SHERYL CROW WILL BE A GUEST VENDOR AT THE CITY FARMHOUSE HOLIDAY POP-UP FAIR.

Yes, you read that right!!!!!! Can you believe it? We hardly can.

This is a first for our Grammy-winning friend, who will donate all of her #City FarmhousePopup Holiday sales--happening November 13th through 15th at Jameson Hall at The Factory at Franklin--to the World Food Program U.S.A.

Sheryl will be offering a range of treasures from her own personal stash to our shoppers over this three-day pop-up event, and selling antique and vintage home decor pieces she has personally collected over the years. PLUS, she'll have clothing and other items to sell too!

First dibs on shopping Sheryl's collection will take place during the market’s Preview Party on Friday, Nov. 13, from 5-9 p.m. The $40 ticket offers four hours of early buying, plus complimentary wine, beer and a holiday Chex Mix bar! It also includes a live performance by Nashville’s own Jamie Higdon.

In addition to selling, Sheryl will also personally host an autograph session at select times during the pop-up!!! She'll be on-site to meet guests during Friday’s Preview Party from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., and again on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

So how do you get Friday’s Preview Party tickets--which grant admission throughout the weekend? Those can be purchased in advance here, or at the City Farmhouse brick-and-mortar shop at 230 Franklin Road, or by phone at 615-268-0216!

General admission tickets for Saturday and Sunday are $10 and can be purchased at the door of Jameson Hall at The Factory at Franklin, each day.

Obviously, you DO NOT want to miss this. Keep reading below for more......

So -- how did this all come about?

Well, Sheryl first approached us after the October show, to say she wanted to be a guest vendor at the holiday market and donate proceeds to a charity near to her heart.

Everyone has things they accumulate, and need to purge.... and Sheryl had the brilliant idea to do that, while benefiting others too! She's shopped with us for years, and is very hands-on with designing her spaces and selects everything in her home. You could say she’s a fellow picker who loves the thrill of the hunt! We know you'll love her stuff.

The City Farmhouse Holiday Pop-up Fair, which is going to be held in Jameson Hall at The Factory at Franklin, is hosting 35 hand-selected vendors--including several past Pop-up Fair favorites--who will bring antique and vintage goods. In keeping with the spirit of the season, the November event will also offer a range of timely gift items for shoppers, including upcycled clothing, handcrafted jewelry, handmade art, and repurposed pieces. Plus, some vendors will sell fresh holiday greens, garlands and wreaths for decorating.

The Holiday Pop-up Fair kicks off on Friday, Nov. 13 with the early-buying Preview Party from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. General admission is on Saturday, Nov. 14, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 15.

To purchase tickets, or learn more, go here.

More about World Food Program U.S.A.
World Food Program USA (WFP USA) works to solve global hunger, building a world where everyone has the food and nutrition needed to lead healthy, productive lives.

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide, reaching more than 97 million people in 80 countries with food assistance last year. World Food Program USA builds support for WFP through fundraising, advocacy and education in the United States.

Those of you who missed our October show don't need to worry -- next month we’re hosting a Holiday ‪#‎CityFarmhousePopup‬ Fair for shoppers looking to score one-of-a-kind gifts, seasonal decor and the most unusual of items to add vintage charm to the home!

The Holiday Pop-up Fair will take place November 13th through 15th, at Jameson Hall at the Factory at Franklin.

Our vendors will place their usual emphasis on creativity and styling to inspire shoppers, while also paying special attention to stocking booths with the holiday flair!

We’ll be featuring several favorite vintage and antique vendors from past pop-ups, including The Feathered Nest from Illinois, Natalie Grace Home from Georgia, The French Market from Alabama, La Casita Home Decor from Florida and French Laundry from North Carolina.

Worried about finding that perfect present for friends + family? We’ve got ya covered -- shoppers will get to choose from a range of timely gift items, including upcycled clothing, handcrafted jewelry, handmade art, and repurposed pieces. Not to mention, some vendors will be offering fresh holiday greens, garlands and wreaths! 

