Fotini, Author at Farmhouse Chic Blog

Fab Pins of the Week

March 7, 2014 by Fotini Filed Under: color, decor, fab pins of the week, home, Pinterest 1 Comment

Woot woot it’s Friday!!

I am so happy the weekend is here! I’m looking forward to spending it with my husband and kids!

Do you have any special plans?

This week I’ve been inspired by color!

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1. I love the classy look of this decor! The mix of patterns and pops of fun color! It’s fun to take a plain room, which is a blank slate and create so much character with colors and patterns. Adding abstract art can also make a variety of colors work together!

2. I really love the idea of using knobs at different heights on a wall to use jewelry hangers, how neat! This would be a bold look for over a dresser like picture above, but I would more than likely opt for a space in my closet instead! Regardless, it’s the perfect way to organize your jewelry, display it and keep it out of the way!

3. Flowers, ah be still my heart! I just adore fresh flowers! Give gorgeous blooms the spotlight by showcasing them in vintage vases or teacups. Head to the thrift store to seek some cute little teacups or if you’re lucky enough to have some on hand, bust them out and bring them back to life!

4. Cute art! Bring your walls to life by adding colorful patterns to frames. For a super affordable way to spruce up existing frames, head to the scrapbook isle of your local craft store and pick out a few prints that really stick out to you. Cut them to size and voila. New art for literally cents!

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All Things Thursday Blog Hop #35

March 6, 2014 by Fotini Filed Under: all things thursday blog hop, blog hop, diy, home, link party, recipes 1 Comment

Hello, I’m so happy you’re here! It’s that time of the week where we get to party again!

I can’t wait to see what you all have been up to!

Please be sure to check out the fabulous features from last week here!

Here’s what I’ve been up to this week!

Fab Pins of the Week

Bringing Spring to the Door

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Bringing Spring to the Door!

March 3, 2014 by Fotini Filed Under: diy, DIY wreath, flowers, Spring, Spring wreath 16 Comments

The minute we had warmer temps I had the urge to bust out all the pretty stuff for Spring! I should of known that was short lived, we’ve been getting more snow all weekend! Anyways, I wanted to bring Spring to my front door, even if the weather outside wasn’t so inviting yet!

I headed to Jo Ann’s where I was really pleased to find an adorable flat-backed, faux watering can just perfect for the front door! I always have a nice time browsing their selection of flowers because there’s truly such a variety, I love it! This time I opted for pretty white tulips and a bright pink flowery, long- stemmed bloom. Once I was home, I took a piece of black felt that I already had, traced the shape of the watering can with white colored pencil and cut it out. Next, using a hot glue gun, glue it to the back of the watering can leaving the very top unglued for now. This will act as a protector from scratching your door in the event of it moving! If necessary, use a wire cutter to trim the end of the flowers to fit the length desired. Play around with their placement until you’re happy with how it looks! I took the adorable burlap and polka dot ribbon, cut it to length and super glued it to the back of the can, and then glued the felt that you had previously left unglued at the top, and glued it into place. And voila, hang on your door and relish all the cuteness, even if the weather isn’t permitting just yet 😉

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Fab Pins of the Week

February 28, 2014 by Fotini Filed Under: blue and white, fab pins of the week, home, hydrangeas, Pinterest, Spring Leave a Comment

Hello beautiful and happy Friday!!

I’m so glad you’re here today! I get to share with you a few of my favorites this week!

Last week I was so excited with the warmer temperatures, but should of known it was short lived! We’re back to the mid-twenties here! But, I know that Spring is coming and that is very inspiring!

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1. This is such a beautiful backyard oasis! I am such a sucker for blue hydrangeas. I also love the beautiful white and blue accents, it really sets a serene mood! I can’t wait to design a comfy and inviting space in our backyard for us to enjoy with family and friends this Spring!

2. I am in LOVE with this dining room design. Isn’t it just gorgeous! I love these style of chairs and love the little accents that number each chair. The curtains are really a beautiful touch to this space. The mixed shade of blue in the curtains tie in with the small amount of blue in the napkins, and really tie the space together.

3. Such a darling shed for the backyard! Not to mention those stunning blue hydrangeas!! I love the archway, it completely makes this little shed into something special!

4. Oh my gracious, I am in love with these! I can’t wait to have these a part of my decor again this Spring and Summer! Hydrangeas are such a gorgeous flower and can easily dress up and add class to any space with such little effort! Put them in a gorgeous bowl, antique pitcher, or even a mason jar, and you have an instant conversation piece!

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All Things Thursday Blog Hop #34

February 27, 2014 by Fotini Filed Under: all things thursday, all things thursday blog hop, diy, home decor, Pinterest, recipes, Spring 4 Comments

Hello and welcome!
I’m so pleased to have you here!

