Happenings at Duke Manor Farm weekend edition including project updates, an uninvited guest at the farm, and why I am loving summer this year on the property. Happy weekend! Well, we are a week into our summer break and so far so good. I think my only issue was the 90-degree temps. Yikes…that’s too hot…
A look at the beautiful new growth popping up everywhere. Spring is definitely in the air around the farm. Since creating a cozy home is all about surrounding yourself with what you love, I thought I would share my love of the outdoors with the spring explosion around Duke Manor Farm. This year my appreciation…
How to fill a big blank wall with wood using horizontal planks and dark paint for contrast.
A twinkling light night tour at Duke Manor Farm. Come see the house all lit up at night inside and out, by candlelight and twinkling lights. Twinkling Light Night Tour There is something so magical about twinkling lights at night around the holidays. It evokes such a calm and peacefulness that just fills the soul….
Fall around Duke Manor Farm in pictures with the beautiful change of colors happening each day around us. Something I love to do with the change of seasons is walk around the property and just take it all in. We bought our property 20 years ago in the dead of winter and were pleasantly surprised…
See the history of Duke Manor including the inspiration for the front elevation, the layout, the property before and after. I always love taking a stroll down memory lane and looking at the changes that Duke Manor Farm has gone through over the last 18 years. Hard to believe that the property was once acres…
This week’s Duke Manor Farm notables vol 10 includes latest projects around the house, a recent trip to the lake, and how to stay encouraged and motivated during tough times. I find the best way for me to get through this crazy and unsettling world these days is to disconnect from watching the news. Sadly,…
Creating Normal in Abnormal Times. Simple tips to get us all through the next days and months. There is no denying our new temporary norm is just scary and uncertain. Creating a makeshift classroom for homeschooling, hunkering down in our homes and only going out for essentials is not easy for a lot of us….
Mid week round up of decor ideas and fall inspiration My friend Kim from Savvy Southern Style has a beautiful home and this sun room is one of my favorites. I love the everything about this dining room reveal. The boldness, the color and the design. I am putting a plan together for my fall…
5 Simple Spring Wreath Ideas This is the first year that I can remember that I cheated on my front doors. I bought a store wreath. Not like it’s the end of the world, they are pretty and I love how they look on the front doors. The truth is, I was in a hurry…
Lots of Holiday Inspiration this week including a holiday porch tour that I will be sharing on Tuesday and more of my holiday home tour on Friday. Tis the season of a blogger. Home tours, porch tours, cookie tours….you want it, a bloggers got it. Seriously, this time of the year is generally the busiest…
8 Seasonal Plaid Throws under $30 that are perfect for the Fall season If you saw my post here, you know my love for a great plaid especially during the Fall and Winter season. As I was trying to source some of my own plaid throws around Duke Manor Farm, I decided to gather up…