Thistlewood Farm

1.21.2012

 Good morning. I hope you have your cup of coffee or tea or whatever else you start the day with because I just have to share this wonderful blog with you. I discovered it a few weeks ago while blog hopping. After picking my lower lip up off my keyboard I just had to keep going back through each of her posts. Karianne is living my dream. She is living in an old farm house that they have lovingly restored. I would love to live in an old farm house, but that isn't going to happen so I will live vicariously through her.

 Just look at her kitchen!

Her home is filled with beautiful painted furniture such as this hutch.

Love this red armoire. This is in her boys' area upstairs.

Shoot, this space is cute enough for adults, too. Love these chairs.

Her twin girls' room.

LOVE the living room. This was taken with her Christmas decorations up.

Cute colorful craft room.

There are lots of wonderful Christmas decor pictures because she just started this blog in December.

Don't you just love the warmth of this room?


There is so much more. I hope you will go over and visit Karianne at Thistlewood Farm. 
Take a minute to read her "about" page. I love what she wrote about the farm.

 I hope you will leave a comment at her blog that you came by. Her comments are at the top of the post.

Thanks, Karianne, for allowing me to share your blog and home.


Last day to get in on my giveaway here.
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64 comments:

  1. Crystal @ Ordinary Days1/21/12, 7:37 AM

    What a warm, gorgeous home. Thanks for sharing Kim. :)

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  2. Unknown1/21/12, 7:39 AM

    And a gracious Good Morning to you..
    I have been following Karianne for a month or so, I found her over at a link party, Her home is stunning,Love looking and reading everything she does, Good choice Kim.. Thanks for sharing her beautiful blog.

    Pattie

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  3. nannykim1/21/12, 7:52 AM

    I like the soft yellow color on the walls near the hutch. Thanks for sharing--will visit the blog.

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  4. Gina1/21/12, 8:00 AM

    Her home is stunning. I will hop on over.

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  5. Anonymous1/21/12, 8:00 AM

    Ooo looks fabulous - thanks for introducing her!

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  6. DearHelenHartman1/21/12, 8:23 AM

    Just gazing on the photos of the place makes me feel peaceful. Thanks for sharing!

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  7. savvycityfarmer1/21/12, 8:24 AM

    she is a blessed woman indeed ... with impeccable taste, I might add ...

    I consider your vbeautiful home an equal

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  8. Carolyn@Sweet Chaos Home1/21/12, 8:24 AM

    Karianne's home is gorgeous!! Heading over to visit her now. Thanks for the introduction :)

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  9. Linda (Nina's Nest)1/21/12, 8:25 AM

    What a wonderful, inviting home - love it, Kim. Thanks for sharing. I'll go check some more! Linda

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  10. Miss Char1/21/12, 8:45 AM

    I started following after a link party too. Beautiful home.

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  11. Donna@anangloinquébec1/21/12, 8:46 AM

    Great. Thanks for sharing her blog. I love finding new blogs. That red hutch is sooooo cute along with the whole boy's room!

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  12. Sheila1/21/12, 8:48 AM

    Thanks for sharing. I happened across Karianne a couple of weeks ago and have her bookmarked. It is a dream come true home. But then so is yours. Have a great week-end. Sheila

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  13. Anonymous1/21/12, 9:21 AM

    Thanks so much for featuring Thistlewood Farm Kim. I went over for a quick visit.

    As soon as I get my coffee I am going back for a longer tour. Beautiful place!!

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  14. Lori @ Katies Rose Cottage Designs1/21/12, 9:27 AM

    Oh my goodness how beautiful!! Thank you for sharing her blog with us!

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  15. NanaDiana1/21/12, 9:30 AM

    I am headed over to visit. This looks like one of those "really good" blogs! I LOVE her place! xo Diana

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  16. Linda in AZ *1/21/12, 9:37 AM

    *** This lady has TERRIFIC PERSONAL STYLE~~~ what a LOVELY, GRACIOUS and WELCOMING home & SUPERB COLOR CHOICES she has made!!! So glad you both shared it!!!

    Just visited BETSY SPEERT'S BLOG~~~ have always liked her work, so entered the contest for her book, & signed up to rcv her blog by E-mal~~~ yippee!!!

    Warmest thanks,

    Linda in AZ &
    bellesmom1234@comcast.net

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  17. Beth @A Little Country House1/21/12, 9:47 AM

    Wow! That is a great house! love her furniture!!