Plus, you never know who you’re gonna run into -- odds are you’ll be browsing alongside local celebrities and personalities who are regulars at the shop. 

The fair will kick off with an early-buying event on Friday, Nov. 13, from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. giving those ticket holders four hours and a first-chance to buy at the show, plus complimentary wine and beer. Tickets are $40 and can be purchased through our website at http://www.eventbee.com/event?eid=136637854.

Then, general admission will open on Saturday, Nov. 14, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 15. General admission is $10.00 per day and tickets can be purchased at the gate.

Photos by Alissa Saylor Photography

‘Tis the season, y’all -- see you in November! xx,

We ended up having OVER 70 vendors from across the country who brought their own unique design flair down to Leiper's Fork with some truly amazing antiques, treasure and more that made for a real picker's paradise. Beyond all of the one-of-a-kind pieces we got to peruse, everyone partook in fare from a number of tasty food trucks (the FGTBLT {fried green tomato BLT} was a hit!), gained a little know-how from demonstrations featuring some of the best design and DIY celebrities in the biz, and enjoyed talented musical performers -- all of which set the backdrop for a wondrous weekend to see after months of planning. 

In addition to visiting with old friends (like Sheryl Crow and plenty of others), we made lots of new friends who came out to join us from all corners of the country and the globe, with both coasts well represented, and even the GOLD coast (Australia). 

Fellow Franklinite, friend and blogger, Cindy Laverty, wrote about her experience at the fair that can be found here -- we always love hearing what y’all have to say after it’s all said and done! 

"You can almost feel the energy as you approach and everyone is filled with anticipation about the treasures that await," she said in the post, which truly embodies (in words) exactly what I hope for the City Farmhouse Pop-up fairs to mean to people. 

Now… onto the next! The Holiday Pop-up fair is mere weeks away and it’s gonna be a doozy. Check back with us tomorrow for all the details!

Sheryl Crow picked some great stuff! 

Booth of Rusty Rooster, LA

Booth of The Feathered Nest, IL

Long line of eager early buying shoppers!

Booth of Carolyn Westbrook Home, TX

Booth of J. Hill Designs, TX

A crowd favorite, Judy Hill, in her booth!

Booth of Desirable Junk, TX

All photos by Alissa Saylor Photography. 

xx,

The City Farmhouse Pop-up Fair is almost here and we can't wait to introduce y'all to our friend Cari Cucksey, host of HGTV's Cash and Cari! When it comes to repurposing this chick has a knack for reinventing, so we caught up with her to help y'all get to know her a little better before the weekend...

1. How would you describe your personal design aesthetic?

Very eclectic but tasteful (of course). I love a variety of periods -- my own home is a mix from the 1700s all the way to the 1950s! Obviously it doesn’t look like some crazy flea market but it’s all about melding together color and texture.

2. Where does your love of antiques & vintage stem from?

Well, I grew up in a 1908 Sears Roebuck and was surrounded by both sides of the family. My mother was a teacher and had a huge love for antiques, so when she was off in the summers she’d drag me around to go shopping with her, always wanting to teach me everything she knew about antiques. On the other side of the family was my grandfather -- the first American picker (way before Mike and Frank!). He taught me all about repurposing… after going through The Great Depression, he had so much gratitude and was just astonished at what people were willing to throw away. He would go shopping every day alongside the road and pick up what other people considered trash, then turn those items into things that were useful and beautiful. He really instilled in me a love for repurposing.

3. How do you know when you've found the perfect piece to refurbish?

I guess it’s just a gut feeling… sometimes I find pieces and I have no idea what I’m going to do with them. It’s all about your gut in this business though, and taking a chance and being willing to put in the sweat and equity to make something come to life!

4. What's the coolest piece you've reinvented?

It’s so hard to pick just one since I’ve repurposed so many fun things out there… I guess my favorite project though was for our wedding. We created 20 vintage vignettes and one of them was a cast iron tub that I cut the front off of and turned into a little vintage couch!

5. If you could only choose three tools to use for the rest of your life, what would they be?

A paint brush, my staple gun and mascara -- definitely can’t live without that one!

