A modern market celebrating rural roots. That’s what you will find on June 22nd in Grandview, IA. R7 Reclaimed will be hosting the 3rd annual Farm Life Festival featuring shopping in the barn, vendor shopping, music, food, fun and maybe even a few farm animals too. Open 9am-3pm. Admission $3. Kids 14 and under are free. (337 Cemetery Lane, Grandview… View Post
FARMHOUSE LIVING SHOW: 337 Cemetery Lane, Grandview IA. (Exit 74 from Highway 61) No gravel. Open 10am-4pm. 319-729-2285. I’ve dreamed for a while of a project that brings all of the things I love about rural farm living together. One day where the barn echoes of the tales of the DIY’er and the laughter of farmhouse friends linger. With a… View Post
Most days hold simple surprises. I’m not always the best at living with the eyes to see them. I have to be intentional in my focus or those things can often be lost in me. I’m ever in pursuit of the big picture…the big aha. Recently, on a snowy day when I was sitting at the island practicing the intentionality… View Post
Rest and refresh. The theme hits home with all of us. One key area for bringing the clutter under control is the entry way. Whether you’re fortunate enough to have a well planned mud room or if you make-do with a sliver of a hallway…having a landing station makes a difference! Our upcoming weekend at the barn includes a make… View Post
UPDATE: Extended hours February 16th 10am-2pm. The snowy, sleepy month of January will soon give way to February and by then I will certainly have cabin fever. To kick off 2019, we will have our third annual “I Heart Junk” sale — an incredible weekend hosted in high style by R7. Barn shopping and steamy lattes will make for the… View Post