Happy Saturday friends! Today is the start of a brand new series that will be coming to you every other month.
It's all about Vintage and Farmhouse Style.
Today I'm sharing ideas as to why stoneware crocks are the perfect farmhouse decor. The can be used for utensils, flowers and more. Great tips for farmhouse decorating!
I am so excited to be a member of this fun group organized by my friend Cindy from County Road 407.
I am really excited about this hop. I adore all things vintage, collected and cozy. Things that tell a story and don't feel brand spanking new or straight out of a catalog. Don't get me wrong. I have a lot of new decor, but when it intermingled with vintage, antique and thrift store finds; It creates a lived in look that has evolved through the years.
If you are stopping by from Amber at Follow the Yellow Brick Home, welcome! Don't you just adore Amber's home and numerous collections.
It's hard to believe that at the end of May, we will be in our home for 16 years. Over the past year, I've been working so hard to repaint walls and our trim. It's been so very hard and at times, I may seem a bit absent from the blog and social media. If that's the case…just know that I'm busy painting. Doing it myself saves so much money. I'm a very s-l-o-w painter, but a good painter. My family makes fun of it, but I know they appreciate the efforts and knowing that I'll never ask them to help with the daunting task. I'm too much of a control freak about painting.
I started painting the breakfast nook last Saturday and literally finished yesterday. I still have one window to finish, but I ran out of paint. I still need to scrape the windows so don't zoom in too much.
I warn you….what you are about to see is a drastic change, but I haven't even begun to finish decorating. I still need to decide on wall art and possibly some simple panels of fabric flanking the windows.
Right now it looks a bit plain, but just invision color on the white walls in terms of art and fabric. I'm not going to rush it. I'm going to take my time to get it right.
If you look a little to the left, you'll see that the sheetrock walls are a light greenish gray. I wanted this authentic tongue and groove to be the same color as the trim and not the same as the wall color.
I won't lie…..I was scared to paint over the pickled green finish. I still loved it, but itching for a brighter change.
While I loved the old look, I wanted a change that would allow the furniture to stand out. Now the furniture and rug really are the stars against the Simply White walls. This was quite the chore that I won't get into now.I'll share a post soon on the process and the products used. A couple of things ended up being huge time savers.
The entire vignette started out with a thrift store crock that originally looked like this. Red isn't my favorite color, but this crock had a fabulous shape and size. It's been hidden in my panty closet housing utensils that aren't used frequently. Now it's living the good life front and center.
Check her out now in her vintage farmhouse glory.
Crocks are perfect for function in the kitchen.
Here the crock is holding some faux hydrangeas. That sweet rabbit was also a makeover that you can find HERE.
It's taking some getting used to…I only finished yesterday. I am really loving it and seeing the potential. The kitchen doesn't get a lot of light with the deep porches. This has brightened up the kitchen so much!
The ceiling is staying as is.
The stack of the white dishes are just a few of my collected thrift store ironstone through the years. I've gotten them dirt cheap!
Up next on the hop is Dabbling and Decorating. Be sure to visit for more inspiration!
Check out everyone on the tour!
Thrift Store Makeovers
Thrift store makeovers from the OSH!
Emily says
Your home is absolutely beautiful!!! I love that you changed the red crock to white! Absolutely adorable!!!
~Emily
Lora Bloomquist says
Wow, Christy! What a huge change! Love it; it will be so much brighter and will set off your beautiful furniture and accessories. I’m glad there’s another OCD painter out there; I, too, need to touch up trim throughout my main floor-ugh, what a job!
CoCo says
This looks so good Christy! I love the transformation. It looks like the color it was always meant to be. As always you have such a beautiful style. This entire room is gorgeous. Hugs and happy weekend, CoCo
Christy says
Thanks so much sweet friend. I’ve been nervous about it. Spent the day decorating for spring and liking it more and more. No regrets!!!
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Cindy says
Your new/authentic walls are absolutely gorgeous! I can hardly believe the drastic change. You crack me up at how diligent your are. Around here, my motto is meh, that’s good enough. LOL!
You will never be invited to my home. Just kidding. YOU ARE ALWAYS INVITED. You’ll just have to wear sunglasses. Love this post and your transformation of the red crock! I wouldn’t have even thought to get that because of the color. I have brand new eyes for colored stoneware now! 😉 So glad you joined in. Thank you!
Christy says
Cindy, You are too funny!!!! I am loving the walls more and more each day. I thought I was destined to always have a dark kitchen, but these walls bounce light off of them and totally changed the feel of the space. Thanks so much! Always love hopping with you. 🙂
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Debra Oliver says
wow, wow, that dining space is fabulous and so bright and cheery. I can see why you’ve been at it for awhile. It’s just beautiful!! I love that amazing crock, I’m going to check back to see what kind of paint you used. It looks original. Your furniture and styling is so perfectly French Country!!!
Christy says
Thanks so much, Debra!!! Paint is an amazing thing. Now to start decorating the space. We are heading to the beach for a few days and hope to stop in a favorite consignment shop for some wall are hopefully!Happy spring!
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Ann says
Christy your post has so many great ideas🙋🏼♀️
Christy says
Thanks so much, Ann!
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Amber Ferguson says
Oh how fabulous it all looks!!! I just love it and can’t wait to see more!
The crock makeover is unbelievable, it looks like it was originally that color!
Wonderful inspiration as always! Happy spring!
Christy says
Thanks so much, Amber! Excited to fluff the space. That spray paint on the crock is amazing!
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Linda says
The crock looked wonderful painted…such a great idea…and it is beautiful with the hydrangea! This whole space is really lovely! Fun hop!
Christy says
Thanks so very much, Linda!! Happy Spring!
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Jan says
I love the Country French chairs in your breakfast nook. Where did you find them?
Christy says
Thanks so much, Jan! We’ve had them almost 16 years. They are by Hooker Furniture. Great company!
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Cindy says
Wow Christy, you certainly been working hard painting. You have been painting for a while now.
The changes to the kitchen had to have been a ton of work, but looks great. I can’t wait to see it finished with fabrics and accessories.
Love the crock you painted.
Cindy
Christy says
Thanks so much, Cindy! Yes….I’ve been painting forever…over a year now with no end in sight. LOL! It’s been exhausting, but I love seeing how paint can give you a fresh look with little money. Happy Spring!
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