6. What's your favorite part about what you do?

I absolutely love the fact that I’m able to inspire people across the globe. Cash and Cari on HGTV airs in 40 countries and it’s so neat to me that so many different people are looking at objects in a different light. We’re bringing back the stories of these pieces and their owners -- if we don’t keep telling that history and educating people about what those items were and can be recreated into, they’ll get lost.

Catch Cari at the demonstration tent this weekend where she'll be teaching fair-goers the art of repurposing with Matthew Mead and Wagner spray tools! For more on Cari and show details, go here.

Aaaaaand, he's back! One of our favorite celebrity stylists is returning to the October 2015 City Farmhouse Pop-up Fair, and this time -- he's bring his secret weapon. We caught up with Matthew so y'all could get a peek into his creative genius and what to expect from him at next week's show!

1. How did you earn the nickname the "Lifestyle Guru?"
I've been doing this for like 20 years now, and I think it's the fact that I have so many different ideas -- I can dream up just about anything.

2. You've been a guest at the CFH pop-up fair twice now -- what are you most looking forward to about the October 2015 show?
I love to see all the great vintage items the dealers have with them, plus I've made lots of great friends at the show over the past couple of years. The vendors are all so talented and stylish, and they ALWAYS bring something new and unexpected to the table. So much inspiration.

3. Will you be looking for any pieces in particular at the Fair this year?
Well, I'm coming with a paint sprayer from Wagner so I'm looking for thing I can upcycle. Things like furniture and small pieces that are stylish but that I can also personalize with my own color palette.

4. What three tips would you give people who want to get into upcycling, but don't know where to start?
Upcycling can start at home, so look around your own house and find things that you already have that can be made better with a coat of paint. Also, don't be afraid to experiment with color -- think about the colors you like to wear or the paint on your walls. They're great for furniture too! Finally, consider the fact that upcycling isn't just limited to indoors... it's perfect for pieces outside too, like a park bench or patio table. You can even paint a doormat, a rug, or a lamp base. It's totally unlimited what you can do!


5. What can fair-goers expect to learn from you at the show demonstrations?
I want to get everyone really excited about being creative and the discovery of this incredible tool that can help them with such a variety of things that will just make their lives more beautiful.

6. Why do you prefer Wagner tools over others?
This one is special, no only because it is studio sized but because it also sits on a countertop and is very transformational. Plus, it doesn't leave any brush marks allowing it to turn something from really blah to beautiful in just minutes.

7. What do you like about City Farmhouse style?
I think it's just so engaging -- it's a real lifestyle that has that casual, comfortable, put-your-feet-up look but is super stylish at the same time.

Learn more about Matthew Mead and the demonstrations he'll be doing at the pop-up fair here.

Top Left Photo: This Old House Magazine, Interior Design: Lizzie McGraw - Tumbleweed and Dandelion; Top Right Photo & Interior Design: Becky Cunningham - Buckets of Burlap; Bottom Left Photo: Alyssa Rosenheck Photography, Interior Design: Kim Leggett - City Farmhouse; Bottom Right Photo: Shelter and Roost, Interior Design: Kim Leggett - City Farmhouse

CASTING CALL! Do any of these photos remind you of your own farmhouse style or something similar - or maybe your farmhouse style is even better!  If so, we need to talk.City Farmhouse is looking for a few more spaces to photograph and feature in our new book, City Farmhouse Style.

Your space must BE ALREADY DECORATED IN FARMHOUSE STYLE, with the exception of expected styling, which we will do at no charge. If this describes your space as it relates to any of the spaces listed below, please email us at tenntracker@hotmail.com or call us at 615-268-0216.

There is NO CHARGE TO BE FEATURED. We want to showcase your talents and your home! ANYWHERE in the U.S. We already have some awesome spaces! We can't wait to see what you have done!

Category 1: Traditional Farmhouse

1. A traditional farmhouse in a rural setting that is decorated in farmhouse style.
2. A traditional farmhouse in a rural setting with beautiful flower, vegetable, or herb gardens.

