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DIY Framed Vintage Military Yard Longs

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Hello friends! I’m so happy to share my vintage patriotic mantel using my DIY military yard longs!

I’ve always loved the look of framed military photos, but true vintage yard longs can be PRICEY. My friend Brittany @whiteandwoodgrain gave me the idea to create these beautiful framed military photos at a fraction of the cost!

I partnered with Frame It Easy on this project and they made it so simple. So today I want to share how I did it so that you can make some too!

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First, I chose free digital downloads from the Library of Congress website. I searched for military panoramic. There are so many to choose from and it was hard to narrow it down!

Next, I downloaded the largest file (tiff) and converted it to a jpeg using a free online converter. Then I uploaded it to the Frame It Easy website. If you want to do this on your phone, download the tiff file and save as image, then upload it and it should work.

I then used the slider bar to change the size so that all of them were 6.5” in height. You’ll have to pay attention to the lengths if you’re wanting to stagger their sizes. The three I chose ended up being about 1”-1.5” different in length. I chose the Hanover frame in satin black, with no matting, and chose photo paper for printing.

After you’re finished creating your custom frames, simply checkout and they do the rest! I was surprised at just how simple it was. They arrived looking amazing and came with all that I needed to easily hang it on the wall.

I also made this framed book page quote that I created in Canva that you can download here. Just save the image below.

Save this image to create this yourself!

Each of the military yard longs were under $50!Also, if you go to frameiteasy.com/krista a 10% off discount will automatically apply!

I love how they turned out and I’m all about getting the look for less. Let me know if you decide to create some too!

Be sure to follow me on Instagram @faith.and.farmhouse for more budget-friendly farmhouse decor ideas!

Thank you for reading and God bless!

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Spring Watering Can Mantel

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Hello friends! Yesterday, I switched up my mantel decor and created this spring watering can mantel!

I was inspired by a similar look that Liz Marie Galvan shared a while back where she hung a vintage watering can above her mantel and I wanted to try to create a similar look. This mantel is quickly becoming one of my favorite spaces in my home to style!

I hung a vintage galvanized watering can by using a piece of twine looped on the handle and hung it from a screw I already had in the wall above the window frame. I placed fake stems inside the watering can and inside terra cotta pots of various sizes that I placed on the mantel. I added a set of iron candlesticks that we sell in our shop to complete the look.

On the ottoman below, I placed a few vintage books and a thrifted topiary in front of a vintage wooden crate with a pillow placed inside.

I also used this cottage pillow from our shop on the chair next to the mantel.

I love how it turned out! My $40 chalk painted mantel is my new favorite spot to decorate!

I hope I’ve inspired you in some way today! The sources for all of the items shown I’ve shared below.

Sources:

Vintage Watering Can- Facebook Marketplace

Mantel- Facebook Marketplace, painted in Rustoleum Chalked Paint in Linen White

Terra Cotta Pots– Our shop, Faith and Farmhouse Market

Stems in Watering Can– Hobby Lobby

Bushes in Terra Cotta Pots– Hobby Lobby

Iron Candlestick Set– Our shop, Faith and Farmhouse Market

Chair and Ottoman- Facebook Marketplace (Ikea Ektorp line)

Cottage Pillow– Our shop, Faith and Farmhouse Market

Chunky Knit Pillow Cover– Hobby Lobby

Topiary- Goodwill

Crate, Window Frame, and Old Books- Vintage Finds

Thank you for reading and God bless!

Krista

Cozy Spring Cottage Style

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Hello friends and happy spring! Today I wanted to talk about simple ways to decorate for spring to achieve a cozy cottage look.

I’m not one to go all out with my spring decor. While I have nothing against it, using a lot of bunnies, Easter eggs and spring pastels are just not my preference. Instead, I like to keep it simple when decorating for spring. By making just a few simple decor changes, your home will be spring ready in no time!

Wall with shiplap and mantel decorated for spring

1. Terra Cotta Pots

To me, the classic look of terra cotta pots are perfect for a spring cottage look. I recently came across some old terra cotta pots that I got for free at an estate sale that had been sitting out next to a garage. They have an aged, vintage look to them that I love! This aged look can be created using garden lime or paint, or we have a few left that look aged for sale in our shop, Faith and Farmhouse Market.

