Today's Playlist: I'm Still Standing- Elton John Sunday Morning- Maroon 5 When We Were Young- Adele (Because music is the perfect backdrop for everything...click on the links above to listen) For many years, I was in love with country and primitive decor. When traveling, I would frequent antique stores to find primitive-type items such as old crates, license plates, and wagon wheels. I once got a pair of snow shoes at a roadside antique store in Vermont and a massive tobacco basket, both of which I used outside on my porch through every season. I had built up quite a collection of unique items over the years. As for colors, I have always been partial to deep, earthy tones; "fall" colors were my favorite. As you can see in previous posts from several years ago, my walls and decorations were a mixture of deep oranges and browns. This helped create a warm and cozy atmosphere, which was always my goal in creating a space for my family. Fast forward a few years since my last Home and Perfection post...after years of watching Fixer Upper with Chip and Joanna Gaines and shopping at Hobby Lobby, my preferences have slowly changed. I finally did it. After months of "Pinning" ideas, figuring out how I could repurpose some items I already had, and purchasing some new items, I finally took the plunge. I transitioned my house from country to Farmhouse style. I enlisted some help to paint over the burnt organge and light green walls with grey, beige and ivory tones. My primitive decor has been replaced with a mixture of modern and vintage. I love the "new" look of my house! (I actually made the switch awhile ago and am just now getting around to blogging about it..sorry.) I have sinced copied the look in both my classroom and my camper. Yes, I actually decorated my camper. Although the "fall" colors are still very natrually pleasing to my eye, I love having the lighter colors fill my home. The Farmhouse style still has a rustic, country feel, but at the same time, is modern and refreshing. If you are contemplating a Farmhouse makeover, let me give you some inspiration! Start off by checking out my pictures. Then, get on Pinterest and search for Farmhouse decor. You will notice several common elements used in this type of style. A mixture of metals and baskets (tobacco baskets are popular), stems of cotton, different types of greenery (boxwood, eucalyptus, lambs ear, etc.), wooden signs with modern fonts, burlap. Stick with a neutral, clean color palette of white, ivory, beige, brown, and different shades of grey (not 50, but a few...lol). If you choose to include an accent color, I would use something like navy blue, a very light teal, but nothing too drastic. A Farmhouse theme should evoke feelings of simplicity and purity, so think "light and airy." I have found that putting greenery in various places around the house makes the most difference in this style. You can get it at any craft store, Walmart, or Amazon. To save money, use old items that you already have and spray paint them white or grey to match your new decor. For example, the container I use to store my utensils next to my stove was red and now it is ivory. I repainted shelves, tables, picture frames, shutters, and many other items. In addition to repurposing items from around the house, you can also print out your Pinterest board and take it to thrift stores to look for inexpensive items. And of course, for all the other Farmhouse pieces you need, I suggest Hobby Lobby. They have the best selection of Farmhouse-inspired items hands down and usually everything is on sale to some extent. With some research and planning, you can give any room of your house a modern Farmhouse makeover. Take a look at mine... Farmhouse MakeoverPlease share a comment or feedback and feel free to share this blog with your friends! "Like" my page on Facebook to get updates!
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AuthorHello and WELCOME to my site! My name is Amanda Yates and I am a 44year-old mom of six children from a blended family. I am a middle school teacher and a passionate follower of Christ. In my "free" time, I love decorating my home, organizing, studying scripture, camping, and making every attempt to get my life "just right." I am blessed beyond measure! Archives
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