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From Crib, to Bench, to Herb Container Garden Decor

Easy Flower Arranging Tips Using Store Bought Flowers

How to Stain a Deck and Fence (Without Losing Your Mind)

Porch and Deck Planter Ideas (Or, Where My Good Floral Intentions Go To Die)

DIY Grow Light for Starting Seeds

Favorite Tools For Being a Present and Calm-ish Mom

Declutter: Calm the Chaos in 20 Minutes or Less

Fastest Vegetable Soup Ever

Fall Cleaning In A Flash… So You Can Decorate

Unique Flower Pot Inspiration

One Amazing Container Garden Tip

Make Your Own Elderberry Syrup

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This is the story of my life. There has to be some universal rule that says when 2/3rds of your kids are sick, half your house explodes. One with the flu, the other with what I was sure was the flu but isn't, and the other is bored and not sick. So when you spend the day Theivesing your entire household, dipping it in bleach, splashing it with vinegar, wiping every surface down, and get lost opening all the windows for hours in the dead of winter for the last 3 days, there must be a room or two that go to destruction. *EDITED TO ADD: Andrew just called me in bed, twice, on the phone from the couch where he has been sleeping since 12/30 in his post-surgery recovery zone, to request I add that he had surgery and is in a sling, and, he may or may not have the man flu. He does not have the man flu. At least I'm in a snore-free zone. 🤣🤣🤣 For us, it's the entry and playroom/office. It was in shambles while I cleaned the rest of the whole house, and laid around this weekend holding ponytails, and I don't even care. At least the 2nd floor is immaculate! 🤣🤣🤣 #farmhousehomedecor #farmhousesign #farmhousedecor #farmhousemade #farmhousechic #farmhousestyle #reallife #beforeandafter

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It's so quiet. My coffee is so hot. I'm so stoked. After this cup, I'm going to have like 2 more, then have breakfast, then evaluate my Christmas Eve. I know there are cookies to make, beans to snap, brussels sprouts to cut, and soup to make. Kids to bathe. Laundry to finish & put away, counters to clear, bathrooms (not baseboards) to clean, and literally still all the gifts to wrap.

I have no panic, there is no stress. I feel like I should be feeling a sense of urgency and stress, but I'm definitely not. Maybe I'm procrastinating, as is my nature 🤣, but I know it will all get done, one way or another, whether I stress out or not. So i'm just... not. Are you remembering to keep it chill today, or are you losin' it? Are you running ragged, or staying still? Wrapping today? Tell me I'm not the only one locking myself in a garage with wine & tape🤐🤣 Truly, there is only urgency to drink coffee (I mean, it IS only 6am), by my warm and cozy faux fireplace. With Fat Santa and 3 sweet guinea pigs looking at me.

Friends, if your holiday is stressful to the point of not enjoying it, take a step back. Enjoy the time you have, and the tasks you're doing, and who you're doing them for. Even laundry (pepping myself.) Don't be afraid to cut the unimportant stuff off the list in favor of something important. Don't be afraid to pare down items, expectations, tasks, and all things that create stress and negativity. Some things you can't pare down. Take time to pare down other things to clear that mental space for those things.

Christmas will come and go, whether you're present for it is up to you.

#farmhousemade #farmhousedecor #farmhousestyle #farmhousechristmas #farmhousefireplace #diy #wagner #homeright #salvagefurniture #simpleholidays #minimalism #mindfulness #farmhousehomedecor #homedecor #manteldecor #farmhousechristmasmantle #christmasmantle #architecturalsalvage #antiquefireplace

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If thinking about 'all you have to do this season' brings you or your family stress, worry, debt, anxiety, depression... stop. What are you doing? What are we proving, and who are we proving it to? How many events and commitments can we cram into a holiday season and show up to with full and joyful hearts? If thinking about your purposefully jam packed schedule brings you & your family contentment, go on and make your soul merry!! But if you find yourself thrown into an out of control, overflowing holiday schedule, where you and your family feel stress, anxiety, overwhelm, doubt, resentment, even depression... give yourself (and family) permission to s l o w d o w n.