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  18. ℳartina @ Northern Nesting1/21/12, 9:50 AM

    WOW what a gorgeous home she has Kim! Thanks for sharing it with us. I am on my way over right now to see more!

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  19. Shelia1/21/12, 9:58 AM

    HI Kimmie! OH, what a pretty place. I will certainly pop over to take a closer look. Have a wonderful weekend.
    be a sweetie,
    shelia ;)

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  20. thistlewoodfarm1/21/12, 10:09 AM

    Kim,

    I am overwhelmed with thankfulness right now. Thank you so much for your wonderful, sweet words and incredible shout-out. You have blessed me immeasurably on this cold Saturday morning.
    blessings,
    karianne

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  21. Ocean Breezes and Country Sneezes1/21/12, 10:15 AM

    I have serious farm-house envy! Thanks for sharing, I'll be stopping by today to say hi!

    Have a wonderful weekend!

    Mary

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  22. Wanda1/21/12, 10:19 AM

    That is a gorgeous home! I will go by there and visit her...thanks for sharing!

    Wanda

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  23. Andrea1/21/12, 10:22 AM

    I'm off to check it out...I love it when you feature blogs. We may not have 'found' them otherwise =) Have a great day....we're back to painting, blech!

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  24. Calypso In The Country1/21/12, 10:26 AM

    I recently discovered her blog too and I am in love with her home! So beautiful! Thanks for sharing her blog with everyone! Enjoy your weekend...we have snow in NJ!
    -Shelley

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  25. tina1/21/12, 10:31 AM

    I've also been reading her blog - not sure how I found it. Beautiful.

    tina

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  26. Pamela1/21/12, 10:52 AM

    Heading over to check out Kim! Thanx for sharing!

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  27. Kelly1/21/12, 10:54 AM

    I read her blog and subscribe to her posts. She is so nice too! I ADORE her home. It is so gorgeous. It's hard to believe her blog is new when you see how well it's done too.

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  28. Tricia1/21/12, 11:28 AM

    What a pretty house! Her boys' area makes me think of Pottery Barn.

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  29. Our Hopeful Home1/21/12, 11:35 AM

    It looks like my farmhouse dream, too, sigh. Might just have to pin a few of those photos!

    xoxo
    Kathleen

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  30. Julie Taylor and Danni Greenwalt1/21/12, 11:46 AM

    What a beautiful home. I will have to stop by her blog!

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  31. Barbara F.1/21/12, 12:30 PM

    Karianne has a lovely home and great sense of style. I am sure that the renovations were mega. A dear friend's sister just moved into an 1860 farmhouse, and well, let's just say it needs "work", so far they have been picking up after animals that have taken up home on their property from a neighbor's farm and digging their car out of mud......otherwise they are enjoying it, I guess! xo

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  32. My Alexa's Store1/21/12, 12:33 PM

    Wonderful really enjoy your blog.....following.
    Kelly

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  33. ☞Kathy Shumate ☜1/21/12, 12:40 PM

    What a beautiful home filled with warmth and love, obviously. Thanks so much for sharing her site. I am SO inspired!

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  34. Unknown1/21/12, 1:30 PM

    Beautiful!

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  35. Linda @ it all started with paint1/21/12, 1:48 PM

    Kim,

    I am one of Kari's biggest fans! But you forgot to mention her AMAZING sense of humor! How you must read each and every word ... because they are crafted so beautifully.

    I like to say she's a 12-letter-deserving "laugh out loud" blog ...

    So glad you've shared my blog BFF here!

    Linda
    itallstartedwithpaint@gmail.com

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  36. Eclectically Vintage1/21/12, 1:49 PM

    I love Karianne and her amazing blog - I featured her living room and incredible curbside chalkboard mirror! Glad to see her featured here!!
    Kelly

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  37. Teresa@magazineyourhome1/21/12, 1:59 PM

    I found her blog recently also and I'm just in love with it!

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  38. Pondside1/21/12, 2:01 PM

    I see lots that I like there, so will pop over for a peek. You are such a good 'introducer', Kim!

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  39. Unknown1/21/12, 2:14 PM

    Love her house, love the details.

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  40. reFresh reStyle1/21/12, 3:00 PM

    I love visiting Thistlewood! One of my favorites stops, beautiful home and I love her writing style :)
    Debbie

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  41. Unknown1/21/12, 3:28 PM

    Thanks for sharing the tour and heads up! I am going to enjoy visiting her blog.