White Toledo scale on table with bunny, Dundee marmalade jar, and terra cotta pots
Mantel on shiplap wall decorated with old window, wreath, terra cotta pots

2. Real and Faux Spring Greenery

Bringing in greenery, both real and fake, instantly makes it feel cozier and breathes life to into a room. I love getting new houseplants in the spring. Hobby Lobby also sells some affordable spring greenery like these small bushes and these curly stems that I’ve used around my home. (Tip: Only buy their greenery when it goes half off every other week.)

White distressed TV stand in living room with coffee table and greenery
Farmhouse coffee bar with Rae Dunn mugs, greenery, tiered tray and coffee sign
Entryway with church pew, board and batten wall, and cream colored pillows

3. Vintage Gardening Items

I like to incorporate vintage gardening pieces, like galvanized watering cans, flower frogs, or plant markers for a cozy spring look.

Vintage watering can with greenery on shelf with terra cotta pots

4. A Reminder of Easter

I always try and put something out that reminds me of Christ’s death, burial, and resurrection. I tore this song page out of an old hymnal and put it in a chippy white frame on my mantel as a reminder that He is risen.

Hymnal page in chippy white frame on shelf

I hope I’ve given you some inspiration to add some cozy spring decor to your home! It doesn’t have to be difficult to decorate for spring and I hope these tips helped!

Thanks for reading and God bless!

Krista

Spring Cottage Style Mantel

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Hello all! Today I wanted to share how I gave my mantel a cottage style look for spring! I decorated this mantel with pieces I already had and a few things from our online shop, Faith and Farmhouse Market.

I used faux spring greenery, aged terra cotta pots, a vintage watering can, an old window, and a framed hymn to create this spring cottage style mantel.

It took only 5 minutes to decorate this space and I’m loving how it turned out!

I linked what I could below so that you can recreate this look! Thank you for reading and God bless!

Krista

Sources:

Terra Cotta Pots– Faith and Farmhouse Market

Wreath- TJ Maxx

Vintage Watering Can– Facebook Marketplace

Greenery in Pots– Hobby Lobby

Greenery Stems in Watering Can– Hobby Lobby

Rabbit Figurine– Faith and Farmhouse Market

We’ve Opened An Online Shop!

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Yes, you heard that right! I’m finally starting to work towards my dream of opening a small home decor shop by starting an online shop!

Faith and Farmhouse Market is officially open for business!

I know that it’s a big dream to have my own shop one day, but big dreams have to start somewhere, right?! We are starting small by selling gathered decor items online only. We will be saving up any money we earn to turn into a physical booth somewhere or a shop of my own. We launched almost two weeks ago now and I’ve been so busy fulfilling orders and finding items to sell that I haven’t got to blog about it yet!

I decided to call the shop Faith and Farmhouse Market as an extension of my Instagram name, @faith.and.farmhouse

While it will definitely be a slow process, I would love to save up enough money to open a physical location, whether that is by renting a booth or a storefront. We are praying for God’s guidance and if that ultimately isn’t his will, then we are ok with that! His will for our lives is so much better than what we could plan or imagine if we put our trust in Him!

For now, we are selling various found and vintage items, such as brass candlesticks and ironstone pieces. Antique scales, old books, and vintage glass are just a few of the other items we have in our shop!

You can find us online at faithandfarmhousemarket.com and also at Faith and Farmhouse Market on Facebook and Instagram.

Your support does not go unnoticed! The fact that you’ve simply took the time to read this blog post means more to me than you know and I’m so thankful that God has put so many kind people into my life!

Thank you for taking the time to read this! I would love for you to give our shop page a follow if you’re on Instagram or Facebook! You can also sign up for email updates on our website so you’re the first to know when new product arrives!

Thank you for reading today and God bless!

Krista

A Cozy Vintage Christmas

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This year, I wanted to keep my Christmas decor simple. After the year we’ve had, I just wanted a cozy Christmas at home and I wanted my decor to reflect that. I wasn’t feeling some of my bright red decor pieces that I’ve used in years past and I actually sold some of it on Facebook Marketplace. While I did keep some pops of red in certain areas around the house, I incorporated more neutrals than I usually do. I wanted it to feel cozy and inviting this Christmas, with a vintage farmhouse feel.

