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Homeb!nd
is a FREE quarterly e-‐zine with the purpose of spreading and sharing the farmh!se love It is with the keeping of this belief that it does not have to be perfect to be beautiful and that you can start right where you are to discover your own creativity and inspiration. So while much remains d eb!n m o H
the same... there is
change in the air too.
Can you smell it?
Now available in PRINT and with bonus content! 2.
Lovely Reader,
Fall is a season of change and harvest and there is much of both going on here at Post Road! Just last week we were blessed with another new baby to welcome into our home! What an exciting time! I can’t wait to snuggle in with good coffee by the heat of the wood stove. What else could I ask for then the kids tucked in with moi and a stack of good books? And don’t forget that ever growing pile of magazines too! It’s hard to believe that it’s almost been a year since the first issue of Homebound was published. It is a great honor and responsibility to deliver this farmhouse beauty to you. As I contemplated what a year of publishing + a new baby means I couldn’t help but think of change... it can be scary, yet it is good too! I am focused on being able to serve and inspire you EVEN MORE. How will this happen you ask? By providing you even more options! This ‘lil e-zine will remain FREE! But I am so excited to offer you the opportunity to purchase a print copy. This printed version will contain BONUS CONTENT not found in the free e-zine. You also have the option of purchasing the download version with NEW extra content. No matter how you choose to devour BO this publication, I hope you ENJOY! N
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Love, Hea"er
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table of p. 8 - Stacey Remiker from Cottage Industries shares a peak into her home and how to incorporate natural fall elements with color. p. 14 - Handmade and vintage softness combine to create this charming little gender neutral Post Road Vintage Nursery. p. 22 - Maria Marcusse from Rusty Hinge shares tips and tricks to maximize your fall harvest.
EXCLUSIVE BONUS MATERIAL green tomato rel$h 4.
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contents p. 26 - Courtney Milton from French Country Cottage sets a beautiful and simple fall table setting.
p. 30 - Inspiring fall colors and creating memories with Annetta Bosakova.
p. 36 - Heather Kowalski shares her warm and white decor in a fall setting.
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Courtney Milton is a blogger and designer crazy about decorating and her home. You can check her work out on her blog French Country Cottage.
Heather Kowalski is a gal with a thing for painting, decorating, creating, and all things vintage. She shares her passions on her blog Pretty Petals.
Stacey Remiker is a flea market, estate sale, thrift store, vintage loving wife and mom. She is also a designer who shares her lovely style on her blog A Sort of Fairytale.
Annetta Bosakova is an inspirational artist and photographer who loves capturing the small moments. You can find her inspiration and musings on her blog.
Maria Marcusse is in love with all things antique, decorating, gardening, and flea markets. She shares her love for these and her 100 year old farmhouse on her blog, Rusty Hinge. Heather Anderson is a Mom and the owner of Post Road Vintage. She loves sharing her passion for all things Farmhouse through her blog, business, and this Homebound magazine.
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B'ghter Fall Colors
Stacey Remiker from A Sort of Fairytale
Fall is here, and it's time for that bittersweet goodbye to summer's long lazy days and warm nights. Time to pull out those favorite faded blue jeans and layer on your coziest of shirts. Our homes even shift their fashion this time of year too, as bright floral and citrus colors often give way to earthy fall tones and then orange and black come out to play for Halloween.
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I'm not one to give bright, happy color in my home as summer fades! I do however, incorporate my version of fall colors, all while utilizing what I already have, because I'm thrifty like that. Quite often though, I will add in just a couple of new pieces that I know will transition through the years and seasons. This Fall, I've taken my Spring and Summer decorated living room, styled with florals and soft color and transitioned it to richer, but still bright colors and added warmth with textiles. Since I am a big fan of cottage, farmhouse, and vintage style, that look remained the same.
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When restyling and decorating your home for the changing seasons always remember to "shop your home" first before you buy new. I'm always surprised at how the same item can look completely different in another setting or color scheme. I did purchase the green and white floral chair to fill a seating void, but it easily transitions with the seasons just by adding a blanket or changing out the pillows on it. Nothing else was purchased to create this Fall look! I "shopped" the red chair from an upstairs bedroom and swapped out the rocking chair for it. All other accessories and decor used were restyled or repurposed in some way.
By far, the easiest thing I did in my living room to cozy it up for fall was to pile on the blankets and the quilts.A blanket, a cup of coffee, and a stack of books at the ready are just what crisp fall afternoons call for.
enjoy ) season!
