Simple Thrifted Decorating Ideas + Beautiful DIY Artwork for Our Victorian Farmhouse on the Prairie

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Come along with me today as we make some changes in our farmhouse! I will be doing a DIY project to create a new lamp and vase, as well as hang antique frames with prints from Etsy in them. I'll show you the technology I use to help me with these things. I hope you enjoy!
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[@lose999]

Can we all agree that Kristen's baby bump is adorable???

[@christined2495]

Just precious

[@cinder8290]

Yes!

[@rhondareece2629]

Liking the changes! Love Brook Linen.

[@charlotterogers1182]

She is always adorable, but yes . God bless her and this tiny growing life inside.

[@sylviateo7084]

She looked super sweet❤️

[@jodiemaxwell1029]

I’m 52 and I aspire to have as grown-up and sophisticated home as you already have! I’m sorry, but I kinda see you following what everyone else on KZbin is doing, and the reason I’ve enjoyed watching you is because you are DIFFERENT. You truly do not need to assimilate to a specific look, that all the others have regurgitated over and over again. Homogenizing everything to look something like it came from a big box store is not going to fit your already elegant personal style aesthetic. You are amazing and unique, Kristen! You definitely do not need to download the same artwork that people with no imagination or talent are using. Your collection of pictures are breathtaking and such a sweet soft beautiful look. You haven’t even done anything yet on my end, but I fear what I’m about to see!

[@Sunshine23194]

She's young and leaning into her need for change. If we don't change things up once in a while it begins to feel stagnant. Just because you feel a certain way doesn't mean she's doing something wrong. Let her do what makes her happy, instead of projecting what you think onto her. ✌️

[@ukurikiakas]

The comment was a bit dramatic at the end there lol.. .on the one hand I see your point, and on the other she did pick out her favorite prints out of thousands and it’s okay to move away from the sometimes stuffy air of thrifted art. I find that these downloadable offer a classic look with monochrome tones making it a more modern choice.

[@melissataylor8910]

Less is more❤❤❤

[@nitahiltner3348]

I have bought several of those lately and framed them. I love them.

[@TizzyLisch]

I agree with you, and I hope she takes your comment to heart.

[@user-ub4fu2ch8y]

😂 it’s kind of ironic that the new trend is the look you have already achieved. You were ahead of the trend. A moody color room…collected look with your gallery wall. That’s a lot of work. I can understand wanting to lighten up the room as it will be used as a nursery/kidroom. It’s beautiful what you have, I’m sure what you refresh will look beautiful too. Love the new frames. Love your channel.

[@user-mt5tr2od7z]

Changing out your wall art to one large print and moving the plant to the corner made a lovely new look. The DIY of lamp and vessel turned out great. Thank you for sharing your design journey and the inspiration today about creating and God's creation!

[@tracyriddell215]

Looks amazing! You could try putting some books under your table lamp to give it some height. Your baby bump is adorable ❤

[@gloriastola1522]

Kristen, I love the changes you made. The large print above your couch and the fiddle leaf fig plant really made a beautiful change. Your home is simply beautiful. You look adorable with your “baby bump”. Your are such a beautiful woman inside and out and I love how you share scripture on your channel. God bless you and your beautiful family!

[@KristenHoffman]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@Love2travelfar]

I admit I always enjoyed your gallery wall, but I too am always ready for a change. What I love about you is your style and how you don’t follow the trends that are happening every season. Your home is always an extension of you and your family and when someone walks in your home they learn who you are In a way that words don’t speak and actions don’t show. Love your video as always! ❤

[@SuzyBlake]

The new picture over the couch is gorgeous. The photo gallery was very pretty but this is more timeless and has a cleaner aesthetic. And the lamp...STUNNING, you have definitely got the creative gene.

[@KristenHoffman]

Oh thank you!

[@Refresheddwelling]

I actually really like the layered empty frames on the mantle with the candles! And just having the large print be the focal print in the room. Your DIYs came out great! ❤

[@cinder8290]

I too enjoyed seeing your gallery wall, but it’s your home dear Kristen, so it needs to suit your tastes and you’ve got to love it. You have a beautiful style.

[@KristenHoffman]

Oh thank you!

