The place in many people's minds that represents a life of authenticity is the family farm. But you don't need acres to be a modern farmer. Whether you live in the city or country, you can grow food, tend a flock, and be inspired by farmhouse design. Here's a week's worth of tips:
Above: The kids are hungry. Photograph by Mimi Giboin from The Cheese Man of Pas de Blénac.
Monday
Above: After buying cotton branches on a whim, Justine lands on the ultimate late autumn arrangement. Read her puff piece, a diy cotton bough, in this week's Entertaining & Arrangements.
Above: Julie visits a floating farmhouse in upstate New York in this week's Architect Visit.
Tuesday
Above: In this week's Farm Visit, Cheryl falls in love with fluffy angora rabbits who get sheared every three months for sweaters.
Above: No longer necessary to DIY your own stump stool or table: Michelle's sleuthing uncovers some surprising sources in 10 Easy Pieces.
Wednesday
Above: No need to feel guilty about your fireplace. Christine takes a closer look at how to start an eco-friendlier fire in this week's DIY Projects.
Above: Wondering if it's really possible to keep chickens in a small backyard? Meredith has the scoop on coops in this week's Roundup.
Thursday
Above: Turkey might be the pièce de resistance at most Thanksgiving tables, but it's not a given at Cheryl's house (sorry, mom). She has a few ideas for tabletop Flowers, sourced from local farms. Photograph courtesy of Love 'n Fresh Flowers.
Friday
Above: Winter is coming, and Laura has a plan to keep us warm: hearty root vegetables in this week's Garden-to-Table Recipes. Take that, kale.
Above: Dust off your Santa cap. Christine kicks off this year's Gift Guides with a few suggestions for the gardener in your life. Photograph by Erin Boyle.
Did the Remodelista editors make it home from London? Take a look at how they're dealing with jet lag ... and furniture for kids in a week of posts that are All in the Family.
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