DIY Your Way to the Fixer-Upper Look

How to get The Fixer Upper Look!

So many of us are totally hooked on Joanna and Chip Gaines and their show Fixer Upper! I know I am! This couple could not be sweeter and they could not be more talented! The look they create is homey…warm…loving…cozy and oh so comfortable. Well unfortunately Joanna and Chip are not going to be taking many of us on a ride to look at 3 homes and unfortunately most of us will not be able to pick that perfect Fixer Upper for them to work their magic on (we can dream though:) So I thought that the next best thing was to weave the creativity and talents of some incredibly AMAZING bloggers together into a post that would share some of their Basic DIY Farmhouse Projects & Tips that will help you DIY Your Way to the Fixer-Upper Look!

 

 

The first door we are going to knock on is Anderson + Grant where the fabulous Jamie will be waiting to show you an ocean filled with Farmhouse Fresh creations and decor ideas. When you visit…be prepared to have a back-up coffee with you because you are going to be there awhile!

Here is one element that will start you on your way…it’s a Dough Bowl…a fabulous basic accessory that you can transform by the occasion or Season…it’s magical! You can use your imagination and creativity and whatever you decide to fill this little beauty with it is guaranteed to look perfect. Now you are probably saying to yourself…these aren’t easy to find! They are great an all but I doubt I can get one…well guess what…you don’t have to worry because Jamie has a spot on tutorial on how to create this dough bowl so everyone that wants one can have one! How great is that.

–

–

–

Jamie will also share some of her other dough bowl beauties and how she gets them ready for the new Season…you will have your eyes peeled for them the next time you go to a Flea Market…Thrift Shop or Antique Shop for sure!

–

–

–

Jamie will also share some simple ideas for every day dough bowl decor…and she will show you how…LOVE the simple elegance of her style and I know you will too.   Anderson + Grant is a must visit site for the Farmhouse Loving Heart…Jamie might even bake one of these yummy Apple Danish Cheesecake to go with you coffee!  I know that you are going to be hearing a lot from and a lot about Jamie at Anderson + Grant…her style…talents and fresh approach to The Farmhouse Style is amazing!  I for one can’t wait to see what she does next!!!

–

–

–

Next door we will be knocking on is that of KariAnne from Thistlewood Farms. She is able to bring a room alive with Farmhouse Freshness any time…anywhere! Kari has her own flair that incorporates Farmhouse Fresh with Industrial Farmhouse…she uses all different fabrics with textures…wood…ceramics and metals and they all live in perfect harmony. Drop by any time…her door is always open and she is always happy to share ideas and tips with you and you will find many that will get you on your way to that Fixer Upper look!

Ladder displays are so incredibly popular and are picture perfect in the bathroom or just about any room! This beauty can act as a display but it could also work for storing towel or other sundries…one way or another it looks sensational. (Do you see Kari’s dough bowl there with holding towels…those little beauties lend themselves to anything) Once again you are asking yourself…where can I find one of these and the answer is…a lot of places…you can use a vintage ladder that you find at the Thrift Shop…or a taller one that you pick up at a garage sales…or you can buy a brand new one and use as is or distress it and the list goes on. If you want one just like Kari’s …good news again…this is an IKEA HACK…so many of you can create this with no problem at all and Kari shows you how! If you would like more ladder ideas…click here.

–

–

–
If there is one thing that Joanna and Chip Gaines LOVE to add into their home decor creations it would be LETTERS!!! Monogram letters…Words…whatever…they implement them in so many rooms and in so many different styles. Well KariAnne has the most gorgeous Wooden Letters that I have ever seen and the best thing of all is that she has a detailed tutorial that will guide you every step of the way so you can make your own Picture Perfect Pallet Letter or Letters! You can adjust the size…the stain…the wood treatment to personalize it. There are so many options and possibilities. The best thing is is that you can make them yourself. I know you are thinking of a million places that you could put one of these…so go visit! Thistlewood and get the 411!! These letters are guaranteed to add character and charm to your home.

–

–

–
Now for a bit of that Industrial Farmhouse Look from Thistlewood! Kari is going to show you how to make this fabulous Farmhouse Industrial Organizer in no time.  This piece literally would be a perfect addition to any room in the house. It has that Farmhouse feel with a touch of industrial strength. This would be awesome in the kitchen filled with fresh produce too…ah the possibilities!

So drop by Thistlewood Farms for all kinds of inspiration…she has that eye for detail and is a master accessorized! Get that Fixer Upper Inspiration at Thistlewood Farms.
KariAnne has some really exciting news…she has a new line of FABULOUS Farmhouse FRESH Accessories that will enhance any room in the house!  Check out her new line over at Painted Fox...you will be so glad you did!

