![]() ![]() I have done this in my home too ( see it HERE). I love how they painted the interior doors in the accent color of the kitchen. Tile is often the first decision about color I make so it’s usually the jumping off point.” – Julie Howard, designerĪffordable slipcovered sofas and durable seagrass area rugs are ideal furnishing choices for a busy family with kids and pets. “The tile of the fireplace was the color inspiration for the whole house. It looks antique but can be made for a fraction of the price! ![]() The wood beam mantel they installed is actually a reclaimed beam, but if you are wanting a wood beam and can’t afford one, then follow my tutorial to make your own wood beam mantel. You can shop for the beautiful cement tiles seen on the fireplace surround HERE. Choosing incredible tile is one of those splurges that will pay off in the long run. Splurging on key features in your home can make all the difference. The chairs beckon you to come and kick off your flip flops, slide in to the seat and sway in this welcoming space. The hanging swing chairs add a whimsical, fun, relaxed and comfortable feeling to the main living room. The beach house was underway!” ~ Julie Howard, designer I kept seeing the hanging chairs from Serena and Lily coming through my IG feed and was inspired to build a house that would be worth of those cool chairs. February in Chicago is pretty dreary and everyone seems to be looking forward to spring break. It was built as a spec house that we knew would hit the market in February. “The inspiration behind our Timber Trails Beach House was thinking about when it was going to hit the market. Julie Howard, the designer, expresses her design direction for the creation of the Timber Trails Beach House. The airy lightness, serene color palette, natural elements and decor encapsulate the essence of coastal living. The beach was literally my front yard which was the initial spark of my love for all things beach and coastal design related. How exciting it was to discover that this gorgeous home is in Illinois, just west of Chicago and the majestic Lake Michigan! For those of you who don’t know, I grew up on Lake Michigan as a child. Today I am so excited to share with you a gorgeous Coastal Farmhouse Dream Home Tour built by Timber Trails Development and decorated by their talented in-house designer Julie Howard. Intrigued by the photos, I explored the source further to find a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. It was a home I knew my family could move right into. I was so enamored with the seascape color palette, the style, the relaxed, yet chic vibe. You can find them below.The moment when you are scrolling through Instagram and a photo stops you in your tracks…. I joined several other fabulous bloggers for this tour. I hope you don’t stress about your decor this year, and that you are able to enjoy your families. I have to be honest, this is the simplest Christmas decor I have had in a long time, and it’s really my favorite. I used greeenery all over the house, even in my bedroom.Įven a red checked tablecloth looks festive and Christmas-y this time of year. After trying the flowers in several places, I decided they worked best on my back porch table in my big wicker tray. When we get to the tree house we snuggle up in blankets and enjoy our hot chocolate as we hear the babbling creek below. Often it’s quite cold (well, for Texas I mean) so the blankets and hot chocolate really warm us up. We grab our thermos of hot chocolate, some blankets, then around dusk we head down to the creek. It’s a Christmas traditional at the farm to enjoy a cup of hot chocolate at the treehouse after dark. One of our favorite things to do this time of year is to make hot chocolate. The cedar is covered in these beautiful berries. I just couldn’t decide where to use them. I added the bought hydrangeas to this iron stand to add some softness, but later moved the flowers to my table. An old enamel pail makes for a great wine cooler. Deer shreds or antlers from our pastures make great seasonal decor. An old trunk from the thrift store acts as a table in the background. ![]() An old blanket drapes over the back of my French folding chair. I also used an antique ironstone pitcher to hold the hydrangeas. The antler cane is one that we inherited. The greenery, cut from our cedars, is in a old iron pot used to boil hams long ago. Here I created Farmhouse Christmas decor using what I already had and just adding cedar from the farm and I bought some fresh hydrangeas. I wanted to show you more very simple, use what you have on hand, Christmas decor. Welcome to Cedar Hill Farmhouse!!! I’m on my back porch enjoying the fresh air, adding some Christmas touches to our house. ![]()
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