christmas. Hubby and I assembled the island in two hours flat. Now that it’s complete, I’m ready to share Christmas in my cozy kitchen. I’m joining other bloggers for our Seasonal Simplicity holiday tour,…
Connecticut Home in Neutral Tones
Did everyone survive Black Friday? I try to avoid the stores as much as possible the day after Thanksgiving, but I did need to get a few things. Then yesterday my daughter and I ran a half marathon (13.1 miles), so needless to say I’m a bit exhausted. Time to grab a cup of coffee…
Finding the Perfect Kitchen Farm Table
My flea market kitchen table has seen better days. It’s rickety, I’m constantly re-painting it, and I think it’s way past its prime. After having success with my new dining table, I started the hunt for the perfect kitchen farm table. I’m sharing some examples of style I considered, and then I’ll share the kitchen…
Candlelit Mantel for Early Nightfall
My house is transitioning from fall decor to Christmas. My holiday home tour is the last week of November which is why I need to start decorating now. I was playing around with the mantel after removing my brown bottles, and started to set up my candle holders. I’ve started collecting wooden candle holders and…
Cozy Corner for Me: Giveaway for You!
This post is sponsored by Fiber One. All opinions are my own. Do you devote a little time to yourself each week? When life gets busy, I find it’s really helpful to my well-being to enjoy time to myself when I’m not working or watching television. When it’s warm out, I retreat to my front…