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| Fiddlehead Farm |
Posted - Jan 31 2016 : 1:34:37 PM
After two years of traveling, looking for our little homestead, we ended up back in Wisconsin and found our little farm. The house is 900 square feet and built in 1901. It has a newer pole barn, garden shed and two smaller buildings perfect for chickens and rabbits. Has three acres, two are mixed oaks and pines. It used to be a garden/gift shop and the previous owner installed newer mechanicals and was planning on using it for an antique shop also.
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Since we had downsized to live in a trailer full time, I had to run around all the junk shops and buy furniture. I had a vision for the house instantly and the next pictures show the before and after. Working on the interior this winter so I can get my chickens and gardens going in the spring.
The house is basically a big square. These photos are the bedroom/living room area. We do have an upstairs bedroom but we decided to use that for guests and make our room on the main floor. We have a senior dog that can't do the stairs.
I thought the interior was a little dark and brown so I painted the walls a fresh white and put up white wood blinds. I had quite a bit of vintage camp decor from my trailer so I used that as the inspiration. The only new items I purchased were the little leather sofa and recliner.
Found this hutch at an antique store and new it would fit my stairway wall. I really needed the storage space.
Very small kitchen area but it is bigger than the trailer kitchen. Using my vertical space for open shelving and pot rack. I love this farmhouse sink and it is mounted on an old General Store bin cabinet.
The dining area is my favorite. I found the enamel topped table and it had two leaves that were too big for my area so I repurposed them as shelves under the double window. Great place for plants. I found the lockers on Craig's List and painted them to use as coat closet. The stand with the coffee pot and microwave was a junk shop find. It is an old wringer washer stand.
Another view of the leaves turned shelves.
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Bathroom before and after. Found the little hutch and painted it. Great for storage.
Another view of the bathroom before and after.
I am in love with this tub! Extra long for soaking without cold knees.
This is the room I am currently working on. Laundry/Utility room that is just off the main living area and leads to the bathroom. Both the bath and laundry rooms have cement floors with in-floor heat. I am going to stain the floors in the spring.
I sure have been busy the last couple of months!
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I am trying to be the person my dogs think I am.
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| HodgeLodge |
Posted - Jan 13 2018 : 07:08:55 AM
Diane, I am just getting back and was looking for your posts. Just found this. OH MY GOSH I am so impressed with what you have done! You are amazing. Please keep us posted on the gardening and chicken aspects of making it your own. I love it.
Tiana ~ Farmgirl #4817
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| Peg Graham |
Posted - Mar 09 2017 : 10:39:10 AM
Diane- LOVE what you did with your little homestead!
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| Farmgirlquilting |
Posted - Apr 30 2016 : 11:17:34 AM
I love this place!! You have done a great job- Can't wait to see all the things you do with the outside!
Angie Gordon
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| Bonnie Ellis |
Posted - Apr 19 2016 : 9:44:07 PM
Diane, can't wait to see your garden. You're so artistic.
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| Fiddlehead Farm |
Posted - Apr 17 2016 : 12:35:38 PM
Thank you my dear Farmgirl Friends! I haven't been on the forum lately...so much gardening to do! Starting over isn't easy but at least I know what I want.
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farmgirl sister #922
I am trying to be the person my dogs think I am.
I get up every morning determined to both change the world and have one hell of a good time. Sometimes this makes planning my day difficult.
- E. B. White |
| texdane |
Posted - Apr 16 2016 : 1:06:15 PM
PS Love your Cosco vintage step stool in red! My bff gave me a yellow, two step one from the 50's for my birthday. Love!
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| texdane |
Posted - Apr 16 2016 : 1:05:00 PM
Diane,
I don't know why I am seeing this just now. I love everything about it! It is decorated beautifully. So inviting and cozy!
Congratulations, Farmgirl!
Farmgirl Hugs,
Nicole
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| quiltee |
Posted - Apr 15 2016 : 10:26:36 AM
I love your decorating and unique "finds". Great job!
Farmgirl hugs,
Farmgirl #1919
Farm Girl of the Month August 2015
Linda O
Lone Oak, TX
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| MnMotherMary |
Posted - Apr 15 2016 : 09:24:30 AM
Great job. I love everything! |
| MnMotherMary |
Posted - Apr 15 2016 : 09:23:49 AM
Great job. I love everything! |
| crafter |
Posted - Apr 14 2016 : 12:30:05 PM
Complete happiness my friend- so beautiful!! Love to you!!
