Vintage Farmhouse Finds At Our Booth...

Happy May! I hope you're enjoying the beauty of spring, May flowers, and lots of sunshine! If not yet, hang in there - they're coming! 

Today I thought I'd share a few peeks into our shop space inside of M&M Antiques in Monroe, WA...

2019 Farmhouse Decor Roundup {Part 2}

Hi Friends! I hope your week is going well. Are you getting ready for Easter? We're looking forward to a family vacation later this week, and as always there's loads to do to get ready to leave. At last count we're up to 25 animals... and with that comes a lot of little instructions for when we're away. And then there's the packing... But I'm not complaining that we're heading to a sunny and warm destination! :) It's always worth the prep.

Today I'm rounding up more of the top posts from this year so far (in case you missed them). 

If you missed Part 1 you can find it here!

Processing Wool Into Yarn {A Little Dream Come True!}

A January / February Farmhouse Entryway...

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I went to our local garden center yesterday in search of some natural beauty to bring indoors. There was a lot of greenery, but I wanted something softer for our entryway... Something that could work for January, but would remind us that spring is on its way. Not having found what I had pictured in my mind, I was ready to leave when I spotted a large bucket of pussy willow branches!

A DIY Windowsill Herb Garden (For Christmas Gift or January Project...)

Don't panic. There's still time! 

Are you in search of a special gift you can make from the comfort of your own home? 
(Or perhaps you want to tuck this one away for January - that's okay too!)

A windowsill herb garden is a thoughtful gift that will bring a touch of nature and life inside, and will last after the Christmas tree and decorations come down. Fresh herbs make cooking healthy foods more flavorful...Perfect for the new year, after holiday meals and cookies have been enjoyed! ;)

Three Christmas Decorating Ideas from a Vintage Market...

It was fun attending a couple of vintage markets last week. Like many of you, I love hunting for special, one-of-a-kind timeworn treasures. I also enjoy seeing how the vendors display their items... from creative backdrops such as garden gates and antique doors to the artistic way they style shelves... There's always so much inspiration!

Here are three Christmas decorating ideas inspired by the vintage market, The Great Junk Hunt...

So Far This Year at Little Farmstead... (Part 2)

Hi Friends! How is your week going? I had so much fun seeing several of your porches on Facebook this past week! We even had someone from Australia post a picture of the kangaroos who visit her property. So cool! Blogging can start to feel pretty one-sided at times, so it was refreshing to get to look at pictures of your homes and comment on them. I'd love to do that more, so if you'd like, please join me on Facebook here.

Last week I shared Part 1 of So Far This Year, and here's Part 2... 
(Just click on the picture or the caption below the picture to read the full post!)

This one-of-a-kind chippy hutch was a hit on Instagram. It has been a great display piece in our shop space and now will be going to a new - actually old - home built in 1926. I love it when customers are excited to find just the piece they've been looking for!  

Unique Vintage Farmhouse Finds

What Does This Windmill, Rolling Cart, and Olive Bucket Have In Common?

Did you guess what the windmill, rolling cart, and olive bucket have in common? 

They are all old, with obvious signs of wear. 

Are you drawn to timeworn treasures like I am? If you are, you probably agree that there's something comforting about these one-of-a-kind, imperfect finds from the past. They've got character and soul, and inspire creative backdrops for living. Use them as intended, or repurpose them in an unexpected way. Make them pop against more modern finishes, or blend them with other vintage decor. 

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! 

Vintage Christmas Collections That Inspire!

The holiday hustle is officially on! But I'm so glad you stopped by today... You are in for a treat! If you have yet to learn of Jesse and his absolutely inspiring Instagram feed, I hope you'll consider this an introduction. 

I asked Jesse if I could share some of his pictures and collections with you. So happy he said yes! Enjoy these squares filled with vintage charm. Each one makes me nostalgic for Christmas past, and also excited for Christmas to come...

The Easiest and Fastest DIY Pom Pom Wreath! {Farmhouse Christmas Decor}

A few years ago, I made a pom pom wreath, using the hand-made pom poms that you create by wrapping yarn round and round, cutting the loops, and trimming. It was beautiful! But it also took quite some time to make.

So this year, I thought I'd share a pom pom wreath that is quick, easy, and affordable to make...

Vintage-Inspired Farmhouse and Christmas Flashcards...

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This will be my second year using these charming vintage-inspired flashcards on gifts, wreaths, and place settings. Last year, I ordered the Christmas collection, but this year I'm excited to use both the Christmas and the Fixer Upper flashcards. The flashcards are an affordable (not to mention really cute!) way to personalize gifts, place cards, and home decor. You guys, I want to hang them everywhere. Join me in this mini obsession.

Vintage Farmhouse Decor Inspiration ~ Which Is Your Favorite?!

If you live in the Pacific Northwest, you may have visited the town of Poulsbo, Washington, which is nicknamed "Little Norway." Although it's just a short ferry ride away from Seattle, I had actually only been there once before returning this past weekend with my family. 

Adding Vintage French Farmhouse Style with Large Cutting (Bread) Boards...

One of the things I love about blogging and being on social media is connecting with kindred spirits who I may never otherwise have a chance to meet. It's so nice to be able to communicate with not only people who are close-by, but also with people in different states (and even in different countries!). 

A Farmhouse-Style Herb Garden in the Dining Room...

It may still be awhile until we plant herbs in the garden outside, but it's never too early to enjoy them indoors. 

They add some life, greenery, and freshness to the house... and smell so good!

Plus, it's good gardening warm-up. 

Farmhouse Living: Weekend Inspiration

Hi Friends,

I hope you have a wonderful weekend! I'm excited for you to read the posts below, because I think you'll really enjoy them.

But first, I wanted to share a special gift from my husband. I have long-admired vintage french bottle racks. We found this large one last week in an antique shop in Seattle.

Decorating with Farmhouse Ladders...

If it's one functioning farmhouse piece of equipment I love,

 it's an old wooden ladder... (Or maybe five :)

I thought I'd share where I found our ladders and how much they cost us, in case you are in the market for a ladder and wonder what would be considered a good deal.

Indoors, they add a touch of rustic charm and are great to  hang blankets off (for easy access) or to display favorite farmhouse linens.

My favorite style of ladder is a vintage tripod orchard ladder. The one in our living room below was found at a yard sale, is about 5' 10" tall and cost just $25. 

A Vintage Farmhouse Back Porch...

Hi Friends ~ I hope you are enjoying the weekend.

I've been working on making our back covered porch more inviting as we head into the season where we'll be using it more. Most of the items I used were things we already had in storage, or in our house.

Painting a Farmhouse Corner Hutch...

I hope your day is going well...

After painting the piano, our vintage corner hutch looked like it could use some freshening up. I taped off the glass panes and painted little-by-little. 

It really takes the pressure off when I allow myself to paint an hour here, 

or two hours there. Even just 30 minutes at a time, when I can, rather than trying to get it all done at once. 

A Custom Vintage Farmhouse Style Sign

I felt like an 8-year-old on Christmas morning when I saw the brown paper package from Castle and Cottage Signs. I couldn't open it quickly enough!

This one-of-a-kind, hand-painted sign, by the talented Paula Small, was exactly what I'd hoped for. I was going to write that it "looks like it was made for" our entryway. Then I realized, it actually was. ;)

Displaying Children's Artwork (Farmhouse Style)

I've been wanting to come up with a creative way to display our three sons' art. 

So, when I came across these 1905 farmhouse doors, it seemed one of them would make a unique backdrop for these precious keepsakes.