Capper's Farmer

DECORATIVE FARMHOUSE APPEAL

MY husband and I, along with our two boys, moved into our small Indiana home about four years ago, and we’ve been renovating ever since. We’ve torn down walls, built furniture, painted just about every surface, and restored the original charm of our vintage 1940s farmhouse.

What I love most about old farmhouses is their character and the sense of history you get from them. Decorating with farmhouse style today is all about blending modern amenities with elements that take you back

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