Looking for Decorating ideas for boys? Here I’ll show how I decorated my boys room; answering your questions and giving ideas along the way!

My boys room was in need of some TLC! Not only was their rug needing to be replaced, but they were feeling that their room was too “little kid’ish” and didn’t feel their space reflected their personalities!

So, I set out to create a kids bedroom that inspired them to do all things boys want to do in their room like read, play legos, draw comics. etc.

As I update my boys room decor I’ll be sure to answer your decorating questions and try and give you lots of ideas for decorating your kids rooms.

What’s the best way to decorate a kids bedroom?

You might be asking yourself what’s the best way to decorate a kids bedroom? Where do I start? What elements do I need to make sure I add to my boys space?

Well, I always say, start by making a list of all the activities your kids like to use their space for? Do they love to read? Then add a bookshelf to easily display all their books. Add a cozy chair that they can curl up in to read.

Maybe your boys like to play legos but you aren’t sure where to store them all? This is where I ran into trouble. My boys bedroom was completely covered in legos leaving no room to walk around! The solution was under the bed lego storage bins! This way they can slide out their bins to play legos whenever they want, but when they’re through, they can just tuck them away back under the bed so they aren’t in the way!

When decorating a kids bedrooms It’s always best to pick a theme that reflects their personality. This way, once you have that theme you can easily coordinate decor to piggie-back off that idea.

My boys love to play outside and in the woods. They love to explore. So, I went went a map/adventure theme. And this theme was pretty easy to find coordinating decor.

What are the best boys room ideas?

If you’re wondering what are the best boys room ideas when considering a theme, then I’d say first check out Pinterest. Simply type in boys room theme ideas and you’ll be shown thousands of options.

Try and pick something that reflects what stage your boys are in and their interests.

I found some really inexpensive boys room decor at Hobby Lobby, including an awesome large map! These items fit in so well with my overall theme!

The best way to organize a kids room

The best way to organize a kids room is to try and work their favorite toys, books, or games into the layout of their room.

For instance, my boys like to draw comics. So I make sure to add a desk with all their “comic” supplies. This way they’re accessible and organized in the desk drawers.

They also love to read. So I added a cozy reading nook for them to curl up and read in. I also added a reading light over their bed to make it easier to read at night.

Don’t forget to utilize all the space in their room. This includes under their beds, desk, closets, and bookshelves.

Adding plastic containers to sort out things like Pokemon cards and storing them under their beds or in their closets will help everything stay organized.

What colors are suitable for kids bedroom? And why?

This is an interesting question and I think it has many answers. First, choose a color that is going to fit in well with the theme you’ve chosen always comes first. That will still leave many color choices available.

Next, I’d say look for colors that are categorized as being “calming”. Because at the end of the day we want our boys bedrooms to be relaxing for them to catch some zzzs at the end off the day.

If all else fails and you still aren’t sure, stick with something neutral like a creamy white or off-white or even gray.

Where to find kids room decor?

My favorite place to find kids room decor is Hobby Lobby. They have a great kids section that can accommodate lots of different themes. I was able to grab a lot of different signs to create murals in my boys room.

I also needed a new rug for my boys room. I ended up snagging one on Overstock for a steal of a price. I love the way the pattern fits in with my boys bedding.

My favorite bedding for my boys are hands down beddys. They have the best features and my boys are obsessed with them. Read about it here to see if they’re a good fit for your kids room.

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Come see how I’ve decorated my house for Spring with boho farmhouse vibes! I’m doing a whole house tour and can’t wait to share all the details with you!

Welcome! Thank you so much for being here! If you came over from Leen at Sanddollarlane… Thanks for popping by! I just love what Leen has done with her home and all her Spring touches! Simply beautiful!

And of course a big thanks to Kelly and Mansa for hosting this blog hop! It’s always such a blast and I always walk away feeling so inspired!

Alright.. let’s get this tour started!

First stop on this boho farmhouse Spring home tour… the Dining room!

I love to decorate my dining room for Spring. After a long winter I’m all about bringing in all the Spring florals and wreaths to brighten things up!

