This Old Farmhouse

We spent the winter in our little cottage in sunny Florida! One could get really used to that. Along the way, we bought and sold some wonderful pieces privately and on the website. Tag along as we unpack this episode and discover some of the beautiful design trends we observed. We will publish some of the ideas on Instagram stories. Follow us there, too we love your company. Instagram link

Times past and all that jazz. Tune in. Here's the straight up answer to "how did you two meet". Fun stories, and a stroll down our personal memory lane. You'll soon see how this relates to "This Old Farmhouse"

What does your mind present to you about cozy? What picture comes up? Let's unpack cozy and how simple it is to make it happen. Fall and winter are upon us, which means it's the perfect time to maybe start a pot of soup, then pull out the plaid blankets and candles. Tag along on instagram Podcast page here

A lot of you ask, what all do you do? Here's a snippet into twenty fours here at our office. Tag along and we'll unpack a typical day. Be sure to follow Savvycityfarmer and This Old Farmhouse Podcast on IG as we will make a second season announcement. Thank you all for such a warm welcome in the world of podcasting. We'd also love to help you with your holiday shopping over at savvycityfarmer

We are delighted to introduce Beth Swanson Lewis from Olde Tyme Marketplace to our listeners today. She has been shopkeeping forever it seems. She offers wisdom, oodles of common sense, and some humor mixed in. So let's get this shopkeeping party started.

We love a good faux stem, but all are not created equal. Tag along as we offer some charming but inexpensive fall inspiration ... some faux, some real, some not.

Sit back and enjoy this heartfelt chat with Farmhouse Frocks. Insight, humor and some down home serious advice about successful shopkeeping. Follow along on the family adventures with Lena and her multitalented daughters. You can also find them on all social media, and very playful and colorful on Instagram and Insta Stories. Don't forget to shop their innovative website at www.farmhousefrocks.com.

So, You want to open a little shop? We sincerely hope this interview offers you some inspiration and a bird's eye view of shop keeping. Tips of the trade, some humor and bantering but mostly sage advice for the daunting task of opening a little shop. Visit Loot Vintage and Supply for a fabulous on line shopping experience. Also on all social media found as Loot Vintage & Supply

There's an art to shopkeeping and it's not for the faint of heart. We'll unpack our backstory and forge ahead offering some down-home shopkeeping chatter. Next week, join in the fun as we interview the staff from Loot Vintage & Supply. You're in for a real big treat.

That's me, and it will soon be you if you start a collection of antique scales. There are a myriad of makers marks and styles, go for it. And now some down-home "scale lady" chatter. We usually have one or more posted on our website. www.savvycityfarmer.com

Backstory and history tidbits from the turn of the century featuring English Advertising pots. It just may be of interest to you as we "dig" into the way it all began, then seeing why we love them so much. There are many, many pieces to chose from on our website, and we sell to the trade! www.savvycityfarmer.com

What is it about a shed. Tag along let's explore the making of a great backyard shed. As always there's some cute backstories and hopefully your vision is expanded after our chatter. You might enjoy our Pinterest page and especially our board called "Take it out to the shed" (Savvycityfarmer) Pinterest You might just find things for your shed on our website, you just never know. www.savvycityfarmer.com

Not set in stone, but here are some design trends projected for 2020-21. Let's explore fabric, furniture and accessories that are forging ahead into the new year As we enter the autumn season before us, we'll unpack some seasonal ideas for your home sweet home. Tag along and we'll get in to some down-home "trendy" chatter. Follow along on IG, FB, and Pinterest and of course of shopping page www.savvycityfarmer.com where we add new items weekly.

Do you love stuff ... Especially anything in the white ironstone family? Let's get in to some farmhouse chatter and discover the world of ironstone. Every farmhouse needs some. We're always adding pieces to the website, too. www.savvycityfarmer.com

It's pickin' time. Tag along and we'll chatter up a storm about vintage shopping in the Midwest. We'll offer you some great venues and scratch out a checklist to keep in the truck. Don't be caught without the things you need for a successful buying trip. Cash always works and you may be able to haggle a better deal with it. So let's get pickin'. If you'd rather shop from your porch swing, you'll find curated farm finds and lifestyle decor at www.savvycityfarmer.com

Where I come from we call lunch dinner and dinner supper. "Come for supper" Tag along as we go on the hunt for the elements that add charm and ambience to a farmhouse kitchen. You might need to gather a few pieces, or you may have it all right at your fingertips. We'll stir up a batch of some down-home farmhouse chatter. For more in-depth ideas and visuals, follow along on our Instagram page, and for beautiful curated pieces you can shop our website www.savvycityfarmer.com

The back story and how it all began. I caught auction fever at six years old. Time travel back with me and get the scoop. My design passions and loves were birthed back on the farm and have only grown more passionate over the years. Let's delve in to some serious farmhouse chatter. Thanks for tagging along. You can also follow the journey on Instagram and shop our currated farm finds and lifestyle decor at www.savvycityfarmer.com

Do you love your stuff and the things you have and not know what to do with them? We have a lot to say about that ... we have a lot of sources, insights, ideas and a bit of humor. Tag along and we will have you falling in love with your home again soon and very soon.