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Build a wood crate! PostRoadVintage.com
learn to make fabric flowers
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Po% Road Vinta,
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When I set out to re-do my Nursery I didn’t know yet if it was to be for a boy or girl. I wanted it to be gender neutral yet on the softer and shabbier side... I figured if I had a boy there would be plenty of time to decorate with those ‘boy’ colors. I also wanted to keep it sparse looking. No stuffed animals to wash. I even decided to forgo the bumper and skirt that I made because I didn’t want it to look too contrived. I was looking for rustic 15. romance with a very pieced together and handmade vibe.
.e walls are painted a so/ bu-ery yellow and cream. .e Roman *ades are made from a paint 1op clo" and ) cu&ains were se2 from a ta-ered lace coverlet and chenille bed3read. .e rocking chair $ painted wi" Annie Sloan Chalk paint and covered wi" a 1op clo".
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it’s a... boy
My husband and I built wood crates for the closet and broken dresser. The dresser drawers that no longer worked were put on wheels under the crib for extra storage. The crib is finished in a soft gray/green and distressed vintage wallpaper. The wood sign above the crib was also hand painted with chalk paint on salvaged lumber. Add in a few vintage accessories plus one adorable baby... and we are ready for some restful nights! That is if our sweet ‘lil guy will oblige!
SOURCES: wood crate pa-ern PostRoadVintage.com
vinta, wall paper HannahsTreasures.etsy.com annie sloan chalk paint BestFurniturePaint.com
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second shout out wingback chair
indu%'al light fixture
club c!pe
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handmade rug
gift guide
simply stated. compiled by Post Road Vintage. french wood
french ticking pillow
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vinta, bee skep enamelware coee pot
Second shout out is an online marketplace dedicated to bringing you the best finds and creating a true vintage shopping experience. child’s picnic table 19.
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All good things must come to an end. It is time to wave goodbye to summer and usher in the fall season, but there isn't any time for tears or hanging our heads. We have work to do! Now is the time to harvest what we have sown and to reap the beneLits of all our hard work.
yes, it is
Ga"e'ng Season
by Maria Marcusse of Rusty Hinge
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Here in northern Michigan, our summers can be short, but that doesn't stop us from enjoying many favorites grown right out back. We have been enjoying fresh green and yellow beans for weeks. Homemade salads are a staple at our table composed of all kinds of mixed greens: lettuce, mesclun, swiss chard, and spinach. Leaf lettuce, one of the simplest to grow, can be grown in intervals. As of late, tomatoes, peppers and sweet corn are just ripe and have been served at suppertime the last couple days. Sweet corn, picked off the stalk is by far the best and most flavorful.
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I believe vegetable growing is one of the fundamentals that define country living and can be done almost anywhere, even in city limits! Patio pots and window boxes can be planted up with many kinds of vegetables such as tomatoes, peppers and herbs. My sister, living in her third floor apartment has been growing herbs in large mason jars propped near her only kitchen window. If you are concerned with insect invasion or disease overtaking, yet do not want to resort to chemical treatment on your edibles, there are organic ways to cure many of these issues. Here is one that I often use and seems to repel pests and disease well. Puree several garlic cloves in water. Let stand over night to get in a good soaking, then strain out the garlic pieces (or they will clog your spray bottle.) Funnel the garlic water into a large spray bottle and add a couple squeezes of dish soap. This organic concoction can work wonders. The strong garlic smell keeps most insects at bay, and the dish soap helps adhere the solution to the plant leaves. An added bonus is that most soft bodied insects cannot digest the dish soap without serious consequences. 24.
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Overall, the key to a successful harvest is prevention first. Take a daily walk through your garden and be on the lookout for all problems. Watch for insects, changes in leaf and stalk color, or wilting. As soon as you spot a change, diagnose it, then treat it immediately. There is much more to a successful harvest than just the appropriate amounts of sunlight and water. It involves being proactive in your garden, and doing so will guarantee a higher yield. I could go on longer with more garden tips and tricks, but my water on the stove is boiling and I have freshly snipped beans ready to cook for dinner. If you have questions or want to talk more gardening, feel free to contact me anytime. So whatever your space, whether patio pots, a postage stamp, or a plot, I would love to help you grow your own autumn harvest!
