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Saturday, January 14, 2012

Farmhouse French

On Crooked Creek is located near the Southern edge of our town. One block South of us begins a Tree Farm with a rural area between our town and the next. And while our Ranch Style home is definitely not "country", I adore the new French Farmhouse decor!


Shortly after "Mr. Ed" renovated the lower level On Crooked Creek, we purchased a smaller round table for our dining area. I've been looking for a few "seasons" for new dining room chairs.



While on our Annual Trout Fishing Trip to Bennett Spring State Park, I found these two vintage oak "farmhouse" chairs. "Mr. Ed" and I each have our own definition for the meaning "catch of the day"!






I adore the wide ladder back effect...and the way the back piece attaches to the seat. The seats are leather. The addition of cushions from our previous dining chairs make seating more pleasant. Although, it may involve me using a sewing machine...I have a plan for those seat cushions!






To bring a bit more of the farmhouse decor to the dining area, I used this gorgeous sun shining day to revamp our china cabinet!



Now that the heirloom silver tea set is residing on the vintage tea cart in the living room, I  brought out my French Country lamp to pair with the new Sunflower print.


This vintage ironstone bowl belonged to my beloved Mother ~in~law. The hues from the vintage bowl and the comtemporary print blend harmoniously.





I added the restaurant pitcher "Mr.Ed" purchased for me during Christmas. The banding on the white leans more towards the blue ~ green family. Tying the hues together in this vignette.



My very first restaurant plate combined with my first creamy ivory, oval serving platter take their place of honor to the right of the cabinet! Placing them on easels gives them greater presence and keeps them safe for display!


Placing a few individual serving dishes in a primitive, wooden, divided box keeps the farmhouse theme. The addition of my three widely used cookbooks are now easily accessible for reference and inspiration!



An earthenware brown pitcher holds vintage kitchen utensils, both are heirlooms from either sides of our families.




The formal China Rose pink, white and silver china seemed out of place. It was easily located to the built~in china cabinet transitioning from the dining area to the living room. In its place. . .my Homer Laughlin Epicure Turquoise Aqua china!



It's been a busy day On Crooked Creek! I have basked in the rays of the sun's energy to accomplish a Farmhouse French look for our home. One I'm feeling right at home in. . . in our urban setting!

Until next time. . .

10 comments:

Happy To Be/ Gl♥ria said...

Oh Pat I adore that cabinet and all the ironstone you have..I also love me some country style in my kitchen..Hope you have a GREAT Sunday my friend..Hugs and smiles Gloria

podso said...

I love the way you change out your china cabinet each season, Pat! I see those blue and white dishes! I can tell you are just savoring these days ! It all looks great!

Marty@A Stroll Thru Life said...

Oh what fabulous chairs, they are indeed treasures and great finds. I love your cabinet, it is stunning and your new display is beautiful. I really like how you have arranged such a lovely display on the counter part of the hutch. It looks fabulous. Hugs, Marty

Confessions of a Plate Addict said...

Everything looks so pretty and frenchy, Pat! I love your new chairs! I have to admit I have a chair obsessions which is only controlled by the size of my house! Happy Sunday!...hugs...Debbie

Anonymous said...

Hi Pat and what a busy gal you've been! I love your hutch! I love how you've dressed her too! You have the most wonderful things and so glad you've enjoyed your sunny Sunday! :)
Thanks for popping in to see me.
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)

Pinky at Designs by Pinky said...

Pat, your new chairs are terrific! Love the style of them. Your hutch is so pretty and you have arranged it beautifully. it is so warm and homey. Great job. I wish I could send you some of our COLDDDD weather! XO, Pinky

Jacqueline~Cabin and Cottage said...

Love your ladder back chairs! dGreat find. It looks like you had fun arranging your hutch! Love that brown jug!

Pat@Back Porch Musings said...

Beautiful country changes, Pat. I love those "new" chairs!

Anonymous said...

Oh that cabinet is such a pretty thing and I love your chairs.I have an orphan one like set- haven't seen others like it.

Have to say what a beautiful eggplant you have!! Love that veggie- it is the prettiest color of purple I think!

Come by and sign up for my fun giveaway!

bee blessed
mary

Anita at Cedar Hill said...

Love all of those white dishes and the white pitcher. Great job redoing everything.