American Farmhouse Style August/September 2023

Summertime is in full swing, and many of us have been enjoying the extra long days packed with adventures near and far. I don’t think we ever quite outgrow the summer vacation mindset from our school days! After growing up in year-round sunny SoCal, I had to adjust to living in a place that goes through the cycle of all four seasons. As the days start to wind down to make way for fall, we tend to soak up warm summer evenings even more. That’s why, for this issue, our team worked to bring together inspiration from a variety of indoor and outdoor farmhouse spaces. Tour a reimagined landscape tailored to the homeowners’ specifications (page 28) and visit an amazing property with new buildings and a gorgeous farmhouse exterior made…

Create a Summer Bouquet Check out these late summer blooms for bouquet inspiration. 1. SUNFLOWERS BLOOM: Summer – Fall HARVESTING: Cut just before bloom and early in the morning to prevent wilting. Keep in a tall vase. FUN FACT: They are heliotropic, which means their faces follow the sun across the sky throughout the day. 2. DAHLIAS BLOOM: Summer – Fall HARVESTING: Cut early in the morning just as the flower is reaching full bloom. Submerge the stems in hot tap water for several minutes before placing in a vase. FUN FACT: There are 30 different species of Dahlia. 3. ASTERS BLOOM: Fall HARVESTING: Cut just as blooms are starting to open. They should last in a vase from 5 to 10 days. FUN FACT: Also called the “Michaelmas Daisy”…

americanfarmhousestyle.com HOW TO DECORATE WITH ARCHITECTURAL SALVAGE Reuse, recycle and repurpose takes on new meaning when you use architectural salvage to add character and vintage charm to your home. We have tips on how to use this fun element for your farmhouse. HOW TO OVERCOME RENOVATION SETBACKS Every home build or renovation project—whether DIY or professional—will run into unexpected delays and problems. Here are two examples of serious setbacks and how the homeowners overcame them. HOW TO GROW BACKYARD GRAPES Growing your own grapes isn’t as challenging as you might think. Get the ins and outs here for your own grape harvest this summer. WHAT IS COASTAL FARMHOUSE STYLE? Perfect for summer, coastal farmhouse style combines the best of the laid-back farmhouse with airy spaces and coastal breezes. ADD CHARACTER…

Decorating your home with seasonal wreaths is a great way to add simple charm to any space. Bloggers and DIY/craft enthusiasts, Greg and Handan Navage, created this lemon wreath to show you how to bring a hint of sunny cheer into your home décor. Made with faux lemons and lemon essential oil, this easy DIY is a great summertime project. WHAT YOU’LL NEED: • Grapevine wreath form• Green spray paint (if needed)• Hot glue gun• Plastic boxwood garland• 2 faux baby’s breath picks• 2 bags mixed-size hard plastic lemons (do not use Styrofoam or thin plastic)• Lemon essential oil• Cotton ball• Magnets or ribbon for hanging WHAT YOU’LL DO: 1. Spray paint your wreath green if it isn’t already. This will help the wreath look full if you’re not able…

Julia Wood and her husband, Kevin, always dreamed of leaving the “rat race” and starting a family business. Julia began by refinishing wood furniture for friends and family and hosting a crafts group, but a suggestion from her hairstylist changed everything. “My hairstylist in Arizona gave me an idea of a rustic heart with collected wood trim pieces,” says Julia. “I set out with my husband to create the perfect whimsical piece for her and her family. Once we had it nailed, I shared a picture of it on Facebook and it went viral overnight!” Over the past decade, the Wood family’s instant success with their wooden hearts has led to the growth of Olivewood Designs. They have sold more than 20,000 hearts all over the world; however, these decorative…

Located in the textile town of Calhoun, Georgia, American Dakota is a small rug company with a big purpose. Mark Ford, president of American Dakota, specialized in Fine Arts and Native American Studies in college. He chose to weave both passions together when he started a textile design business with his wife, Simone, in 2009. American Dakota’s collections include cabin, coastal and Southwest designs. The company partners with Native American artists to create rugs from their designs, from which the artist receives 50% of the profit. All raw materials are sourced in the United States, from the high-quality EnduraStran© nylon yarn to the backing and dyes. EnduraStran© yarn is highly durable, colorfast and stain-resistant, resulting in beautiful flush rugs that stand the test of time. “We recently had a hotel…