Category 2: Small Spaces

1. A small space, cottage, town home, apartment, brownstone, etc. in, or near an urban city, that is decorated in modern farmhouse style.

Category 3: Working Studios 

1. A small studio - working studio, artist, recording artist, work space, fashion designer studio, etc. decorated in modern farmhouse style - in, or near, an urban city.

Category 4: Gardens 

1. Small container flower gardens, particularly patio & balcony gardens, or indoor window gardens in unique containers. In, or near, an urban city. 2. Small container vegetable or herb gardens on a patio, balcony, or indoor window gardens in unique containers. In, or near, an urban city.

Have you guys picked up the new September issue of Country Living magazine?

It’s the HOW-TO ISSUE -- secrets to doing everything better, from picking paint colors to kitchen cabinet upgrades to nine different ways to arrange my favorite -- subway tile!

A few months ago, one of the editors contacted me about contributing to the 2015 Country Living Almanac, to which I ecstatically replied "YES!" We just happened to be in Florida at the time, so I had a beautiful ocean view for inspiration. The center section of the magazine is where you’ll find the scoop.

I think you’ll love the "Yardage Forecaster." How many times have you wondered just how much fabric to buy for that upholstery job? This section explains it all with photos of various styles of sofas, chairs, pillows, table clothes, ottomans, table skirts -- even odd pieces like covered headboards, porch swings, sink curtains, hammocks, and lamp shades. You can even get the yardage for building a play tepee (in case you can’t wait to get the magazine to find out, it’s 6-8 yards!).

Country Living was kind enough to credit us on the editor's page, too (see, there's my name right along with some of the best designers in the biz!). 

I hope many of you are going to the Country Living Fair in Columbus, Ohio, September 18-20. City Farmhouse will be there and we would love to meet you. And if we’ve already met, please stop by and see us to say “hello." We’ll have some cool stuff with us.

Till next time, try to enjoy the last days of summer. It already feels like fall is in the air to me...... happy pickin'! xx

All photos by Alyssa Rosenheck

One of the biggest challenges when designing a small space is combining comfort with style and making it all fit – especially when it comes to seating. Most of the really comfy sofas are oversized, or at the very least large. But when that won’t do, don't forget about the ever-popular, and often pretty, love seat - these days available in many comfortable styles.

Did you know that the first loveseat showed up in homes back in the 17th century - surprisingly for the comfort of a woman’s attire, rather than relaxing? Back in the day, this smaller impression of the sofa was invented so that women could sit while comfortably arranging the massive amount of hoops and fabric that made up their gowns.

While the loveseat has waned in popularity throughout passing trends, it's (thankfully) never completely gone out of style. Today, there's an even more demand for it as baby boomers are downsizing and young couples are buying smaller first homes or apartments. And, this furniture form really does blend beautifully with any decorating style, from farmhouse to fancy.

Recently, I chose to use an elegant period French loveseat in a farmhouse space tucked in the countryside of Tennessee (complete with a big white porch!).... and was so inspired, I had to share. I asked my friend Alyssa Rosenheck to run out and take photos -- doesn't she do a beautiful job?

Not only was this particular floor plan small, but there were also several features that posed problems.... such as doorways and window placements that limited how I could arrange the room for relaxing.

Though the main purpose of the loveseat in the room was to accommodate seating, one way I styled it allowed it to also serve as a divider between the combination kitchen and living room. In both vignettes you'll see below, the size was perfect for allowing plenty of walking room around the other furnishings--and by utilizing the fireplace as a focal point, I was able to create a cozy area that provided both style and functionality in a tiny 100-square-foot living room.

If you don't have the perseverance to uncover the perfect piece at antique stores near you, there are plenty of online resources these days that can help you capture our City Farmhouse style (though you know our pickers have the best eye!). A few of my favorites are here, here, here and here. Those are vintage - so if they're sold out by the time you read this, go to the One King's Lane site here.

I love old books... it feels appropriate to include vintage literature given this piece's history! 

A period French love seat works well when combining styles in a farmhouse setting.

