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Do you ever read home decor blogs and wonder how they have the time/money/focus to do entire makeovers of certain rooms?  Part of me wishes I could do the same, but another part thinks my slow-as-molasses approach to decorating is much more meaningful and fun.  Slowly but surely, we’re making our house a home that (hopefully!) feels welcoming and warm.

Below are seven new additions to the farmhouse.  (Check out the first installment of Farmhouse to Home here.)  I search widely and go for a mix of more expensive, less expensive, vintage and handmade.  You know how much I love the look of a collected home.  Linking up with Kelly’s Quick Takes!


1 // WHITE BATHMAT
Do I dare admit how long we needed a new bathmat in our master bathroom?  At one point, we were even using a beach towel!  #classy  I ordered this simple white bathmat during a sale and geez, what was I waiting for?!  It works great, washes well and the price isn’t bad either.

2 // VINTAGE EXPANDABLE WALL RACK
The wall by our front door needed something, but since it isn’t a frequently used area (we use the side door and the mudroom 99% of the time), I wasn’t sure exactly what I wanted to do.  I stumbled upon this picture on Instagram and set out to find a vintage wall rack of my own.  I ended up purchasing one from Lititz Carriage House on etsy.  I love the well-worn look.


3 // STRING LIGHTS FOR THE BACK PORCH
This has been on the wishlist since the day we moved in!  I decided to go with these black string lights and bonus!  The company offered a discount if you purchased two sets, which we needed anyway.  We hope to install them in the next few weeks, but so far, I’ve been impressed.  Packaged securely and the customer service was great.


4 // BLUE STRIPED DUVET COVERS
The two little boys will eventually share a room and I spent entirely too much time researching matching quilts for their twin beds.  I never really found exactly what I wanted, so decided to just buy my go-to duvet covers from Ikea.  The three bigger boys have the same in their room and they’ve held up well.


5 // WHITE TERRACOTTA PLANTER
I bought myself a houseplant for Mother’s Day this year and this planter to keep it in.  I think I may have already killed the plant (did I over-water? not enough light?) but the planter sure is cute.


6 // CARPENTER BEE TRAP
We had a big carpenter bee problem this spring, but learned about a trap you can install to catch them.  (Thanks for the tip, Rosie!)  We’re at the tail end of the season – apparently, they’re much less active when the weather heats up – but I’m grateful that we’re prepared for next year.

7 // USA PLEATED FAN BUNTINGS FOR THE FRONT PORCH
I’ve always wanted to hang flag buntings in July and this year, we’re finally going to make it happen!  Can’t wait to put them up this weekend.

BONUS // OUR NEW FRONT FLOWER BEDS AND WALKWAY!
This was our biggest house purchase so far!  We saved a chunk of our tax return to have a landscaper come and install a brick walkway and flower beds.  We were so impressed with the work!  Well worth the investment.  Now to save up for beautiful shrubbery in the flower beds and lots of terra cotta potted plants on the steps.

What about you?  What great finds have you added to your home lately?