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Below are seven new additions to the farmhouse. I search widely and go for a mix of more expensive, less expensive, vintage and handmade. It takes much more time, but I love the look of a collected home. Linking up with Kelly’s Quick Takes!
1 // WHITEWASHED ROCKING CHAIR
One of the only things we splurged on when we moved in were two rocking chairs for the front porch. We really needed three, but money only stretches so far, hah! We just got the last one we needed and aesthetically, it looks so much better. The chairs are made in the USA, created with eco-friendly materials, really sturdy and comfortable.
2 // ORIGINAL MARIAN ART
I stumbled on Annie’s work on Instagram and knew I needed a piece of her art in my house! I chose one of her original Marian monotypes and it is so stunning in person. I have it framed and ready to hang in my front foyer. (ALSO! Check out her on Instagram for a coupon code, good through tomorrow!)
3 // METAL FRUIT BASKET
I was on the lookout for something to hold fruit on my kitchen island and this metal fruit basket fit the bill. I wavered between two or three tiers, but the smaller one is perfect.
4 // WHITE CURTAINS
I’ve had naked windows in my dining room, just begging for curtains! After searching for awhile, I went with my go-to favorite from Ikea. They are inexpensive and look great!
5 // ZINC FLOWER POT
Have you heard of Freckled Hen Farmhouse? I love Natalie’s store! It was so hard to choose, but I picked a zinc flower pot for my first purchase. It is so cute with that already worn look. I can’t wait to find a new plant to put inside.
6 // CONCRETE PLANTERS
After the addition of my new welcome mat, I wanted something to flank the front door. (It’s totally the home version of “If you give a mouse a cookie,” haha!) I found two 21″ concrete planters and am thinking two bay leaf trees may be fun and unexpected. I’m impatiently waiting for warmer weather to plant them.
7 // IRON DINNER BELL
A few weekends ago, Mark and I joked that we needed a bell to wrangle our children for dinner. when they were all outside. A quick search on etsy and I found this hand forged dinner bell! It just arrived this week and we are all so impressed with the workmanship. My kids love the show, Forged in Fire, and it’s definitely helped us appreciate the work involved.
Have you added anything new to your house lately? I’d love to hear about it!
I need a dinner bell!
A farmhouse must have! 🙂
One of my favorite memories as a kid is my parents ringing our dinner bell (original to my parents' 1910 house!) to get us to come inside on summer nights. So fun. We're finally at that stage in our house too and it's exciting to actually be able to *finish* some things!
Oh I love that story! I hope my kids will remember something similar someday.
Love that fruit basket! I really need one! Especially because currently the plan is dump fruit on counter in the corner 🙂
Hah, YES. We were using random bowls before and it was getting a little out of control!