So much to show here today! Lot's of examples of Farmhouse Chic and so many wonderful vintage and antique items that will help you achieve this style! Many of them from Etsy's Vintage Elite team shops - the best vintage Etsy has to offer!

the rooms above are from Country Living and House Beautiful Magazine. Visit their sites for more wonderful examples in the Farmhouse Style!

http://www.countryliving.com/homes/how-to-get-the-look/farmhouse-style-0809#slide-1

http://www.countryliving.com/homes/house-tours/antique-french-table#slide-2

One of my fun decoupage rooster plates would look great in these rooms... 

https://www.etsy.com/listing/98405032/rooster-roosters-kitchen-decor-rooster

I've loaded this Etsy treasury with some fantastic items from Etsy's Vintage Elite team, one of the best places to score exceptional vintage finds online! 

Just a few of these lovely selections would make an instant collection!

Follow this link to all the items below!

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/MTU3NDU1OTR8MjcyMjA0MzEzMw/cottage-lovely?index=0&ref=pr_treasury_more&atr_uid=

What says "farmhouse" more than a touch of burlap. It's a fun addition to any room and the bonus is that it can be personalized. The photo below shows many examples in a neutral setting but it looks great with reds, blacks and greens as in the room examples shown earlier.

http://pinterest.com/pin/233765036880596537/

Some wonderful examples of customized printed pillows from Etsy Shops...

http://www.etsy.com/shop/AbundantHaven

http://www.etsy.com/listing/74194025/skeleton-key-burlap-feed-sack-doorstop?ref=shop_home_active

There ain't no cure for the Summertime Blues! So I say, if you can't beat em - join em!

These shops have some of the best handmade items on Etsy -

 in beautiful blue and many other summertime colors!

The first 9 of the shops pictured here are from Fabteam - only the best!

here's the link to the Etsy treasury which will lead you directly to all these shops! Click away!

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/MTU3NDU1OTR8MjcyNDU3MzY5NA/summertime-blues

This Fabteam (of which I am a proud member ) treasury made it to Etsy's front page today, June 4th, 2013. 

I'm proud to say I made it! Always a thrill! 

Hope you like the summer mix of oranges and teals - a personal favorite!

items from Fabteam and other shops:

silkscreen: http://www.etsy.com/listing/113178619/glicee-print-silkscreen-illustration?ref=fp_treasury_1

Pillows :http://www.etsy.com/listing/152785998/colorblock-pillow-in-mint-cream-and?ref=fp_treasury_3

Vintage Patchwork Shorts: http://www.etsy.com/listing/77384923/1950s-paisley-patchwork-shorts-high?ref=fp_treasury_2

balsam sachets: http://www.etsy.com/listing/108955189/brown-herringbone-balsam-sachets?ref=fp_treasury_5

geometric brooch: http://www.etsy.com/listing/130853066/minimal-leather-brooch-upcycled-leather?ref=fp_treasury_6

statement ring: http://www.etsy.com/listing/88288028/sterling-silver-artisan-statement-ring?ref=fp_treasury_4

and here's a lucky strike extra - this adorable hair bow from SassyStichesbyLori!

http://www.etsy.com/listing/152094139/orange-and-teal-polka-dot-reversible?ref=fp_treasury_10

Coral Beach Decor is a personal favorite of mine. The colors are clean and fresh - always cheery. 

Pairing corals with blues makes a beautiful contrast. 

Two colors to try - a minty blue green or navy. 

Here are a few of my favorite beach inspired rooms along with some excellent choices from Etsy shops 

to get you started on your own coral inspired room - at the beach or not!

from Martha: coral with minty blue green.

coral with navy blue. crisp and bright!

Here are a few lovely items to get you started on your beach room. All from Etsy shops!

http://www.etsy.com/listing/150781404/coral-reef-decorative-designer-pillow?ref=shop_home_active

https://www.etsy.com/listing/78571290/starfish-art-coral-decor-beach-decor

http://www.etsy.com/listing/152016519/coral-home-decor-fabric-white-and-grey?
ref=usr_faveitems

http://www.etsy.com/listing/118232024/vintage-enesco-fish-planter-made-in?ref=usr_faveitems

https://www.etsy.com/listing/97965422/coral-and-shell-wall-decor-decoupage?

ref=shop_home_active

I found this wonderful picture of a cottage ktichen on tumblr! 

 I love this eclectic style which combines a few different vintage periods. 

But I especially love the mid century modern pieces they've added in an unexpected way! 

Nothing "slavish" about this mixing and matching of vintage styles.

 Here are a few of my favorite mid century pieces from Etsy's Vintage Elite Team

that would work well in this simple and lovely home.  

http://www.etsy.com/teams/12628/etsyvintageelite/members?page=1

 These two wonderful shops are featured:

http://www.etsy.com/shop/thewhitepepper

http://www.etsy.com/shop/KOLORIZE

http://www.etsy.com/listing/151192195/milo-baughman-for-thayer-coggin-danish?ref=usr_faveitems

http://www.etsy.com/listing/120229043/mid-century-book-rack-desktop-bookshelf?ref=usr_faveitems

http://www.etsy.com/listing/151216998/mid-century-lane-end-table-with-glass?ref=usr_faveitems

http://www.etsy.com/listing/151300097/mid-century-lamp-yellow-ceramic-lamp?ref=usr_faveitems

http://www.etsy.com/listing/151301437/vintage-ge-fan-mid-century-industrial?ref=usr_faveitems

here's a palette of colors for this room!

Somethings fishy on Etsy....


http://www.etsy.com/listing/98911760/deep-sea-modern-tapered-drum-lampshade?ref=usr_faveitems

http://www.etsy.com/listing/151147850/guppin-custom-guppy-fish-brooch-pin-made?ref=usr_faveitems

http://www.etsy.com/listing/92889861/fishy-fish-square-bowl-lespadon?ref=shop_home_feat

While browsing around for great (and inexpensive) ideas for "summer-izing" your space I came across some great ideas from this wonderful blog:

http://beachcomber26.blogspot.com/search?updated-max=2011-07-14T08:16:00%2B10:00&max-results=8

Forget about matching! Collect different sized and shaped items in a range of beachy colors ( include corals or sunny yellows here a well ) for an equally great look.

Lots of flea market finds here, painted in an array of upbeat colors. The trick here is to keep the background white. In fact - you can paint everything in the room white - then just add a few pops of color here and there. Below is a perfect example of how white sets off a very sweet unmatched selection of flea market plates.

Where do you find these collections without leaving home? Etsy Vintage, of course. I'll be adding a list of some of the very best Etsy Vintage Shops but for now - just visit the Etsy Vintage Elite Team for an amazing array of vintage shops to browse through from the comfort of your living room!

http://www.etsy.com/teams/12628/etsyvintageelite/members?page=1