[@bheartsbooks]

When I was growing up, not only did we move once a year, my mom was always changing her decor, and rearranging everything. So rearranging things and changing out art and decor feels like the natural thing to do. No matter how much work it takes for me, it’s worth it in the end, because I want to be in love with everything. It always makes me see all of the beautiful things that I’ve collected again, instead of them “being part of the furniture.” Gallery walls are really fun and pretty, but they’re busy. For the season you’re in of wanting things more simple, the switch you made seems perfect.

[@ritastutler1470]

That is exactly how I feel. I love our little home. I like to make it unique. I change out our bedroom by changing the comforter and a few other things. People tell me it’s too much trouble..it’s my enjoyment . Happy rearranging. 💕💕💕💕

[@lorikegley3327]

The big point over the couch is so much more calming to the eyes.

[@pamelabell5897]

I've Never Seen Anyone Use Dirt Like that, That Gave A Unique Coloration To Both Pieces,Thank For Sharing

[@shandremaritz1859]

Hi Kristen. I literally spent my whole Saturday watching your KZbin videos and I think you are amazing. I love your beautiful home and I love how you decorated your home. You are authentic and unique. I also love how you are sharing the good news of Christ. A big thank you for these inspiring videos from a Sunny South. Africa

[@lianeabeyta4515]

You said you wanted the room to feel more grown up and sophisticated... I feel that is what the gallery wall did. The one large framed art seems so predictable to me. Whereas the gallery wall had such style and movement visually. But this is your home. Also in Ivy's room... color drenching walls and trim is so in right now. I love it. Maybe adding a vintage wood wall unit for books and decor would give it that library feel.

[@kathybinkley840]

Kristen, I love that look. I think as women who loves to make our homes beautiful, we have to go through change. I love it and I can't wait to see what else your going to do.

[@cblair3539]

In the green room, keep the bottom green because it's beautiful and do white above, put some pretty sheer curtains up.

[@KristenHoffman]

Great idea!!

[@crystalcarver1744]

Gallery wall isn’t for everyone. I personally loved your wall. Either way, you always make it beautiful. ❤

[@amberlamoine1]

Kristen, I rarely comment but always like and follow the content creators that inspire and speak to me. I too am from Nebraska, my parents are still there (west of Lincoln in a small community) and I moved to Arkansas exactly 20 years ago and still gravitate towards things that remind me of home (Platte River comment when looking at art, warmed my heart...I Love the simplicity of the Platte). I grew up in the family business, (parents were antique auctioneers and collectors) and I too have a house filled with ALL kinds of antiques (from many eras and styles, victorian, primitive, crocks, etc). I love your style as it is very similar to mine. Like you, I constantly change things up and lately, I too seek more simplicity but struggle because I LOOOOOVE all my old things! Keep doing you and share yourself with us. I admire you for putting content together and sharing it with us. Those who comment what you should and should not be doing----Ignore them. The creative design process is a deeply personal thing and you and only you get to decide what speaks to your heart. Thanks for sharing your vulnerability with us.

[@mmr1646]

First time listening to your channel. I love how you incorporate scripture in your video. That is awesome!!! Thank you!!

[@carolyngrotaers4454]

I like the green room. You could always put a Murphy bed in there and keep it as a library/office. 😊 Ivy will be fine in that room until she is big enough to go upstairs. All your daughters have very mature bedrooms. You could decorate her room for now with old-world teddy bears with pink ribbons around their necks

[@kellyturner4571]

Kristen, for Ivy’s room you could keep the moody green for the bottom half and do a floral wallpaper for the top..🌺 Great video as usual!

[@marciabrooks8099]

You paid a fair price and got 3 lovely frames you'll enjoy for many years. Love the one over the mantel, agree that horizontal is the way to go in the kitchen ( perhaps with a less moody picture?), and centering the large one over the couch gets my vote. You have a wonderful eye for decorating!

[@KristenHoffman]

Thanks for the tips!

[@jessgal76]

I loved the gallery wall, but it’s always fun to swap things around! If you can find a piece of foam core or 1/4 inch plywood you can make a baker board for your large print. Krysta Meeker has lots of tips for using the old frames! ❤

[@lesliegriffith9616]

New to your channel. So love that you share your faith so clearly giving God the glory for your creativity. Your home is lovely. Great ideas.