In keeping with my boho farmhouse style, I kept things neutral in this space except for my pops of bold colors. Although, I have to say my favorite feature has to be my eucalyptus wreath with the pink spring florals tucked inside. And isn’t it cool hung over the butcher paper roll?!

Second stop on my Spring home tour is my boho farmhouse style sitting room!

My sitting room Is my favorite place to sit, have a cup of coffee, and relax and read a good book! Those oversized arm chairs are so cozy you just sort of sink into each chair and never want to leave.

It brings me so much joy to look up from my book and see Spring decor! I wholeheartedly believe that we are influenced by our environment. That’s why I love to decorate for each new season. It brings me so much joy!

Third stop on this Spring home tour is my boho farmhouse style family room!

Every house needs a large and cozy room with a comfy couch that everyone can pile on. We love to snuggle up and watch a movie or play a board game in our family room.

We spend a lot of time in here which is why I like to add Spring home decor touches to brighten my families moods – since we all spend so much time in there!

Lastly, but surely not least… my bedroom and the guest bedroom!

It’s always fun to add some bright colors and some florals to any space for Spring… so why not our bedrooms too!

I generally go with traditional all-year decor in the bedrooms and occasionally will add in seasonal decor with wreaths, pillows, and florals. I know how much joy it brings me to see it – I want my guests to feel that way too!

I hope you’ve enjoyed my boho farmhouse spring house tour! Be sure to head over and checkout Lindsay at Aratariathome! I know you’ll leave feeling inspired!

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Make sure to checkout the other inspiring Spring home tours from these awesome bloggers!

Bloggers Best Spring Home Tour

This week I’m joining some of my lovely blogging friends for the Bloggers Best Spring Home Tours! All week long we are welcoming you into our homes decorated for spring. You can visit each tour by clicking on the links below the images!

Monday’s Tours

The Tattered Pew / Bricks n’ Blooms / Fiddle Leaf Interiors

Shiplap and Shells / Cottage On Bunker Hill / Sweet Pea

Tuesday’s Tours

The Ponds Farmhouse / My Thrift Store Addiction /Noting Grace

Open Doors Open Heart /The Flowering Farmhouse /Willow Bloom Home Blog

Wednesday’s Tours

DIY Beautify / This Is Simplicite / Up To Date Interiors

Robyn’s French Nest / Midwest Life and Style / Simply 2 Moms

Thursday’s Tours

Dabbling and Decorating / First Day of Home / Sand Dollar Lane

The Farmhouse Life / Aratari At Home / Pasha Is Home

Friday’s Tours

White Arrows Home / Stonegable / Cottage In The Mitten

Follow The Yellow Brick Home/ Lora B Create & Ponder/ Lantern Lane Designs

Thanks for reading along, pals!

In 5 simple steps I transformed a $3 planter from the dollar store into a beautiful centerpiece! Just in time for Spring!

I know what you’re thinking… you can’t turn dollar store supplies into a centerpiece for Spring. Well, I’m here to tell you that you can!

In 5 simples steps I’ll show you how to level up a cheap planter from the dollar store using a little joint compound, water, plaster of Paris, paint, and dirt (yes, you heard that right!

Step NO. 1: Apply the joint compound.

The first step I did to level up this dollar store planter was to apply the joint compound. I used a small paint brush to apply it.

Once I had an even coat applied to the whole planter I let it dry over night.

Step NO.2: Apply the Plaster of Paris mixture

The second step is the Plaster of Paris mixture. To make the mixture it’s just 1/4 cup of water to 1/2 cup of plaster of Paris. Stir until the mixture thickens up. Apply a generous amount all over the dollar store planter.

Believe me, this step will make all the difference in adding texture to really level up this centerpiece!

It’s ok if the mixture is a little on the watery side. It’ll thicken as you go. Apply a generous amount of the mixture all over the planter. Work quickly! The mixture may get too hard if this process takes too long. You may have to add a bit more water to get the right consistency again. Let the planter dry for 2-3 hours.

