I am so excited to embark on a full victorian farmhouse kitchen restoration. This space is in need of a little TLC to brighten it up and bring it back to something reminiscent of the time it came from. https://youtu.be/3hzvkX5OMD8 When we first walked through our farmhouse, this kitchen renovation project was immediately at the top of my list. Currently the space is very underutilized and impractical. When I am trying to cook a big from-scratch meal for my family, I am frustrated by the lack of … [Read more...]
Our new Farmhouse Reveal After Refinishing the Wood Floors and Paint Farmhouse Restoration
We bought our Victorian farmhouse on 7 acres just over a month ago, but the place it looking entirely different now. Step inside and see what a difference paint and refinishing wood floors make! Some links are affiliate links, which means I make a small commission at no extra cost to you. We spent ten years painting, refinishing and updating our last farmhouse. Most of the work was tedious and just took a lot of good old fashioned elbow grease. It meant that there was always wet … [Read more...]
How to Find a Farmhouse and Homestead
Recently we moved into our dream farmhouse on seven acres. We had been on the hunt for about five years when we found it. Along the way, I learned a few things that made the likelihood of finding our place a little better. Here are my tips and tricks for how to find a farmhouse and homestead. How to find a farmhouse and homestead video https://youtu.be/rUK1UfIXjY4 For the last ten years, our family lived in a beautiful 1925 Craftsmen Bungalow. (Well, you know, after a ton of work.) It … [Read more...]
Come See Our New Farmhouse! Farmhouse Restoration Before Tour
I am so excited to finally show you our new farmhouse! We are ready to dig in to some farmhouse restoration, homesteading and generally just enjoying country living. We can't wait to take you along on the journey! This last week has been a total blur. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday we spent all of our waking hours loading up a 26' horse trailer, a Uhaul and our van with every single one of our belongings. There were also a few trips to the thrift shop for donations, because although I'm a … [Read more...]