Farmstead Decor {All in the Details}

Hi Friends! I hope you're doing well. If you're thinking that the picture below could use a big bucket of lilacs, so am I. Stay tuned... About two more months. ;) Until then, I thought I'd share some simple farmhouse details that add lots of character and charm in any season...

Farmhouse Style Master Bedroom Refresher...

Our master bedroom had been in need of some attention. It's not that I loved the two bright-yet-sun-faded green walls paired with the two sand color walls that we moved in with. (Yes, you read that right.) It's just that life happens. And I tend to focus on our living areas first, where we spend most of our time. (Do you do that too?)

But it feels so good to have freshly painted white walls, and a new wood-planked wall behind the bed...

Fun {Fall} Farmhouse Finds!

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Hi Friends! Since we are just days away from the official start of fall, I thought it would be fun to share some great finds for your home that will help you welcome what is arguably the coziest of all seasons!

We have some of these items in our home currently, but I love them ALL...

2017 Top Ten Posts...

I want to start by saying thank you for reading our blog, and for the support you've shown us this past year. It really means so much to me! What a blessing to have this community of people who share a love for family, for home, for farmhouse design, and the simple joys of country living. It amazes me that we can be separated by miles (some of us by thousands of miles!) and still stay connected here. Turns out I am grateful for technology! And I am definitely grateful for each of you.

For the past almost four years now, I have blogged on farmhouse decorating, DIY projects, parties and gatherings, bits of our family life, mini farm living, and faith. If there are any topics you'd like to see more (or less) of here on the blog, I would love to hear about that in the comments section below. Thank you in advance for your feedback!

There will be some changes coming soon to the blog that I'm really excited about, and hope you will enjoy. 

Below is a roundup of the top ten posts of 2017, based on views. 

(You can read the whole posts by clicking on the pictures or links.) 

1. Farmhouse Porch Ideas: Thanks to your support and a little love from Country Living, this post came in at number one! Galvanized buckets, including chicken waterers and a mop bucket, were the stars of the show.

Christmas at our Little Farmstead {2017 Roundup}

We are now into the December 20's... Ready or not, here Christmas comes! This time of year can be such a mixture of emotions. (And I think I may have had them all within the last 72 hours. Ha!) But I hope that what we hold on to most during this season (and beyond) is the joy and hope of Christmas. 

Below, I've rounded up this year's Christmas and winter posts from our home and shop space. Just click on the link or picture to see the whole post. Thank you for sharing in this season with us. I hope you and your families have a very blessed Christmas! 

DIY Gift Ideas... {Farmhouse Inspired}

Hope you enjoyed Thanksgiving! Are you braving the crowds, or keeping it cozy at home this weekend? Today, I thought I'd share a roundup of some farmhouse-inspired DIY projects that would make great gifts. 

These posts were written over the past few years. Though there is a range in the quality of photos, depending on when the post was written, I still enjoy the finished product and hope you will too! 

Just click on the images or links below for instructions...

Grain Sack Pillows {Farmhouse Christmas Inspiration}

Last month while my husband and I were celebrating our anniversary in the city (Seattle), I came across a European vintage grain sack that made my thoughts turn toward Christmastime! The monogram, texture and patches packed a ton of character into the humble, time-worn grain sack. I couldn't wait to take it home and begin decorating for a vintage farmhouse style Christmas.

DIY {No Sew} Grain Sack Pillow

Hi Friends...

How have you been? We just returned yesterday from a family vacation to the lake. In between loads of laundry and getting the kiddos settled back in, I made a quick and easy grain sack pillow for our master bedroom. (I think I was having nesting withdrawals.)

Do you remember when my Mom made us the rustic linen ruffled bedding for my birthday? (You can see the full post on that here.) It is my favorite bedding. Ever. 

I have been wanting to add a grain sack pillow for just a touch of contrast (color-wise) and also for that farmhouse feeling that grain sacks provide.

As we were driving home yesterday, my crew indulged me in a couple laps around a great antique mall (that happens to be above a large fruit stand - so everybody wins :).

That's when I spotted this grain sack with all its nubbiness, oatmeal in color, with faded blue logo and stripes. It was in very good condition and was priced at $26 (within the normal range).

I took it home and looked up some images online to see what style of pillow I liked best. I found this DIY Tutorial which I loved and mostly followed, with some modifications.

The cool thing I discovered is that a king size pillow is almost the exact size needed as an insert for a large grain sack. I already had a like-new king size pillow that I wasn't using - - so that made things easy (and affordable! ;).

If you are looking to make smaller, square throw pillows, refer to the link above.

Supplies needed:
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1. Grain sack

2. Ribbon (or material that can be cut into strips)

3. Scissors

4. Xacto knife 

5. Pillow insert

6. Pencil

Start by stuffing your pillow into the grain sack. Fold the excess grain sack over and mark with a pencil where you'll need to make your cut. I took off nine inches.

Following your pencil mark, cut off the excess grain sack.

If you don't want there to be a raw (rough cut edge), you can hem the edges or use a new-sew adhesive.

Then, position your grain sack on something that will protect your surface, in case your knife cuts through. I used a small piece of thin scrap wood.

Using your Xacto knife, make three evenly spaced 1/2'' cuts through both sides of the grain sack. Go about 1" in from the edge.

Thread your ribbon through the cuts and knot. So easy!

I'm enjoying the little touch of grain sack in our bedroom.

Thank you for stopping by today!

Xo

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