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Digging in the Dirt — Gardening Memories to Cherish
“In spring, at the end of the day, you should smell like dirt.” —Margaret Atwood. Did you have a vegetable garden when you were younger? Or do you remember going to your grandparents’ farm for the summer and helping pick luscious berries or tomatoes? I grew up in suburban Chicago, so we didn’t have acres…
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Reviving an Old Tradition—May Day Baskets
In just a few more days April will come to a close and we’ll begin one of my favorite months—May. I’ve always loved May because both Mother’s Day and my birthday fall in this month. I also love May because it is such a quintessential representation of spring. Tulips begin blooming, birds start twittering away…
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Farmhouse Floral Arrangements—How Creative Can You Get?
Ah… springtime. When birds start twittering outside my window again, robins start plucking fat worms from the ground, buds start sprouting from the trees and my tulips begin pushing their way up through the dirt. One of the things I love about spring is all the fresh flowers. Wait, who am I kidding? I love…
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Apron Sinks, Shiplap Walls, Ruffled Curtains—Oh My! Which Farmhouse Element is Your Favorite?
Hello again, farmhouse lovers! In my last blog post, I talked about the different versions of farmhouse decor. I loved exploring all the various looks, but even more so, I absolutely loved hearing from all of you about what farmhouse style you are! I heard from people who are more cottage farmhouse, those who prefer…
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‘Farmhouse is Not Just All White’—Which Farmhouse Style is for You?
Hello, farmhouse fans! Susan Wagner here, and welcome to our new blog! We’ll be coming to you twice a month, sharing our thoughts on farmhouse decorating, tips on living the farmhouse life, instructions for creating cool DIY projects, behind-the-scenes peeks at the magazine, delicious recipes, nostalgic anecdotes and more. So hit that “Follow This Blog”…