Word of the Year…Gather

So another year has gone by...

2015 is in full swing!!

I can't believe January is already coming to a close.

Being fairly new to the wedding industry

I thought January would be a fairly slow month...

time for me to reflect on the new year,

get my studio organized,

update my website with new inventory...

maybe even start getting back into trail running & yoga.

Ha!!!

Not much of that has happened.

But a lot of good stuff has been going on,

so I'm definitely not complaining!

We finally finished The Barn, my new studio space.

This has been a long time coming. When we first bought our house

we saw the little shed in the back of the property

with 2 & a half walls, a dirt floor & a marvelous tin roof!

We knew we needed to create a magical space in there.

Three years later & we finally finished it. I'll post a before & after in the next few weeks, but here's a glimpse of it.

I've been busy sorting through a lot of inventory

that has been in storage for years. I can't tell you how much

fun this has been "finding" some amazing pieces in my

own collection that I forgot I had. I've also been

able to go through some of my parents collection.

They are remodeling & finally ready to let go of some things

they've held onto for years. I've also been having fun sourcing some items for a few upcoming weddings.

Just a couple of the items I scored...

We feel blessed for all the vendors we've met over the past year

& the friends we've now gained. Jennifer & Carlos

of Farm to Table Catering have been such awesome champions

of Tin Roof Farmhouse. They just purchased a new

tasting room / kitchen in the foothills

where Tin Roof Farmhouse has been able to help

decorate/stage some of our rental pieces.

Check out a few of the fun vignettes we created...

Look at that amazing pallet wall that Jennifer installed!!!

We were also busy getting ready for a

Winter Valentine's Styled Shoot

with Katie of Katie White Photography.

(Find our first styled shoot we collaborated on here.)

We planned to do a dramatic shoot in the snow,

with a long red gown, elegant hair & make-up,

a sweet little settee & gorgeous cakes propped up on

a beautiful desert bar with an elaborate backdrop...

Well, as you may know...It's been sunny & in the 60's & 70's

up here in the foothills, so we had a change of plans.

We quickly shifted plans & created a sweet

French-inspired Valentines Engagement Styled Shoot

More to come on this later...but here's a little peak.

So now I'm scrambling to get product shots completed,

new inventory uploaded to the website &

The Barn organized so I can not only be creative

but also to showcase all the goods we have collected

to potential clients.

So what does this have to do with

The Word of the Year?

I've been thinking a lot about this as the month has passed.

Last year I chose CREATE as my word. (See last years post here.)

It was a good word

& I feel like we were able to create a lot...

website built & launched

new vendor relationships

styled shoots

a new home

The Barn

So this year I'd like to continue to CREATE, but

this year will be all about GATHERing!!

I want The Farmhouse to be a place where friends & family

can gather for relaxing getaways. I'm hoping to create a space

in The Barn for people to gather, collaborate & create.

And of course I'll be gathering even more inventory

& ideas to make Tin Roof Farmhouse even better.

So The Word of the Year for 2015 is

{ gather }

Do you have a word to guide you through this year?

Find more inspiration from Tin Roof Farmhouse on our

Pinterest boards, Instagram & Facebook page.

Cheers ~ Erica

Summer Projects

Wow! Where did the summer go!?!

I can't believe July just flew by

& we're midway through August.

So, we've been busy trying to get through ALL of our projects before winter arrives. We haven't actually completed any of them, but we've been busy. Here's a little bit of what
we've been working on...

• The Barn: converting an old tack room / shed into my new studio ~ yay! I couldn't be more excited about finishing this project, but as with everything…it's taking longer than expected. This will end up being my showroom for all our {VINTAGE RENTALS}.
• Utilities & Electrical: We're upgrading our electrical system to current standards & moving our incoming service. My sweetie is learning a lot about electrical systems. We're also upgrading our propane & water systems so we can finally have a washer & dryer hooked up & our gorgeous Viking stove functioning. I can't wait!
• Property Clean-up: We're still clearing all the slash & destruction from the logging operation we took on in April. We need one (maybe 2) more day(s) of chipping to get through the piles of limbs & a few days with our neighbors tractor grating & cleaning up the property. We're hoping to have our Meadow back next Spring & the property ready to start some fun outdoor projects: garden beds, greenhouse, chicken coop, small orchard, horseshoe pit, front patio & who knows what else...
• Winter Weatherizing: We have tons of work on the exterior of the house that needs to be buttoned up before winter shows up. Replacing gutters, patching up stucco walls, sealing & painting exterior walls & eves. And who knows maybe replacing some old windows with new double-paned ones & putting a french door into our breezeway. We'll see that might be wishful thinking this year.
• Vintage Rental Projects: I also finally completed a few projects that have been on the list for a looong time now. I kept thinking I would start some projects once I got my workroom/office finished, but it quickly got filled up with inventory & I couldn't get anything done in there. So then we started working on The Barn & I thought I'd start once that was completed, but like I mentioned above, it's taking a little longer than expected. So I finally needed to complete some things for our recent photo shoot at Cavallo Point (more to come later on this).
• Chalkboards: His & Hers a few pieces of plywood, chalkboard paint & a vintage gold picture frame & scratched silver tray. Time for a makeover. Here's the BEFORE...

