A Hint Of Green - Or The Whole Shabang!

Not much to say.I'm just in a 'green' mood today!Here's some beautiful rooms with green in small doses......... and large!Image from Real Simple.Image from Real Simple.Image from Design Crush via Desire To Inspire.Image from Valspar.Image from Valspar.Image from Valspar.Image from Black Ribbon Interiors.Image from Small Place Style.Cheers,Linda.***...

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October In Seven Snapshots...

Time for the second monthly round up of best posts, and it's October's turn!So here's my 'snapshot' of the seven best posts for the month... just click on the title to read/see more about them!Snapshot 1:The A, B, C's Of A Nurturing Home. A lovely collection of words and pictures to take us to the heartland of what a home is really all about. Featuring what had to be one of my favourite images for the month, the 'super-star' (as one commenter labelled...

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So You're Passionate About Purple - What Does That Mean?

Image from Gaita Interiors.Are you passionate about purple? Is this spiritual, luxurious, and royal colour the one you love the most? Does it find its way into your interiors or your wardrobe almost without thinking?Image from We Heart It via Tumblr.Image from We Heart It via Tumblr.Let's see what my favourite book about colour (Colors For Your Every Mood - Discover Your True Decorating Colors by Leatrice Eiseman) tells us about people and the colour...

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My " King Arthur Scone mix " Giveaway!

In honor of my upcoming Tisane blends, King Arthur Flour Company has so generously participated in the first of many giveaways right here on The Unusual Farm Chick site.I truly love their flours which is all I will use for my Artisan breads. I am so thrilled to share with you the taste of exceptional quality one finds with King Arthur's products."Here at King Arthur Flour, we believe “value” still refers to the worth of something, not how cheap it...

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Hello..... Gorgeous Red Cabinet and Fab Furniture!

This room really 'had me at hello'!Image from Coco and Kelly via Desire To Inspire.Those who know me well know I can't survive without at least a little 'pop' of red somewhere in every room in my home. Truly.... I've tried, and it just won't fly.So this room made me intake a lovely big gulp of air! See that gorgeous red chinese cabinet reflected in the mirror (itself a stunning piece of design) - wow! The red on the bed, the red cushions - perfect.Not...

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Smaller Treasure Island Coffee Table With Driftwood Legs

Finally we got smaller size for Treasure Island table series, usually available length from 3 - 4,5 meter, now we have smaller coffee table in diameter 180 cm as shown above. New legs in driftwood, still has LED lights with turn on/off button on it. Naturally shape coffee table in LED furniture style, beauty in imperfection. What do you thi...

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A Little Hideaway In The Forest...

I can just imagine myself wandering down a forest path, finding this delightful little red house, and cocooning myself inside with a good book, some mellow lamplight, soft cushions, and yummy provisions for a day.Image from TumblrBliss!Cheers,Linda.******♥ Let's talk on Twitter!♥ Straight from me to YOU - subscribe!♥ New to Heartfire At Home? Start here.♥ And if, perchance, you BELIEVE.... join here.***...

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Solar pit greenhouse update and tea samples

I swore this day was never going to come. But here I am feeling rather satisfied with myself. Or rather I should say, The Captain, for all his hard labor of love which was put into getting things to this point. Poor guy has concrete burn on his fingertips from not wearing the plastic gloves I insisted he wear under his work pair. He learned after the first time and did finally succumb to my mothering ways. I bandaged up his fingertips after applying...

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The Soothing Sight Of 'The Curve'...

A beautifully curved back!Image from Small Place Style.I find furniture with curves very pleasing to the eye... it somehow seems more soothing and calming than angular furniture with pointy bits and sharp corners everywhere.Not to say I like all my furniture to be voluptuous, rounded, or bulging at the seams, but a few luscious, ripe curves 'take the edge off' and add that sinuous, soft, flowing element to a room.In Sensual Home Ilse Crawford says:...

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The Beach...

I'm off to the beach for a couple of stress free days with my partner! We'll be lounging around, taking walks, having lovely meals at some little beach-side restaurants, and probably going out for a bit of a fish!Sitting in the boat drifting across the water on a beautiful spring day with a warm, soft breeze lightly brushing by; water gently lapping at the sides of the boat; and glorious sunshine all around has to be one of the most simple, refreshing,...

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An Amazing Manor House With Unusual Visitors!

I couldn't quite believe it when I came across this amazing tourist destination!I love the word 'manor'...... for me it conjures up images of beautiful old ivy covered tudor homes with lots of interior woodwork, diamond paned glass in the windows, gorgeous staircases, stunning garden surrounds, gentile tea parties, character filled antique furniture, and grandfather clocks ticking loudly next to a roaring fireplace.But, then there's Giraffe Manor....

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Dining Room Table Pads Now On Sale! Free Shipping at Wholesale Furniture Brokers!

Here's a great opportunity that you just shouldn't pass. Wholesale Furniture Brokers is offering superior quality dining table pads with free shipping! For as low as $229, you get a custom made table pad that will protect your dining table from spills, scratches, dents, and heat damage for many years. Just place your order and we'll deliver it to your door without any hassle for you.This offer is only for a limited time, so act swiftly and take advantage...

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Think Pink And Do Your Cheeky Checkups!

In honour of October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and all those who've been touched by breast cancer in some way.... here's some lovely pink interiors and photos plus ideas for 'Cheeky Check-ups'!Image from We Heart It via Deviant Art.Image from We Heart It via Tumblr.Image from Iffer's Little Nest via House Beautiful.Image from Iffer's Little Nest via Bijou Kaleidoscope.Image from Iffer's Little Nest via Alkemie.Image from We Heart It via...

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