Sara Jo is recovering from getting her wisdom teeth removed, so today I (Michael) am going to share one of my favorite contributions to Bryarton Farm Art & Design. Though I have been a calligrapher since I was in high school, creating decorative pillow covers for our Etsy shop with hand-lettered calligraphy is a new direction for me. This job doesn’t sound very macho, I have to admit, but I do enjoy making them. (more…)
This week we are continuing the Spring Farmhouse Tour series with a look at the master bedroom. Learn a few tips and tricks for creating a light and bright farmhouse style bedroom on a budget. Plus we have a big surprise for everyone who loves Bryarton Farm… (more…)
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…)
Spring is one of our favorite times of year here at Bryarton Farm. Not only are the flowers blooming, but new life is springing up in the coop and the barn too! This spring tour of our farmyard is full of examples of how the Creator artfully breathes life back into the fields and paints our little farm with the brilliant colors of the season… (more…)
Even though we live on a lil farm, our favorite family retreat is a farm B&B. You might think we are crazy, but we feel completely at peace and truly ourselves in a rural setting. There is just nothing like the pastoral views and simple pleasures of farm life. So join us on our family vacation to one of our favorite spots to recharge—the utopian community of Serenbe… (more…)
This week we are sharing an inspiring look at how to turn a cheap piece of outdated junk into a stunning and functional farmhouse-style coffee table.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…)
We celebrated Avonlee’s 1st birthday with a good old fashioned country picnic on our little farm. You can join in the fun and get ideas for throwing your own picnic party by checking out these precious moments we captured! (more…)
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…)
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…)
At our lil farmhouse Valentine’s Day, or “Love Day” as we call it, is a big deal! So, we wanted to share the reason we get so excited and a few traditions we use to celebrate our special day together. Life on Bryarton Farm has never been so sweet… (more…)
