My
French Farmhouse
Décor Philosophy
To create a true French Farmhouse feeling one must let go of the American obsession with perfection and embrace imperfection. The French are not typically interested in “bigger, better, faster” and this is evident in their surroundings. Homes are old and LIVED in.
A French Farmhouse will hold worn surfaces, well-read books and tattered furniture that appears to have been enjoyed for generations. Its kitchen will smell of herbs and the next savoury meal. Its bedrooms adorned in textiles that have been handed down from generation to generation. A French Farmhouse is lived in, art is cultured there, food is created there and a mystery should unfold in every room.
We stateside Francophiles CAN recreate this look, but it won’t happen in the aisles of Homegoods. It will happen when we “trouvé”… when we find our Farmhouse look is gathered, treasured and perfectly imperfect. These posts will reflect my own French Farmhouse style has evolved over the years and how I am creating this signature look here at our new home; Sur le Rocher in Door County.
Chamomile Dreams | My Chamomile Harvest
https://www.youtube.com/embed/e_GLqU6IBZI Yes, I'm still here catching up on posting my Youtube content. This video has to be one of my favs. The harvest was INCREDIBLE and I still have a winter's worth of tea to drink even after all the braiding and garland with this...
The Lake Isle of Innisfree
https://www.youtube.com/embed/XF84KrfwbZQ The Lake Isle of Innisfree BY WILLIAM BUTLER YEATS I will arise and go now, and go to Innisfree,And a small cabin build there, of clay and wattles made;Nine bean-rows will I have there, a hive for the honey-bee,And live alone...
4th of July Design. Come Thrift with Me.
https://www.youtube.com/embed/0HPW-auhdg8 Life moves so fast, and I've been dreadful about posting our latest videos here on the blog, so humor me this week as I get caught up. The 4th has past us, but who doesn't love a good trip to the thrift shop no matter what...
Kitchen Questions and Answers | TOP 10 Questions About Our OLD WORLD Kitchen | Where’s Your Fridge??
💋Over the years I've received so many questions, so after last week's spring kitchen tour, it's time for Kitchen Questions and Answers, the top 10 Questions about our Old World Kitchen. Like, Where's your fridge?? I hope you enjoy this video as I'll be taking...
Spring Farmhouse Kitchen | FRENCH KITCHEN TOUR | Before and Afters | SPRING DECORATING | Old World
Spring decorate with me! The snow has melted (for now) and I'm ready for some spring decorating. Full of before and afters here's a look at my spring farmhouse kitchen with a full, visual French kitchen tour. A lifetime of gathering antiques and learning to cultivate...
MOM of SIX MORNING ROUTINE | Routine VS Schedule | PARISIENNE FARMGIRL | Homemaker Chic
https://www.youtube.com/embed/8yv_QLWtxvA It's -6 outside! And the cold temps affect the flow of our days. We all move a bit slower so around here on the farm. Our bodies would rather stay under the covers before facing the reality of the day, but the mornings are so...
GREEN DREAMS | Winter Greenhouse Ideas | PARISIENNE FARMGIRL | Homemaker Chic
https://www.youtube.com/embed/p5TqE-MRdjw Winter white means green dreams. Sigh. I'm looking for some winter greenhouse ideas for our big conservatory makeover that's on the schedule, but first I. need to plant succulents and...
Homemaker Chic Podcast, Season 5, Episode 1 “Choose Your Hard” Trailer
Join us on Apple, Spotify, Google, and more every Monday and Thursday for the Homemaker Chic Podcast. Want to watch an entire episode here on Youtube? Be sure your a Patron at https://www.patreon.com/homemakerchic... January is here and SO is Homemaker Chic! We're...
Does Mirror Paint Work | OLD SALVAGED DOORS | Antique Mirror DIY | The Side of My Office Never Shown
Here's the latest video on Youtube! In Old World Tradition I'm sharing an antique mirror DIY with you today and we'll find out... does mirror paint work? I've found some old salvaged French doors and they are perfect for the side of my office never shown! (Because it...
Flowers for Christmas
It's that time. I've got plaid on the brain. Thoughts of Shiny Brites and cookie decorating and of course, a house brightened with hundred of Paperwhites and plenty of Amaryllis. The year has been long and draining, like you, I'm tired. The wonderful things, the...
How to Make Lavender Infused Honey | Lavender Honey Latte Recipe
August gardens mean lavender, lavender, and MORE lavender. My "Phenomenal" lavender (talked about here) is bring SUCH beauty to the every day and I knew it was time to share my tips for a gorgeous lavender honey latté. (But be kind:). My Nikon is headed out for...
Wildflower Remedies
I look for excuses to use my flowers in, on, and for just about everything. I never have to look very far. My cousin came to visit last week for my birthday and made me a most delicious cake and like a true friend, she let me decorate it with black pansy, wild...
Garden Fails and Successes
Gardening is always about next year.
That’s my quote and I stand by it. I don’t say it to take away from living in the moment and enjoying the heady scent of a rose or the dirt under your fingernails… In fact, any garden has wins and fails every year and while the wins bring the most delight, it’s the fails that teach us to hone our skills and become our very best gardener. And that’s what I set out to do this year – become my very best gardener.
We Got a Dairy Cow!
It's Monday. We have record high temps here in Door County, a well pump that hates us (IE: no running water), brakes on the truck that are not cooporating with Joel's mechanic skills and I've hit my wall after going non-stop since February 28th in the garden. But...
January Planting Guide by Zone
January Planting Guide by Zone and other January Ponderings... There's always something to do in the garden, no matter where you live and no matter what the season. Some of you may be lucky souls in the throws of Spring and others, like myself and buried in feet of...
HOMESCHOOL Mom MAKEUP for Fall | STAY at HOME Mom Makeup Tutorial | Fall Mom Makeup 2019
Well, as mentioned in the previous post... sometimes you're just ready for a CHANGE! How about some Homeschool Mom Makeup for Fall? I WILL tell you that I made my Medi-Spa appointment for October and I'm going to have that nasty acne scar looked at, I've been back at...
My Best Finds of the Season | 3 Things I NEVER Fear When Antiquing!
What a season we've had! I have to share with you my BEST finds of the season and three things I NEVER fear when antiquing! Barn sales, junk shops, curbside, thrift shops, antique stores, and even birthday gifts! I love the thrill of the hunt and the entire...
Digging Out of a RUT, My Fall Makeover
Who needs a Fall Makeover? You can never be too rich or too thin. Or so, said the Duchess of Windsor. Quite frankly, that sounds exhausting. I'd rather simply be happy with myself and "count my many blessings, name them one by one." But allow me to speak plainly. ...