June 4, 2013

To Paint or Not to Paint....The Decision!


Hello!
It's been awhile hasn't it? Life is just busy. We are in the last stage of our first year of homeschooling and will be so thrilled when our summer begins. 
Do you remember the post about whether to paint my kitchen cabinets or leave the bottom a dark stain? Many of you weighed in with your opinion on this and believe it or not it was very close both ways. In the end, I decided that since I was loving the farmhouse look I would take the plunge and paint them! Yep, I went all white and couldn't be happier with the results. It has made such a difference in the look of this space and it feels so much brighter and larger. 

















Thank you all for leaving such kind comments and for all your suggestions. I am so thrilled with the outcome!

Have a blessed week!

May 8, 2013

A Chalkboard Wall...Pinterest Inspired


Don't you just love Pinterest!
I could spend so much time just looking at boards, pinning, and drooling over the most creative ideas. 
One of those ideas is chalkboards or chalkboard walls. I believe Miss Mustard Seed and Furniture-olgy have some of the prettiest I have ever seen and after staring at them for awhile I decided to take the plunge and create my own. With a little help from hubby we accomplished just that and I couldn't be happier with the way it turned out. 
Wanna see??
Ok..ok..here's the tutorial 



Start with a blank wall


Tape off your design


Paint it with chalkboard paint and season with a piece of chalk to cure it


And my favorite part...decorate!!


















Do you love chalkboard walls or chalkboards?
If I ever get tired of this look, I can just paint right over it..ahhh I love paint!!

Have a blessed week.
Happy Mothers Day to all you mom's out there..isn't it the best job in the world!

Linking up at these parties:
Be Inspired at Common Ground
Fabulously Creative Friday
Feathered Nest Friday
Inspire Me Please:Blog Hop
The Inspiration Gallery
Time Travel Thursday
Saturday Sparks
Budget Decorating Party

May 6, 2013

Joining Facebook



Hello friends!

I finally did something I have been wanting to do for awhile..I started a facebook page for my small business!

The French Farmhouse is now on facebook and I would love for you all to stop by and take a look. I will be adding new things soon and look forward to this new venture.
Hope you will come along...









Have a blessed day!!