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Antique Dresser Makeover

June 6, 2018 by Fotini Filed Under: diy, home decor 1 Comment

Well, hello there stranger! It has been quite awhile since I’ve been around this neck of the woods! I apologize for being so distant lately. I’m excited to get back into it & share a recent project with you. This is an antique dresser makeover!

I snagged this beat-up antique dresser, with great bones, from a Facebook Marketplace post. I think I paid about $45 for it! I love giving old antiques new life! Some of the things I look for when scouting furniture is, caster wheels, carving details, ornate features & original hardware, just to name a few!

I lucked out with this one, it has beautiful carving details, pretty legs & caster wheels! It’s no surprise that this piece was going to get painted. I opted for my favorite Miss Mustard Seed in farmhouse white. I was pretty disappointed to find out that I didn’t have enough milk paint to paint the entire piece… So, I decided to mix in equal parts of bergere. I had absolutely no clue how it was going to turn out, but it was worth a shot.

It produced the prettiest shade of blue! To say I was happy with how it turned out, was an understatement! The first coat looked very light, almost pure farmhouse white. However, the second coat produced more of the blue shade. As it dried, the color came to life! I love using milk paint, because it spastically lifts & gives the piece that aged feel. After a little light distressing, I sealed the entire piece with Miss Mustard Seed tough coat.

I was able to incorporate the original dresser hardware into this piece! I think they fit it perfectly. I did, though, get new mercury glass knobs for the top drawer to dress it up a little! I was tickled to death with how pretty this piece turned out! When the time came, we added it into our storefront & I couldn’t wait to decorate it right away. It was no surprise to me, when this piece sold at our Grand Opening event that first weekend! Our customer said she was going to use it as a tv stand. I sure hope she enjoys it as much as I did!

Thank you for stopping by & checking out my latest furniture makeover! I’ll be sharing more pieces as we make them over for shows this Summer!

Storefront Grand Opening!

May 2, 2018 by Fotini Filed Under: home decor, Uncategorized 4 Comments

Hey friends, things have been quite busy around our house and business lately! I wanted to update you on the progress of our store! We are in the final days of completion and couldn’t be more excited as our GRAND OPENING date nears! In case you missed it, our grand opening date is set for Friday, May 11th & Saturday, May 12th NOON- 5 pm. both days. The first 25 people each day will receive a goodie bag with a 25% off coupon on one item of choice, too!

Here’s what to expect the day of our grand opening event! The local Pataskala Chamber will be coming to do a ribbon cutting with us, Friday May 11th at noon! What a fun way to kick off our big day and include all of those attending! We will have a parking attendant directing traffic flow on the premises to ensure there is an organized flow throughout the weekend. Mr. Farmhouse Chic will be grilling up some of his speciality burgers and hot dogs on the grill under his food tent, for purchase! Dining tables and chairs will don the space for you to sit down, relax and enjoy a bite to eat! We will be offering personalized Farmhouse Chic sugar cookies and light refreshments inside the store, while supplies last! There will also be a portable bathroom on site.

We absolutely cannot wait to celebrate all of our hard work in that little 420 square foot space! Expect the store to be packed full of goodies, ranging from home decor, fashion, fragrance, furniture & jewelry! We are so blessed to have a total of 8 Ohio- local vendors bringing their goods to share with you all as well! Now, without giving away too much, I want to give you a sneak peek inside the store!

Our space is a little tight for the crowd expected to attend, so please bare with us as we will try our best to accommodate everyone as best as possible!

The support we have received from family, friends & the community has been amazing! Thank you to each & every one of you who support your local makers! We look forward to seeing you next weekend at our GRAND OPENING event!

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Sweet Additions — Our Simple Valentine’s Mantel

February 6, 2018 by Fotini Filed Under: home decor 1 Comment

Despite the cliche of Valentine’s Day, I love decorating for the widely celebrated holiday! Today I’m sharing with you the sweet additions, our simple Valentine’s mantel. I’m not sure whether it’s the bits of pink and feminine designs that make it so fun, or just the “out of the norm” for me… but I love it!

