Changes in the French Farmhouse Sunroom

French Farmhouse style looks as if it's evolved over time 

with exposed wood beams, worn area rugs, soft textures and gently used furniture.

I'm incorporating these ideas into my sunroom/breakfast room as I continue to refine that look.

Please come in and get comfortable.

A few years ago I loaned this green velvet chair and ottoman to a friend. 

She's moving to a smaller place now and returned it to me. 

I had to sell my wicker sofa and shuffle things around to make room for it

but I had always imagined this comfy chair facing the little gas stove. Cozy. 

Of course, you know how one thing leads to another.

To make room for the chair and ottoman,
I moved my red farm table from the window wall to the stone wall .

I actually like it better there as I can see out the bank of windows better from across the room.

Here's where it had been . . . 

 and here it is now, nestled against the opposite wall.

I had been using a dining room chair at this table 

but I recently found this great little farm chair for $4 at a yard sale. 

At first I thought I'd paint it white but its mottled finish has grown on me 

and I think I'll just leave it as is.

This vintage tea towel was the perfect size and color for my fresh new look. 

Once I started moving furniture around, of course I wanted to change the accessories too. 

This embroidered table runner folded over an expansion rod softens the window 

and complements the farmhouse style with its simplicity.

A few pieces of ironstone always add a sense of age to a room.

And a deer antler hugging a vintage salt cellar lends a bit of natural whimsy to the room.

The thing I love about this style is its casual charm 

where comfort and vintage decor invite you to put your feet up.  

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