Hiding the TV Farmhouse Style

How long has it been since I posted SHABBY MEDIA STAND FROM A VINTAGE VANITY ? . .Almost a year I think. . .

That's also how long I've looked and looked and looked for a solution that would fit into our Plain and Simple Farmhouse Style when it becomes necessary to hide the TV--mostly when we need a 1930s Era look for visitors. . .A woven throw over the TV was the best idea I had. . .Nothing else was large enough--or 'farmhouse' enough--or portable enough. . .When it's just John and me, the TV is never covered. . .We like Netflix and PBS too well.

Then one day I was cleaning out a few items of Mom's that were stored ten years ago. . .TEN YEARS AGO!!!. . .I've been in no hurry (chuckle). . .I found a big black trash bag with something very heavy in it. . .A forgotten piece of folk art found. . .from a Christmas long ago. . .a gift to my Mom. . .How many years ago was that anyway? . .I had to count on my fingers AND toes. . .and used every one of them. . .It was at least twenty years or more. . .

Oh! HOW I HOPED I'D FOUND A TV COVER-UP!

The colors were the same soft shades that I've used this Summer in the living room. . .They also compliment the soft blues in the bath. . .The folk art fits well in our 'make-do' farmhouse style. . .when not needed the fireplace screen folds up and could rest on the floor against the wall. . .Only the center panel would show. . .That might work! . .I kept my fingers crossed from the storage room to the house. . .

I'll leave you with the verdict. . .Does it work or what? . .(grin)

That's suppose to be me hanging out my favorite quilts to air. . .dressing up and playing the Farmer's Daughter. . .

If you look closely, you'll see the back of a cat in the bushes. . .That was Puppy. . .A long story. . .Just suffice it to say that I didn't like cats until Puppy came to stay with us. . .At first I refused to acknowledge he was a cat. . .Thus the name of 'Funny (looking) Puppy'--or 'Puppy" for short--took hold. . .Sure confused a lot of people in the vet's office. . .The sheep? . . .I have no idea. . .It's FOLK ART. . .You can pretty well paint as you please if you call it 'folk art'. . .(grin). . .Maybe sheep were the 'in' thing at the time?

Whatever my thoughts were, Mom loved it. . .She displayed the screen every Summer in front of the fireplace. . .and every Winter to the side of a roaring fire. . .Now it's my turn. . .

 

FARMHOUSE CHIC. . .I like it!

 

 

 

 

SUNDAY: Good Morning, Glory

"The Morning Glories and Sunflowers turn naturally toward the light,

but we have to be taught, it seems."

 

"GOOD MORNING, GLORY!"

Those are the words I heard every morning during my Senior year in high school. . .Our school principal never missed a day saying them to me. .  .as I started my work in his office during first period classes. . .

 

Those three words made me smile. . .but they did more than that. . .

They brought LIGHT and JOY to my entire day.

If my principal thought I was 'glorious'  maybe I could light up someone else's day, too.

 

Three simple words.

 

 

 

 

HAVE A GLORIOUS SUNDAY!

 

Watch for NEW POSTS this week!

 

 



SUNDAY: Recipe for Friendship

 

 

SUNDAY BLESSINGS MY FRIENDS!!!!

SUNDAY: I've got this. . .

Have a Blessed Sunday. . .

The Farmer's Daughter



Vintage Ads+Graphic Art+Apple Red Metal=Smiles

 

Friends who have joined us on our back porch--that we call a breezeway--this Summer say it's true. . .They can't help but smile when they walk in the door. . .setting the stage for a delightful visit. . .And, who wouldn't smile with this winning combination? . . It all began with the little red cabinet I bought for $10. . .The advertising pages were already glued on. . .It was RED. . .I loved it. . .One day I had the 7-Up case and vintage beverage bottles in my hands to take to the store museum. . .Had to set them down on the red cabinet while I left to answer the phone. . .Came back and recognized a vignette in the making. . .So bright and fun for the Summer. . .Talk about shear 'luck'. . .

