by Sara Jo Floyd | May 15, 2016 | Art and Design
If you have been following the journey of our farmhouse restoration, you know what a haven from chaos the living room is for our family. Spring is such a beautiful time of year on our little farm, and bringing that serene quality indoors is essential. Our kitten Cinderella loves to nap while soaking up the warm sunshine that filters into the living room. So without disturbing her beauty sleep, we are going to share a living room tour of our authentic 1893 farmhouse. (more…)
by Sara Jo Floyd | Apr 15, 2016 | Art and Design
This week we are sharing an inspiring look at how to turn a cheap piece of outdated junk into a stunning and functional farmhouse-style coffee table. We hope to show how anyone can revive old pieces on a budget. So grab a cup of something hot and settle down to enjoy another of our furniture Cinderella stories. (more…)
by Sara Jo Floyd | Mar 29, 2016 | Art and Design, Renovation
This is the second part of our series chronicling how we are putting together a good old fashion country picnic for our youngest daughter’s upcoming 1st birthday party. With this 3 post series we hope to give families creative inspiration on how they too can host events with farm-flavor and homegrown style. Just like in the olden days, you can welcome friends & family to share lasting precious memories together, while making your dollars stretch. Let’s take birthday parties back a hundred years to a time when country picnics were a way of life… (more…)
by Sara Jo Floyd | Mar 2, 2016 | Art and Design
It is hard for us to believe, but our little baby just turned 11 months old! That means it’s time to start planning the big 1st birthday party for Avonlee Rose. This post is going to be the first in a three part series chronicling the process behind how two artists give a party. We hope to inspire you with hands on party ideas that both stretch your dollars and your creativity. It all starts with the invitations… (more…)
by Sara Jo Floyd | Feb 12, 2016 | Art and Design
Love letters have always been a way for people to stand outside of themselves and better express their deepest emotions. Something happens when pen touches paper. The feelings that you found hard to say face-to-face suddenly explode onto the page when released by ink rather than voice. (more…)
by Sara Jo Floyd | Jan 14, 2016 | Art and Design, Renovation
When we removed a chimney from the farmhouse, we not only gained square footage in the nursery, but we also had an excuse to give this little space a face-lift. Up until now Avonlee Rose has been in a vintage bassinet in our room. Though she is still not sleeping through the night, she has outgrown her bassinet and is ready to have her own space.
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