And AFTER…

With gorgeous writing from Jenna from JennaBeth Photography.

These will be added to the {VINTAGE RENTAL} collection soon.

• Table: Jenna Sweetheart Drop-leaf Table I've had this sweet little table for years…always knowing I would paint it, but never seemed to get around to it. I had thoughts of painting it an apple green or bright orange, but good ol' farmhouse white won over once again. So here it is BEFORE...

And AFTER…

Find this soon on the website here…

These were perfect for the photoshoot!

I can't wait to complete more projects soon.

What have you been busy with this summer?

Check out our website & contact us so we can

create your vision for you wedding or photoshoot.

Cheers ~ Erica

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25 Days of Christmas...Merry Christmas!

After a few days of being "unplugged" here's a

little recap of the last few days around 

The Farmhouse...

We hope your holiday has been

Merry & Bright!

10 Simple Holiday Decorations

Sometimes time or money gets in the way of decorating

the home around the holidays to the extent you might like.

Here are a bunch of simple, budget-friendly decorating ideas

to bring a bit of The Farmhouse to your home. All of

these ideas are easily accessible with little fuss & cash.

1. Bells

They can be purchased at a thrift shop, dollar store or

antique shops. They can be embellished with pretty ribbons or twine. They can be hung from a door, be strung on a garland

or wreath or just piled in a bowl.

Sources: Real Simple; Tin Roof Farmhouse; Pinterest

2. Branches

Whether you pick some from your yard, open space or your

local florist; greens & berries can make an entire room

feel festive. Placed in a bucket or tied up & hung on a door;

these are a quick & easy holiday addition to any space.

Sources: Burlap and Hay; Pinterest; Tinkered treasures

3. Pinecones

These too can be found on a walk, at a craft store or

your local farmers market. Easily added to a garland

or piled in a bowl. Pinecones are perfect as is,

frosted white, or painted gold. Bringing the outdoors in &

scenting the room at the same time.

Sources: flickr; Tin Roof Farmhouse; Bob Vila

4. Chalkboards

I still love the look of chalkboards in the home. These can

be crafted with a little chalkboard paint or purchased on Etsy

if you're not so crafty. Write a special message or

just hang greens in front. Simple & festive. These also

move perfectly into your New Years celebrations.

 

 

Sources: Petite Michele Louise; Making Home Base; Yellow Bliss Road

5. Bottles & Tags

Easy to come by...from your recycling bin or an antique store,

bottles with berry branches & stamped tags make gorgeous

holiday displays. Perfect for the mantle or a bookshelf for

a pop of color & a place for inflection.

Sources: The French Inspired Room; Tin Roof Farmhouse; Flea Market Style

6. Cranberries

Cranberries just make everything merry & bright. Strung into

a garland or wreath you can dress up a mantel or mirror quickly.

Or even easier throw some in a mason jar & add some greens

for a super easy yet festive candle for your dinner table.

Sources: Pinterest; Paper & Stitch; bell'alimento

7. Mini Tree

You could use a branch from your main tree or purchase a

small inexpensive tree specifically for this. We plan to

pick one from our front acre for the stairway (inspired by the bottom image.) The nice thing about a mini tree is that it

doesn't need much decoration, just a unique vessel to hold it

which you can find in your barn or pantry.

Sources: Dreamy Whites; flickr; Scandinavian Deko

8. Paper Crafts

If you're feeling crafty, you can create some awesome

paper art decorations that will add unique cheer to your home.

Whether you use craft paper, old books or plain white paper

choose a simple design & repeat often. These can be strung

onto a garland or into a wreath. Or decorate your tree

with the creations. Either way it brings a personal touch

to your holiday decor.

Sources: Country Living via Fern Creek Cottage; Sa Vitt Jag Vet; flickr

9. Wreaths

I'm hoping to get around to making my own wreath this year,

but in case you don't have the time or acres full of trees

that need limbing you can purchase super nice wreaths

at club stores, your local farmers market or craft fair.

Just add a fabulous grain sack ribbon, hang

on a chalkboard or vintage door.

Sources: Dreamy Whites; French Country Cottage; Pinterest

10. Votives

And if all else fails...find some votive holders, mason jars

or vintage tins or champagne glasses to fill with tea lights. Everything looks better glowing in candlelight; right?

Sources: Inspiration i vitt; Tin Roof Farmhouse; Pinterest

Find more inspiration from Tin Roof Farmhouse on our

Pinterest boards & Instagram feeds.

We hope your holiday is brimming with festivity & joy!

Cheers ~ Erica

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