Brick: To Paint or Not to Paint

Brick: To Paint or Not to Paint

When you’re out walking or driving, have you ever noticed a house and said to yourself, “That house would look so pretty if they would only _____________” (fill in the blank)?  Or you think, “well, it could be pretty if they would…do something” (but you don’t know what that something is).  I do this ALL [...]

How to Choose Brick or Stone for Your Farmhouse

How to Choose Brick or Stone for Your Farmhouse

Hey friends!  Let’s play a game.  I’m going to give you a word, and you take 30 seconds and write down all the words or feelings that immediately come to mind.  Ready?  Here we go. Farmhouse.  Here’s my 30-second list: homey, comfortable, family, friends, land, white, shiplap, chickens, horses, work, hay, kitchen, porch, swing, relax.   [...]

Should We Get Chickens?

Should We Get Chickens?

Monica here! We’re going to take a short break from our usual format and ask you, dear readers, for information.  We would really appreciate your feedback, tips, and any information you can provide about raising chickens. I Want Chickens!   Cheyenne Doesn’t.  Brittany is on the fence. People seem to be all over the place opinion-wise [...]

Choosing Interior Finishes and Products for the Pool House

Choosing Interior Finishes and Products for the Pool House

Who’s ready for summer?  Although spring just arrived, we can’t help but think of sunny summer days spent outside doing our favorite activities.  We’ll be ready for the pool in no time, which brings us back to our pool house.  If you read our last post about the pool house, we talked a little about [...]

Outdoor Furniture and Decor: Shopping Guide From the HartLand

Outdoor Furniture and Decor: Shopping Guide From the HartLand

At HartLand, we keep an eye out for all the deals. With so many great stores out there, it is sometimes hard to keep track of them yourself, so that is where we come to the rescue! With the weather getting nicer, we thought it would be helpful to focus on outdoor furniture and decor.  [...]