Innholdsfortegnelse for October/November 2022 i American Farmhouse Style

EVERY YEAR, I have same internal debate with myself over my fall décor. Do I use the traditional warm hues of the season, or keep to the turquoise and white theme I have throughout my house? The thing is, I love orange as a color. I decorated with it in college—my roommates and I won a prize for our university’s dorm room decorating contest—and it was one of the primary colors I used in my wedding. But for whatever reason, I don’t tend to wear it or decorate with it now. So during the fall, I have to decide whether to add in some pops of orange. Turquoise and orange can be very pretty together, but the bright turquoise I use in my house tends to clash with the burnt…

Besides taking pictures of the flowers you grow and forage, how can you preserve the beauty of summer during the fall and winter? Lucy Hunter, author of The Flower Hunter: Seasonal Flowers Inspired by Nature and Gathered from the Garden, has made beautiful journals with household and vintage treasures. The pages throng with “snippets of silk and linen from the dye pot” plus “flowers cut from the garden.” But the journal can also offer a reconnection to your natural landscape. “In early summer, previous collections inspire new color combinations in my floral work and inform my planting plans for the cutting garden,” she writes. And as summer turns to autumn, she will look back to her journal and recall “just how lovely that poppy was when the sun was at…

Did you know the bistro chair was the world’s first mass-produced piece of furniture? Michael Thonet designed the No. 14 chair in 1859 using bent wood, a process of wetting, shaping and drying the wood. Because the chairs are lightweight, affordable and able to stack and store, they became a staple for outdoor terraces in French restaurants and cafés. This reputation earned them the nickname “bistro” chairs. They now come in all sorts of styles. A set of bistro chairs around a dining table can give your home a unique look and add character, or bring them outside for alternative seating in your garden or on your patio. WHICH TYPE OF BISTRO CHAIR ARE YOU? • FOR THE COTTAGE CORE ENTHUSIAST: Wicker bistro chairs convey softness and simplicity. They’re perfect…

Old homes have a way of capturing our hearts and transporting us back to a simple life. Vintage furniture and décor can do the same, which is why instagrammer Corine Mapes of @junk_gems prefers old treasures to new items. “I don’t really buy anything new,” she says. “And if I do like something new, my husband, Phil, and I will just make it.” Since they now live in an 1889 farmhouse in Carson City, Michigan, Corine decorates her home seasonally in a way that honors its age, using vintage treasures, plenty of texture and natural accents to evoke the feeling of fall. HISTORY REIMAGINED Corine and her family were going through a tough time when they happened upon this property. “We sold our house in two days, and this one…

”Happy yellows and soothing blues envelope the first of the newly-renovated Villas at Spanish Court. The historic 130-year-old property contains three buildings with eight different “villas,” or efficiency apartments. American Farmhouse Style has teamed up with our sister magazine Cottages and Bungalows to document the restoration process, as Sara McDaniel of Simply Southern Cottage brings these buildings back to life. And now we have our first (almost) finished space. This villa has been dubbed The Laura in honor of its sponsor, Laura Ashley. “Everything is driven by a yellow and blue color scheme and the feminine floral print of the wallpaper,” says Sara. “It embodies the Laura Ashley aesthetic.” VISION FOR A VILLA It’s easy to imagine lingering at the dining table with a hot cup of morning coffee right…

Vintage plus modern—how can you get the right combination of both in your farmhouse? “Heritage style is all about preserving the past while incorporating your own heritage and personal style, in keeping with the character of your space,” writes Selina Lake, author of the new book Heritage Style: A Fresh New Take on Traditional Design. Lake explores traditional and historical design elements and ways to incorporate them into your home. Here are a few heritage style features and details that will be a great fit in any farmhouse. “GOOD BONES” Architecture plays a big role in making a home feel historical. “You can use color, furniture, fabrics and art to create the style, so don’t despair if your home doesn’t have those elusive ‘good bones’—the look is still within reach,”…

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DIY PUMPKIN FLOWER Vase Create a stunning centerpiece with a pumpkin as your vase. WHAT YOU’LL NEED: • Large pumpkin in orange or white• Carving knife• ½ cup bleach• Small bowl or cup• Fall flowers of your choice WHAT YOU’LL DO: 1. With the knife, cut off the top of the pumpkin. Clean out the inside, discarding the guts and seeds.2. Pour the bleach into the pumpkin and carefully rotate it so the bleach coats all inside surfaces, then pour out and discard the bleach. This will help prevent mold.3. Insert a small bowl or cup into the pumpkin—it should be small enough not to see from the outside.4. Add water to the bowl and arrange your flowers. Did you know? The Starbucks® Pumpkin Spice Latte was invented in 2003, when…

