The Demo Daddy {How to Keep Your Family Safe During a Renovation}

The Demo Daddy {How to Keep Your Family Safe During a Renovation}

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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…)

Farmhouse Living Room Tour {Spring 2016}

Farmhouse Living Room Tour {Spring 2016}

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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…)

The $9 Coffee Table

The $9 Coffee Table

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This week we are sharing an inspiring look at how to turn a cheap piece of outdated junk into a stunning and functional farmhouse-style coffee table.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…)