[@anneaton921]

Love the single painting over the couch!! The plant balances it very nicely!! Great job on the lamp & pot!!🥰

[@brookidy]

Love how the lamps turned out! I have to admit that I was so sad to see your gallery wall go. It was my favorite spot in your house. It added so much character. I’ve directed friends to it as an example. Whatever you do is beautiful though.💛

[@Katley-tf6dj]

Kristen, I absolutely love how your lamp and vase came out! You did a fantastic job. Don't second guess your! If you love it then it's great! I love the new frames, the one over the fireplace looks great with it. The one over the couch is beautiful!! You did a great job. You've got this girl!!! 🥰❤️

[@KristenHoffman]

Oh thank you!

[@vickinoeske1154]

Look at how long your hair is getting! Your skin and hair are so healthy and glowing.

[@gamountainbluebird5475]

I love your videos. You are so humble and engaging in your videos. I also love that you share scripture with us. 💕💕💕💕

[@KristenHoffman]

I'm so glad!

[@conniehunter9683]

The color of Ivy's bedroom makes your eye color pop! Cute.

[@user-qk2bh7ks3e]

Love "hamster wheel" of ideas. Glad I'm not alone!

[@melindaferreira9879]

I actually like the way those empty frames look stacked together on your mantle.. the lamps look great 👍🏼

[@fromtheriverhomestead4871]

I love your new look with one large painting versus the gallery wall. Sometimes less is more!

[@Drycreek995]

Great job. Love the lamp the most. But the single large frame and photo look updated and less cluttered, and a good choice.

[@Cinderella1125]

Kristen, I like gallery walls too. I think you did a great job of picking out the new print for your feature wall. Sometimes when you have a busy life, it's nice to have a calming space for quiet and cozy times. Also, it's fun to change things up. Well done!

[@felicialong6546]

The large print over the sofa looked great, but I loved your gallery wall. Your home is so beautiful. You have amazing taste when it comes to decorating.

[@KristenHoffman]

Thank you so much!

[@krystal-rh9um]

I loved your gallery wall. It was gorgeous and inspired me to create one in my home. You have to do what you like in your home, but I will miss seeing that gallery wall.

[@nancymosley708]

You look so cute with your pregnancy. I always enjoy your creativity. I loved the room before and I like your changes as well. I know I enjoy changing my home with the seasons. I would love a home like yours to decorate. It’s beautiful. I can’t believe you’ve already been there two years.

[@juststeph6940]

Oh my gosh the lamp you found is the exact lamp we had in our living room growing up. Seeing that made me emotional, brings back such great memories.

[@loriwhite7835]

Just lovely . It seems to suit you. I'm always changing things around our house, so I think that moving things from other rooms and painting different colors just works. Shopping my own house keeps me from spending too much money...lol Have a blessed day 🙏

[@sandyheredia3027]

The lamp and vase turned out beautifully.😊

[@deirdregahansuttle5698]

Much better. Room looks bigger and calmer

[@ritastutler1470]

Hi Kristen..sometimes I ask myself what is wrong with me and I decided I just like to change our house all the time. I had a gallery wall in my hall. I loved yours and actually loved mine but got tired of it and now there is nothing on that wall but the thermostat..lol. I decorate for every season which is not grown up. I have so many thrifted items I just want to use everything . Keep your pictures…you might want to do it again somewhere else. I can see wanting the nursery to be lighter. I am loving wall paper again, but my husband and I can do everything but wall paper , plus our house is old and walls not even. Whatever you do , you know it can be changed . My friends and my sister are minimalist ..I am not, but maybe simple would be nice. I love whatever you do, I like how your diy came out. You look beautiful ❤❤❤

[@amandahester-ze5ge]

When you started, I was like…”Oh no! Don’t take down the gallery wall!” But in the end, like always, it turned out beautiful! Any way you decide to decorate your home always turns out to be perfection! Love your home & your heart❤️

[@katen1228]

Yes center the picture over the couch, and Move the fiddle Leaf. You can always move it.

[@sandyprather9133]

Wonderful inspiration & encouragement for all of us to "take in"! We're all skilled at something & we'll never find out what that skill is unless we get out there and try. The paint refresh on the lamp & crock turned out wonderfully well. I was a bit concerned with your decision to pain the crock, but it actually turned out to be perfect for that corner you were trying to brighten up. I, personally, love being creative in my home. Sometimes my project turns out great, sometimes not, but you just never know unless you try. Thank you for sharing with us!

