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Office Refresh

September 17, 2020 by Fotini Filed Under: 14 meals, 16, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 25 Days of Christmas, 27 West & Co., 4th of July, home decor

Guys! You may or may have not heard… this week I launched my very own boutique!! Since I can remember, I have always wanted a store. For about a year I had a little barn, which was my little happy place, but things didn’t work out. Recently, I decided to take the plunge & brand off of my already known, Farmhouse Chic. My little online boutique is called Farmhouse Chic Boutique ✨

It’s my little slice of happiness where I get to share items I, myself love & wear! If you would like to check it out, click or if you would like to join my facebook group page where you get exclusive info & pre sale items, click !

With my exciting new venture, I decided I needed to give my current home office a refresh (on a budget, I might add!)! A space that reflects my style & personality! And let me just tell you, I am SO EXCITED about it!

I’m going outside of my normal, neutral style. I want my office space to be chic & fun! My inspiration will be coming from light pinks, leopards, golds, along with neutrals of course!

As always, my favorite way of bringing my vision to life is a mood board. So follow along with me as I share what my inspiration for my updated office design will be.

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I will be using mostly exsisting items I already have in my office. It’s fully furnished. I have a beautiful, tufted antique couch & matching work desk & office desk that will be staying. I’ll basically just be adding in some new decor pieces that are going to bring LIFE to my space ♥️

I can’t wait to see you back here with my updated office refresh!

Gallery wall update

July 23, 2020 by Fotini Filed Under: 14 meals, 16, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 25 Days of Christmas, 27 West & Co., 4th of July, home decor

I have had my current gallery wall since we moved in our house over 8 years ago! I love it because it displays some of my very favorite pictures of the kids through the years, but I think it’s time for an update!

My living room is a very open and airy space that opens up to my formal dining room and kitchen. The theme throughout each is, you guessed it, neutral tones! With that being said, I want to continue that neutral theme by adding white frames.

I’ve created this super simple mood board as my inspiration for the project! If you follow me on Instagram you may have participated in the poll asking for your all’s input on the “gallery wall” matter! I initially was torn between either doing the white frames or wrapped canvas. The results were 59% of you voted white frames and 41% voted wrapped canvas.

I feel the white frames will likely be the look I’m going for. I have looked up frame after frame and finally came to a conclusion on what I’ll be using! I can’t wait to share that with you! I know, I know… I’m leaving you hanging for now! But I will be sharing soon! Step 1 of the gallery wall update is getting new pictures taken of the kiddos. I think I’m going to opt for either black and white, or a muted filter for the pictures. Step 2 is painting my living room!

Follow along with us as we share our progress via Instagram and Facebook!

Finding Inspiration…

January 23, 2020 by Fotini Filed Under: 14 meals, 16, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 25 Days of Christmas, 27 West & Co., 4th of July, Uncategorized

I truly believe we all go through seasons…. seasons of becoming, seasons of growth, seasons of drought and seasons of uncertainty. Like most of us, the typical cliche outlook for a new year, is to be better than we were before… try new things, get rid of things from our lives that don’t complete us or make us better, be more present, have a lasting effect in this world. Am I right? It seems like in no time at all, we lose sight of those “resolutions”.

I will be the first to admit that resolutions or self- pressure can be a little overwhelming. Instead of looking at it as something that “has to be done”, look at it more as a mind-set change. Wake up daily and look at the positive. A beautiful, new morning! All the blessings you have. What you’re thankful for. And thank God for those things out loud while you’re getting ready for the day or taking a shower. Verbalize your gratefulness.

It’s amazing what those little changes can do to our mindset for the day! Start by making gradual changes each day, each week or even each month. This is YOUR life, you are in control and there is no rush. Breathe. Girl, you got this! You are SO worth this change you’ve been longing for!!

With that being said, that brings me to the topic of finding inspiration. It’s hard to find inspiration when you are in a place of uncertainty. And when I say uncertainty, I mean finding your place in this big world. As a home decor blogger, I have changed so many things around my house time and time again. I have done many DIY projects. I have shared my favorite recipes. You name it, I’ve done it! There are so many amazing people out there that do the same things I do and sometimes I feel less than. I know it’s silly, but it’s a feeling I know a lot of us get in one way or another.

I have struggled with finding inspiration after the holidays this year. And that brings me to the question… What do you want to see from me this year in 2020? What type of content would you like me to share on the blog?

More home projects? More DIY? More home decor finds & antiques?

I want to hear from you! Having a little direction will give me inspiration!

Spring Mantel Design

March 15, 2019 by Fotini Filed Under: home decor

If you’re anything like me, you’re much anticipating Spring! Last week I shared some faux houseplant inspiration and mentioned that I would be sharing my live plants this week! Well, the time is here! And let me just say, I’m a solid 3 (almost 4) weeks and the plants are still alive ☺️ Folks, this is a big deal! Let’s hope it stays that way! Today I’m sharing my Spring mantel design!

My design inspiration came from the beautiful live plants I snagged while on a shopping trip to Aldi. I wasn’t expecting to come home with plants, yet I came home with three! Even went and bought more little ones later that day! Their bold, whimsical greens made me feel alive! And after a long winter here in Ohio, that was feeling I was absolutely aching for!

