My Little Pony {An Answered Prayer and a DIY Dress Makeover}
Camdyn has been praying for a pony for a long time, so we feel very blessed to share this—the story of how God has answered her prayer with the perfect fuzzy friend. (more…)
Farmhouse Nursery Video Tour & Kitchen Update
We have been hard at work on our little farm. (more…)
Comin’ Along {The Heartbreak and Hope Found on Our Journey}
When people ask me if we have a kitchen yet, it’s hard for me to explain why the answer is still no. It’s not as simple as it might seem. When you are on a budget and trying to fit working on your house into an already busy life, it can be a bit heartbreaking to realize how long it will truly take. We have made some progress though, so we wanted to share an update on how Bryarton Farm is Comin’ Along… (more…)
Farmhouse Styling { How to create a country tablescape on a budget }
You don’t have to actually live in a farmhouse to add farmhouse style to your home. I think the home-spun farm look has become popular lately because of the nostalgia attached to living the simple life in the country. No matter where you live or what your budget, you can inject a bit of farmhouse style into your home. Here are a few keys ingredients for farmhouse styling from Bryarton Farm… (more…)
Dreaming of Spring
It is cold and brown on our little farm. Knowing that spring is still several months away makes working and playing indoors seem like a prison sentence, especially to our girls. We talk of our plans and dream of spring to help the time pass more quickly. However, there was a bit of sunshine today, so the girls and I put on our coats and when for a walk. (more…)
A Step of Faith { A Video Interview }
At the beginning of a new year everyone’s mind turns thoughtfully to changes they want to make in their lives. So we wanted to start 2017 off with a look at the biggest life-changing decision we ever made—moving across the country to fix up an 1800s farm as a studio for our artistic ventures without knowing a soul in the area. We took a step of faith and followed our dreams. I hope this post inspires you to find out what God has wired you to do with your life and that you take a step towards doing something about it. (more…)
A Snow Day on the Farm
Every year we like to spread a bit of Christmas cheer by sharing our first snow with you. There is something miraculous about the effect those crisp white flakes have on our farm. This year’s first snow held many special moments that we will never forget… (more…)
Farmhouse Restoration ~ Structural Repairs & Openings
I have told my hubby that all I want for Christmas is a kitchen for three years now! Though working on the structural damage on our farmhouse is not fun, we can finally see that our kitchen project is gaining traction! I probably won’t get a completely finished kitchen this year, but check out all the progress we have made in the past few weeks… (more…)
The Demo Daddy {How to Keep Your Family Safe During a Renovation}
Though “Saftey” isn’t the most exciting subject in the world it is a very important part of restoring an old farmhouse. We don’t have the luxury of living off site, so today we just want to share a few of the steps we take to protect our family while living in a construction zone. The only reason this is possible is because we have certain precautions in place to both keep us comfortable and safe during this chaotic season of our life. (more…)
Fall Family Refresh
If you have been following our Bryarton Farm journey, you know that we have been working on the farmhouse restoration constantly. We have been needing some time away from it all, so we decided take some time to just enjoy being together on a beautiful fall day. We hope that this post inspires you to spend a little time outside with the ones you love, so we are sharing 5 budget friendly ideas for a great fall family day away.
