Modern Farmhouse Inspiration

Shinn Estate Vineyard & Farmhouse Inn

I am so filled with inspiration after my weekend at a Modern Farmhouse Bed & Breakfast.  Located in wine country on the North Fork of Long Island, Shinn Estate Vineyard and Farmhouse Inn exceeded my expectations for a weekend getaway.  As a designer I appreciate when great design and planning come together.  The thought that went into every inch of this Farmhouse is truly impressive.  Bringing together the feel of a Vintage Farmhouse and Modern Hotel can be a daunting feat.  The bold use of color is displayed throughout the house, but the Grasscloth Walls are a personal favorite.  I have been so inspired here, I can't wait to get back to my office and begin planning.  First on this list, my own Master Bedroom.  For those of you who are scared of B&B's for fear of patchwork quilts overload, you definitely need to check this place out.  I personally can not wait to come back.

www.shinnestatevineyards.com/farmhouse-inn

Family Tree

It was just another Sunday morning when I said to myself, I'm going to paint a mural.  With darling husband out of town now is my chance to try out the idea that has been swimming in my head for my hallway.  I want to display our vintage family pictures, but just a frame collage was boring me.  So I decided to paint the "Family Tree" myself.  The more pictures I collect, the more branches I can add.  And I already feel the need to add more.  This is something that I feel anyone can do, you just have to have the guts to try it.  If it doesn't work out, just repaint the wall the original color and no one will ever know.