This past year I have changed quite a few things in my home, and as i painted my bedroom last weekend it occurred to me that I seem to be leaning more towards a farmhouse style in my home.
At least I think i am...not completely sure.
{mom, don't comment...!}
I ran across these photos through Country Living the other day, and each photo has an element i would love to incorporate into my nest.
I thought I would share, cause that is what friends do.
But, if there is one last Starburst sitting between the two of us at the movies, I am not that good of a friend...don't ask 'cause I won't share!
This surprises me, but I really like that painting. Perhaps it just goes with the whole flow, but the cows are calling to me....now they aren't saying milk me, cause i have no idea how to do that...they are just a callin'...remember I am a seaside beach girl, wishing I had a farmhouse....that doesn't mean I want the work of living on a farm.
Although the animals would be super fun to take care of!
Until, I had to pick up the poop and clean the stalls...ok never mind, forget i said that..
Moving on.
The faucet is an iron hand pump that dates back to the 1800's...
I don't even need to say anything here....but...I will cause that is how I roll:
Chippy paint.
Vintage cabinet.
Enamelware.
Dish sets.
Collections.
Reclaimed barn wood.
Napkin.
For drool.
This whole photo screams farmhouse to me.
Cozy.
Mismatched.
Gorgeous Wood floors.
Amazing light.
And look at the front door...seriously...Heaven.
{add a comfortable silence between the two of us here....}
{And one here too....}
Sorry, my gum smacking can be totally annoying huh?
I ruined the silence, my bad....
Now check out the sink....
Doesn't that single sink, and let's not mention the cabinets, the wood beams on the ceiling and the abundance of storage for "collections" acquired through the years...
Sorry sidetracked....back to the sink....that sink would sell me on this kitchen alone!
This would make a great guest room!!
That wainscoting has me spinning in circles like a dog chasing its own tail...
I love it!
There it is again...
That sink....
Haunting me...make it stop!
The Chippy paint cabinet, the gorgeous wall color and the accessories all add a little farmhouse chic to me!
The fabric skirt adds just a perfect touch of country.
And, I spy come chunky baseboards....
I heart chunky baseboards...A LOT!
I could throw all of these room into one house and be totally completely satisfied....
for a little while that is...
I am for one, never completely satisfied...
Always moving, changing....re-arranging.
Don't worry I went through a lot of therapy and it never helped my never feeling completely satisfied problem.
{that was an odd sentence, sorry my bad}
I am beginning to think there is no solution!
I have learned to live with it....part of my makeup if you will!
Now, me thinks I need to find some cute cowgirl boots those are calling me too!
Yehawwww...
Cheers to the lovely little things we find happiness in!
P.S. I am over here today!
I just have to say how nice it is to see you back on my blog list. Sure did miss ya.
It's a good thing our taste change and we change things around. We all need a beach house, a farm house and maybe a cabin in the woods. It would get boring. I think of homes that stay stagnet for years.
Happy Wednesday to ya!
Posted by: Sue | November 11, 2009 at 02:50 AM
Love the photos....and so excited where you are today...that cabinet with the blue dishes added...I heart those with that chippy paint too!...and to think of it...I love something in every one of those photos!
Posted by: Martha | November 11, 2009 at 03:44 AM
Absolutely delightful!!!
Love it all.
Please don't smack gum, LOL
Farmhouse sink? You have no idea how much I want one.
A cow? Not so much.
The boots - begged for a pair last night.
Posted by: Suzann from The Olive Cottage | November 11, 2009 at 04:04 AM
Love your farmhouse style photos, Tara. I need one of those farmhouse sinks too! p.s. when are you going to show off your painting, girl?
Posted by: Zita - Mlle Magpie | November 11, 2009 at 04:20 AM
EEEK! Those last two pictures have sent me into daydreaming heaven. You made my morning so much better...now I have to go milk my goats. And clean their stalls. Hehe. Really. I have eight goats. :)
Posted by: Della | November 11, 2009 at 05:05 AM
Swooning here! Your blog is beautiful!
Posted by: Mindi | November 11, 2009 at 05:26 AM
yes...i love me some farmhouse.
I got the real deal but no farmhouse sink yet.
xo
welcome back
Posted by: kasey | November 11, 2009 at 05:38 AM
lovely rooms...do you think that handpump is really functioning? cause i've got one outside on an old well that i could totally bring in!
i'm a gum popper...we'd be quite a pair in the quietness. :)
have a great day~
chasity
Posted by: the wild raspberry | November 11, 2009 at 05:39 AM
I too loooove all those photos. However, you can have the cow painting :)
that sink is dreamy. Chippy is my favorite. Especially if it is really chippy....not made to be chippy. I always imagine where it was. For some reason there are always kids in my imagination.