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Friday Favorites #62

November 2, 2018 by Fotini Filed Under: Pinterest 7 Comments

Happy Friday lovely! It’s time to kick off Friday Favorites #62! If you’re new around here, welcome! Friday’s call for a little dose of what has inspired me for the week! Since Halloween is over, there’s a huge part of me that wants do bust out the Christmas decor 🤷🏻‍♀️ However, I have been getting my fix by decorating our store for Christmas! By the way, we’re hosting our first Holiday Market this weekend! Our market kicks off today 12-5 pm & continues tomorrow & Sunday 10am-3pm. So, if you’re a Columbus local, come see us!!! Our store is decked out with beautiful goodies!

I’m not going to start overwhelming you just yet with Christmas inspo, so let’s get to the traditional farmhouse charm that mesmerized me this week!

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Friday Favorites #61

October 26, 2018 by Fotini Filed Under: Pinterest 32 Comments

Welcome to Friday Favorites #61! I am SO happy it’s finally Friday! Can you believe Halloween is already next week? I can’t! My daughter is going as a spooky witch & my son is going as Bob Ross! I can’t wait to dress them up. It’s my favorite thing about Halloween!

If you follow me on Instagram, you probably read my post from the other day about the chaos we’ve been having around our house this week. Last weekend while we had our October Market at our storefront, we found that someone had abandoned a sweet kitty on our property. He was nearly dead, weak & in horrible condition. My mom was able to keep him in her warm office & feed him. He came & went as he wanted, but we couldn’t stand the thoughts of him getting killed by the buys road, so we brought him home!

In bringing him home, we also brought fleas. And let me tell you… I am NOT a bug person. I gave him a couple really good baths & seemed to get rid of them, but come to find out, the other animals picked them up! So, needless to say, in doing our good deed of helping the little guy out, we’ve exposed the others to those pesky irritants. Ok, rant over. We’ll get rid of them, we’ve taken all of the measures to kill them off! And our rescue kitty is well on his way to recovery!

Since Halloween is just in a few days, we’re doing a little Halloween inspiration this week! I hope you enjoy!
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Friday Favorites #60

October 19, 2018 by Fotini Filed Under: Pinterest Leave a Comment

Happy Friday beautiful! It’s time for Friday Favorites #60! It’s a beautiful Fall weekend here in Ohio! This weekend marks our October Market at our storefront! Our store is filled with so many beautiful, unique things! A collective variety of handmade goods, antique & vintage items, cozy flannels, seasonal t-shirts, fashion scarves, jewelry, Fall candles, furniture & SO much more! If you’re a Central Ohio local, stop by & see us! We’re located at 9472 National Road SW. Etna, Ohio 43062. Our October Market hours are today, October 19th & Saturday, October 20th 12-5 pm. We will be sharing our Holiday Market days next week, so be sure to stay tuned for that, as we will be having extended hours for the Holidays!

It’s no secret that we’re busy as ever over here, but does time seem to be flying by to you too? I just can’t believe that we’re almost to Halloween! It’s unfortunate, but we haven’t decorated for Halloween yet & the kids have been itching to! I must make that a priority this weekend! Do you decorate for Halloween? I did a poll on Instagram last week asking that exact question. I was surprised that the majority does not decorate for Halloween! I’ll share what little bit we do on Insta, so make sure you’re following along!

Anyways, this week I was inspired by beautiful, country living! Simple, classic designs that create a calm & tasteful atmosphere!

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Friday Favorites #59

October 5, 2018 by Fotini Filed Under: Pinterest Leave a Comment

It’s time for Friday Favorites #59!! Happy Friday friends, it’s wonderful to have you here on this beautiful Friday morning! As you are reading this, we are set up at the Zassy’s Fall Vendor Market taking place at the Delaware County Fairgrounds! Make sure you’re following along with me on Instagram & Facebook as I share our booth & other amazing booths throughout the weekend.

This week I was inspired by warm, rich Fall tones! Something a little different from my norm- neutral obsession! Still lots of white in these designs, but incorporating rich tones perfectly! [Read more…]

Friday Favorites #58

September 28, 2018 by Fotini Filed Under: fall, Pinterest Leave a Comment

Happy Friday friends! Welcome to Friday Favorites #58! I am SO. stinkin. excited it’s Friday! This evening we are headed South to camping & go play in the side-by-side! The weather couldn’t be more perfect for a bonfire! Do you have any special plans for the weekend?

This week I’ve been inspired by simple farmhouse. Simple details that portray so much beauty! Come get inspired with me! [Read more…]

Friday Favorites #57

September 21, 2018 by Fotini Filed Under: fall, Pinterest 1 Comment

Happy Friday beautiful friends! This was intended to be last week’s Friday Favorites, but there has not been enough hours in the days to get things finished up! We had a big show & I just didn’t have the time. This weekend we have all of our littles & we are going on our annual trip to one of our very favorite pumpkin patches! Do you have any special plans this weekend? [Read more…]