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by C!&ney Milton
from French C!ntry Co-a,
I love Autumn and the changes it brings. The crisp fresh air, dried leaves scattering the ground, long quiet walks outside among the color of the season and dining outdoors with a warm fire burning in the fireplace. Setting a welcoming table outside in the fall is so simple and easy with a few touches of nature easily found around you. A pear branch cut from the tree adds the right bit of greenery to the center of the table. Just a few sprinkles of scattered dried oak leaves and a strand of red berries bring in a bit more Autumn color. Gorgeous yellow lilies add sunshine and warmth nestled in an antique ironstone coffee pot or pitcher. For a finishing touch, a single golden ripe pear on each dish welcomes guests to sit for awhile and enjoy an evening of conversation with friends. 28.
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by Anne-a Bosakova
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Every season has something special to offer us. In the winter we have snow, in the spring come the flowers, and summer brings the hot sun. But the season that is the highlight of them all is the romantic fall. I’m very much a summer girl, but it doesn’t hold a candle to the rich colors of fall, the cooler temperatures, frosty mornings, trips to the farm, and warm sweaters. I guess you could say that I’m hopelessly drawn to the romance of it all. 31.
One thing that sets the fall season apart from all others is the color palette. Its colors are so rich that they evoke emotions and bring out feelings in us. From green, a color that is the backdrop to the natural eye, emerges yellow. It is said that yellow means a promise of a positive future. Orange is a fun and flamboyant color that is the essence of fall and harvest time. It radiates warmth and energy. It’s also the last bright color before fall turns gray and the coming of winter is upon us. It leaves its mark of activity and appetite, and brings us closer to friends and family as we socialize the harvest away. Deep red is very powerful. It draws our eye and excites our imagination, leaving the mark of a romantic fall on our hearts. When enjoying a lovely fall walk, I often stop in my tracks when I pass a red maple. With its confident presence it can’t be passed unless admired. Brown is known for its earthly tones, all things natural and organic, and gives us a feeling of wholesomeness, stability and connection with the earth. Once all the leaves change colors, they all fade into brown that sooner or later gets combined with the earth.
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AUTUMN hues
The seasons are painted with many colors that captivate our imaginations. With them we create and intertwine our lives. Memories grow richer with colors that stand behind them. I have many cherished memories stored away that the colors of fall bring out. When I see orange, I can’t help but think of pumpkin patches, farms, and all the fun of running around the corn mazes -‐ and of apple cider donuts. Yellow reminds me of leaves that once were green, and when I see a shade that’s orangish-‐brown, I think of cinnamon and pumpkin pie. Red brings to mind delicious apples hanging in my uncle’s orchards -‐ and my favorite scarf. How will you remember this season and what colors will you combine to make those memories last forever? 33.
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Live, Love, JUNK!
Where junking meets art retreat style JUNK BONANZA Shakopee, MN Sept 13-15 2012 http://livelaughloveretreats.com/p/live-love-junk.html 35.
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by Hea"er Kowalski of Pretty Petals
There is just something so magical about that warm golden sunshine of the fall and how it reflects the light so beautifully around us, don’t you think ? I think that is why yellow is my favorite color for fall decorating. It is such a fresh, warm color and always makes me feel as if I am bringing a little bit of that golden sunshine inside. I use quite a bit of white in my decorating, so just a few touches of yellow here and there do the trick for me. One of my favorite things to do with fresh flowers is to place one or two sprigs in a jar and then just place them around. I like the simplicity of just a few, not too many.
WARM whites
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My mom picked up this sweet little dresser for $40 at the flea market for me... bargain! I love the molding details on it and the chippy paint too. I wanted a mirror to go on top of it, so I just scavenged through all of my frames and things and created my own little make-do dresser on a budget. I really want to add some cute vintage wallpaper to the drawers on the inside too... another day’s project! On top of the dresser I layered an old baby crib rail, an empty frame and a smaller mirror on top of the dresser to give the scale that I wanted... plus it gives me a place to hang scarves and necklaces. I love this little space in my room. So, go clip yourself a few golden yellow flowers (or buy some at the market!) and place them here and there to bring some of that warm autumn sunshine inside ... and enjoy the moments of the season because they sure do seem to go by all too fast! 38.
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Thank you so much for subscribing and reading! Did you love the fall edition? I really hope so! This was my favorite to put together so far.... Which is why I am SO excited to offer you options for ADDITIONAL CONTENT! Yes, this is the very first time Homebound is available in print form. You can find it HERE with bonus articles shown at right. You can also purchase the digital download of the complete issue with bonus articles for $2 HERE. Wishing you lots of beautiful fall days!! Warmly, Heather 42.
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