Now, by no means do I go all out for decorating for the holiday. I just enjoy adding in bits of pink and fun textures that I may not usually use. As always, I stick to my natural obsession of neutrals. Lately though, I have been intrigued by gold! Adding it into my designs gives it a more traditional tone. I know with gold, you either love it or hate it. Had you asked me awhile ago, I would of hated it. It seems to be growing on me though. How do you feel about gold?

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Farmhouse Chic Fall Tablescape

October 17, 2017 by Fotini Filed Under: fall, home decor Leave a Comment

Oh, Fall! You encompass some of my very favorite things! The textures of Fall are just so warm and wonderful. I absolutely love creating Fall tablescapes. It gives me the chance to incorporate those favorite little things of mine into something beautiful! My favorite place to do that? My formal dining room, of course! It’s the perfect spot that I can still enjoy it every day passing by, but doesn’t get disturbed. Get cozy, grab a cup of hot coffee and hang out with me while I share my farmhouse chic fall tablescape with you all!

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Our Fall Front Porch

October 9, 2017 by Fotini Filed Under: fall, home decor Leave a Comment

Lola and Scarlet are here to welcome you to our Fall front porch!

Call me crazy, but I always decorate our front porch early, early! I even had a couple people walk by and tell me it was too early. To each their own! The moment I spotted pumpkins at the local farm market, I was dragging them home to dress up the porch! So you guessed it, I’m sharing our Fall front porch with you all today! [Read more…]

Fork flower pots: different seasons!

October 4, 2017 by Fotini Filed Under: home decor 2 Comments

When it comes to shopping for items around the house, especially outdoors, I tend to keep an eye out for things that I can use and change for different seasons! I wanted to share a cute wall fork flower pot that I found over at Ragon House Market.

It’s a simple piece that can easily be used throughout all four seasons! Today I’m sharing with you how I dressed it up for Fall and Winter!

We’re all busy, some more than others, and it’s not always possible to spend a lot of time decorating the outside of your home. You will see in just a few simple steps how I create a darling, Fall display for our front door! Just buy adding some pieces of faux greenery to the little wall fork flower pots, it created an eye-catching display! Create an even more inviting feel by adding some additional seasonal items like pumpkins, fall leaves and a knit blanket!

Now, for Winter I decided to stick with the faux greenery, but this time I opted for dusty miller! I placed a few stems into the flower pots and that’s it! You can also get more creative by adding glittery picks and decorative bows! Add in a festive Christmas sign and either a real or faux tree and you’re all set! Maybe even a stack of wrapped Christmas presents would look cute too 😉

So, there you have it! I’ve shown you how to use one piece for two different seasons! It wouldn’t be hard to incorporate Spring and Summer with this piece either!

Do you have a specific display piece that you incorporate into each season? Share with me in the comments!

Thanks for stopping by today, see you next time 🙂

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Dream Dining Room Inspo Board

September 5, 2017 by Fotini Filed Under: home decor 1 Comment

The kitchen is the heart of the home, but what comes next? How about a good dining room? I absolutely LOVE my formal dining room! It’s the perfect place to host dinner parties with friends and family, plus I absolutely love decorating it! I’ve put together a board of must-have items when it comes to creating the perfect dream dining room!

It won’t come to any surprise to you, that I’ve stuck with a neutral color palette. To me, neutrals are the easiest to work with and change out decor for the Holidays or just because.

slipcovered chairs // dining side chair // dining table // framed prints // antiqued hutch

I love the character the antiqued pieces bring to this room! This is a very simple design to recreate! Now, I’m going to show you what adding a few elements of decor can do to completely turn this space around! As I mentioned the other day, I’m in Fall mode, so I’ll be creating a dining room decorated for Fall!

behr // faux pumpkins // navy curtains // olive wreath // eucalyptus garland // chandelier // vintage ironstone // knit throw // pillows

My suggestion would be to paint the walls Swiss coffee and trim ultra pure white. Opt for a farmhouse-style chandelier. Or, something a little more fancy and add crystals! I love adding navy to this dining room! The long, flowing navy curtains and matching navy throw pillows, tie the space together. Add a chunky knit throw to the one of the head chairs for instant coziness.

