Farmhouse Inspiration ~ Lilacs and Lavender

It's time for another round of Farmhouse Inspiration, it has been way too long since the last one right?!  This one is all about two of my favorite things...lavender and lilacs. With their beautiful purple coloring and amazing fragrance both are a farmhouse staple.

Whether its fresh sprigs or dried there is nothing quite like the aromatic smell of lavender. Some of these sachets I have had for years and they still smell amazing.

These beautiful sachets are made by my friend Mel at Rustic Farmhouse .

Lilacs on the nightstand...a must as soon as our bushes bloom in late May. 

Fresh cut lilacs in an old trough and a lavender plant in an old bucket both look perfect on a farmhouse porch.

It was so wonderful to see so many of you at the Springfield Extravaganza and we had a wonderful time as always despite the flooding and high winds! Our next show is Vintage Market Days Pittsburgh July 12, 13, and 14th. Hope to see lots of you there!

Weekly Inspiration #2 and My Own Shop!!!

Hello and welcome to my second "Weekly Inspiration" post! First I want to share with you guys the most exciting news...I am opening my own brick and mortar shop here in Edinboro, PA! It all happened so fast that I still can't believe it! I have been working towards having my own shop for sometime now in the hopes that by the time Millie was in school I would be ready both financially and inventory wise. I have always longed to have my own shop where I could provide people with my style of primitive farmhouse furniture and home decor both old and new. Well my frustrations have been mounting lately because my inventory has reached such a high level that it is more than we have room for. Our dining room has essentially become a stock room and you can't even step foot into our attic or garage. I have also been feeling frustration creatively...working/renovating/decorating our home and only selling my goods online isn't enough for me anymore and I feel the need for a greater challenge. Also, lets be honest...I am not getting any younger and the closer I get to 40 the more I am reminded of how fast life goes. I kept hearing this voice in my head saying "What are you waiting for?". I tried repeatedly to drown that voice out but it just didn't work and actually left me feeling even more depressed. All of these feelings caused me to feel like I had crossed a line and the idea of having my own shop suddenly went from a dream/goal to something that I had to make happen.  I started to look into renting a space and seeing what options there were in our area. Well it just so happened that I found the perfect one! We knew the moment we saw it that it was the perfect space for us creatively and decided to make the leap and make it ours! Sometimes things fall into place for a reason even though the timing isn't exactly as planned. I can't even begin to tell you how thankful I am to have such a supportive family.

Neal and I are so excited and equally nervous to start this adventure! I think Neal is equally as excited to have his wood working area back in the garage! The space we are renting is just awesome and we can't wait to start working on it! Oh the ideas I have! I will be documenting the whole transformation on Instagram so make sure to follow along.

Some of my shop goals are to always have it stocked with ironstone, vintage linens, and farmhouse style furniture. More details coming soon about it's location and grand opening date!

I have had to pinch myself every morning this week because I just can't believe I am really going to have my own shop. In case you are wondering...yes I will still blog, sell on Etsy and have my booth at The Taylor Antique Mall (this adorable green stool is available in my booth). Well my to do list is longer today than usual so I best get to it! Can't wait to share this journey with you guys!

Farmhouse Inspiration ~ Egg Baskets and Holders

Since the Easter Bunny is on his way I thought it would be fitting to make this Farmhouse Inspiration post all about egg baskets and holders. Whether they are truly old or reproduction they are one of my favorite things to collect! Enjoy!

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you are leaving inspired!!

Farmhouse Inspiration ~ Spring

Although it may not look or feel spring here (we are actually getting hit with a lot of snow as we speak), warmer weather is just around the corner so I thought I would give you guys a little spring inspiration!!! This time of year the house always feels like it is in need of some flowers, amazing what a little bit of green can do for a room.

And speaking of spring...my next antique show The Springfield, Ohio Antique Extravaganza will be here before I know it and I've begun brainstorming booth ideas and deciding what I am taking. Our garage and attic are just filled to the brim with furniture so I've got to decide what needs to get packed up! I am thinking I will be taking my dry sink (seen below) to sell among many other pieces of my personal furniture. With all of the rearranging and moving of rooms some pieces just don't have a place anymore. Speaking of moving rooms, I've been working on our master bedroom blog post...its not a reveal or anything because the room isn't completely done yet but we are sooo close! 

Thanks for stopping by and until next time all my best!!