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Thea's Farmhouse Notes

Thea's Farmhouse Notes

Hey, I'm Thea 🌾 Shiplap gets a lot of hate but a good farmhouse space still gets me every time. Sharing what's held up beyond the trend.

Cozy Cottagecore Living Rooms: Real Design Rules for a Warm Modern Farmhouse Feel

Cozy Cottagecore Living Rooms: Real Design Rules for a Warm Modern Farmhouse Feel

Cozy cottagecore living rooms aren’t just about linen and florals—they’re about layering stories. Think worn wood, handmade throws, and a mix of vintage pieces that make modern farmhouse decor feel lived-in. I’m sharing the actual design rules that make this style work, plus easy ways to get the look at home. Save for your next cozy room refresh! 🏡

How to Get White Lace Curtains with Floral Embroidery on a Budget

How to Get White Lace Curtains with Floral Embroidery on a Budget

White lace curtains with floral embroidery don’t need a huge budget to look gorgeous. These have delicate blue and pink flowers scattered through layered mesh, honestly they look way more expensive than they probably were. Perfect for soft romantic rooms. Save this for affordable curtain ideas!

White Lace Curtains with Floral Embroidery in Blue and Pink

White Lace Curtains with Floral Embroidery in Blue and Pink

These white lace curtains have the prettiest floral embroidery in blues and pinks – tiny flowers with stems are woven right into the fabric. The layered lace reads so vintage and romantic, perfect for a cozy bedroom or cottage living room. If you’re hunting for window treatment ideas with a delicate handmade feel, save this! 💐

Farmhouse Living Room Bookshelf Styling with Vintage Books and Blue China

Farmhouse Living Room Bookshelf Styling with Vintage Books and Blue China

A farmhouse living room bookshelf styled with vintage earth-tone books, a chinoiserie ginger jar, and that sweet bronze bird. The gray striped sofa with burgundy throw adds such a cozy feel, and the framed blue plate is the perfect finishing touch. Which shelf would you style first? ✨ #farmhousedecor #farmhouselivingroom #bookshelfstyling #vintagebooks #cozyinteriors

Modern Farmhouse Mudroom Entryway: How to Add a Built-In Bench and Coat Hooks

Modern Farmhouse Mudroom Entryway: How to Add a Built-In Bench and Coat Hooks

This modern farmhouse mudroom entryway is all about practical storage. We used a built-in bench with three drawers under the natural wood top, plus black metal coat hooks on a rustic plank wall—herringbone gray floors finish it off. Want the look? Start with a simple bench and hooks! #mudroomideas #entrywaydesign #modernfarmhouse #builtinbench #coathooks

Farmhouse Living Room Ideas: Quick Ways to Mix Neutrals + Rustic Touches

Farmhouse Living Room Ideas: Quick Ways to Mix Neutrals + Rustic Touches

Trying these farmhouse living room ideas? Start with neutral walls, then layer in rustic wood and a woven throw. Basically the whole secret to that serene Mediterranean farmhouse feel. Don’t over-accessorize, let the natural textures do the talking. Save this pin for your next refresh. #farmhouselivingroom #farmhousedecor #rusticfarmhouse #neutraldecor #livingroomideas

Farmhouse Placemat DIY - Use It as a Placemat or Wall Decor

Farmhouse Placemat DIY – Use It as a Placemat or Wall Decor

This DIY farmhouse placemat is so versatile – you can use it on the table for everyday meals or hang it up as wall decor. I love how the neutral colors fit right into our kitchen. Perfect for a farmhouse kitchen idea if you’re into handmade stuff. Would you make one? Save this for later! #farmhouseplacemat #diyhomedecor #walldecor #kitchenideas #farmhousestyle

Cozy Farmhouse Reading Nook by a Sunny Window with Botanical Prints

Cozy Farmhouse Reading Nook by a Sunny Window with Botanical Prints

Cozy reading nook by a big wooden window, six botanical prints in a grid over a rustic farmhouse desk. An open book in the sun, terracotta vase with pink flowers, and a rattan chair. Perfect for slow mornings! ☕️ #readingnook #farmhousedecor #botanicalprints #cozycorners #homeinspo

The lace curtain mistake that ruins embroidered floral panels

The lace curtain mistake that ruins embroidered floral panels

Almost returned these embroidered lace curtains over a mistake – I was judging them flat, but the blue and pink flowers only show when light hits the layered mesh. Don’t pick lace curtains without seeing them gathered first; the pattern density shifts completely once hung. hang a panel up before you decide, it’s the only way to see them true 😊

Modern Farmhouse Mudroom Makeover with Built-In Bench and Herringbone Floors

Modern Farmhouse Mudroom Makeover with Built-In Bench and Herringbone Floors

This modern farmhouse mudroom entryway is a huge upgrade from what we started with! The herringbone gray wood floors and the white built-in bench with three drawers bring so much function. that rustic wood plank wall and black coat hooks add the perfect touch. We’re obsessed with how this mudroom before and after turned out. Save this for your own entryway ideas! 🏡

Cozy Spring Reading Nook Ideas for a Rainy Afternoon

Cozy Spring Reading Nook Ideas for a Rainy Afternoon

Cozy spring reading nook ideas don’t get much better than this—a rustic desk tucked under a big window, botanical prints in a neat grid, and an open book catching all that soft daylight. The little terracotta vase with pink flowers makes it feel so fresh and seasonal. perfect for slow weekends with tea ☕ save this for your next corner refresh!

Farmhouse Bathroom Decor Ideas on a Budget | Rustic Country Farm Style

Farmhouse Bathroom Decor Ideas on a Budget | Rustic Country Farm Style

If you’re looking for farmhouse bathroom decor ideas that won’t break the bank, this one’s for you! I snagged this weathered stool at a flea market for five bucks and it’s the perfect towel holder. Add a chipped white pitcher and some eucalyptus for that cozy country farm style. Save this for your next makeover, friend! 🌿