—

 Now it is time to visit Yvonne over at Stone Gable.  She has a fabulous Farmhouse Chic Flair but in my mind I think of her as the Queen of Vignettes!  You are going to love all of them when you visit her blogs and then trust me there is just so much to see and take in you will be there for hours! I thought it would be an excellent idea if I shared Yvonne’s amazing Textured Moss Ball DIY.  She is going to show you how to create them in all sizes step by step and in the end you will have these fabulous accessories to add to vignettes…arrangements…and much much more!  Oh…almost forgot…these moss balls look delightful in a dough bowl!  Get the DIY and add these to your Fabulous Farmhouse accessory bag of tricks…you will use them all the time!

–

–

–

Another fantastic way to add that Farmhouse Charm is by using China…Vintage China…beautiful Plates and more as wall art and Yvonne is going to share tons of tips on How To Layer Dish Art and even how to hang your creations.  Just think of all the possibilities and all the wonderful wall art creations you can make with these basic tips.  Remember when you are in your local Thrift Store to look for special plates…if there is only one…don’t pass it by because you can use it in such creative ways.  Just ring the door bell over at Stone Gable and Yvonne will share her secrets and if you drop by around brunch…bet you she will invite you in!

–

–

–

Now we are going to visit Laura from Finding Home Farms.  She has a beautiful Farmhouse and her style is spot on!  You are going to love touring her gorgeous home…be sure to pay attention to all the details…your brain will be swimming with ideas!  She also has some DIY Tutorials that will help you on your way to the Farmhouse Fresh Style!  I feel as though everyone needs one of these Quick and Easy DIY Console.  She will show you how to make one of these beauties step by step and what you will have in the end is a wonderful…solid…basic piece that you will use every day.  It is even more perfect because you can change up the look with different vignettes that represent the Season or Occasion.  It’s a great place to display your favorite pieces…it is just so versatile and will always give you that Farmhouse Feel!  So snatch up this DIY and add another piece to your Farmhouse Basics.

–

–

–

Here is another amazing piece that Laura created and it will become a beloved basic element in your Fixer Upper Adventure.  It is a Scrap Wood Wreath and it looks picture perfect in any room all year round.  You might even have a special primitive carving to add to the center to change things once and awhile.  Laura is going to walk you through the whole step by step and in the end you will have one of these treasures of your very own!  This piece looks like Clint made it himself!

–

–

–

One more basic you will want to add to your collection and this is genius and get this…it takes 10 minutes…every Farmhouse needs one of these Quick & Easy 10 Minute Yardstick Tray. This is genius and so easy to make…just look how incredible it looks with Laura’s beautiful Vignette!  There are many more ideas over on Findhome Farms that will help you to get that Fixer Upper Style…so drop by…spend some time checking out Laura’s gorgeous creations and she just might whip you up a stack of pancakes covered in her Families Home Made Maple Syrup!

–

–

–

Welcome to Town and Country Living. A beautiful Farmhouse filled with warmth and love. Jennifer has so much to share with you and has a style that I know you are going to love. Another basic in Farmhouse decor is the concept of Open Shelving. There are tons of examples but I just love how Jennifer works her magic throughout her house creativity and budget friendly. I love this post because Jennifer shares her thought process on placement and design. It’s amazing how you can create a little work of Farmhouse Art in an afternoon and with a small investment and items that you treasure. Drop by Jennifer’s place any time…she will sit and chat with you while you look at all of the Farmhouse Inspiration and DIY’s!

–

–

–

Dear Lillie is a beautiful blog and it offers a world of ideas and inspiration.  You will find this basic Moss Monogram on her blog along with a spot on tutorial.  You will be totally amazed how something this simple and elegant can add so much character to a space and of course personalize it.  Joanna would love one of these in any of of her home designs!  Stop by and experience all the wealth this lovely blog has to offer…you will leave with tons of ideas…you will want to visit over and over again.

–

–

–

If you haven’t visited Donna over at Funky Junk Interiors (not that I think that is even possible : ) you have to block out some time (this is a 2 or 3 cup of coffee trip) and check out all of the incredible tutorials on her blog for accessories that will enhance your Farmhouse Fixer Upper look to heights unknown. Cutting Boards are huge right now and it seems like every Farmhouse Kitchen has at elate 6 or 7 of them in various shapes and sizes…so when I saw this newest Supersized Cutting Board Tray that Donna made from repurposed fenceboards I wanted to include it in today’s collection of Fixer Upper Basics. When you visit Donna she is going to show you how simple it is to make one of these beauties and let me tell you it is going to look spectacular in your home! Have fun over at Funky Junk Interiors…you will be spending hours and hours…bring a lunch : )

–

–

–

Sure hope this post filled you with tons of inspiration and ideas!  Also tons of DIY Farmhouse Accessory Projects that will add to your personal Fixer Upper Style!  There are so many basic here that will become a staple in your decorating life.  I want to personally thank all of the incredibly talented bloggers for all their work and creativity!  They are all AMAZING!

If you like this type of post…leave a comment and more will be on their way…would love suggestions too!

(((((HUGS)))))