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Transitioning From Tuscan Style To Farmhouse Style Decorating

Hello, sweet friends! Is anyone still around? Please pardon my absence from blogging. I just don’t have the time to blog and video like I once did, but when I do have something to share, I will.  I hope each and every one of you had a wonderful Christmas and Happy New Year!
I really should re-title my blog and name it…
The Suburban Farmhouse,
because I am trying to transform my home from Tuscan to Farmhouse style. I know everyone has their own spin on “Farmhouse Style” so this is my version of it.
I ordered 2 pip berry garlands from Amazon and added 4 candle holders/4 LED Candles – on timers, and centered it all around my iron/wood gate and hung a spring wreath from it.  I do not decorate for Winter, I go straight to my spring decor, because it is cheerful and makes me happy. It reminds me of warmer/brighter days ahead. 😉
Guess what I did? I created this faux mantle. We have very tall windows and I wanted to add a focal point wall.  I moved my dining room to the living room, and my living room to the dining room, and I am LOVING it!
The little pops of yellow and blue are so soothing and cheerful. 
We don’t use our dining room often, so I decided to accessorize and dress the room as if it were staged, ha! 
These are some accessories on the side buffet.
 I added some faux bread to this basket.  
At the other end of the table I added some faux artichokes in a white bowl. Remember, this is purely for looks…just something pretty to look at as we pass by this room. 😉
The brown 1980’s hutch will be chalk painted white, soon!
I have more to show you in this room, but I am still working on a few things.
I am looking for a huge area rug to go under the table, but I haven’t come across one I like yet. So I sit and I wait….

It’s been so-so cold outside, so I had to bring some spring colors inside. 🙂

I just purchased the hutch you see in the background – with the market sign on top. I love this new piece.
What I think is missing and so desperately needed is a large area rug and some extra long curtains to add warmth to the space. 
I’m trying to add more pops of white with natural wood colored – rustic pieces.
I went to Hobby Lobby last week and found some great Farmhouse style accessories….oh boy!!
So that’s it for today, ladies! I have so much to show you. 
I hope I can find some time to add some videos to the mix.
I have four daughters all in cheer, 3 are in school cheer, plus all four are in competitive cheer, and tumbling classes. Two are also in choir, so we are a busy family. I’m always taking pictures and video when I decorate, but just when I think I have time to post something, somebody has to go here, or there, so this mom never gets around to doing it. lol! …Motherhood! 
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I hope I haven’t lost all of you, I miss you guys.
Sending Love and ((Hugs)) ~Liz

31 Replies to “Transitioning From Tuscan Style To Farmhouse Style Decorating”

  3. Hi Liz! I've been waiting for you to post again. So glad you did!! I miss seeing all your beautiful decorating!! Everything looks so pretty. God bless you and your family! Take care!

  5. So glad to see a post from you. Love the farmhouse style you are going to. I have gone from a formal traditional style to a simpler primitive colonial style now. Love antique shops and have found some great things. I can’t wait to see more of the changes you have made. Your Tuscan style was beautiful also. Some times we just want a change.

  6. I am so very happy to see a post from you, Liz. I have always loved everything you do. I do know how busy it gets with kids….and guess what? Those little girls will grow up, get married and have kids of their own and then you will be doing the running with grandkids. lol I love your farmhouse style. It is gorgeous…the rooms are beautiful. Have a great weekend with your sweet girls. xo Diana

  7. Hi there! Thank you for stopping by and for the sweet comments. It’s funny because I thought I would have more time on my hands as the kids got older, but nothing could be further from the truth. Ha! I bet you are super busy with all of your beautiful grandchildren, too! ? Fun times, but busy! Have a fantastic weekend! Xo ?

  8. Hi there! Yes, I completely agree, change is nice. ?I also love going to antique stores, isn’t it fun? It’s like a big treasure hunt, trying to find just the perfect items for your house. The primitive colonial style sounds lovely. I, too, love that style. Thanks so much for taking the time to comment and visit. Xoxo ?

  9. I hope you take this as constructive criticism, I love the farmhouse style and I took have moved away from the Tuscan look, but my house is not a farmhouse, so I decided to move to french country farmhouse, that way I could use my old stuff, but in a different flavor. Your house is formal and it just doesn't match up to the farmhouse look either, but I look forward to seeing how you pull it off.

  10. Hi there! No offense taken at all. I completely agree with you. I love ❤️ the French Country Farmhouse style, too! Do you think I should add more French country to the mix? I welcome any suggestions you may have, because this is all new to me. Thanks for stopping by. Xo

  11. I always enjoy seeing what you've been up to, Liz! I really like how you are approaching farmhouse style and not going the "stark white everything" look that so many are doing. Just keep enjoying those sweet girls and all those activities while you can. It's the most important job you will ever have.I've missed you, Sweet Lady!Warm hugs, Carol

  12. I love the look of the fake mantle. I am so used to seeing you decorate above your fireplace on the mantle that I did a double take when you mentioned the faux mantle! Lol Excited to see the changes you are bringing into your decorating!!Thank you for sharing,Kathy

  13. I'm excited to see this post! I love farmhouse style with a tuscan twist and can't wait to watch you pull it all together. Even if your blog is posted infrequently, it's still one of my favorites.

  14. Hi Carol, I have missed you sweet friend, how are you doing? Yes, motherhood is the best job in the world, so rewarding in so many ways. Yes, I am not decorating everything in white, I still have warm woods here and there. 😉 I hope you are doing well. Sending you big hugs and love, Liz

  15. Haha! I desperately wanted a fireplace in the living room for Xmas, so that’s how I came up with a faux mantle. Thanks for visiting Kathy. Have a wonderful weekend! Xo

  20. Always look forward to see what you are doing next. Love how you put it all together and how you show pics of the whole room. I check in often to see if you have posted anything and get excited to see what you do. Always a fan!!!

  21. So nice to see a post from you today Liz. I laughed when you said you go right to spring….I do the same thing since I'm not a winter person!I love the changes you are doing and making the new look your own. My youngest sister has 3 girls and I see how very busy she is running around all the time it seems. However, you have been missed so I'm hoping to see you post when you get a chance.Take careJeannette

  22. Hi Liz! Hope you had an awesome Christmas and New Year. Glad to see you back with another post. I love the new look..it's so fresh and inspiring! It reminds me of spring too! That view through those windows is amazing! Take care xo

  23. I love the changes you are making, Liz. Of course, I've always loved your Tuscan style too. You just have a way of making a pretty house a pretty & cozy, home. Enjoy your children while you can, they grow up so fast! You will have stories and memories to last a lifetime. Blessings to you and your family…

  27. Wow Liz I love the new dining area and the Farmhouse style you are going for. Love the mantel you added and the new china hutch. That room is so vast it's amazing. I love all the light it offers- certainly helps during the more dreary months!

  28. I will admit it, I have fallen in love with a chicken!! LOVE the table decor and the new Farmhouse style! BTW, where DID you find the chicken…I must get my hands on one for my table! Beautiful post!!

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