Shelter + Roost property, in Country Living Magazine

Yesterday, Country Living Magazine just about fell over at the sight of this country cabin we designed for Shelter + Roost rental properties -- and we can't blame them, can you?!

This is definitely one of our favorite projects to date..... Here's what they had to say:

"We can't take our eyes off this new blogger-designed cabin in Tennessee. It's going on our fall getaway 'wish-list.'

The folks at Shelter + Roost have done it again. Located in the sleepy little town of Leiper's Fork, Tennessee, 30 miles southwest of Nashville, this charming cabin features interiors designed by Kim Leggett of City Farmhouse [...]"

Read the whole story in Country Living HERE (thanks to the ladies over there for giving us some love this month!).

Shelter + Roost property, in Country Living Magazine

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

We are absolutely thrilled that Country Living Magazine featured the Storybook Cottage yesterday -- that's the one that we decorated for Shelter + Roost, remember? We are so excited!!

Escape the Everyday in This Quaint Tennessee Cottage

We're swooning over this home's storybook style. Pin it now, and plan your vacay later
Featured in Country Living, April 2015

We love a family vacation as much as the next person, but there's something about this adorable rental home in Leiper's Fork, Tennessee, that says "girls' weekend." Sure, your kids would have a grand ol' time making s'mores around the fire pit, but isn't it your turn to roast some marshmallows in peace?

And your husband might enjoy a quiet retreat in the rural village outside Nashville, but we're guessing he suffers from Super Cute Blindness (a technical term), and the home's true appeal would be lost on him.

Seriously, the appropriately named Storybook Cottage, decorated by City Farmhouse, is like our favorite Pinterest board come to life. The decor, grounded in whitewashed pallets, weathered wooden furniture, and flea-market style accents, is a cozy (but not cluttered) cross between Scandinavian and rustic sensibilities.

Plus, there's a delightful surprise at every turn: Reclaimed doors-turned-mirrors frame the bedroom, a steely gray kitchen blends perfectly with chrome and stainless pieces, and we bow down to the DIYer that pained the checkerboard poplar flooring. It's totally time to take the book club on the road, ladies.

Take a look inside by clicking through to the Country Living article here!

The Country Living Fair is underway in Lebanon, Tennessee, and as you can see.... everyone is here!! Even Country Living Magazine editor-in-chief Rachel Hardage Barrett and our friend, Mike Wolfe.

This is a great, big beautiful show where the pages of the CL magazine come to life -- you'll see lots of antiques, vintage, up-cycled crafts, art, handcrafted jewelry and more! With more than 200 vendors, it's a must-go event, especially if you're within driving distance.

The show continues through this weekend, opening Saturday at 8:30 a.m. and Sunday at 10 a.m. Check out some of my snapshots and picks so far (be sure to follow me on Instagram for more!):

My favorite pick so far!! This early lace cupboard is from a mercantile store. It's super rare -- and still has some old lace inside!

This Eskimo refrigerator is such a great size. Perfect for a side table too!

Lots of up-cycling ideas here!

These fairs are great inspiration sources, too. 

Yep, that's a duck barn.

These two took their newly picked duck barn to Bardstown, Kentucky!

Told ya everyone was here.....

For more fair info, go here. If you weren't planning on it before, I bet y'all wanna come now! If you do, look us up -- we're in Building A, Booth 20. Now, get to gettin' and happy pickin'!

xx

The City Farmhouse Pop-Up Show is almost here (insert silent scream!). I am running around like a chicken with my head cut off, but that doesn’t mean you should be stressed on Oct. 17 & 18.  Come prepared and ready to take on the world…I mean show…

I took a few minutes to jot down some advice I’d want to know before heading to a pop-up show. Whether you’re a pickin’ pro or a first-timer, I think my list of tips + tricks will serve you well.

And whaddya know? The Williamson Herald not only shared details about this year’s show location, why we chose it and what to expect, but they also picked up our list of tips + tricks too! Read the full article here, then grab a pen and make note of my list below: 

Kim’s Tips + Tricks for Pop-up Show Shopping

1.     Whether you’re shopping at our Pop-up Show or visiting City Farmhouse on Bridge Street in Franklin, David and I suggest photographing spots you’re looking to fill.

2.     Bring a camera to photograph displays that are appealing or inspiring—they can be recreated easier from a photo.

3.     Be fair to yourself and the vendor when bargaining.

4.     Ask questions if you’re unsure of the age and condition of a piece. There’s nothing worse than discovering something is wrong with your purchase or that it’s not as old as you thought!

5.     Look for items that will make a big impact like vintage maps, old metal signs and/or large objects like gears that can be used as art. In decorating, I’ve found these types of items usually produce more bang for your buck!

6.     If you’re looking for a piece to fit in a particular spot, come prepared with dimensions and a tape measure. That way you don’t have to run home and do it in the middle of the show—pieces could be gone by the time you return. In my experience, the good stuff tends to sell pretty fast!

Learn more about our upcoming show including vendors and celebrity guests on our website: www.cityfarmhousefranklin.com/pop-up-barn-show.html

Here are a few pictures that Williamson Herald's Carole Robinson took of our store:

Only one week away until we meet up with fellow vendors and eager shoppers at the Country Living Fair in Columbus, Ohio.

I hope you'll join me on a Shopping Tour of the Show where, together, we'll spot cool finds for creating farmhouse and Country Living style in your home.

Here are my five tips for creating the look. What tips would you like to share? I would love to know your take for creating this style.

1. The proverbial farm table—whether it's period or repurposed from vintage salvage, this furniture piece is a staple in farmhouse & Country Living style decor.

2. Conversation pieces—non-traditional vintage finds as objects and art such as industrial fan covers, mirrored doors, architectural fragments, old barn or cabin doors, musical instrument fragments, lighting repurposed from farm implements are all just a few of the many interesting pieces to create a farmhouse & Country Living look.

3. Apothecary drawers, large or tiny, are a stylish look and perfect for storage—from jewelry and crafts to kitchen supplies, these pieces, once used in pharmacies, country stores and even workshops, are highly prized in design today.

4. White ironstone—beauty + practical for everyday use!

5. Vintage maps and letters—a huge impact for not much cash!

See you at the Country Living Fair!!

xx

Each season, thousands clamor for the Country Living Fairs hosted across the nation—after all, it’s the ultimate hunting grounds for vintage and new finds!

The next Country Living Fair will be held in Columbus, Ohio, on Sept. 12-14, with more than 150 vendors showing off scads of antique scores, plus an array of jewelry, art and made-in-America goods. I’m so excited to announce that City Farmhouse will be a vendor too! We are looking forward to meeting many of you there!

AND, in addition to being an exhibitor - I will be a guest at the Fair! On Friday, September 12 at 3.p.m. and again on Sunday, September 14, at 11 a.m., I will act as your personal shopping tour guide as we weave through all the amazing booths filled with beautiful home furnishings, accessories, and unique curiosities. It’s your chance to learn first-hand how to create Country Living Style in your own home. We’ll meet up at the Pumpkin Tower on the Village Green where you can register for $100.00 in shopping bucks, a one year subscription to Country Living Magazine, and a cool City Farmhouse tee.

The Country Living Fair will take place on Friday, Sept. 12 through Sunday, Sept. 14 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Tickets for early buying—8:30 a.m. entry on Friday and Saturday and 10 a.m. on Sunday — are $40 per person.  Regular admission is $13 per person in advance, and $16 the day of. Weekend passes are $15 per person in advance and $20 at the gate. Tickets include entrance to the show as well as the how to’s and presentations. 

Tickets may be purchased at the gate, or in advance by calling 1-866-500-FAIR.