I have named the slower, colder months of the year our official off season here at the Broken Oak. Hosting markets that involve you to open your farm and home are special in so many ways, but I treasure the months when our family can just be home and care for the farm without the…
Growing a Zinnia Patch
Today I wanted to share one of my favorite summer things with y’all, growing zinnias. The first zinnias I ever grew were in our first home’s flower bed in Austin. I quickly learned they were the only flowers that could withstand those hot Texas summers. When we moved back to Missouri the first summer I…
Tips for Growing Big, Healthy Ferns
I have always loved the look of Summer porches with big green ferns hanging. The first year we lived in our house I decided trying to keep ferns alive while finishing our exterior was just too much so I didn’t purchase any Boston ferns. Instead I went with the hardy version that can take sun…
Ranch Sliders
I typically call these “cattle working sliders”. I made them last year and they were such a hit now I make them each time we work cows! This past Friday we worked one herd in the morning and another in the afternoon so I snuck away and popped them in the oven in between. I…
Our Farmhouse Story (Part 1)
We have lived in our home for two years now and I think there is some confusion because we have owned the property and hosted markets for six years. So, today I am going to share the whole story with you. Grab a cup of coffee and lets have a chat shall we? It is…
Pomegranate Lemonade
My kiddos love lemonade. They have been known to make a really sticky mess in the kitchen using lemons or limes and sugar. I don’t buy mixes so I have to give it to them for being innovative and figuring out how to make it from scratch. A few weeks ago someone shared a picture…
Spring Porch Refresh
It’s hard to believe that two years ago we were living with boxes of siding on our porch and no roof over it. One of the first things that Cameron and I did was add two rockers to the porch. Before it was finished we used to sit out here with our feet propped up…
February Favorites
February flew by, but it was a great month for knocking out some projects! After painting and re-painting our master bedroom and the kids bathroom I finally settled on two colors that I love! The accent wall in our master is Sherwin Williams, Shade Grown (the darker green). I have painted the kids vanity three…
Newest addition to the Farm
Almost exactly a year ago Ally started selling bracelets to buy a horse. She had been praying and asking for one for awhile, but right before Valentines Day she decided to starting earning her own money to buy a horse. Cameron made a deal with her, if she earned a certain amount he would pay…
Vintage Market Finds for your Outdoor Spaces
Today I am so excited to share some photos and ideas from our past markets with you! In the springtime shoppers at our barn sale are always looking for fun pieces for their porches, gardens and yards. It is so fun to take some old rusty piece and turn it into something beautiful by filling…