It's a Southern Thing

I'm not sure if it's the Cold Michigan Winter that just won't quit, but I have been biting at the bit to get the heck out of the Mitten State! I've had thoughts of heading South the past couple of weeks.....a thought that has been hard to put to bed.

Painted Fox: Farmhouse Boiler Tin LOVE

Hi farmhouse lover!

Welcome back to another week of my At Home Design Series with Painted Fox!

I'm super excited about this weeks item because I gave you a little "sneak peek" yesterday on Instagram (without you even knowing it)....I'm kinda slick that way.

Everyone loved this robin egg blue rustic Farmhouse Boiler Tin so I decided to make it this weeks Painted Fox item of the week! 

~The Art of Home Design Series~

Happy Friday Friends!

I'm making a quick stop onto the blog today to share some exciting news about the fun Art of Home online course I will be attending soon.
The e-course is being offered by Jeanne Oliver  and some of my favorite, crazy talented, bloggers are contributing as well. Have you reserved your spot yet?

I cannot  wait to see what Jeanne, Lissa, Bre , Jennifer and Kennesha have to share with us. The series of classes will offer so much inspiration, and we will get a closer look into the lives of these amazing women....I cannot wait! 

~How to Use Lavender in Your Home~

Farmhouse Mason Jar Basket Set @ Painted Fox Treasures

Hello lavender lover!

I know you love lavender as much as I do, especially this time of year. Its the perfect rustic addition to display in your Fall vignettes, not to mention the scent is OUT OF THIS WORLD!

We were fortunate to have some new landscaping installed this past Spring and I made sure lavender plants were definitely part of that equation. I love the color, the scent, and thankfully its a great bunny repellent! So far so good on the rabbits......they don't care for strong scents so hopefully I stay "in the clear".
Did you know that lavender not only grows in various shades of purple, but in blue, white, red and pink as well? I think I'm going to keep my eyes open for some white lavender to plant next Spring!

~How to add Farmhouse Style to Your City Home~

Please don't get me wrong....I absolutely love my home, (but if I could trade my newer built "sub division" home for a farmhouse beauty like my friend Lauren has)....I would do it in a heartbeat!

Lauren lives with her husband Brett, and cute little son Baker, in this gorgeous 100 year old Alabama farmhouse. They took on the ultimate DIY challenge last September by purchasing their new farmhouse, and I have loved watching the amazing transformation.
I just swoon over all the charm & character!
Lauren has a beautiful Spring Home Tour of her farmhouse property up on her blog, so please take a peek. I know you will love her home as much as I do!

Tuesday Tours: Flea Market Style

Hello friends!
Welcome to this week's edition of Spindle & Rye "Tuesday Tours".

This week my amazinglyawesome (<-------is that even a word?) friend Vikki  takes us for a peek inside her beautiful California home! Vikki is a stay at home Mom to three beautiful little girls, is a crafter & a lover of all things flea market & vintage.

You will see from these beautiful photos, that Vikki has cornered the "art of flea marketing" & shows us that old items can be very new again.

Tuesday Tours: Farmhouse Style!

Welcome to the first edition of Spindle & Rye "Tuesday Tours"
I'm super excited to be adding this weekly feature to my blog, because if you are like me, you love getting a little "sneak peek" into the homes of some of your favorite bloggers and Instagram friends.

I couldn't be happier to kick off this new series by showcasing the home of my super special friend, Daraka McCrackin. Daraka lives in Oklahoma, is married to her high school sweetheart, and is a stay at home Mom to three sweet little girls.

Daraka and I met through Instagram about a year ago and we have been great friends ever since. Do you know how you just instantly connect with someone? Daraka loves to antique, shop at thrift stores, and have fun with DIY projects. We love the same farmhouse/industrial decor, have the same sense of humor, and we talk on the phone and text each other about 50 times a day. It's been so fun getting to know her and I'm thrilled every time she mentions "do you wanna do a DIY project together"?

If you're not already following her on Instagram, I can honestly say you are missing out! I'm sure you will love her and her home as much as I do!

Yea, I'd say this sister is my #soulsister.

Grab a cup of coffee (or drink of your choice) and sit back and relax as Daraka shares with us what makes her house a beautiful home.

Our home was originally built by my husbands grandparents. They were the first to build in this area back in the 60's. As a result our last name is the same as the street we live on.
We are currently in the process of renovating our basement. 

I repurposed this old window into a photo frame in our entryway. 

I found this old accordion hanger at a thrift shop for 50 cents. I took these old galvanized buckets and stenciled numbers on them and filled them with vintage maps. 

This old igloo water cooler houses outdoor items like chalk and jump ropes for my girls. We store shoes in the basket and use the hooks for small coats. 