There are no awards or trophies given out for the most gifts wrapped, most perfect bows, perfect decor, best cookies, most miles travelled. No medals for most blown budget, most giant tree, best photos taken, moat parties attended. In the middle of the season, promise yourself that you will mind your mental health, amd make merry in a way that fits YOU and YOUR family. Not what anyone else says or expects you to do. Do the things and events which bring your people the most memories and joy. Don't get lost in comparing someone elses perfect-looking display of holiday cheer, and think yours isn't any less. How you and your family choose to celebrate Chriatmas (or Kwanzaa, Diwali, Chinese New Year, New Year, Hanukkah, and every other merry bustling winter holiday I forgot about b/c I'm wasted on brown butter chocolate chip cookies), is entirely up to you.

Make sure these choices fill your soul, not drain it.❤ #farmhousemade #farmviews #Christmas #Winter #mentalhealth #celebrate #farmhousechristmas #slowdown #minimalism #farmhousestyle #reasonfortheseason #soulfilling #fillyourcup #selfcare

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23° this morning, 6:34am at the bus stop with Lilly, with some snow falling. So cloudy, so grey. I love walking to the stop in the mornings, no matter the weather. It gets us rockin' and rollin' with fresh air in our lungs... and numb faces.
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The kids are all getting out of school early today, since we've got some snow on the way. Here, we'll either get snow or nothing. I'm counting on nothing, but our fuzzy socks are ready just in case!
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I am thoroughly enjoying winter thus far. Usually, I'm a Winter Hater. Finding gratefulness in these early bus stop walks has heen so important to my surviving cold & grey days so far. Instead of complaining and wishing winter away, I am trying to embrace the gorgeousness of winter instead. I do miss the sunshining and not wearing boots, but so far, I'm embracing the season.
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I am so glad I live in PA.
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#farmhousemade #winterweather #dawnpatrol #busstopwalks #greyskymorning

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We cut our tree down every year at a local farm, and we love cutting down 2 trees. One for us (read: me) in the living room that's all white and flocked and gorgeous, and tree for the kiddos in the playroom filled with handmade ornaments from school, crafts, and colored lights.⁣
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Each year, I curse the spray bottle while flocking, because it takes FOR. EV. ER. So this year, I got the idea to flock the tree with a paint sprayer. It's basically the same process, just a sprayer instead of a bottle. It turned out beautiful, fluffy peaks of faux snow on many branches, and a light dusting on the rest. True love!⁣
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To see the post, visit farmhousemade.com and search 'flocked tree'

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I have a ladder problem.

I also have a spool, door, and window problem. But these ladders tho... I'm making a super cute homework holder for the playroom with planter hooks, one of these ladders, and metal file pockets from @cocalicocreek (it is local to the Lancaster PA area, and is 🙌🏼 How do y'all organize HW or school papers, art paper, computer paper, workbooks and such? I love using pretty storage that jives with our style, in every room (this is in the playroom). Let's discuss organization tips: what are your favorite ideas and ways!

#farmhousehomedecor #farmhousestyle #farmhouseorganizing #playroomdecor #cocalicocreekcountrystore #cocalicocreek #salvagedfurniture #repurpose #farmhousechic

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There is nothing like getting away with the family to find peace together in the woods, and there is nothing like coming home to coziness. Especially when you pack up a campsite in a small flood and monsoon. 🤣🤣 This mantle was yellow, and didnt white jive with our colors. I stripped it down to the original wood with my first-ever attempt at using a heat gun! I have the @wagnerspraytech Furno heat gun; it really made restoring this thing a dream.
My sweatpants are dry, and we are cozy and restored.
#farmhousemade #mantledecorations #farmhousemantle #strippaint #paintstripper #wagnerspraytech #furnoheatguns #salvagedecor #restoredfurniture #farmhouselivingroom #homedecor #farmhousestyle #farmhousechic #farmhousedecor #camping #twingrovecampground

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I cannot be the only person who hates the process of chalk-style paint. I do not like the thickness or the brush strokes (which is part of the charm of chalk-style paint, I know)... but I do love the silky smooth soft chalky texture of a finished waxed piece.

I wanted that same finish on a pair of nightstands, without losing my mind.

Challenge accepted. 😎

It's story time, friends: https://www.farmhousemade.com/projects/spraying-chalk-style-paint/

#chalkstylepaint #paintsprayer #paintedfurniture #salvagefurniture #yardsalefinds #chalkedpaint #homerightdiy #homerightfinishmax #homeright #homerightsprayer #farmhousedecor #farmhousefurniture #DIY #homedecor #farmhousestyle #rustoleumchalkedpaint

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