Step NO.3: Dap on the paint

The third step is to take a paper towel and ball it up to dab on the paint. I’m using Glidden off-white. The reason I’m dabbing it on instead of painting it on is because I want it to have a speckled look instead of the surface being completely covered. Let the paint dry 2-3 hours

Step NO. 4: Rub dirt all over it

Once the paint is completely dry, I rubbed dirt all over the dollar store planter. I know this sounds so funny, but this will give the soon to be centerpiece a more of antique-look.

Brush off any access once finished. I also re-dabbed a few more paint spots afterwards to help it blend a bit more too.

Step NO.5: Add florals to create the centerpiece

Lastly, I added my florals to make a beautiful centerpiece. My florals are from the dollar store and from Micheals.

I started with some tape to make a grid to hold the flowers where I wanted them. Then I stuck in my florals in-between all the grids.

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And done! I turned this $3 planter from the dollar store into a beautiful centerpiece for my Spring table!

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  I’ve narrowed down the top 5 design features to add to every little girls bedroom. Our space should reflect the personality of the owner; encouraging us to be us! The same goes for our kids rooms too!

Well, After 5 years with pink and peonies walls my 9 year old has had her fill. She is ready to call it quits and is reaching for something a bit more “sophisticated”.

I told her that I want her space to be a reflection of her! So together we searched high and low to figure out what her favorite colors where, what style is her favorite, and what elements would bring her joy!

After sorting through her personal preferences, I’ve come up with a plan to implement her style AND 5 design features I believe every little girl needs in her room.

NO.1: Add a comfy spot that they can’t wait to dive into

I’d say the most important feature in a little girls bedroom is to make sure they have the comfiest beds that they just can’t wait to cuddle up ad catch some zzz’s in.

My absolute favorite kids bedding is Beddys. They have the best bedding for kids because it takes them seconds to make their bed every day. Literally they zip up the sides and they’re done! Read more about it here!

No.2: Design an area where they can do their favorite things!

Designing an area where they can do their favorite things is so important when designing a little girls room. This is going to look different for every girl because all little girls are different!

My daughter had a rather large area to play with her American Girls dolls, but I’m sad to say she’s growing out of that stage.

Now, she’s into crafts and sewing. In our new design plan we will be taking all the dolls toys out and adding in a large craft table and cube storage so she can craft and sew to her hearts content!

No. 3: An area for school and reading

Adding an area for little girls to read and do their school work is also an important design feature. Especially with remote school being so relevant these days. It’s important to create an inviting space that encourages them to do those things.

No.4: Adding a spot to store toys

Be sure to add a spot when designing their room to store all of their toys when they’re not being played with.

My daughter has a rather large trunk at the foot of her bed that we store all her stuffed animals and costumes in.

Since she’s growing our out the costume phase we’ll probably use it now to store things like board games and smaller toys.

No.5: Choosing design features that suites them and sparks joy!

Lastly, I’d say at the end of the day, It’s their room and they have to live in it. It should spark joy! Letting them pick the color palette and textures is so important.

This is the phase we are in now. My daughter has opted out of pink and we are in for a change. She is thinking of a fun blue floral wallpaper. Check out the design plan below!

She’s decided that she wants to go Bold with wall to wall wallpaper and I commend her for it! We’ll do bright and neutral everywhere else that way nothing completes with the fun wallpaper. And tie in the teal in fun pops like pillows and throw blankets

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How to antique an old picture frame to look much more expensive then it really is!

I’ve been really obsessed with Mcgee and co lately and have been drooling over their artwork. I love the look of art in a gold antique frame. The problem is that they can be quit pricey!

So I decided to antique an existing frame I already had and turn it into something that looks much more expensive then it is. With a little Rub N Buff, I transformed this old outdated frame into something beautiful in one step!

I Used Rub N Buff to get that aged antique look

Rub N Buff is a blend of waxes, metallic powders, and pigments that create a painted look – without the paint!

Simply rub it onto the surface of the frame with fingers or a dry bristled brush. One container will cover about 20 square feet, which was the perfect amount for my large frame.

While applying it, I noticed little textures of wax on the surface of the frame. With a few swipes of my brush the small textures dissolved into the frame giving it the perfect antique solid gold look!