Let's buy a farmhouse together. I will take care of the animals :)
Posted by: Maisy | November 11, 2009 at 05:41 AM
I was drooling over those sinks just the other day. I told my hubby I want one in our farmhouse (you know, the one we don't have on the land we don't own...) and one of those pump faucets too. Heavenly! I think the cow picture is just perfect, but we own about 10 cows and calves (just not the land they eat) - so we're down with all that.
Posted by: LeAnna | November 11, 2009 at 06:17 AM
This is definitely my style! I really loved the pictureof the bed with the striped blankets and luggage beneath. And the striped slip covered sofa too. Thanks for the great pictures!!
Posted by: Rebekah | November 11, 2009 at 06:38 AM
You nailed my style or wanna be style completely. I love the casual comfortable feel of farmhouse cozy! Wonderful photos:)
Posted by: Becky @ Farmgirl Paints | November 11, 2009 at 06:55 AM
as always, LOVE your style, girl! my favorite is the room with the bookshelves and ladder (sixth photo)! thanks for sharing!
Posted by: The Vintage Modern Girl | November 11, 2009 at 07:17 AM
That's it Tara, that's what I want, I couldn't describe what I was looking for and you nailed it. Farmhouse mixed with French. :)
You rock!!
Teresa
xoxo
Posted by: Teresa Sheeley | November 11, 2009 at 07:30 AM
Saw you on Frenchie and Flea today, I'm totally stalking you!
I adore the blue is it milk glass if its blue? tableware.
Also, I spend a lot of time fantasizing about a room with floor to ceiling bookshelves. I am totally drooling over that picture.
Posted by: Dandy | November 11, 2009 at 07:50 AM
Oh, me too, me too! I can never define my "style" because I like so many elements of different styles. I found something I love in every one of those pictures. Nice!
P.S. I haven't decided about the settee. I would love to cover it (it just won't work well otherwise) but reupholstering is so expensive! Think I can do it myself? HA!
Posted by: Kacey | November 11, 2009 at 08:30 AM
Simply adore that first bed photo! How incredibly cozy and inviting it looks to me.
I am thinking that the real key for me is to not define my style, seeing as there really is no definition to what I like - it really is so eclectic!
xx
Posted by: Kimberly | November 11, 2009 at 08:46 AM
I love farm house sinks and I loved that kitchen! Looks a lot like the house I grew up in! :D
Posted by: Julie Harward | November 11, 2009 at 08:55 AM
mmmm lovely photos! So glad you are back to blogging so I can get eye candy and entertainment!
Michelle
Posted by: Michelle | November 11, 2009 at 09:23 AM
YAY! You're back!! And with lots of fabulousness too :)
I'm in love with the farmhouse style too and with those chairs you got on your hiatus.... LOVE them!
Off to see where you are.....
xoxo,
rue
Posted by: rue | November 11, 2009 at 09:42 AM
I could live in that house! In fact, right now I want to take a flying leap onto that bed and just ball up my fists and drum onthe pillows in glee! Perhaps it reminds me of the coziness of my grandma's old house... Something about farm-style decorating is homey and comforting. I have a picture with cows and a barn that has been in my un-farm house for years. I think I just figured out why I love it!
Posted by: an encourager | November 11, 2009 at 10:21 AM
See? this is why I need 9 lives. One life: Farmer's wife. One life: beachside in the south of France (imagine ALL the old french antiques...!!!) One life: in a high rise in a big city - new york, london, chicago!?
I LOOOOOOVE that you're back. I LOOOOOVE these pics!
xoxoxo
Posted by: Tracy | November 11, 2009 at 11:27 AM
You had me at FARMHOUSE STYLE!
A Starburst Stingy.. are you! Couldn't get an orange one from my girlie 6 year old last night... nope. Only a pink one.. yuck! Not to suggest that your character confession is anything like my kindergartner. Just saying!
Posted by: Lisa ann | November 11, 2009 at 11:57 AM
Love love your photos - I plan on ripping out all my baseboards for chunky ones, adding reclaimed beams to some rooms and on and on. NOw if only my budget could keep up with my day dreaming.
Posted by: Laurel | November 11, 2009 at 12:41 PM
Got an extra napkin? I need it right about now! These pics are fab! I love this style. Now, off to peruse your shop!
xo,
Adrienne
Posted by: The Flying Bee | November 11, 2009 at 02:41 PM