by Sara Jo Floyd | Oct 17, 2015 | Renovation
If you have ever watched Fixer Upper on HGTV you know that Chip Gaines’ favorite day is “Demo Day.” He loves gutting homes to make way for his wife Joanna’s killer design in one crazy day! On Bryarton Farm our Demo takes many, many days. Not having a crew of workers combined with our commitment to carefully saving the historic elements of the farmhouse means that we unfortunately had to name this post “Demo Day[s]”. (more…)
by Sara Jo Floyd | Sep 10, 2015 | History, Renovation
All summer we have been trying to figure out the best way to repair all of the damage to our neglected farmhouse and barn. We have so many things, including the kitchen, that need to be addressed on such a small budget. However, we are currently spending all of our time and money addressing issues that were hidden behind vinyl and aluminum.
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by Sara Jo Floyd | Aug 31, 2015 | Renovation
Yes, being both flexible and unafraid of heights are two very important qualities of a true DIY personality. (more…)
by Sara Jo Floyd | Jul 8, 2015 | Art and Design, Renovation
One of the great things about renovating a home on your own is that you are forced to take it slow. This provides more time to think through all possibilities. When Michael chose to spend some of his saved birthday money on home design software, we were able to come up with a completely new plan for the downstairs layout that more efficiently met the needs of our growing family. (more…)
by Sara Jo Floyd | Jun 10, 2015 | Art and Design, Farm Life, History, Renovation
Then
It is hard to believe that it has only been a year since our little family set out on a new adventure together. (more…)
by Sara Jo Floyd | Mar 5, 2015 | Art and Design, Renovation
When we first moved to the farm Cami Grace’s nursery got a quick make-over, but there were so many things vying for our attention that we never quite finished her room. Today we are sharing a more complete space showcasing her crib, which up until this week was still stashed in the barn.
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