My family gallery wall in my living room is my favorite. I found all the frames except for the 3 big ones at garage sales and thrift shops. I painted them to better fit my style. 

This is my spot in my living room. This side table was part of a rattan furniture set that we inherited. I love the uniqueness of it. The bottom shelf holds small games for family night. 

Our mantle is probably my favorite thing we have added to our home. It is from a old barn in the 1800's. It still has the sawmill marks on it which I love. 

My collection of old whiskey jugs sit on the other side of the mantle. 

My bookshelves house all my favorite vintage items that I found at antique shops and flea markets, and an old wire basket holds vintage quilts. 

My dining room has quickly became my favorite room to sit in. I love it all from my collection of milk glass to my French linen stripe bench I found at a vintage market. 

I found the "apothecary" sign at the same vintage market I found my bench. 

We keep a growth chart on the wall that my husband made for me to measure all my girls throughout the years. 

This gallery wall in my dining room is made with more unique items. From a ruler made into a letter "M" to the display case of arrowheads my husband has found, every piece has special meaning behind them. 

This gallery wall is in our hallway. It is made entirely with thrift store pictures and frames. 

I found this top Native American picture in our house after we bought it. It is drawn entirely with pencil. 

I love decorating our home with unique and thrifted items. I found this old painting hanging in a garage. A little clean up and it made the perfect addition to our small bedroom. 

With our home being older and small our three girls share two bedrooms. For that reason I keep their decor minimal and functional.  

I found these shelves on clearance for 1 dollar each. I bought the polka dot ribbon and added it to the front to make them cuter. 

This is a small desk area I created for them to work on their homework. Their rooms had sliding wood closet doors which I painted with chalk paint. 

I painted our cabinets a dark grayish blue then went over with a glaze. I wiped the glaze as I went making a worn look.  Our countertops are concrete and were installed with a rough edge. I absolutely love them. 

I wanted something unique for my cafe curtains so I bought a vintage grain sack and cut it at the seams. 

This is the view from our back deck and our kitchen. Living on the lake has its perks! 

Mother's Day Wishlist Giveaway

Happy May friends!

Mothers Day is right around the corner and it's the one day a year that we celebrate and appreciate the Mom in our lives. While we all know what she doesn't want (getting strapped making dinner or doing laundry), how about some great gift ideas for what Mom really wants?

When my kiddos asked me what I wanted for Mothers Day this year, I whipped out my ever growing Painted Fox "wishlist" and handed it over with a smile. I love all my choices and would be so happy to just receive one. (Ok, totally lying, I want them all)

It's no secret that one of my all time favorite stores on earth is Painted Fox. Truth be told, I have spent more than a couple hours at a time browsing through their products and I can never find one that I don't crush on!

If you love farmhouse, rustic or industrial style, you really must add a little Painted Fox to your life. I'm teaming up with Painted Fox and offering one of my Instagram friends a $50.00 gift certificate to shop in their store....seriously.....$50.00 cold hard cash! You can definitely shop for your Mother in style, or spoil yourself!

After all, you can never have too much "farmhouse swag". Click on the links below to visit the items on my wishlist.  

 

Canvas Tote Bag: I'm a sucker for anything "recycled" and the details on the bag are hand sewn. Yea, I'm hoping to be carrying this bag around town come May 10th!

Driftwood Angel Wings: Can't stop, won't stop thinking of where I could hang this in my home!

Primitive Farmhouse Shoe Shine Box: I'm going to carry my garden "pickins" in this cute box! (I just need to plant the garden first....ugh)

Alphabet & Morse Code Farmhouse Print: How fun is this chart? A keeper for a gallery wall!

Farmhouse Stag Bookends: Stags are in the house, literally. I'd totally use these as part of a fireplace mantle vignette.

Hand Dyed Wrap Bracelet: I'm crossing every finger & toe for this beautiful bracelet! I can choose my own word to put on the souvenir penny and channel my inner Joanna Gaines.

Gold Paperpulp Feather Set: This screams rustic, bohemian, hippie chic to me......I want it, bad.

Metal Farmhouse Scoops: I know you are supposed to scoop with scoops, but these beauties would be hung on my kitchen wall as a pretty display. 

Farmhouse Metal Basket: I think this basket would make a great home for some of my green bottle collection, just sayin'.

Yes, apparently I love this canvas tote so much, that I chose it twice.

Jones Shave & Body Oil: How sweet is the packaging on this product? I'm all about presentation, and this bottle design makes me want to try it! You can choose from three scents, and they all sound pretty dang amazing to me.

Please visit my Instagram page to see giveaway details and how you can win some farmhouse swag!