Farmhouse Friday 2/23/18
black and white kitchen, black kitchen, two-tone kitchen, open shelves, butcher block, cleaning butcher block
Happy Friday! I'm all in on Spring over here. ALL IN! I'm completely ignoring Punxsutawney Phil and this week's snow flurries and dreaming of sunshine, blossoms, frog hunting (don't worry, no frogs are harmed ;), and food-filled trips to Seattle. Over the next few months, most of our rentals will change from month-to-month to shorter-term Airbnb stays as Seattle tourism season kicks into high gear (because who wouldn't want to see this beautiful city in the sunshine?!). Our rentals get booked silly, so we use this time to get ready: restock supplies, deep cleaning, freshen up linens, and tidy the landscaping.
Our Dexter House rental in Seattle // Shelf brackets | Campaign Hardware (on drawers) | cabinet knobs | swing arm sconces | overhead kitchen light | mudroom star light | marble pastry slab | nesting mixing bowls | marble utensil holder | dinner plates and bowls | wood cake stand (similar) | white cake stands (similar)
This week we began that process over at the Dexter House. I actually hadn't been to that property in 6 months because we had a family was living there, and oh man, I forgot how much I love that little house. It's compact (3 bed/2 bath in 1100sf) and beautiful and well appointed with just the essentials. Garrett and I both left thinking 'let's simplify more at the Farmhouse'! Because less really can feel like more, you know? Anyway, here are a few more photos of the Dexter kitchen from the week, just because it's been awhile. pssst: you can read more about this kitchen renovation here and the budget here.
black and white kitchen, black kitchen, two-tone kitchen, open shelves
Pretty good, right?! I'm planning to make a few changes to the art in the house in addition to maintenance projects, so I'll definitely be sharing more of this beautiful house on Instagram this Spring.
Before I get to links today, I have one housekeeping note...our Facebook page is finally up and running! So head over there and give us a thumbs up or say hi. Our goal is to make that a landing page for everything going on: blog, Instagram, HGTV pilot, and a couple other things I haven't talked about on the blog yet.
Now for those links, grab a cup of coffee and jump in!
A wonderful story of a beautiful old house (slated for demolition), a determined buyer, Magnolia (yes, as in Waco, Texas), and the most amazing transformation. This is one of the properties that Chip and Joanna showed to clients on Fixer Upper but it wasn't selected and thank goodness for that, because the future owner nailed it!
The four-poster bed of my dreams is featured in this bedroom makeover!
An interview with interior designer and artist William McLure. I have to admit, this was my introduction to his work, but count me in!
No shopping for a whole year. Would you do it? My answer: a resounding yes (for us adults anyway!).
More trips to Seattle means more time in the car to listen to podcasts. I'm caught up on How I Built This but looking for more! Do you have any favorites?!
Interior inspiration for your Friday: this kitchen (!!!), this dining room, this entry, and this dilapidated greenhouse (oh how I wish it was on our property!).
xoxo
-Cathy