 

Doesn't it make YOU smile?

Farmhouse Junkin'

Hi Everyone! I had a post all ready for you Sunday--totally different from this one. . .Dedicated to our slow-paced country Sundays. . .It was to be the day I began blogging a little more, too. . .But, our net was down. . .Had been down most of last week. . .Thought they had it fixed. . .I guess you'll just have to wait until this Sunday to see what I had planned. . .(grin). . .Since we just got our internet back, I'll share our junkin' finds with you. . .Where is it that I'm constantly telling that we go for the 'good stuff'? Well, to Missouri, of course!

We took a day off and headed north last Thursday, with no particular agenda except to visit a few of our favorite antique malls. . .Nothing on the list to buy. . .I've been cleaning out the store and have become rather tired of  'stuff' but you know how us collectors are. . .There might be one more thing we need. . .(chuckle). . .Sure enough--there WAS! . .I'm particularly happy with the butter churn. . .I've admire them for years but could never find any at the right price. . .This one is sticky, gummy, dirty and rusty but I love it. . .It will clean up fine. . .and will be a wonderful addition to the farmhouse kitchen. . .I'm so excited!

My next favorite is the cabinet made from a wooden crate. . .so prim. . . It's for the shotgun house but I just might use it in the kitchen for a time. . .We'll see. . .

There were other finds. . .I'll show you a few below but not all. . .Others will come later, once they are placed in their new home--The Country Farm Home, of course!

 



Oh! I almost forgot to tell you where we shopped, didn't I?

Poplar Bluff, Mo. . .Three Malls: Frontier, Jordans, and Country Bumpkin. . .

There are actually five malls located close to each other. . .We only made it to three. . . probably because I spent too much time at the Hope International Thrift Store in Bernie. . .(grin). . .

 

 

The King Is In. . . .

The King of the House is on his throne. . . .

 

 

 

Hmmmm. . . .

Seems he's upset with his subjects. . . .

 

Just a little Tuesday humor.

 

Boo continues to amaze us

with his fight against and research for:

ADDISON'S DISEASE

 

He has now survived every other feline in his research group of 600,

although his last flare took a toll on him.

The photos above were taken just before that flare.

 

He wants to remind you to hug your pet today.

Life is too short not to.

Treasure the moments. . .

 

. . .from HIS house to yours. . .

 

 

 



Cool Blue

I've made the farmhouse bath a cool place to be. . . .It was very simple. . . .

 

 

Blue canning jars on a shelf. . . .and. . . .

 

 

the sweetest little vintage romper. . . .

a very recent junkin' find that  has brought it all together. . . .

It's the exact color of the jars above.

 

 

Sweet and simple, isn't it?

There's another plus, too. . . .

The soft blues have made the farmhouse bath feel 

like a cool retreat from the hot summer sun.

Who knew that such a simple change would make such an impact?

Well, I love it. . . .though it may be a bit simple for some folks.

 

I'm finding that my decorating instincts are becoming simpler and simpler. . . .

'Stuff' feels chaotic. . . .'less' feels serene and peaceful.

A few years ago you never would have convinced me that I wouldn't need

all my clutter and collections around. . . .I was in a rut.

 

 Life is a series of changes, isn't it?

Ever revolving. . . .

I like to think I am, too. . . .moving on. . . .no longer stagnant. . . .

becoming who I'm meant to be.

 

 

Good News. . . .We're beginning to see some progress with our farm projects. . . .

yet. . . .there's much more to do. . . .It sometimes seems like a never ending list.

I'll continue to pop in every now and then. . . .or. . . .you can follow our progress at:
 

DUNCAN FARMSTEAD

DUNCAN FARMSTEAD @ FACEBOOK

DUNCAN FARMSTEAD @ PINTEREST

I also update from time to time at:
THE COUNTRY FARM HOME @ FACEBOOK

I'll be at one of these places!!!
Come on over and visit for a while.

Here's hoping your Summer is loaded with Farmhouse Fun. . . .
Make the most of it!
 

 

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