How amazing are those 19th-century period banners? It's a cool story I'll tell you someday. They helped create a focal point with the mantel while creating the look.

Do you have a love seat in your home? If so, is it a style statement or functional for small space seating? 

Well, all our hard work paid off. The June 2015 #CityFarmhousePopup Fair was a success if I do say so myself.. and chock-full of surprises!

People came from all over – New York to California & just about everywhere in between – to dive into a picker’s paradise. With over 70 vendors from 20 states, there were gems around every corner you turned! We had some truly special pieces, like furniture made from old Nashville homes, beautiful stained glass windows from 1800’s churches, antique rugs and linens all the way from Europe and so much more.

There were things happening all over Buddy Killen’s estate, including fantastic live music (bluegrass, country, jazz, you name it) in front of his mansion and design demonstrations about everything from floral arrangements and table settings to gardening!!

Guests had an array of local food and drink trucks to fuel their pickin’, including the BLFGT (bacon, lettuce, fried green tomato) double-decker sandwich from Fried Green Tomatoes. My personal favorite treat was the delicious peach + ginger ale float from Bradley’s Creamery. Y’all seriously have to try one if you ever see them out and about!

One of the things I love most about my job is getting to meet people of different backgrounds with all sorts of tales & talents. We wanted to focus on the wonderful folks that came out this year by doing a Humans of New York-esque series (if you haven’t heard of it, look it up here. You’re welcome!) throughout the event. Head on over to our Instagram page and check them all out, there's some cool stories. It’s so special to me that all types of people are brought together by a deep appreciation for finding the beauty in old things. Pickin’ people are the best people.

A big THANK YOU to everyone who came out (including Phillip Sweet of Little Big Town & Holly Williams. We're famous!). We’re already working on gathering the goods for our next Pop-up Fair on October 16-17, and we can’t wait to see y’all there!

To see pictures from the Burlap Carpet event, click here. To see a Facebook album the shows off the June 2015 Pop-up Fair, go here!

Oh, and don't forget to click on Instagram hashtag #cityfarmhousepopup. There are 693 photos to look at, lots of inspiring snaps!

To see a Facebook album the shows off lots more of the June 2015 Pop-up Fair--and the booths--go here!

What's a event without a red carpet soirée? My favorite part of the City Farmhouse Pop-up Fair, is meeting new people from around the country + talkin' "antiques with new friends. That's precisely why we're rollin' out a burlap carpet (yep, burlap) on Friday morning for our early buyers. You can think of it like a red carpet pre-show event--you'll get the latest news about the Fair, hot shopping tips, predictions, PLUS we'll be serving complimentary mimosas from 8-10 a.m.

Early shoppers will have the chance to take a picture in front of our "wall of fame" and "walk the burlap carpet!" And you better start getting those voices warmed up, ya'll! We are hosting a friendly competition where one lucky shopper will win the chance to participate in early buying, meaning they'll get to skip the line and enter the show 15 minutes before anyone else--this fortunate individual will have access to the most sought after items, minus the crowd!

How do you enter? You must sing Tennessee's favorite tune "Rocky Top" as loud as you can in front of the entire audience. The participant with the most enthusiasm and gumption will win this coveted pass.

There's nothing we love more than a fearless personality who's willing to lay it all on the line and embarrass themselves for the sake of priority pickin'! Am I right?

For those over achievers, we've posted the lyrics to Rocky Top below so you can start brushing up. We'll also have copies of the lyrics at the show, for those that need it.

Rocky Top
Wish that I was on ole rocky top,
Down in the Tennessee hills.
Ain't no smoggy smoke on rocky top,
Ain't no telephone bills.

Once there was a girl on rocky top,
Half bear the other half cat.
Wild as a mink, sweet as soda pop,
I still dream about that.

Rocky top, you'll always be
Home sweet home to me.
Good ole rocky top,
Rocky top Tennessee, rocky top Tennessee.

Once two strangers climbed on rocky top,
Lookin' for a moonshine still.
Strangers ain't come back from rocky top,
Guess they never will.

