Well now that I’ve shared with you my seemingly heroic clothes-shopping hiatus, I’d like to reveal a less rational side of my retail behavior. Let me first explain that I’m obsessed with building a farmhouse and have actually started an entire pinterest page dedicated to images and ideas revolving around this fantasy. Yes, one day I want to wake up and have our horses waiting for breakfast with their noses pressed against our bedroom window ; )
With a farmhouse comes pretty land and of course, a cozy garden or courtyard nearby. So I also have lots of images like this on a whole other page as well…
With our pretend farmhouse in mind, I found these adorable planters on clearance at Tar-jey last week.
Yes, I bought them. For my imaginary farmhouse. How’s that for a sensible purchase? For the time being, these girls are flanking the front door inside the entry of our rental house. Waiting for the day they’ll debut at our farm. I’d like to put something clever in them for now. Can boxwoods survive indoors?
Cheers to whimsical dreams. And to the weekend! TGIF.
I‘m Seleta, a city girl living the beach life with my husband, fabulous four offspring, happy horses and frisky fur babies. A former TV personality turned Designer, I love to share the sparkly side of life. Read more 
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Those sweet planters are a brilliant start to fulfilling the farmhouse dream. Boxwood does’t do so well indoors. Of course, there is always “preserved boxwood” that requires misting every so often just to freshen up the green.
I have lived in the farmhouse with the acres and horses. It was beautiful but A LOT of work. We built our dream home (7,000 square feet), but the upkeep of it and the property kept us from doing things we loved. We eventually sold it and moved to the burbs. When the kids left home, we down-sized to our townhouse (3,000 square feet), and it’s the best size yet. Your photos are beautiful, and as always, I love your blog.
Jana – thanks for the input : )
Janette – you’ve got a good point about the work with land and a large home. We’ve had a very large home before as well and it was far too demanding. I cannot imagine 7,000 sq ft, oh my. And land?? No wonder you downsized!
seleta
I’m cracking up at your “imaginary farmhouse!” Our old next door neighbor always talked about putting a pond in his backyard, and his wife called it “Bill’s Imaginary Pond.” For some reason that still makes me laugh!
P.S. I painted my cabinet soft chamois, and I love it! I’m searching for one more perfect accessory, and then I’ll send you a picture! Thanks for your help!
There is something so wonderful ab0ut imaginary life on a farm. My Father grew up on a farm – one 0f 9 and tells me of the hard work. I think we take for granted how much work farm life is, it just looks easy. Love all your images and I hope you have that farm one day and I can come and ride a horse or feed them carrots.
pve
Yes, I too have things purchased for my imaginary homes…Like they say….dreaming makes it happen…I can attest to that!
We had the same dream as you have and we opened our little six stall barn this April. It is work but we love our garden and the barn. When I open our front door in the morning, the horses nicker as they know breakfast is coming :-) There is nothing better! Our daughters are 9 yrs and 11 yrs and they spend all their free time outside.
We spent 10 days in Seaside in March so I know you also live in paradise.
Let me know if you ever come to Vancouver Canada…I’ll show you around.
Just waiting for the announcement that you have purchased land and are on your way to building your dream…
Smiles.
I LOVE the planters you picked up! Quick Q, do they have holes in the bottom for drainage? I seem to find all kinds of cute pottery etc with no drainage. Geesh! what does a girl have to do to get the right look without root rot?? LOL!
Kelly – that’s funny!
PVE – your father and grandfather are to be greatly admired for successfully running a farm. It’s not easy work and takes true character and patience.
Lesli – so true! I believe it was Einstein who said “Imagination is more important than knowledge.” It’s good to dream ; )
Sheryl – how exciting about your six stall barn!! What a wonderful experience for your daughters to grow up with horses.
Nicole – you definitely won’t miss the announcement if we ever get land to build our farm…I’ll be shouting it from the rooftop ha ha.
Mary T – yes, they do have holes in bottom for drainage. Score!!
Seleta
Hope your dream comes true I grew up on a farm with horses so I would highly recommend it