God has promised strength for the day, rest for the labor, light for the way, grace for the trials, help from above, unfailing sympathy and undying love.
We are here to love each other, serve each other and uplift each other. |
| disTizmoi |
Posted - Apr 13 2016 : 04:16:44 AM
Isn't it a wonderful feeling to find the "nest" you've been searching for and then making it your own? Congratulations! Love what you've done with the place. :)
It is ME...Suzy!
Farmgirl #6922
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| NikisMom |
Posted - Mar 28 2016 : 2:46:15 PM
Beautiful home! Makes me long for the day I have some land. |
| Christy925 |
Posted - Mar 01 2016 : 03:48:55 AM
It's wonderful!
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| Kristine |
Posted - Feb 17 2016 : 3:27:01 PM
Congrats on your lovely place! I currently live in a town! I am jealous! Have such a peaceful time in your place in the country! I had 3 acres in Missouri at one time! But your place sounds so perfect!!! |
| Fiddlehead Farm |
Posted - Feb 15 2016 : 10:32:27 AM
Thank you Farmgirl Friends! I really appreciate the compliments. Looking forward to spring and getting my hands in the dirt.
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farmgirl sister #922
I am trying to be the person my dogs think I am.
I get up every morning determined to both change the world and have one hell of a good time. Sometimes this makes planning my day difficult.
- E. B. White |
| Kangaroo Kate |
Posted - Feb 14 2016 : 5:38:33 PM
Diane
LOVED the photos! such a nice place. Am happy you found your farm. you did a great job fixing it up!
really creative ideas on refurbishing old things found.
LOVE the bathtub,the bathroom is so cute!
love the whole house.
cant wait to see pictures of the chicken house when fixed.
Teresa
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| Red Tractor Girl |
Posted - Feb 14 2016 : 09:57:50 AM
Diane, if I was within reasonable driving distance, I would love to invite myself over for a tour and tea!! What you have done is inspiring to me and I would love to chat more about how you were able to pull it all together.
Winnie #3109
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| mbenton16 |
Posted - Feb 11 2016 : 7:38:08 PM
I love what you have done! It looks awesome. You really have personalized it. I love the shelf/countertop with the two stools to look out the window. What a great idea. I think you did a great job with your color choices as well. I also love Wisconsin. Visited there two years ago and can't wait to go back. Hugs, Maryellen
Maryellen Benton |
| ceejay48 |
Posted - Feb 11 2016 : 4:43:43 PM
Well, Diane, I'd be over in a heartbeat if I didn't live way, way, way, far away! Hope you find some farmgirls to join you in your cozy little cottage!!
CJ
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| Fiddlehead Farm |
Posted - Feb 03 2016 : 07:10:55 AM
Thanks for all the compliments! Now I just need to fine some Farmgirls close by to come over for coffee!
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farmgirl sister #922
I am trying to be the person my dogs think I am.
I get up every morning determined to both change the world and have one hell of a good time. Sometimes this makes planning my day difficult.
- E. B. White |
| Red Tractor Girl |
Posted - Feb 03 2016 : 06:26:50 AM
Diane, I love what you have done to fix up your new home!! It looks Farmgirl, Homestead perfect. The old farm sink in the kitchen absolutely rocks! Wow, what a cute and practical piece. I love how long and open it is. Perfect for so many big projects like canning etc. Every room has such charm and color. I am thrilled for you and looking forward to hearing more as you settle in and do more projects. Thanks for all the photos!
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015 |
| Bonnie Ellis |
Posted - Feb 02 2016 : 6:02:59 PM
Diane, it doesn't surprise me to see how good and fast you are at decorating. It's wonderful. I am so happy for you to find the homestead. Love the way the white brightens everything.
grandmother and orphan farmgirl |
| MaryJanesNiece |
Posted - Feb 02 2016 : 2:50:08 PM
Your home is just absolutely beautiful. I love what you have done to it. My favorite room is the bathroom and that bathtub! It looks like the perfect place to soak after a long day. Enjoy your new home and can't wait to see the rest of the pictures.
Krista |
| Bear5 |
Posted - Feb 01 2016 : 10:47:29 AM
Diane, your new homestead is adorable!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks for sharing.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
