I get asked a lot for my recommendation for the perfect “Barn Red”. The simple answer is that the classic American barn red is more brown than red.
To find your perfect shade:
- Go to the paint store and gather lots of paint chips. Any exterior line of paint will have shades of what they deem “Barn Red”. When you gather the chips, you’ll notice that they appear more brown than red, which can really make you second guess yourself with choosing the color. But trust me, you’re on the right path.
- Either take the paint chips to a barn you love and hold them up to the walls to find the best match, or do the same with pictures of barns that you love, chip by chip, until you find just the right one.
It’s as simple as that. With a little footwork, you too can find the perfect shade for you!
Every time I see this little cabin in the woods, I wish I could go inside and soak in all its sweetness. I don’t think she receives many visitors these days.
Hello front porch, have you seen anyone in a while?
Hello, back door. I love the treasures you’re keeping safe from the elements.
And you, best little kitchen cooling window I’ve ever seen, I wish I could bake a bunch of pies and place them on your shelves, for old-times sake.
How long since you’ve been opened?
How long since someone’s looked at you for your authority?
How long since someone’s danced around you as you baked?
Even though you’re cold right now, I can feel your warmth, little cabin.
And I will admire you, if only from outside, for all the days of my life.
Because you’re beautiful. Yes you are.
Your first peek at The Farm Chicks Show map for 2013. Introducing the new Bay 3! We hope to see you there.
Click the poster to see the map:
We took a trip to the tulips, on the other side of our beautiful Washington State. The Washington Bulb Company fields were bursting with happiness.
Would you like to come along with me through the fields? You’ll see the ground is wet and muddy – there’s a lot of rainfall here.
Rubber boots are a must.
Let’s go!
There’s field after field of daffodils too!
And the gardens at Roozengaarde are unbelievably stunning.
Now that’s some spring happiness isn’t it?!
The Washington Bulb Company and Roozengaarde are located in Washington State’s Skagit Valley, which is about one hour north of Seattle.
Tips for visiting the fields:
Arrive early. The fields get really busy, but if you arrive right at opening, you’ll avoid the lines and much of the crowds.
Bring a warm coat with a hood! The fields can be really breezy and rain is likely.
Wear rubber boots and pack a garbage bag and extra shoes. When you’re ready to leave, you can put your muddy boots into the garbage bag and change into your clean shoes.
Set time aside to drive the backroads in the area. The farms and farmhouses are dreamy.
Snow Goose Produce is such a lovely happy sweet little stop. Make sure you do! (Thank you to everyone on Facebook who recommended it to me!)
Spring has sprung! Here are some favorites of mine to add some happy spring color and sweetness to your everyday way.
Dress: Target
Bag: Forever 21
Paris Mini Postcard Set: 7321 Design
Flowery Flats: Madewell
Polish: Essie
What fun we had reading your comments about The Farm Chicks Show!
Image by Kate Jennings Photography
We randomly selected 8 winners using the Random Integer Generator and the following entrants have won (names shown as they were entered, all winners have been notified by email):
Kim Lueck
Julie Griffiths
Cheri Calsetta
Kristin
Erin M
Amelia Dofelmier
Jennifer
Melanie Beilner
Watch for more Farm Chicks Show fun coming soon!
Hi! Let’s have some fun!
Here I am at last year’s show. We had so much fun! I’d sure love for you to be able to join me there! So here’s what…
I’m having a Farm Chicks Show TICKET GIVEAWAY!
I’ll be giving away EIGHT sets of tickets (2 tickets in each set). To enter, leave a comment here, telling me if you’ve ever been to the show and if so, your favorite memory from the show. If you haven’t been to the show, tell me what you’re looking forward to the most. This giveaway will be open through Sunday night, April 21st. The winners will be announced here on Monday.
I’ve got some more fun fun fun things up my sleeve so stay tuned!
Image of Serena by Heather Bullard
Click here for more information on the show!
Hello! Just a quick note that I’ve added in lots more information on The Farm Chicks Show page to help in planning your trip to the show, including information on my Saturday Night Soiree at Casper Fry! Stay tuned to the website for more information as it becomes available. I hope to see you there!
I have a lot of wooden utensils and use them daily. But I’m not big on hand washing each one, which is recommended after use, when using wooden kitchen utensils. To make up for running them through the dishwasher, I oil them every once in a while. The key is Mineral Oil. It’s food safe and won’t go rancid, which is what will happen if you use cooking oil on your utensils or cutting boards. You can find mineral oil in the medical aisle of your grocery store, as it’s also a laxative. Eeek.
To apply, simply pour some on a paper towel and rub onto the utensil or cutting board.
Here are my cutting boards before:
and after, using mineral oil:
And utensils before and after mineral oil:
Mineral oil also works wonders with butcher block countertops.
I love having flowers around the house, especially in the spring. All those winter months of white ground and gray skies leave me wanting color. I like potted flowers best because they last so long and can be transplanted outdoors once the days turn warm.
To create your own living arrangement, you’ll need a vessel like and old farmhouse mixing bowl, some pebbles, potting soil, and flowers.
Next, add in a nice layer of pebbles to the bottom of your bowl.
Top the pebbles with a layer of potting soil.
Finish up by adding in your flowers and filling in any gaps between the plants with more potting soil.