To Start: I gather all the supplies I needed to antique my frame

First, I gathered up my frame, a drop cloth, the rub n Buff, and a paint brush to get started. I also folded a piece of paper in fourths to squeeze the rub N Buff onto to make it easier apply.

Next, I applied the Rub N Buff onto the frame

The Rub N Buff is really thick and spreads rather nicely. I dabbed the Rub N Buff on the top of the bristles of the brush and sort of patted it into the frame to get all the different angles. Then, just swiped back and forth to cover the flat surfaces.

This process takes minutes! That’s the great part – you only need one coat to get that antique look! AND it doesn’t take long to dry at all! Mine was dry within about 10 minutes!

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And done! From “newish” to aged and antique in one simple step!

I love how the one simple step of using Rub N Buff was all my frame needed to transform from “newish” to aged and antique looking!

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Much love,

Kori ~ At The Farmhouse Life

Creating a Valentines wreath out of your old Christmas decor!

Good morning Friends! Today is the first Pinterest Challenge of 2021 and today we’re creating our own unique valentines wreath based off of one inspiration photo.  If you’ve hopped over from French Ethereal, welcome and so glad you’re here!  Do you decorate for Valentines day? If so I’ve got so Inspo for you!

A big thank you to Cindy at Country Road 407 for coordinating this fun blog hop!

This month’s inspiration photo (above) comes from Sky at Capital B.  I love her cute and simple heart wreath! The perfect Valentines inspiration photo! I decided to give a valentines day wreath a go – but with a little farmhouse twist- and using my left over Christmas Garland!

Step 1 Gather Christmas decor supplies

I started off by gathering my Christmas Garland to use in my valentines wreath. I also grabbed a grapevine wreath to attach my Christmas Garland to.

I also grabbed some hot glue to attach the garland to the wreath.

And lastly, I grabbed a cute Valentines sign from Micheals for a few bucks to attach to my Valentines wreath.

Step 1: Attach the Christmas garland to the wreath

To start I wrapped the Christmas Garland around the grapevine wreath. then I tucked the leaves through the grapevine wreath to help secure it in place.

Next, I used my hot glue gun to make sure the garland stays where it’s supposed to stay.

Next, I attached my valentines day sign

So I thought about attaching my sign by hot gluing the crap out of it, but instead I just used the twine that was attached to the sign and hung it over the wreath hook.

This way I can reuse this wreath season after season!

Well that’s it.  So easy, right??  Now it’s time to check out how House On Silverado recreated Sky at capitol B.’s wreath. Trust me, it’s beautiful!

And then be sure to checkout all the others Inspo pics as well!

Thanks for reading along, pals!

Much Love,

Kori~At The Farmhouse Life

Easy Entryway table styling

Entryway table styling can be super easy and look effortless with a few staples which I’ll share with you here.

I started with a mural as my back drop from Anewwall. This is their shaded mural and is my absolute favorite. I didn’t want anything to steal it’s thunder so I styled my entryway very simply to compliment my wall instead of it being too distracting.

The other pieces I added including my table, mirror, lights, and decor are simple and affordable. I’ve linked each of the sources under each pictures below as well.

Add the perfect entryway table

First,  I added the perfect entryway table. I love this one because its from Walmart. Not only is it a great price, but it’s made from solid wood too! It’s very sturdy AND comes fully assembled! Which these days I felt was worth mentioning.

Hang mirror and lights centered above your table

Next, I hung my mirror over my entryway table. This one is from Target and it’s the perfect size. It’s good quality too and one of the most affordable of its type.

Then I hung my lights centered on either side of the mirror. The gold on the lights matches the gold on the mirror so it coordinates nicely. And the white shades give it a classic look playing off of the white in the mural.

Stack home decor books and add a paper weight to your entryway table

Then I added home decor books to give a little structure to my entryway table. Not only does it add visual interest, but it adds height and dimension to the table styling. Decorating is all about layering to give things visual interest and stacking books is a great way to do that.

Add baskets to your entryway table

Adding baskets in not just a decor feature for entryway styling, but a practical element too. Not only does it add another texture but it adds storage as well.

In my very old home we are lacking in closet space. So in an effort to make us more organized, I put baskets where ever I can. Not only can I store extra blankets but books, shoes, etc.

