Our tiny town is surrounded by a landscape typical of Indiana in the beautiful Midwest. You know what I mean if you've ever driven through Indiana... you can see for miles in any direction and the only obstructions are grain bins, silos, old barns, new barns, and the like. I'm not much of a farm girl - in fact detassling corn in the summer during my teenage years was the closest I've come to the farm world and will always remain as one of the worst jobs in memory. No, I mean it. … [Read more...] about Vintage Farmhouse Style Decor
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Feed Sack Chair Makeover
Who says your have to use fabric to reupholster an old chair? Create an authentic farmhouse look with an old grain sack instead. I spotted this gem at a garage sale years ago. It's been tucked away in my basement collecting dust, waiting for some inspiration... until now. I was most attracted to the decorative arms and feet - knowing that distressed paint would adhere to the grooves and really give this piece some character. Repurposed feed and grains sacks are all over the place … [Read more...] about Feed Sack Chair Makeover
DIY Feed Sack Curtains
First of all... let me just say I want a new kitchen. Badly. My kitchen was likely remodeled by previous owners in the 80s. Blonde, low-quality stock cabinets that don't all match. Ugly formica countertops in a drab beige. Dated hardware. Blech. BUT, we aren't quite ready to jump into a kitchen remodel so I've been "restyling" little details every so often just to suppress my serious distaste. In fact, I have an entire Pinterest board dedicated to my dream kitchen.... someday. :) I was in the … [Read more...] about DIY Feed Sack Curtains