Fill your china cabinet/hutch with a beautiful collection of vintage ironstone. Hang an olive leaf or eucalyptus wreath in front of your hutch. Don the table with a similar swag of eucalyptus garland and create a stunning centerpiece by adding some cinderella pumpkins and tiered candles! Fill in any blank spaces with some faux or live stemmed greenery!

Wow! What a difference just adding some simple decor makes! Now, if only I could make this room come to life 😉 Keeping this for future reference! Pin here so you can save it too!

Check out more dining room furniture inspiration here.

What a pleasure to have you here today! Thank you for stopping by!

See you next time 🙂

BIG News + Ragon House

August 22, 2017 by Fotini Filed Under: home decor 2 Comments

Remember last week when I said I was going to share some exciting BIG news with you all? Well, today is that day!! If you follow me on Instagram or Facebook, you may already know. So, without further ado…. Farmhouse Chic is opening a STOREFRONT!!!! Eek 🙂 I hope that you can feel my excitement through this post! It’s absolutely through the roof!

I have wanted to open a store for many years! As my style has grown into farmhouse chic, a subtle mix of farmhouse and shabby chic, and since I’ve created this little blog; my goal was to always have a brand, something to show my passion and hard work! Now, it’s finally happening! I certainly couldn’t do it without the hard work of my awesome BF, Kenny, and the constant support from our family and friends! [Read more…]

Simple ways to add farmhouse style

August 7, 2017 by Fotini Filed Under: home decor Leave a Comment

It won’t take long for you to realize I’m in love with farmhouse decor! Hence my blog name 😉 If you’ve been following me for awhile, you know my style has leaned more towards a mix of shabby chic and farmhouse. Today I’m sharing with you simple ways to add farmhouse style to your home!

I am no designing expert, but these are tips that I use throughout my home!

Use a nice neutral color-palette. I love this farmhouse palette from Behr. The walls throughout my home are painted Swiss coffee. I love this color because it goes well with seasonal decor and my every-day decor!

Add fresh flowers any and everywhere! Fresh flowers add instant charm to any space. I’m always browsing the local grocery for flowers on clearance or any daily deals. I’ve also grown a good bit from home through the landscaping. That saves me a little money 😉

White furniture! My instant go-to for painting old or new pieces, is white. You can’t go wrong with it. If it’s too clean for you, you can always add a dark wax. It appears fresh to the eye and styles well with many colors and designs.

Chippy furniture!! A farmhouse must-have! It has recently and quickly became one of my favorite things! You can check out my old antique table update here! Talk about adding instant charm? This is it! Not much decor is needed to make these pieces speak to a room!

It’s no secret that I love a good wreath! I have wreathes throughout my home for added decor. Adding a magnolia wreath adds instant farmhouse charm!

Painted furniture and handwritten signs! We specialize in making farmhouse handwritten signs, so adding them throughout our home is very special! I’ve been a little more brave lately with using other paint colors other than white! You can check out my Bergere antique table and antique wardrobe makeover.

As you can see in almost every picture I’ve above, there is greenery! I love adding greenery to my space. It livens it up instantly! Some of my favorites are eucalyptus, rabbit ears and dusty miller.

Some more of my farmhouse must-haves are:

Galvanized metal // mercury glass // canvas and/or neutral fabric // white ceramic

Thank you so much for stopping by today! As always, it was a pleasure to have you here!

See you next time 🙂

Friday Favorites #20

July 21, 2017 by Fotini Filed Under: home decor, Pinterest Leave a Comment

It’s Friday!! Woot-woot, break out into the happy dance! We don’t have our little ones this weekend, so we’re finishing up some projects that we started months ago (eek!). Better late than never though, right?! A couple of those projects include our kitchen! Do you remember when we shared updates of our kitchen remodel? Catch those posts here and here! I’m actually just realizing I never shared the full kitchen since the update! Wow! With that said, once we finish up the few things on our to-do list this weekend, you can expect a FULL kitchen reveal! Yessss!

In the mean time, since you’re here, you know it’s time for the Friday Favorites! A glimpse of the goodness that has inspired me this week 🙂 This week it’s, lemons! Oh yes, lemons! So much summery fun! [Read more…]