Louise and Jason dream big. For years, they longed to live in the country and finally, that dream came true. The couple purchased 450 acres of rolling hills and native prairies in west-central Minnesota and built a 5,000-square-foot farmhouse for their family of 12. Since the land is not ideal for farming, they chose to bring back the American bison to these native grasslands.
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What is your favorite design style? Traditional? Minimalist? Does the current farmhouse trend with reclaimed wood, wrought iron accents, and vintage elements catch your eye? Kim and Dan, of Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, admit to having rather mixed tastes when it comes to renovating their 1950-era Cape Cod home.
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One of the highlights of summer is enjoying fresh-grown produce from a local Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) farm. But if you’re lucky enough to live near Afton, Minnesota, you don’t have to wait until summer because the 10th Street Farm & Market has fresh produce all year long.
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Nothing beats amazing before-and-after shots! Seeing a space in dire need of improvement, then voila! You see the transformation without having to witness all the messy steps, and missteps, in between. If you missed last Wednesday’s post, Leah shared the dramatic change to her Napa, California, home after she added a front porch and handcrafted lighting. Check out the difference…
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One of our favorite trends is the conversion of old barns into vibrant new spaces such as homes, workshops, and entertainment venues. If you missed the amazing barn-to-home renovation Brooke tackled in Vermont, be sure to check out those posts here.
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There are many ways to add curb appeal to a home, but one of our favorites is the front porch. This multifunctional space serves as a protected landing area for hellos and goodbyes as well a spot to eat lunch, play with the kids, or wile away an afternoon with a good book.
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