Blog Philosophies

Philosophies is a much more chic word than ‘opinions’, don’t you agree? My ‘philosophies’ have been with me for so long. Raised in a home where we went to antique shops after church on Sundays. Raised on Princess Diana and spectator pumps and summers on my Grandparents’ farm, it is not too difficult to see how I could become rather set in my ways. I have to imagine that’s rather refreshing in a world that is constantly bending to the latest rage; I’ll simply be over here in my garden, with my red lips-ripping out some perfectly good part of my home so I can replace it with something old-drooling over a new gorgeous pair of shoes whilst cleaning the garden dirt out from under my fingernails. That’s pretty much a snapshot. Beautiful Old World design. Keeping it feminine. Loving motherhood and constantly growing something. Select the Philosophy of your choice and for a collection of articles on Design, Gardening, Femininity, and Motherhood.

Cyber Monday? The Least Chic Name – Ever

by Parisienne Farmgirl | Nov 27, 2023 | On Design, Paris, Parisienne Farmhouse Design

"Cyber Monday." The least chic name ever. It doesn't conjure up buying gifts full of inspiration or beauty. It just feels so - Amazonified. Booooooring - Well, I'm here to rescue that. When I created 'Parisienne Farmgirl' 19 years ago, I wanted to share beauty simply...

FALL 2023 FRENCH FARMHOUSE | Details, Details, Details! | Maximalist Alert!

by Parisienne Farmgirl | Oct 6, 2023 | French Farmhouse Design, On Design, Paris, Parisienne Farmhouse Design

Good morning! It's brisk out there this morning! Last night, during my daughter's soccer game, the clouds began to roll in, it tried to rain, and it began to cool off. I think our 70-degree days are over! The lake still looks incredible. In the fall, it turns from...

The THRILL of the HUNT | A Summer’s Worth of Treasure Hauls Revealed | Watch me BARGAIN

by Parisienne Farmgirl | Sep 23, 2023 | On Design, On Homemaking

It's not so much the treasures as it is finding them!(Well, sort of. You can't take 'em with you, but I do love my treasures!) But finding them - THAT's the thrilling part. Scanning tables, booths, lawns, and boxes for that perfect piece - then finding it! Oh, the...

To Every Season

by Parisienne Farmgirl | Sep 13, 2023 | On Homemaking, On Motherhood

I didn't know it was raining. I woke up at 5 a.m., made an Americano, returned a few emails, and got dressed to go out for my big morning walk. It's pitch black at this time, so I attend for a few things to avoid making the entire trek in the dark. We have a new pack...

Two Hours of French Farmhouse and Coveting Corfu

by Parisienne Farmgirl | Aug 9, 2023 | On Design, On Homemaking, On Motherhood, The Parisienne Farmhouse

Hello, hello! HOW IN THE WORLD is it the second week of August already? Goodness, I can't even bear to think about the F word. Here in Door County, F --- is a gorgeous season, but SHORT-LIVED, and then it just turns drizzly and horrible, and I start surfing Corfu real...

Old World Nautical, Yes, You Can

by Parisienne Farmgirl | Aug 8, 2023 | On Design, The Parisienne Farmhouse

So often, Nautical style is expressed solely through the aisles of Homegoods or an end cap at Hobby Lobby. Made in China knot art. Achors stamped onto stretched canvas (how many did I just offend??)

Summer French Farmhouse Tour | MAXIMALISTS WELCOME

by Parisienne Farmgirl | Jul 31, 2023 | On Design, Parisienne Farmgirl Magazine, Parisienne Farmhouse Design

Goodness, I need a marketer. I never know WHAT to call my blog posts, but apparently, "Hour Tour Inside" worked 'cause you're here:) How are you today? It's Monday, so that means Friday must have been a doozy because I didn't get my Friday newsletter out. It was a...

The Secret to Keeping Poppies Fresh | POPPIES & DILL ARRANGEMENT | How to Cauterize Poppies

by Parisienne Farmgirl | Jul 17, 2023 | On Design, On Gardening, The Parisienne Farmhouse

Keeping poppies fresh is easier than you think. Watch or read how to make use of this beautiful crepe paper-like flower.

