Country Sampler Farmhouse Style Spring 2023

After the hustle and bustle of the holidays, it's nice to take some time and just breathe. The quiet nature of January and February is often a relief following the months of go-go-go. The end of winter and beginning of spring is also a good time to take a closer look at your life and your home. We're all familiar with spring-cleaning, but how about spring-refreshing? Clearing out the clutter, brightening your spaces and adding in joyful touches can bring renewed energy and vision to your life. But don't feel like this has to be a major undertaking. Little touches can make a big difference. Find some cheery floral fabric or colorful tea towels to wrap around your throw pillows for an instant update. Group a few white or cream…

SIMPLE FARMHOUSE LIFE You may have perused her blog, Farmhouse on Boone, or seen some of her ideas on the pages of Farmhouse Style, but did you know Lisa Bass has a podcast? Listen to Simple Farmhouse Life for the scoop on scratch cooking, natural living, homesteading and decorating as well as a bit about homeschooling and mom life. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/simple-farmhouse-life/id1494284839 ORIGINAL BARN You'll find plenty of accents for your farmhouse-style home at Original Barn, an online shop that values handcraftsmanship and works with artists and designers who are interested in “bringing back the original farmhouse lifestyle.” https://originalbarn.com HOT HUMBLE PIE For trash-to-treasure transformations and affordable DIYs, check out the creative content on the YouTube channel Hot Humble Pie. In her videos, talented crafter Holly shares tips and tricks for making…

The cover of our Spring 2020 issue featured the inviting entry of Jessica and Brett Anderson's Oregon home, and we shared details about their inspiring renovation of the 1906 lava rock and mortar farmhouse in the article “Farmhouse Restored.” After our photo shoot, Brett took a new job and the couple sold that house and moved their family, which includes four children, into a home in Prineville, Oregon, about an hour away. “It's definitely more in the country—so quiet and peaceful,” Jessica says. Unlike their old home, this one is newer and had already been rehabbed by the previous owners. “They gutted the house and installed shiplap, new flooring and a new kitchen, so we haven't had to do much more than painting and decorating,” Jessica says, though she reports…

Double Duty Repurpose a round decorative cutting board as a functional wall-mounted utensil holder. Arrange utensils across the board, alternating heights and allowing ample space between each piece. Attach an aged galvanized pipe strap around each handle. Create a hanger with a piece of sturdy rope or twine and suspend the board from a wall hook. Wood items have been used for food preparation since the prehistoric ages. Wood is readily available and also easier on knives than other surfaces, so it makes sense that wood boards became the preferred option for slicing breads, meats and vegetables. Including wood cutting boards and breadboards in your kitchen or dining room decor calls to mind the homespun traditions of the hearth, home cooking and baking, and hospitality. Antique and vintage boards can…

1 Change a Headboard Embrace a softer look in a bedroom by swapping out your bed's headboard. Choose an upholstered design that features a wingback silhouette and nailhead trim, like Amanda Seamans from Her Happy Home did. Or for a cheaper alternative, paint an existing wood headboard a soft, creamy color and prop it with plenty of pillows. 2 Install Hardware Transform plain kitchen cabinets from blah to beautiful by adding or replacing hardware. Choose knobs or pulls in a design and finish that provides your cabinetry with extra depth or character, and install them in just a few hours. Carrie Higgins at Making Lemonade selected bar-type pulls in oil-rubbed bronze for a modern and symmetrical look. Before BONUS TIP Give a wall of plain windows some floral fancy and vibrant…

Need additional inspiration? Here are several extra ideas: Rearrangethefurnitureina room to create a different layout or flow and gain a whole new perspective. Addanewarearug, accent rug or runner for an injection of color, texture or pattern. Bringinhouseplantsinpretty pots, a vase of fresh flowers or a lush seasonal garland. Hangfocalwallart such as an oversize clock, a single large canvas or a curated gallery wall. Paintadooran accent wall or a group of accessories in a popular farmhouse hue. Layerinalternativelighting such as plug-in wall sconces, battery-operated candles or strings of fairy lights.…