Corn won't grow at all on rocky top,
Dirt's too rocky by far.
That's why all the folks on rocky top
Get their corn from a jar.

Rocky top, you'll always be
Home sweet home to me.
Good ole rocky top,
Rocky top Tennessee, rocky top Tennessee.

Now I've had years of cramped up city life,
Trapped like a duck in a pen.
Now all I know is it's a pity life
Can't be simple again.

Rocky top, you'll always be
Home sweet home to me.
Good ole rocky top,
Rocky top Tennessee, rocky top Tennessee.

Rocky top Tennessee, rocky top Tennessee.
Yeah rocky top Tennessee eee eee eee.

Ever wonder how I manage over here at City Farmhouse? I definitely don’t do it by myself.

David and I have only been apart for three nights in 22 years, and that’s the honest truth. I could never do what I do without him (he's usually twice as tired at the end of the day because he does all of the grunt work!). Everything we do is a team effort -- City Farmhouse wouldn't be City Farmhouse with just Kim….

With the City Farmhouse Pop-up Fair this weekend, I thought it time y’all got to know “my better half” a bit better. You'll be seeing a lot of him in a few days! I had one of my girls put together a little Q&A on David (when you see the italics, that’s me butting in).

Isn't he a hunk?

Where are you from?
Dyersburg, Tennessee. Most people probably don’t know this but Kim and I actually lived down the street from each other growing up… and never even knew it!

{I lived on one block and he lived on the next block over but we couldn’t cross the street because our parents wouldn’t let us! I’m sure if I had known about him, I woulda noticed him!} 

Oh yeah right, Kim.

Did you ever think you’d be a picker?
No, I went to school for computer programming! After college, I went to work for a pharmaceutical company in Memphis for 10 years. I liked my job and had a lot of freedom with what I did but was on call 24-7. I guess some things never change.

How did you and Kim meet?
Her cousin went to school with me and we were all out one night...

{Ok, hold on and let me answer that question -- we were out at a “Cheers” type bar in our hometown and David was sitting in a corner. I saw him and said to my cousin, “Oh my gosh who is that guy? He’s going to be my husband.” I seriously said that out loud! After that, the rest is history.}

We got married two years later in Gatlinburg, Tennessee... in hiking clothes! I even wore a white t-shirt. That’s my signature, everybody knows me for that.

How did you get into picking?
Kim opened a small store in Memphis and had that for about a year before moving it to a bigger space there, and that’s when I quit my job. It was scary -- my former job was great money and going from computers where I was comfortable and drawing a regular paycheck to pickin’ was like gambling everyday. You buy stuff hoping that’s what people like, and to be successful you have to develop an eye.

It wasn’t long before I realized pickin’ was something I loved to do. Before, I was caught behind a desk or inside a factory all the time and I’m just one of those that has to be out and about. I don’t think I could handle that computer job again.

What’s your involvement in City Farmhouse now?
Anything that nobody else wants to do! (I’m just kidding.)

{Yeah that is not true, David.}

Really though, I kinda do it all -- I’m the garbage man, in-house carpenter... anything that goes wrong they call me. But basically we both pick, we both do loading, I repair and rewire lights to make sure when somebody takes them home, they’re good.

{I call him “Mr. Fast Pants Loader”}

Yeah, when we’re on the road pickin’, Kim usually doesn’t even have time to take a picture of the pieces because I’ve got it loaded already. You can’t sell something sitting on a trailer.

What’s a day in the life of David Leggett look like?
First, coffee. Basically everyday is different but coffee is one thing that always starts my day off. And I always gotta have my white t-shirt on, my Levi 501’s and Timberland work boots. People get confused when I don’t have my white t-shirt on.

If you could give a piece of advice to a room full of people, what would you say?
Work all you want to but don’t forget to put your family first.

What are you most looking forward to at the June 2015 City Farmhouse Pop-up Fair?
It’s nice to see all of the dealers in one place. When you do what we do, those are your friends and we’ve got friends everywhere. We go to any state and we know someone there, so it’s fun when they all come in for the fairs. And they put a lot of faith in us to do a good fair -- that’s their livelihood so we make sure we go all out and do everything we can so they’re successful. This June fair is gonna be a good one.

