Musings
Coastal Farmhouse is a lifestyle blog about interior design, decorating, art, gardening, and whatever else strikes my fancy.
Bird-Proof Your Panes
Nearly half of all window strikes happen at residential houses, which is why it’s so important for renters and homeowners to take steps to make their homes bird safe.
Saying Thank You
To make sure I’m paying attention to all the positives and not just the negatives—I always say thank you at the end of the day.
Elizabeth Taylor Says
"You hang on because you realize that everything fades away; everything passes. You can survive anything if you choose to do so.
Antlers & Anchors
Every girl and every woman has the potential to make this world a better place & that potential lies in the act of thinking higher thoughts & feeling deeper things.
Keeping Cut Flowers Fresh
Flowers need constant access to water or they'll shrivel up. For this reason, when cutting your blooms, keep them in a water source as much as possible.
Melodious Therapy
Birdsong may be something we take for granted as nature’s background noise—but it’s being used more and more for therapeutic purposes indoors.
Zen and The Art of Mistake
The reason I don't get overwhelmed by the mistakes I've made is that at least I tried. There are people who never goof up, but they never take chances either.
The Necessity of Order
Order plays an essential role in bringing disparate elements into a unified aesthetic, harmonious whole. Being in a space characterized by order, tranquility, and a physical manifestation of your tastes, can soothe you and help release stress.
The Essence of Your Home
The essence of beauty—to be able to relax in your rooms. Being part of the creation of beauty, as well as appreciating the beauty at home every day, brings balance to your life.
Trust Your Eye
Taste–for food or drink, as well as things visual–is the key to self-awareness and expression. You absorb taste and refine it over your lifetime. Taste has to do with selection–and how you combine it with your personal style.