5 Ways to Get This Look: Bright Farmhouse Kitchen

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I keep seeing this pretty kitchen from Midwest Living pop up on Pinterest.  What is it that makes this kitchen so popular?  The crisp, white cabinetry is right on trend and the open shelves displaying pretty dishes and jars are classic farmhouse.  Those orange stools are a fun pop of color that really takes what could be a run-of-the-mill country kitchen to a whole new level of fun design.  I challenged myself to find at least five tutorials for projects that might help me replicate the look of this room.

Midwest Living kitchen view

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How to Can Applesauce

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I have made applesauce every year for the last 6 years.  I can’t believe I have never blogged about how to do it.  After living in the Pacific Northwest (Portland area) for 5 years I became spoiled by all the produce plunder.  One particular house we lived in had two large apple trees and I {…Read More…}





5 Ways to Display Fresh Flowers

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Displaying a bouquet of fresh flowers is the ultimate way to add a finishing touch to any space.   There’s no better time to decorate your home with flowers than summer, when colorful blossoms are readily available.   Whether you pick your posies from your own garden, the farmers’ market, or the produce section of {…Read More…}





Found Pharmacy Bottles

Found Pharmacy Bottles

I have seen pharmacy bottles with vintage labels on them everywhere lately.   All the décor magazines have them and they make the perfect little vintage whimsy in a vignette or as a vase with flowers in them.   Well today I invited Angie from the Country Chic Cottage over to show you a Pottery {…Read More…}