Layer vases and add florals to your entryway display

Adding different size vases is a great way to adds some varying heights to your entryway display. I love this crock from Studio McGee’s Threshold line at Target.

I’ve also added some simple Spring florals to brighten this spot a bit without it being too distracting. Again, I don’t want anything overshadowing my Anewall shaded mural.

Add a candle to your entryway table

Lastly, adding a candle is the finishing touch to style your entryway. What I love about this candle from the Hearth and Hand line at Target is that it’s super fragrant – Even when it isn’t lit!

Everytime I walk by It smells like Spring time florals and brightens my mood.

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Much Love,

Kori ~ from The Farmhouse Life

What house projects to expect this year at The Farmhouse Life

It’s a new year, and although it’s full of resolutions… it’s also full of renovations!

I’m a big one for self-improvement and personal growth. So the new year is one of my favorite times of the year.

I love to set new goals and celebrate the goals that were achieved from the year before. I believe we can do anything that we set our mind to and I LOVE to challenge myself every year. And of course I’ll continue work on the goals that weren’t achieved from the year before. Somethings are worth striving for even if they take longer then you’d like to accomplish them.

A few of the things I’m set to work on this year are…1. To learn how to play the piano. I’ve always wanted to learn. 2. To make big strides in my business and 3. To get more hands-on with our house projects.

I’ve been so inspired by some of the leading ladies in the DIY industry that I’m determined to jump on this bandwagon and pick up a saw and a nail gun too!

Which is the perfect transition for this post…House projects for the farmhouse Life in 2021! I’ve added an Inspo picture under each project title to give you an idea of the direction we’d like to go.

Project one: The kitchen!!

The kitchen is the one project that we’ve been itching to do. Ever since we moved in we’ve had visions of how this space would serve us better and couldn’t wait to get started.

The reason we waited so long (almost 5 years) to start on our kitchen is because we first wanted to reno the rooms we lived most in. I wanted my family to feel comfortable and at home right away so I started with bedrooms and shared living spaces like living rooms etc.

Then we started growing our farm and needed to work on things like logging and clearing fields, building shelters for our animals, and fences.

Slowly but surely we’re making our way back inside again and have started working on our home yet again.

The good thing about waiting so long before renovating our kitchen is that we’ve gotten a really good feel of the space and have had plenty of time to figure out how the space can better serve us.

It’s interesting how I originally thought I would put in a wine fridge and cabinet and have since come to realize that is just not something we’d use enough. Instead we could use that space to put in a larger food pantry.

Project two: Our family room

Our family room has served us well over the last 5 years but we’ve realized it could use a facelift and maybe have a few added features to help us stay a bit more organized.

One area is that we need more storage. There is one wall that would be perfect for floor to ceiling cabinets. We need storage for things like extra blankets, pillows, and board games. And not to mention all the DVDs and video games that are hopelessly floating around.

We could also use overhead lighting with maybe a fan feature.

Lighting in general is a problem in this space. It is a very darkroom with no cross lighting. We’d like to add French glass doors to the entryway between the family room and the sunroom (which is functioning as the playroom the moment).

Project three: Our front entryway and upstairs landing

We’ve been working on our front entryway and upstairs landing since before Christmas and are excited to wrap this one up. We still need to shiplap, install the lighting, and add the rail. We also have a few decor and furniture finishing touches to add as well including a new stairs runner.

Project four: Our green house!

This one is a big one… our green house. We’ve been gathering supplies for years and are thrilled to finally be able to start building. Our family tries to eat mainly plant based and it’s been a goal of ours to grow our veggies all year round.

Project Five: Our pergola

Right off of our sunroom is a sliding glass door the leads to a clement slab. We’d like to turn this area into a beautiful patio! We’ll add a pergola right off the side of the house, brick pavers, and glass French doors.

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Much Love,

Kori ~ From The Farmhouse Life

How to transition from Christmas decor to winter decor without looking too Christmassy.

Well, we made it. We decked the halls and trimmed the tree. But now that Christmas is over and it’s like… now what?

We’ve spent so much time decorating for Christmas are we really ready to take it all down and start over?