In our entryway, I hung a jute star garland that I found on clearance at Hobby Lobby a few years ago and this adorable book page banner that my friend Amy @theboundandprint made me. I used my favorite chunky knit pillow covers and a couple of thrifted tan pillows on the church pew. I love the look of wood and white paired with neutrals.

In the front sitting room, one of my favorite rooms in the house, I decorated my shelf with a DIY book page banner, thrifted brass candlesticks, faux cedar garland, and an antique gold mirror. I used a vintage sled that I found at Goodwill as coffee table decor.

One of our Christmas traditions is to go out and cut a real tree every year as a family. We found a local tree farm last year that sells Canaan and Frazier firs and all of their trees are $35. I love searching through the field with our little ones to find the perfect tree and cutting it down ourselves. I only bought one pack of ribbon ornaments and some white cording (1.29/yd) from Hobby Lobby this year. All of the other ornaments I already had.

I used some cedar stems in my antique galvanized vase as a centerpiece on my dining table. I paired it with a brass trumpet candlestick that I found at Goodwill for $1 and a candle placed in a $3 mini wreath from the Target dollar spot.

I used other vintage-style pieces around the dining room, like a thrifted brass horn and an old-fashioned hot cocoa sign.

I wanted to keep at least one room in the house completely neutral. I was so excited to decorate our living room for Christmas since we just recently gave it a refresh. I replaced the jute rug in here with this neutral rug I found on Facebook Marketplace for only $20!

I kept our master bedroom decor neutral too. I strung a bell garland that I made using bells I found at Goodwill and added a pillow from the Target dollar spot on our bed.

I decided to use my red Rae Dunn Christmas pieces on my mug rack and on my coffee bar for some pops of red. I also added just a few pops of red here and there. I’m glad I didn’t completely ditch the red everywhere!

I really am happy with our Christmas decor this year and plan to do a similar look next year. Let me know what you think in the comment section below!

Thank you for reading and Merry Christmas! 🎄

Krista

5 Affordable Christmas Decor Finds

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Hello all! I’ve been planning out my Christmas decor and sharing a few of my finds with you in my Instagram stories. So today I wanted to share a few of my Christmas decor finds with links so you can grab them too! Just click on the image and it’ll direct you to the item online!

1. This Gorgeous $30 Flocked Tree

Holiday Time Un-Lit Snow-Flocked Pine Artificial Christmas Tree, 6′, White

This tree is beautiful and 6ft tall! I didn’t own a fake tree and wanted one for our living room, so I picked up one of these. These sell out quickly, so get it now if you want it! If it’s not available online, RUN to your nearest Walmart!

2. This 6ft Faux Cedar Garland

Holiday Time Unlit Cedar Garland, 6′

It is hard to find a faux cedar garland and this one is adorable and affordable!

3. This Homemade Hot Cocoa Tea Towel

Hot Cocoa Recipe Flour Sack Towel – Hearth & Hand™ with Magnolia

I can’t wait to use this cute Hearth & Hand tea towel on my hot cocoa bar! The best part is it is only $3.99!

4. This Vintage Look-a-like Santa Mug

15oz Stoneware Santa Mug – Threshold™

I have always liked the vintage Santa mugs but haven’t ever found one! This one gives the vintage look for only $5!

And finally…

5. This Beautiful Wicker Tree Collar

Holiday Time Natural Seagrass Woven Christmas Tree Collar, 27″

I didn’t buy this one because I found one very similar at Hobby Lobby on clearance for $5 last year. But if I didn’t have one already, I would want this one! I have a feeling these will sell out quickly!

Christmas is right around the corner, so if you’re thinking about grabbing any new decor items, these few things are budget-friendly and adorable. Grab them before they’re gone!

Thank you for reading! Don’t forget to sign up for email updates so you will be the first to know when there’s a new blog post. Also, be sure to follow me on Instagram @faith.and.farmhouse for more budget-friendly home decor inspiration!

God Bless!

Krista

Antique Buffet Makeover with Chalk Paint

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I finally got around to painting and distressing my antique buffet table! I’ve always wanted a white buffet and now this one is a perfect focal point for our back living area.

This antique buffet was a Facebook Marketplace find. I originally had a tv stand that I found at a liquidation store, and although it was beautiful and sturdy, it wasn’t solid wood or very unique. I had been on the lookout for a buffet to refinish for quite some time, but they can be pricey. When I found this one for along with the huge hutch I refinished in my dining room for $75 each on marketplace, I was thrilled! I sold my other tv stand for $140 and ended up with two solid wood antique pieces instead of one manufactured piece of furniture.