Kitchen Design DIY | MY UNFITTED FRENCH COUNTRY KITCHEN | All You Need is a Little Rearranging

by Parisienne Farmgirl | Jul 13, 2023 | French Farmhouse Design, On Design, The Parisienne Farmhouse

The list is long, friends - tile floors, new paint, a larger island with marble countertop, new faucets... we've got a LONG WAY TO GO in this kitchen, and at the same time, it's as charming as all get out, and it's an amazing space. 'That whole two things can be true...

Home Decorating Questions Answered

by Parisienne Farmgirl | Mar 31, 2023 | Joie de Vivre, On Design, Paris

Writer's block. I've got it. Right here. Right now. Starting at this screen wondering what to say. Do I confess how keeping up with social media is literally impossible? I mean, I can answer a few comments and direct messages here and there, but I could spend all day...

Fancy Nancy Strikes Again

by Parisienne Farmgirl | Mar 3, 2023 | On Design, On Motherhood, Paris

Bon Vendredi to you! That's fancy for "Happy Friday." Remember the Fancy Nancy children's books series? I always thought it was adorable how she would speak French and then say, "That's fancy for..." Let me tell you; sometimes French doesn't feel that fancy. I'm...

Giverny Made Me Cry | CLAUDE MONET’s HOUSE AND GARDEN FULL TOUR

by Parisienne Farmgirl | Feb 9, 2023 | Gardening, On Gardening, Paris, The Parisienne Farmhouse

I know I've shared this on Youtube with you, but I had to take the time to share with you a few stills from my day at Giverny. My fourth trip to Paris and first trip to the iconic home of this incredible artist. Did you know that our Sur le Rocher design is very much...

Slow Down for Christmas

by Parisienne Farmgirl | Dec 20, 2022 | On Homemaking, The Parisienne Farmhouse

It's a week before Christmas, and all through the house, I'm taking a deep breath like a woman who's just given birth. And I have, creatively speaking of course... A few years ago, I got an idea for a short film for our Youtube Channel. I took a few tries back then,...

Interior Design Principles with Angela

by Parisienne Farmgirl | Dec 14, 2022 | On Design, The Parisienne Farmhouse

As part of our Old World Design Society studies, we are taking a basic look at the principles of interior design and how to use them in our homes every day. A basic understanding of these principles can help the design enthusiast hone in on giving her home a "designer...

One Spot, Two Tables, and 3,000 Macarons

by Parisienne Farmgirl | Nov 14, 2022 | On Design, On Homemaking, On Motherhood, Parisienne Farmgirl Entertains

Girlfriend! Another week to go, and then it's my FAVORITE Holiday of the year... or maybe it's Easter... but then, I really do love Christmas... AH! I can't decide. The Holidays give this Farmgirl a chance to indulge her Parisienne. Pretty dishes, pretty dresses,...

Maidens and Their Artist

by Parisienne Farmgirl | Nov 7, 2022 | On Femininity, On Motherhood, The Parisienne Farmhouse

This lovely lady has a spotlight in my YouTube video from the other day. I look forward to sharing that with you here: She’s a lovely maiden in bronze, and someone made her by hand, and yet, I can find nothing about her creator. She lives on, but her artist’s name has...

First Thoughts on Returning to Paris

by Parisienne Farmgirl | Oct 13, 2022 | On Design, Paris

I’ve been sitting here for a week now, trying to decide what to write. How does one even begin to put into words the joy of returning to something that you thought was lost to you forever? I’ve typed and deleted about a hundred sentences in the last half an hour… I...

Everything You Need to Know About Snapdragons

by Parisienne Farmgirl | Aug 5, 2022 | On Gardening, The Parisienne Farmhouse

Oh! this special, fabulous flower! If you don't grow them yet, give me the pleasure of convincing you to! I was raised with these dragon-faced flowers. They were my Great Gramma's favorite (aside from lilacs) and my mom grew them in that tradition. We had a long...

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