Spring Front Porch + Joss and Main Outdoor Living Giveaway
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Spring Front Porch + Joss and Main Outdoor Living Giveaway

Hi friends! I have teamed up with Joss and Main to bring you an exciting opportunity to enter their #designtheoutdoors giveaway!!! It’s worth $500 and just in time to spruce up your outdoor living spaces! Speaking of outdoor living, I just finished the updates to my front porch with one of their new outdoor sectionals and we couldn’t be happier to have the extra seating!

Easy DIY Woven Pendant Light From A Target Basket
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Easy DIY Woven Pendant Light From A Target Basket

Happy Friday! Remember THIS post from a while back when I talked about my love for woven baskets and how I had seen a basket at Target and knew it would make for a perfect pendant light? Well I am finally sharing the details. Let me also say this project is SO easy, anyone can make this. The best part, it makes a really stylish impact with a modern coastal vibe, perfect for this time of year.

Stylish Outdoor Sectionals + 16 Affordable Options
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Stylish Outdoor Sectionals + 16 Affordable Options

Hope you are having the best start to your spring! I can’t tell you how much I am enjoying the warmer days and being able to play outside later. Everything is beginning to bloom and that is inspiring me to start creating my outdoor spaces again. Each year I make a few modifications, I add some new things, do a few DIY’s and move pieces around to make it feel fresh and different than the years before. This year my first order of business is to change the seating on my front porch. It is an expansive space and I know it can handle a big piece so I decided it is time to add an outdoor sectional to the main area.

Sweet + Simple Spring Tablescape
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Sweet + Simple Spring Tablescape

I am so happy to be back at City Farmhouse today sharing a sweet spring post with you. My name is Alicia, and I blog alongside my husband, Nick, at A Burst of Beautiful. If you aren’t familiar with our blog you may remember we visited Jen last year to share our Cozy Neutral Farmhouse Tour with you. Looking back at that post today, I can’t believe how many changes our home has undergone since then. It doesn’t even look like the same house, what do you think (you can take a peek at our latest home tour here: kitchen, mudroom, living room and dining room)?

Puppy Update + New Food Contributor
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Puppy Update + New Food Contributor

It’s been a crazy week, so much going on with my Sherwin-Williams makeover and also another BIG makeover I am working on with Rebuilding Together. John’s birthday was Thursday and now my boys are off for the week, phew! The last 2 weeks were also a little nuts as I was filming for my Abstract Art Class . You will be really surprised by some of the personal things I open up about and some of the tools I use to create art if you sign up for this class, which I so hope you will.
Anywho….I have been meaning to give an update on our puppy Denver. I have had so many questions from where he sleeps, to his energy level & temperament, to if we are still happy we made the decision. As most of you know John didn’t really want another dog. He liked being able to go away and not worry about doggie care and he also didn’t miss the chaos a dog can sometimes bring to an already hectic family life. But…I pushed for it. I wanted my boys to have this experience. With Murphy it was like they woke up one day and there he was, already in his senior years. They still loved him tons but never had that puppy experience. I am not going to lie, I was nervous being the one who ultimately made the decision on this. So nervous! You hear stories about puppies and how they uproot your life & change the dynamics of the whole house. I needed and hoped so desperately for a good experience with our new little pup. Well….it has been 7 months that we have had him and he is now 9 months old. He is the biggest love and we all adore him so, even John.

I am Teaching an Abstract Art Class + Would Love You to Join Me
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I am Teaching an Abstract Art Class + Would Love You to Join Me

Hi there friends, I have some exciting new to share! I am launching an art class over at Jeanne Oliver’s Creative Network and it begins today! It’s my very first one and it is called Instant Abstract. Remember that big art piece I created for my den? Well I am teaching you how to make it, along with the frame.

The Best Sherwin-Williams Neutral Paint Colors
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The Best Sherwin-Williams Neutral Paint Colors

Hi there friends! Happy Monday! I am in the planning stages for 2 major makeovers right now, one of which is with Sherwin-Williams and the other I will share more soon, I promise. I am super excited about both of these because it is giving me an opportunity to give back and to explore paint and design outside my own home, which is always fun!
Although I do love color and I tend to gravitate towards neutrals most often so I thought I would share the best 9 I found recently from Sherwin-Williams. I have tried many of these and they are no fail. They are versatile, soft and go with any style of décor.

City Farmhouse – Call for Food Contributor
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City Farmhouse – Call for Food Contributor

Happy Friday friends!! As most of you know, this blog is a place where I share my love for design and DIY projects for the home, but I am looking to expand my range of topics to include simple seasonal recipes. I believe that food, and in particular, enjoying meals together is a big part of what makes a house a home. I want to offer my readers recipes that are easy to make and that inspire creativity…

25 Bright + Cheerful Prints Inspired By Spring
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25 Bright + Cheerful Prints Inspired By Spring

Hi there friends! This weather has been crazy, hasn’t it?! One day it feels like spring and the next it’s snowing. The good news is that spring officially begins in just under a week !! The last 2 weeks have been brutally cold and it’s time for some warmer weather, are you with me?
I have a few room makeovers I am working on right now,currently in the planning stages. One is with Sherwin-Williams for National Paint Week and the other, well hopefully I can spill the beans soon, eek! Anyways, in the process I have found the most beautiful, bright & cheerful prints for these spaces so I thought I would share my favorite 25 that are perfect for spring & summer or any time of year for that matter. Art can transform a space and buying art that is artist originated through Minted and Etsy makes your space feel even more stylish and special.

Hamptons Open House: New Construction Close To Beach In East Hampton
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Hamptons Open House: New Construction Close To Beach In East Hampton

Happy day friends! It’s open house Friday! Today I am sharing another Hamptons beauty, it is new construction, close to the beach and is in the quaint town of East Hampton, NY. The exterior is quite striking, isn’t it? There are so many details to love in this home, from the farmhouse aesthetic to the clean and modern touches.