5 Tips For A Simple Spring Farmhouse Vignette...

Hi Friends ~ Have you caught spring fever? Or are you suffering from cabin fever?!

Here in the Pacific Northwest we've had several days of gorgeous sunshine and now... snowflakes are lightly falling again. Since going to Hawaii is not an option (Did I mention we're having our whole septic system repaired as I write? Ah, the joys of country living...), I decided to freshen up just a small area in our home for spring.

If you (and/or your budget) is not ready to flip your whole house from winter to spring, consider these five easy tips for a farmhouse-inspired spring vignette:

So far this year at little farmstead... (Part 1)

As we head into spring, and find ourselves already in the third month of 2018, I want to thank each of you for visiting and reading along here on the blog. It really means a lot to me. I'm grateful for your comments, and also for those of you who connect with me through social media. Thank you!

I thought this would be a good time to round up posts this year to date, some of which you may not have seen. 
(Looking back, even I'd already forgotten about some of them. Life is full, isn't it? ;)

If you'd like to read the full posts, just click on the pictures or captions below...

New Chairs and Greenery in the Dining Room

Flowers on the Porch and French Market Baskets...

Hi Friends ~ I hope you're enjoying the week and had a nice Valentine's Day. 

Valentines Day is always a happy morning for me, decorating the breakfast table and putting out little surprises for our three sons to remind them how much they are loved. This year though, had a slightly different feel as the boys literally hobbled down to the table. Two boys have (small) broken bones - one has to wear a big boot on his foot, and the other has a splint. The third son was on day three of a fever. 

Mama said there'd be days like this...

Our January Farmhouse Shop Space

Hope your week is going well! I'm just stopping in to share a few pictures from our shop space inside of M&M Antiques in Monroe, Washington. We have some beautiful time-worn European dough bowls and a charming chippy white cabinet.

Farmhouse Finds: French Market Baskets and Linen Towels ...

Hi Friends ~ I hope your summer is going well. Today I'm sharing two accessories that have added more of that authentic farmhouse feel and function to our home, and why I love them...

French Market Baskets are beautiful and make me dream of collecting treasures at a provincial flea market... or fresh-baked baguettes from the bakery... or beautiful bouquets from a charming roadside stand. 

...Or pretty much any dreamy pastime! :)



But, French Market Baskets are not only dreamy, they are also very useful! Take them to the beach, to a farmer's market, on an overnight getaway, or use them around the house for a beautiful storage option. You'll be surprised just how often you use them! 

Farmhouse Inspiration Roundup... (Home Decor, Favors, and More!)

It's hard to believe it's the last week of school before our summer vacation begins!

While we are all very excited, I always get sentimental this time of year. Our oldest son will soon be an eighth-grader with just one more year until high school! (What?) Our middle son will be all done with his elementary years and will be heading to middle school (6th grade) this fall. (Totally unbelievable because he can't be older than six...at least that's how it feels to me.) Our youngest son will be in second grade (And because he's our little caboose, I can't help but think, "We will never do first grade again...").

And if you're new here, that's right. We have three sons. And white slipcovers. 
While bolstering the bleach industry, it can be done!

Anyway, since I'm in a nostalgic mood, I thought we could reminisce over some highlights of the past month here on the blog. Just in case you missed anything...

Wood Berry Basket Favors {Farmhouse Style Entertaining}

Hi Friends! This past weekend, I hosted a small Mother's Day lunch for my mom, sister, aunts and cousin. I thought I'd share the simple farmhouse-style favor I used that is especially fitting as as we head into the summer months...

~ bHome for Fall Home Tour ~

Welcome to our little farmstead as autumn leaves begin to fall...

In our home this season, autumn whites and woods meet pale shades of orange and green. Much of our fall decor is provided by nature. 

I'm excited to be part of the "bHome for Fall Tour" and am so glad you stopped by! Links to the other home tours in today's lineup are at the end of the post. 

{There's also a $250 Amazon gift card giveaway you're going to want to enter!}