I can’t wait to see what you all have been up to this week 🙂

In case you missed it earlier, check out the features from last week’s party here!

I’ve been working on some cute projects for Spring, I can’t wait to share them with you all! Until then, here’s what I’ve been sharing around here this week!

Fab Pins of the Week

DIY Metallic Jewelry Plate

An InLinkz Link-up

All Things Thursday #33 Features

February 26, 2014 by Fotini Filed Under: all things thursday features, diy, home, home decor, recipes 4 Comments

Well hello there 🙂 I’m so glad to have you here today! I have the pleasure of sharing a few of my favorite projects linked up at last week’s party!

I can’t wait to see you back here tonight to see what you’ve been up to this week!!

DIY Monogram Wood Plaque with Pom Pom Garland from The Casual Craftlete

Geometric Cork Coasters from Like A Saturday

One Year Anniversary from Over the Apple Tree

Triplet Tote Tutorial from Craft Snob on The DIY Dreamer

Southern Style Blueberry Bread Pudding from Modern Christian Homemaker

Cinnamon Roll Morning Buns from This Silly Girl’s Life

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Come back here tonight @ 9pm EST for this week’s party!!

DIY Metallic Jewelry Plate

February 24, 2014 by Fotini Filed Under: diy, gift idea, home decor, jewelry plate

If you’re like me, your jewelry ends up in a pile on your dresser, or even in my case, on top of my jewelry armoire. I have a few statement pieces that I wear just about all the time! A sweet mix of rose gold, gold and silver. I like to keep them easily accessible for when I’m getting ready quickly I can just grab them and go! I wanted a convenient place for them to rest when I wasn’t wearing them without being in the way, so after seeing a few different projects on Pinterest, I created something of my own!

I bought a plain ceramic plate from the dollar store and used my gold and silver metallic Sharpies I already had. The fun thing about this project is you can design it however you want! I decided I wanted mine to say “hello beautiful” 🙂 The fun thing about using the markers, is if you mess up, you can quickly wipe it off and try again! I completed the look by adding some polka dots! Bake your plate in a pre-heated oven at 350 for 30 minutes. Let cool completely and enjoy!

I am so pleased with how darling it is, and it’s just perfect for all my favorite pieces I wear so often! I also think this would make the perfect gift idea, especially for a bridal shower, personalizing it with her married name!

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Fab Pins of the Week

February 21, 2014 by Fotini Filed Under: fab pins of the week, flowers, home, Pinterest, Spring

Happy Friday!!! I am so thrilled the weekend is here! The last couple of days have really been lovely since the snow has been melting and the temps have been warmer! I am really looking forward to the weekend! With the temps in the mid 50’s, I am just aching for Spring!!

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1. This kitchen is just gorgeous! So beautiful and bright ♥ ♥ Honestly, one of the first things that stuck out to me about this picture was the mix of gold and stainless. I don’t think it looks bad done here at all! I love the chandelier and the gorgeous marble countertops and backsplash!
2. Such a stunning mix of fresh flowers! The perfect tablescape for any Spring or Summer gathering! I love the pops of coral mixed with the natural greens. This would pair perfectly with the adorable new floral decor right now at Target. I shared it earlier on my Facebook page! Are you following along with me on there yet? I would love to have you!
3. I love the idea of using cloches to cover and showcase mini cakes on a dessert table! What a neat concept for either a Wedding or birthday! I, too, love the simplicity of these cakes with bright bloom making them ultra appealing. I just might use this concept for my daughters upcoming birthday!
4. This bedroom is just lovely! It’s feminine yet subtle. The soft hues of pink are what caught my eye right away. I just have the strong desire to decorate one of my rooms with pink. I wish it could be my bedroom, but I’m opting for my office! The tall ceilings in this space are just amazing! So much natural light to enhance those natural color elements!

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All Things Thursday Blog Hop #33

February 20, 2014 by Fotini Filed Under: all things thursday, all things thursday blog hop, blog hop, crafts, diy, home, link party, recipes 5 Comments

Hey there! Welcome to this week’s edition of our All Things Thursday Blog Hop! I’ve been getting back in the crafting groove and can’t wait to get started on some projects for Spring! When do you decorate for Spring?

Don’t forget to take a peek at the features from last week’s party here!

Check out what I’ve been up to this week…

Fab Pins of the Week

DIY Floral Crown

An InLinkz Link-up

All Things Thursday #32 Features

February 19, 2014 by Fotini Filed Under: all things thursday features, diy, recipes 2 Comments

I hope you all had a lovely Valentine’s Day weekend! I am in loving all the heart warming Valentine’s projects you all are sharing, and I can’t wait to share a few of my favorites linked up at last week’s party!