Talk about a throwback! Isn't it fitting that David got married in his white t-shirt? We didn't care about dresses & tuxes... we just wanted to be married!

It's here, it's finally here!

This Thursday night we're sweeping open our doors at the Factory at Franklin for our very first pop-up store, called The Fling! This is going to be a monthly, four-day event that'll feature a curated collection of antiques and vintage finds that are unique from the merchandise at our brick-and-mortar store on Bridge Street.

David and I have been working like dogs to repurpose a 4,000-square-foot space in an old warehouse to be our showroom... it's going to be a real knockout. Boy do we have some treasures for you to find in here! We're talking one-of-a-kind tables that'll make you feel like you're in a fairytale, architectural light pieces that make me get all tingly, industrial items and unique wall art you'll be dying to hang, antique pieces we've strung from ceilings for inspiration, and oh so much more. We've got price points for everyone, people!

PLUS: we'll be serving wine + hors d'oeuvres during our Thursday night preview party, and Tyler Smith (son of Michael W. Smith!) will offer a live performance for our shoppers!

And no, once our pop-up store closes we won't be placing these items in the Bridge Street store -- these are pieces we picked on our biggest buying trip of the year at Round Top, Texas. So you better get your butt down here to shop this weekend! See the 411 on the store below, and preview shots to get you excited...

LOCATION
Factory at Franklin // 230 Franklin Road // Franklin, TN
Located just off the Main Commons in the Factory, near the new Thrive Café

DATE
The Fling happens every second Thursday through Sunday of the month. 

TIME
THURSDAY

Preview Party, 6-9 PM

FRIDAY & SATURDAY
9 AM - 6 PM

SUNDAY
Noon - 5 PM

TAG US!
Share your Fling experience: Tag us on Twitter (@cityfarmhousetn) & Instagram (@cityfarmhouse) with #CityFarmhousePopup and we'll re-share!

{note: the showroom is a work in progress -- we're still scrambling to style + hang everything. this is just a sneak preview....}

Kim says...... get your fanny to The Fling! See y'all soon!

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After weeks of waiting for the snow to melt along the winding gravel path to the little cabin tucked away in the woods, we were finally able to get it decorated for Shelter + Roost! And we couldn't be happier with the results. 

Shelter + Roost

While I love everything we did in each room, my favorite is the sleeping loft with the wall constructed of 1700 books!! It turned out just as I had imagined. With the French chandeliers and period French sofa (recovered decades ago in suede), it has the feel of discovering an attic in the countryside of France. It took about 15 hours to wedge each book in place. The entire wall is held together by wedging the books tightly beside each other, turning some with bindings out while others were just too special to tuck the brown, aged pages in - so many are turned with pages facing outward. I think this is my favorite design feature ever!

How amazing is this? A literature lover's dream!  

A major pick for the cabin: this period French sofa, recovered decades ago in suede

I have to say, I really love the master bedroom too. I wanted to combine a little industrial with a little elegance (hence the chandelier with an elegant form but made from chain), and a little cool trendiness too. At first, I was worried to go with the checked fabric on the bottom of the curtains, but I went with my gut, instead of my fears, and I'm thrilled with the results! Annie McCreary of My Swallow's Nest made them for me. She's my "go to girl" for all things curtains and slipcovers - such a talented seamstress!!!

Instagram photo by Annie McCreary of My Swallow's Nest

Instagram photo by Annie McCreary of My Swallow's Nest

I've included a couple of shots of the living room and kitchen area. Keep in mind none of these are professional images--just something I shot at midnight as we finished--I was too excited not to. I'll be sure to post the professional pics as soon as they are available. 

Shelter + Roost features five distinctive vacation rental properties in Franklin and Leiper's Fork, each offering something a little different (remember the Storybook Cottage we decorated last year?!).

For more information about renting this place, go to www.shelterandroost.com.

'Til next time.... happy picking! xx