I mean, here in NH we’re in the dead of winter, so taking out Spring decor might look a little silly and definitely far too premature.

To be totally honest, I love the natural and earthy elements of my Christmas decor and I try and hold on to them as long as possible. I’m just not ready to say goodbye to it all quite yet.

Thankfully, there is a way to keep all the greenery without it looking too “Christmassy”.

I’ll show you how to transition from your Christmas decor to winter decor below with only a few simple steps! Then, be sure to stick around for a short “winter decor” tour of my home!

Step one: Out with all the Santas

The first step to ridding your home of Christmas and bringing in more winter decor is to get rid of all the Santas. I don’t know if your house even has Santas, but if it does… it’s time to say goodbye.

This can also mean any sign that says Christmas or phrases we associate with Christmas time. Like “It’s the most wonderful time of the year”, “Silent Night Holy Night”, etc.

Step 2: Get rid of the Christmas reds and bring in more neutrals and whites

The second step is to takeout all of those bright Chrismassy reds and replace them with lighter and whiter tones for the New Year.

We associate white and bright tones with a clean slate which is perfect for the New Year.

This is where I feel a bit hypocritical. My home has reds all year long. I have red boho rugs and pops of red in decor all throughout my home. So I actually keep my red Christmas decor like my poinsettias, dinnerware, etc.

Step 3: Bring in natural elements

My third tip on transitioning from Christmas decor to Winter decor is to bring in as many natural elements as you can.

Fill those bowls with pinecones, add evergreen branches to your vases, keep those pine wreaths in those windows, and leave those bare or lighted threes throughout your home.

Step 4: Keep all those cozies front and center!

My fourth and last tip on bringing winter decor in and transitioning Christmas decor out is to keep all those cozies right where they are!

And by this I mean throw pillows and blankets. I have them everywhere in my living areas. I have them in baskets, draped over chairs and ottomans, and stacked on the ground.

I never want to be more than an arm’s length from a warm blanket… well,  because it’s cold!! I definitely don’t want my guests (hoping I’ll actually have guests in 2021) to be cold either!

Below you can see my home styled for Winter! And way at the bottom I have a video of my Winter decor house tour. Enjoy!

My family room

My sitting room

My front entryway

My dining room

My bedroom

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Thank you so much for reading along everyone!

Much Love,

Kori~ From The Farmhouse Life

Welcome to another week of Welcome Home Sunday! I’m so excited to show you some fun and exciting holiday content to inspire you and fill you with cheer this season!

Welcome Home Sunday

Welcome Home Sunday: Holiday Edition

Today I am so honored to be here as a guest host for Welcome Home Sunday. Each Sunday, this weekly blog series features five bloggers and a guest host. A big thank you to my friends at The Tattered Pew, White Arrows Home, Seeking Lavender Lane, Sincerely, Marie Designs, and Noting Grace for hosting this awesome and inspiring series and inviting me to be apart of this week.

A little about The Farmhouse Life

I’m Kori, and I’m so glad you’re here! Home design has always been a passion of mine. I love to find new ways to make my home feel and look beautiful.

I’m a DIY girl who loves farmhouse style with a twist of boho. And let’s face it…a room that reflects your personal style can boost your mood and make you feel happy!

When we’re surrounded by an organized well-designed space it inspires us to go and do the things! My family of 5 recently moved from city life to farm life and we’ve been renovating our 1700s abode one room at a time.

I like to write about design tips, DIYs, easy styling, tips on organization and cleaning, entertaining, and so much more! I even have a store where I sell Christmas prints! Check it out here!

Welcome Home Sunday

Seeking Lavender Lane / European Farmhouse Christmas Home Tour Part II

Sincerely, Marie Designs / Christmas In Unexpected Places In Our Home

The Tattered Pew / Quick And Easy Christmas Shortbread Cookies

White Arrows Home / Easy Christmas Stair Bunting

Noting Grace Home / Celebrating Christmas Blog Hop

The Farmhouse Life /DIY Fresh Christmas Wreaths

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Thanks for reading along, pals!

Much Love,

Kori ~ From The Farmhouse Life