ONE OF MY FAVORITE PLACES to kick off fall décor in my home is my fireplace. This simple DIY project is a leaner sign you can really put anywhere—the fireplace, front porch or entryway. And you don’t need power tools to make it, if you don’t have any. WHAT YOU’LL NEED Your supplies may vary a little, but here are my basics. I started with a 12”x6’ edge glued pine board from my local hardware store. This will be your base. I purchased two 1”x2”x8’ boards to frame out the sign (you can have these cut to size at your local hardware store if you don’t have power tools). Next, the letters. I picked the word “Pumpkins” and purchased 7.68” letters from Hobby Lobby. You’ll need a few colors of…

American stoneware was a necessity for life in the 1900s. It was how people preserved, transported and served food. Despite being called stoneware, these dishes are actually made of clay. When they fired the clay, they would add salt to the kiln, which gave the piece a glossy finish. This process is what makes antique stoneware so special. In starting a stoneware collection of your own, look for small bumps on the pieces under the gloss. This is left over from the salt particles, and means the piece is authentic. The most common designs on these dishes are simple marks in cobalt blue ink. If the piece is an antique, the design will be underneath the gloss finish. The lettering and numbering were all done by hand, so keep an…

Besides using pumpkins, how can you make your fall entertaining cozy and festive? Homesteader Lana Stenner’s new book, The Grace-Filled Homestead, breaks down all that goes into the difficult yet rewarding lifestyle of homesteading. Stenner describes the ins and outs of animal care and gardening as well as the grace that fills and fuels her home inside and out. You can also use her insights to create your own homestead-inspired, fall gathering. PERFECTLY IMPERFECT SETTING First, get in the right mind space by embracing imperfection. “Imperfectly perfect outdoor gatherings are a wonderful way to connect and build memories with your loved ones,” Stenner writes. When picking a space to gather, she suggests anywhere outdoors. If you don’t have your own space, many buildings boast rooftop gardens you can use, or…

Hey, friends! As farmhouse enthusiasts, we’re always looking for the next project, aren’t we? Whether that’s getting more function out of your kitchen, redesigning that hideous mantel the previous homeowner left or just adding more farmhouse charm. That’s why we’re excited to announce that we’re offering a new magazine! Upgrade Your Farmhouse is an in-depth look at what creates fantastic farmhouse style in each space in your home, and how you can use renovations (or even building a new house) to get there. We have answers to your questions, including: • Should you DIY your renovation, or hire pros?• Is it worth it to renovate an existing home, or should you build from scratch?• What farmhouse design elements are must-haves for the kitchen, living room or bedroom?• How should you…

CRAFT ROOM Your craft or hobby room can often be a mess, with half-finished projects and piles of fabric and other materials. But even if this is the case, add a couple fall touches to help you enjoy your time here. Show off a few vintage collectibles, or simply add a bright pumpkin and cozy throw. After all, not every space has to be tidy in order to be decorated. MUDROOM This area sees a lot of traffic and is often a walk-through room instead of a sit-down-and-stay room, so the fall décor you add here should be simple and not get in the way. A plaid throw pillow on your mudroom bench, a few fall-friendly hanging pieces on hooks and maybe even an extra pair of rain boots will…

Nothing says farmhouse like living in the country. When home stylist and blogger Kori Martin of The Farmhouse Life and her husband Weston had the chance to move into rural central New Hampshire, they eagerly took it. “I’m a city girl and my husband of 17 years is a good ol’ farm boy,” Kori says. “We knew when we had children that we wanted our kids to grow up in the country.” Determined to have a hobby farm with wide open spaces for their three children, they came upon a 236-year-old farmhouse with 24 acres. “When we first came to see our home, we were instantly drawn in by the wide plank floors, the exposed beams and the six fireplaces,” she says. To fulfill their dream of a hobby farm,…

Hosting an outdoor dinner party during the fall is a way to express your creative side, while producing an experience that’s enjoyable for everyone. For Taylor Lockhart, the marketing and gathering specialist at Full Moon Farms, generating curated experiences is not only her passion, but also her job. “I have a desire to keep creating new experiences for people interested in a minimalist and timeless, yet abundant and elegant experience,” Taylor says. “The farm has given me a unique outlet to let my creativity run wild.” COBWEBS TO CANDLE-LIT Situated in the Santa Ynez Valley in California, Full Moon Farms hosts intimate workshops and gatherings for the community. Taylor and owner Leanne Schlinger hosted their fall supper under the roof of the old wisteria homestead, which dates back to the…

Kelly Ballard is a wife, mom of four and the voice behind City Girl Meets Farm Boy. Here’s her story. American Farmhouse Style: Have you always loved farmhouse style, or has your style grown? Kelly: My husband and I have moved eight times, and my styles have changed with each home and season of my life. The one thing that has never changed is my love for decorating my home on a budget. When we moved to our current home eight years ago, I decided to try something new and fell in love with distressed wood, neutral colors and rustic furniture. The longer I live in my home, the more my style continues to evolve. And that’s the beauty of having your own space, because you can continually be the…