The Big White Farmhouse

Today’s post isn’t really about pillows.  I mean, yes, there are new pillow covers to share, but the lesson is about so much more than just purchasing decorations for my couch.

I like the color red.  I think pops of red in decor are bright, somewhat unexpected and exciting.  But when you look on Pinterest or even the popular home decor blogs, red is considered so…bluh.  Unless it’s Christmastime, red is usually the color you see when people are explaining how they went from drab decor to fab. 

For many years, I tried to follow the path of home decor trends.  I thought about convincing my husband that we needed a white couch, I made lists of popular Benjamin Moore paint colors, I bought the chevron fabric.  But something just felt off.  And so like many things in my life, I got totally overwhelmed and shelved the ideas away.  And did nothing.  


It’s only been recently, which interestingly coincides with the opening of my own home decor shop, that I’ve felt confident in my own style.  It turns out that what may be popular around the internet may not work for me…and that’s okay.  At this point in my life, the idea of a white sofa stresses me out.  I love the idea of it, but I don’t have the time or energy to wash the slipcovers every week.  


Here’s what I do know: I veer toward a hodgepodge of traditional, semi-industrial, and modern farmhouse.  I like deep wood tones, black, white and grey.  I like adding in red and dusty blue to the mix too.  It may not be what “everyone is doing” and I’m okay with that.  And because of debt reduction and dreaming big dreams, I may live in rooms half-finished, the vision not yet complete.  And that’s okay too.


So pep talk: you be you.  Wear clothes and decorate with things that please you and your family.  It may not work for everyone, but if it brings you joy?  Then that’s enough.

A few notes about the new pillows:  I bought the pillow covers from two separate etsy sellers.  My husband works with geospatial software for a living, so the maps were a nod to him.  The red buffalo check is a good mix of modern country.  I’d like a third design, but haven’t found one I love yet.  I purchased the inserts on Amazon and was slightly disappointed, so disregard the fact that the pillows lack a certain plumpness.  I’m looking for replacements.       

Today’s post isn’t really about pillows.  I mean, yes, there are new pillow covers to share, but the lesson is about so much more than just purchasing decorations for my couch.

I like the color red.  I think pops of red in decor are bright, somewhat unexpected and exciting.  But when you look on Pinterest or even the popular home decor blogs, red is considered so…bluh.  Unless it’s Christmastime, red is usually the color you see when people are explaining how they went from drab decor to fab. 

For many years, I tried to follow the path of home decor trends.  I thought about convincing my husband that we needed a white couch, I made lists of popular Benjamin Moore paint colors, I bought the chevron fabric.  But something just felt off.  And so like many things in my life, I got totally overwhelmed and shelved the ideas away.  And did nothing.  


It’s only been recently, which interestingly coincides with the opening of my own home decor shop, that I’ve felt confident in my own style.  It turns out that what may be popular around the internet may not work for me…and that’s okay.  At this point in my life, the idea of a white sofa stresses me out.  I love the idea of it, but I don’t have the time or energy to wash the slipcovers every week.  


Here’s what I do know: I veer toward a hodgepodge of traditional, semi-industrial, and modern farmhouse.  I like deep wood tones, black, white and grey.  I like adding in red and dusty blue to the mix too.  It may not be what “everyone is doing” and I’m okay with that.  And because of debt reduction and dreaming big dreams, I may live in rooms half-finished, the vision not yet complete.  And that’s okay too.


So pep talk: you be you.  Wear clothes and decorate with things that please you and your family.  It may not work for everyone, but if it brings you joy?  Then that’s enough.

A few notes about the new pillows:  I bought the pillow covers from two separate etsy sellers.  My husband works with geospatial software for a living, so the maps were a nod to him.  The red buffalo check is a good mix of modern country.  I’d like a third design, but haven’t found one I love yet.  I purchased the inserts on Amazon and was slightly disappointed, so disregard the fact that the pillows lack a certain plumpness.  I’m looking for replacements.