Living (on purpose) in a wee, little 570' vintage farmhouse cottage where every inch really does matter can present decorating challenges, especially for those of us who do not subscribe to the'"less is more" idea. This is especially true when decorating for the holidays.
Those precious tiny white 'baby boo' pumpkins are a perfect size to incorporate into small living quarters. Last year after Thanksgiving I found some of those sweet lil faux whites on clearance for .25 cents each. I knew they would be in good company with the other mini pumpkins I had amassed. Okay, I broke my rule of 'If I bring one item into my home, then five items must find a new home'. Oh'... that was a stupid rule.
Here are some pictures of my 'Farm Charm' cottage dressed for Fall. Recently, I found a sweet gray glass pumpkin that came home with me. I think I broke that 1 in 5 out rule again. It now sits on my mantle and is surrounded by little white baby boo pumpkins, candles, antlers and acorns. Fabric leaves in green and tan hang from my chain clip garland to finish off the Fall theme in my front room.
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| Cozy farmhouse front room filled with reminders of the change of seasons |
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| This chalk painted vintage mantle allows me to merchandise it with
seasonal decor and it's original beveled, crackled, chippy goodness
mirror is a focal point and back drop for holiday displays. |
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| Vintage frame surrounds a glass pumpkin |
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| Gold dipped pumpkins adds shimmer and shine |
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| Little wood pumpkins and squashes are added to the mantle's Fall display |
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| Gold deer antlers are in this holiday mix |
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| Cozy Farmhouse front room |
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| A tiny hedgehog sits between the pumpkins |
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| Vintage Farmhouse, Cottage style with pops of French - that's my style |
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| Farmhouse Cottage Style |
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| Comfy vintage rocking chair, a thrift store score for $25.00 |
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| A favorite spot to spend time with friends |
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| My new favorite pillow. A Buck who's antlers are intertwined in the shape of a crown | | | |
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| It's that time of year when many a fire will burn in my fireplace |
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| A fun spot to curl up with a good book and a cup of hot tea |
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| Just a few mini pumpkins rest on the coffee table |
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| Chain link garland with clips allows me to easily change out holiday decor |
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| Vintage wallpaper flags and fabric leaves hang on chain garland |
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| An old basin wash stand on wheels serves as my coffee table |
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| Vintage doily's add farmhouse charm while metallic painted antlers, pumpkins & crystals add pops of shimmer and shine |
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| The chain garland gets changed out with new items each season |
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| Vintage family photos add interest between the Fall leaves |
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| This little bump out in my front room was added on years after it was originally built. It is about the size of one of those slide outs in a fifth wheel. It's amazing how large homes are these days.My farmhouse is tiny but fits me like a hug. |
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| A great spot to curl up and relax |
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| Home Sweet Home |
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| The painting of grape vines is done on a vintage phone booth door. It has been with me for many years |
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| I am so thankful for my blessed nest |
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Thanks for taking a tiny tour of my itty bitty farmhouse front room It's so very small but oh so sweet. I like to change things up but due to it's size it is really difficult to move furniture around on a whim. So, I have to change things up by using small items here and there for seasonal changes. This smaller lifestyle is a more simple way to live. I find peace in not having a mortgage, very low property taxes and enough room inside to dance and celebrate a blessed life for which I am very thankful for. God is SO good. HE gives me breath, and I give HIM praise.
Thanks for making time to visit my Farm Charm Cottage this Fall season. I also did a bit of decorating in my dining nook and will be sharing those pictures in my next post. You can subscribe to this blog by email in she space provided on the right column of this blog. Some have inquired about my non use of InstaHAM., I do not do Space Book, or InstaHAM,. You can still find pictures of my Shabby Chic Tiny Retreat (tiny house on wheels) on Pinterest as well as on this blog under the "Tiny House" tab.
Please remember - It is never too late to have a happy childhood. Now, go play.
Tonita
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