Near the St. Lawrence River, nestled in the heart of vast farmland in upstate Hammond, NY, Vintage Doors has been honing their craft for over thirty years to provide authentic, one-of-a-kind, meticulously handcrafted wood doors to properly anchor and define any space. Practical, functional, and beautiful-their products are sure to transport you back to a simpler time, where high quality materials and fine craftsmanship are combined to yield a superior product. They take great pride in hand-crafting real wood doors of heirloom quality, just like the olden days. Their doors can transform the l ..read more

A 1980s fixer upper in Oklahoma gets DIY updates to become a dream modern farmhouse. It’s always inspiring to see someone transform their entire home through DIY projects. But is that possible for the rest of us? According to blogger and homeowner Astra Spanbauer of At Home with Astra, the answer is yes.  In the living room, Astra replaced the original carpet with vinyl wood flooring, installing it herself, of course. “I like the durability of it, having kids and pets, I didn’t want something that would get scratched up and ruined in real life,” she says. When she first moved into her Sha ..read more

After a nationwide search and voting by our farmhouse community, Stephanie Leleux won your hearts and will now present her passion for home décor in each issue throughout 2024. Her boundless creativity along with excellent photography, honed writing skills, and warm, friendly demeanor make her a perfect 2024 Brand Ambassador!  Hi, Farmhouse Friends! I truly cannot put into words how honored and excited I am to have been chosen as the 2024 Brand Ambassador for American Farmhouse Style! I am so thrilled to have the opportunity to share my love for all things farmhouse and take you along as ..read more

Handmade quilts are the threads that bind generations. If you are lucky enough to have inherited a handmade quilt from your grandmother or another branch on your family tree, then you already know the sentimental value attached to it. The warmth it generates comes not only from its fabric but also from the quilter who put her heart into every detail of its creation. Perhaps you’ve thought about acquiring more quilts to spread the warmth throughout your home but were unsure where to begin the search. Suzanne Smith Arney, a freelance art writer with a special interest in quilts and textiles, off ..read more

The bond you share with your mom is truly unique—which makes it a shame that so many Mother’s Day gifts on the market can be routine and predictable. But that’s starting to change, thanks to the rise of fast online custom printing and the wider availability of personalized wall art, such as canvas prints, at accessible prices. If you’re looking for a gift that expresses your gratitude, celebrates a precious connection, and acknowledges the sacrifices made by any mother, consider canvas prints featuring your own photos or designs. Of course, flowers and chocolates have their own timeless a ..read more

Bunnies, bees and birds—oh my! Spring is the perfect time to refresh your interiors and celebrate (or hope for) the budding and warming world outside. Here are some of our top tips for learning how to style spring decor. The front porch to homeowner Kayla Currier’s house is small but mighty. “I tell people to just keep it simple,” Kalya says. Her standard year-round front porch décor includes a wreath, flower pot and a concrete bunny. “I’ll tie a color in from the inside into the outside in the bunny or on the wreath,” she says. Photograph by Bret Gum.Greet Guests with a Vignette. Whether that ..read more

A 1920s bungalow retains its historic charm while receiving needed updates. Striking the perfect balance between modernizing an older home while maintaining all the vintage charm that attracted you to it in the first place can be a difficult line to walk. For Holly Thompson, designer and owner of Holly Thompson Design (with studios in downtown Franklin and Nashville, Tennessee), finding this balance was the main goal when renovating her 1920s bungalow. “If you can go with the house rather than fight against it, you get the best result,” Holly says. Although Holly stayed true to the home’s cent ..read more

Illuminate your patriotic celebrations with a warm glow by crafting your very own handmade wood lanterns. These simple, rustic beauties are the perfect way to add a cozy ambience to your Fourth of July festivities, outdoor dining tablescapes, or any space that could use a touch of Americana. What You’ll Need: Wood (6’ long x 12” wide x 1” high pine) Chop saw Table saw Tape measure Nails Nail gun & air compressor Wood glue Orbital sander and 120 grit sandpaper Stain Glass hurricanes Candles Note: Medium Lantern Dimensions: 9” l x 9” w x 18” h (with square base of 10 ½” x 1” h). Large Lant ..read more

Farmhouse charm meets an eclectic mix of styles in décor enthusiast Stephanie Martin’s cozy home design, Boxwood Farms LLC, brimming with vintage collectibles. Boxwood Farms LLC represents Stephanie Martin’s take on farmhouse style. Farmhouse style often goes together with other home-décor styles to create a fresh, fun and individualized design. Stephanie loves to combine styles in her home for a cohesive, unique look and feel full of trademark farmhouse simplicity and coziness. She started her Instagram account as a creative outlet to share her love of décor with others. Here she shares a bit ..read more

This 101-year-old bachelor pad gets a modern farmhouse makeover to accommodate the needs of a growing young family. Standing proudly in the historic Lyon Park neighborhood of Arlington, Virginia is a 101-year-old bungalow with recent modern farmhouse style renovations. Bright, airy and warm, this house—once a bachelor’s pad—is now a cozy home to a young family of four. When the homeowners purchased the house, they knew that something had to be done to make it their own. “We knew that the house had good bones, but the layout did not function well for our family,” say the homeowners. Although th ..read more