Farm Country

Thursday, September 22, 2011

John's mama's family is from Mississippi and this week we got some exciting news-her aunt is moving closer to civilization and wants to sell the property to John's parents! He immediately pulled out sepia photos of the barn, the pecan tree on the lake's shore and the long dirt drive, and the first words out of my mouth were, "We could put a Sperry tent on that lawn!" Needless to say, we're pretty delighted and keeping our fingers crossed that there's a move to Mississippi on the horizon and a country estate for us to visit!

With dreams of farm life dancing through my head, I popped over to Minted to see if they had any invitations worthy of a down home fête; imagine my delight when I found this "Farm Country Wedding" suite, designed by Mandy Gordon! The tractor, the kraft paper and the darling gingham envelope liners absolutely charmed me!
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36 comments:

  1. ChelseaSeptember 22, 2011 at 8:58 AM

    Lena, is this truly happening? Wow! What a change of pace, what a lovely setting. I can't wait to hear more.

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  2. a little black cloud in a dressSeptember 22, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    Whaaaat?! I want a pecan tree. And a change of scenery.

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  3. Greer LovesSeptember 22, 2011 at 10:24 AM

    Oh that kraft paper had me at hello!

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  4. BrancoprataSeptember 22, 2011 at 10:40 AM

    I'm a city girl i don't think i could ever live in the country ;) But i have to say that i hope things work out for you two ;) My fingers are definitely crossed!!!

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  5. UnknownSeptember 22, 2011 at 10:44 AM

    Whoa, that would be so cool!!! Keep us posted - I'm excited for you!

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  6. Tiffany KadaniSeptember 22, 2011 at 11:04 AM

    Wow! To go from SF to a farm would be such a wonderful and exciting adventure! I have always wanted to live in the country. Minus the bugs. I hate bugs. But I love the country.

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  7. AnonymousSeptember 22, 2011 at 12:10 PM

    What part of MS? We lived in Jackson for a couple of years :)

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  8. jacin {lovely little details}September 22, 2011 at 12:26 PM

    sounds like heaven and i know a designer who would love to help you with that sperry tent fete ;)

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  9. AnonymousSeptember 22, 2011 at 12:33 PM

    Ok, I am in love with this design. So cute! Keep us posted on the move!

    Maria @ http://jsimplylive.blogspot.com/2011/09/i-want-world-peace.html

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  10. Aleah + Nick ValleySeptember 22, 2011 at 12:58 PM

    The pecan tree sounds just divine. How lovely!

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  11. Paper MossSeptember 22, 2011 at 1:01 PM

    So fun!!

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  12. AlexaSeptember 22, 2011 at 1:10 PM

    Oh my goodness Lena...what a change! But that sounds absolutely incredible. A pecan tree??? Are you serious? Is this out of a book? And will you drive a tractor? ;)

    xo

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  13. christine, just bellaSeptember 22, 2011 at 1:44 PM

    I love this design! The paper is perfect.

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  14. Haley{PairsandPours}September 22, 2011 at 2:12 PM

    how much fun! love pecan trees :)

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  15. AmberSeptember 22, 2011 at 2:54 PM

    hope you two get to visit that Mississippi barn!

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  16. AprilSeptember 22, 2011 at 3:12 PM

    That sounds great!!! Whereabouts in Mississippi is it?? I hope it all turns out!

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  17. this free birdSeptember 22, 2011 at 3:44 PM

    Um, I grew up on a BIG OL FARM. Let's dish!!

    I've got ideas...

    xoxo,
    C

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  18. VictoriaSeptember 22, 2011 at 4:05 PM

    That would be so fun, and I love the invitation!

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  19. Mighty BurnsSeptember 22, 2011 at 4:20 PM

    oo how fantastic would that be!!??!!

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  20. postcards and prettiesSeptember 22, 2011 at 4:23 PM

    Wow! How exciting! the pecan tree sounds amazing!

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  21. KristiSeptember 22, 2011 at 5:51 PM

    LENA!!!!!!! OMGoodness, I am so thrilled I checked in today...it's been sooooo long and I am sorry, but this is AMAZING news! Sounds like HEAVEN to me ;-))) Oh how dreamy...and I have everything crossed I possibly can for you two!!!

    xoxo
    kristi

    P.S. ~ DARLING weddings suite ;-)

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  22. {The Perfect Palette}September 22, 2011 at 6:06 PM

    How exciting :) My hubby's family lives on a farm - very rural and so it's exciting to have a place to go to that moves a little slower!

    PS. My hubby's family actually grows pecans and it's really beautiful to see all the pecan trees lined up.

    Enjoy!

    xo, chrissy

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  23. GloriaSeptember 22, 2011 at 6:53 PM

    Oh how amazing!! Is it sad that I didn't even know pecans grew on trees? I seriously need to get out of the city :-)

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  24. Alicia@CharityWeddingSeptember 22, 2011 at 7:35 PM

    Those invites are darling! I LOOOVE the idea of living on a big, gorgeous farm complete with tons of fresh fruit and veggies!

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  25. PalomaSeptember 22, 2011 at 8:20 PM

    Your first thought was "Sperry tent"? This is why we're friends.

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  26. Rhiannon BosseSeptember 22, 2011 at 9:21 PM

    Oh my goodness this is amazing news, Lena :) My fingers are crossed for you and I am praying your Sperry tent dreams come true! xo

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  27. Style, She WroteSeptember 22, 2011 at 9:54 PM

    So cute! Nice to see how your art choices imitate your life choices... xo style, she wrote

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  28. audrey marieSeptember 22, 2011 at 11:37 PM

    ah how exciting!!

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  29. Laura *You Stir Me*September 23, 2011 at 8:12 AM

    oh Lena, my bags are packed, just say when. Farm living is the best. There's no comparison. Think of all the amazing picnics you'll have or how many wonderful books you'll read under the pecan tree by the shore! So magical.

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  30. Vintage is for LoversSeptember 23, 2011 at 1:27 PM

    Congratulations! I will keep my fingers crossed for you and your family! I have always dreamed on living on a farm - and now you two can have the very best of both worlds! Can't wait to hear about your first visit - maybe in time for the holiday season? How amazing would that be! Christmas on the farm! xo Samantha

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  31. JohannaSeptember 23, 2011 at 5:48 PM

    How cool is this? I would love a farm house getaway...talk about amazing photos!

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  32. Kayla PooleSeptember 23, 2011 at 9:17 PM

    I completely support this acquisition only if I gain some sort of invitation to dance in the sperry tent and snooze under the pecan tree for a weekend (or five).

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  33. Autumn @ Autumn All AlongSeptember 23, 2011 at 9:41 PM

    I love the south...I hope you to do :)

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  34. LisaSeptember 24, 2011 at 6:11 PM

    How fun!! The property sounds absolutely dreamy :)

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  35. Colleen / Inspired to ShareSeptember 25, 2011 at 10:43 PM

    Oooh, so exciting! Happy for your new possibility! xo

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  36. Soulful MamaSeptember 25, 2011 at 11:20 PM

    Oh! How exciting for you! I hope it all comes into fruition...

    ~ Clare x

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