While the black wasn’t terrible, it was too dark for the room. We are refreshing our back living area right now and the white just brightens up the space. The photo below is what it looked like in our living room once we brought it home.

First, I painted the whole thing with two coats of Rustoleum Chalked Paint in Linen White. I used a regular angled paint brush.

Then, I took a couple of pieces of 80 grit sandpaper and distressed it by hand. I haven’t sealed it yet, but plan on doing so soon with a water-based polycrylic.

I am loving how it turned out! Refinishing a piece of furniture can be daunting, but it wasn’t hard at all! You can check out another piece I refinished here.

Be sure to check out my Instagram page @faith.and.farmhouse for more decor ideas and before and afters!

Thanks for reading and God bless!

Krista

A Farmhouse Fall Tablescape

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Fall is almost here! While it’s still hot in Indiana, I’m excited for sweater weather and a trip the pumpkin patch! Today I’d like to share with you how I created a budget-friendly, farmhouse fall tablescape.

I wanted to create a simple fall look with a vintage farmhouse feel. I gained ideas off of Pinterest and Instagram and knew I wanted to use antique candlesticks, white pumpkins, and eucalyptus. I planned on using green eucalyptus stems laid flat as a garland, but I changed my mind in the process.

When styling a space, I typically have an idea in mind and then adapt and change as I progress. I think it turns out better when you don’t have a clear picture of the end result. Going into decorating a space without perfection in mind always makes you happier when things are finished.

For my tablescape, I used a clearance jute table runner from Hobby Lobby that my mom gave to me. I was using a black and white buffalo check runner before but I knew that wouldn’t give that vintage look I was hoping for. I was thankful that my mom gave me this one. She’s the best!

I have also been slowly gathering brass candlesticks whenever I find them at my local Goodwill. I came across this set of six antique brass candlesticks for only $2.99! A complete set like this one can cost about $30-$50 at an antique shop, so these were a lucky find!

I placed some fake white pumpkins from Hobby Lobby along the centerpiece. These ones are only $1.80 each (40% off fall decor), so very affordable.

I also found these beautiful rust-colored eucalyptus stems from Joann Fabrics. They were on sale for $1.99 each and I used a 20% off coupon for entering my email online. I used 4 stems placed in an old galvanized container in the center of the table.

For the place settings, I didn’t change what I already had there. I used Rae Dunn plates, buffalo check napkins and white dinner plates from the Dollar Tree. The galvanized chargers are also from Hobby Lobby.

Overall, I’m happy with how my fall tablescape turned out. It was simple and inexpensive and gives off that vintage farmhouse look I was going for. It will be a perfect place to gather with family for dinner on chilly, fall evenings.

I hope you’ve enjoyed reading and I’ve inspired you in some way today. Remember, it doesn’t have to be perfect or expensive to be beautiful! For more home decor inspiration, be sure to follow me on Instagram @faith.and.farmhouse. God bless!

Krista

DIY Book Page Banners

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Hello all! I thought I’d share an easy DIY craft with you today! This past spring, I made a spring banner out of pages from an old hymnal. I’ve made a few more since then because they’re so cute and simple!

You only need a few materials to make these vintage style banners.

Materials:

– Old Book or Hymnal Pages

– Twine

– Hole Punch

– Sharpie Marker

The first step is to decide what you want your banner to say. I’ve made some for the seasons, using words like spring, fall, and Christmas. You can make it say anything you’d like!

The next step is to cut out pages from an old book or hymnal to use for each letter. You could even cut a triangle out of the bottom to add more detail to your banner.

Using a sharpie marker or stencils and paint, write each letter on your pages. Then, add two holes in the top corners of each page and thread twine through (down through the left and up through the right to hide the twine).

That’s it! It’s such a simple DIY craft that doesn’t cost much at all! I found an old hymnal at Goodwill for $0.69, the twine is $1.00 from the Dollar Tree, and I had a sharpie marker on hand.

You could also make these DIY book page ornaments for Christmas using the same materials!

I hope you’ve enjoyed this DIY craft idea and maybe I’ve even inspired you to create your own! For more budget home decor inspiration, follow me on Instagram @faith.and.farmhouse.

Thanks for reading and God bless!

Krista