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  42. Unknown1/21/12, 4:29 PM

    What a stunning and welcoming home! Off to check out her blog :) xo Kirsty

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  43. SLR1/21/12, 5:48 PM

    I was happy to connect with Karianne of Thistlewood Farm back in December. Her hilarious posts and gorgeous home had me coming back for more as a faithful follower! She has incredible taste as you can see from her home. Glad you shared her blog so that others may find her too!

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  44. Suzanne1/21/12, 6:17 PM

    I have always wanted to live in a old farm house they have such charm , the old style kitchen is my favorite , memories of going to granddaddy's in a small Alabama town was such a treat had to pump water to the kitchen sink then heat it on the stove for dish doing wonderful memories I how ever would need a up dating no pumping water for me!

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  45. Karen thisoldhouse2.com1/21/12, 6:27 PM

    Absolutely beautiful...WOW.. makes me want to do everything in ivories....

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  46. Karen thisoldhouse2.com1/21/12, 6:27 PM

    Absolutely beautiful...WOW.. makes me want to do everything in ivories....

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  47. The Cottage Market {Andrea} ♥1/21/12, 6:59 PM

    i am so fortunate to have kari as a friend! she is an amazing lady -- so incredibly talented and has the kitchen of my dreams : ) lol!!! thanks for sharing her with everyone : ) hugs...

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  48. Christine @ Stonehouse Living1/21/12, 7:18 PM

    Hi Kim,
    What a lovely home Karianne has and it is so beautiful. I love her kitchen & her pantry. I have been following her and each room reveal is beautiful! Leila looked right at home in the new made over sun room. Just so cute she uses that little stool at the table...
    Have a great Sunday!
    All the Best,
    Christine

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  49. Low Tide High Style1/21/12, 7:19 PM

    Kim, what a beautiful home, thanks so much for the introduction. I'm off to visit her blog now!

    Kat :)

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  50. Jane@Cottage at the Crossroads1/21/12, 7:28 PM

    Off to visit Thistlewood! Thanks for the introduction, Kim.

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  51. Alison @ The Polohouse1/21/12, 10:02 PM

    You know how I love old farmhouses, Kim! Thanks for the intro!
    xox
    A

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  52. Tanna1/21/12, 10:41 PM

    Yeah, I found Karianne a couple of weeks ago and am a big fan!! LOVE that house!! Thanks, Kim. blessings ~ Tanna

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  53. Sweet Cottage Dreams1/21/12, 11:02 PM

    Such a beautiful and classy home! I will be visiting her right after this comment. I DREAM of having a farmhouse someday.

    xx
    becky

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  54. Sherry @ No Minimalist Here1/21/12, 11:57 PM

    Beautiful! I am on my way to visit now. xo, Sherry

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  55. Sherry @ No Minimalist Here1/21/12, 11:57 PM

    Beautiful! I am on my way to visit now. xo, Sherry

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  56. Mary Ann Pickett1/22/12, 1:44 AM

    So excited to check out her blog. That's one of the wonderful things about YOU...your friendship to bloggers.

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  57. Jennifer1/22/12, 10:08 AM

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  58. Jennifer1/22/12, 10:12 AM

    LOVE Thistlewood Farm! One of my favorite blogs and people! That's what I call style. :)

    jennifer
    www.jenndiggs.com

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  59. Barbara Bussey {The Treasured Home}1/22/12, 11:11 AM

    I see what you mean! Gorgeous...and all with 4 (FOUR) young kids at home! Thanks for sharing!

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  60. Karah @ thespacebetweenblog1/22/12, 11:48 AM

    What a great post, and deserving shout out! Kari's home is beautiful and her blog is inspirational. She is such a wonderful blog friend, it's so neat to see her featured here!!

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  61. Stacy CUrran1/22/12, 2:19 PM

    What a beautful home! Thank you so much for sharing ...heading over there now
    Stacy

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  62. bj1/22/12, 3:57 PM

    She has been a favorite since way back when she and her cute sis, Kijsa (is that spelled right?) had their adorable blog and etsy shop...I have a pillow and a tea towel with their art...oh, and a beutiful napkin holder from their shop...I well remember when Kari bought this beautiful house. I fell in love with it and watched as she did her magic....:)

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  63. Sue1/23/12, 3:23 PM

    Oh my...I hate my house right now! Everything looks so perfect...no fair! I don't want to live on a farm, but I could certainly live in this house! Gorgeous!

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  64. labbie11/28/12, 5:26 PM

    I will have to bounce on over to check it out! Thanks for sharing her blog here!

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