[@green542]

A gallery wall can be as many pictures as you would like. I have always loved your style I thought the gallery wall was really interesting and it pulled you into the room. I think the vase and the lamp turned out great. Maybe putting the print on a backing board or a piece of MDF it will keep it tight in the frame.

[@terricullen8487]

Maybe wallpaper the top of the wall for the nursery and leave the bottom the moody green color. 💚

[@anneelisehudson8020]

Love the living room refresh. To eliminate the wiggle of the canvas, you could try mounting it to foam core board. The earlier gallery wall was charming, but if you had wanted to keep it I would have recommended opening in it up a bit, with greater space between the pieces (and perhaps editing out a few!). And propping up the stacked empty frames on your fireplace looks fantastic…the frames alone are art, and bring a certain quietness to your space. Do you need to fill them?

[@KristenHoffman]

Thanks for the tips!

[@hannahglenny205]

This is one of your very best videos I think. The new print looks stunning ❤ and the Bible verse segment was an encouragement

[@KristenHoffman]

Thank you so much!

[@cathyrobinson2987]

Love your home. Can I suggest maybe a mirror over the fireplace?! Break up the prints. And a couple of books under your lamp that you so beautifully repainted. Needs a little height. You a a joy to watch.

[@KristenHoffman]

Great idea!!

[@marshak1926]

The lamp and vase turned out very nice.

[@BridgettesJoyToHome]

I love the large art piece over the couch with the plant back in the corner of the couch area, and I also love the gold frames! The lamp and vase turned out beautiful! It's also nice to be able to repurpose the art pieces in other places in your home.

[@kmcc72]

Everything turned out great. The picture over the couch looks so nice.

[@marlenestephenson1239]

Love it all, you did a great job. love what you did with those pieces. God is so good.

[@debbieburns8140]

Thank you for sharing scripture in your videos, Kristen. Doesn't matter what you do it always turns out beautiful. Dont worry about other people's opinions. Its your home, your choice.

[@Momof75592]

You should paint that beautiful molding white I just did my girls room marshmallow for the wall color above the chair rail and under a very very light pink. It’s so beautiful Sherman Williams paint from Lowe’s

[@jangriffiths8013]

Centre it with the couch. You could add two smaller paintings/prints on the left side (one above the other). I have done that and it looks great.

[@janwhite1361]

💜 A BEAUTIFUL HOME FOR A BEAUTIFUL GIRL. GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY. IM HAPPY FOR YOU 💜

[@carolharner4472]

One of the things I love most about your channel is how you incorporate scripture into your everyday life. Your makeovers of the lamp and jug turned out beautiful! No matter how much we may like a look, it's always fun to switch things up after a while. That is the joy of owning a home, right? It looks refreshed! Nice job! 🌱🌱🌱

[@robinnieto2703]

Hi Kristen, I love your home and how it’s decorated, however, I have to agree with you about the changes. I personally wouldn’t change anything but it’s your home and you need it to match your style. I have a gallery wall in our guest room and it is on two walls wrapping around the corner to make a cozy spot for the antique bed. Our guest have said they feel they are being hugged. I just counted and there are 30 some pieces of art, all vintage and thrifted. I know that seems to be a lot but I just keep them here and enjoy them until I decorate another area of my home and then bring these items to another spot. It’s also fun to change art from room to room.

[@kimkay8635]

Kristen, your lamp and vessel look wonderful, great job!!!! ❤❤❤

[@KristenHoffman]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@annaarrington]

I love a lot of pictures on the wall, it is very European...and yes, I agree that your baby bump is adorable

[@nancyhauge9500]

LEAVE THE GREEN AND JUST PAINT WHITE ABOUT 5 FT UP WITH TRIM...YOU WILL LOVE IT!

[@rhondagreen135]

I love the single photo vs the gallery! Great update, way to go! You should do a pregnancy update. I would love to hear how the girls reacted to the news.

[@karlavedder3139]

I love the one big frame centered over the sofa. I love the frame over the mantle as well.

[@emileekadell7266]

Lavender, pale periwinkle, mauve, Neapolitan colors. 💜🤍🌸🤎

[@nitahiltner3348]

I don't know if you will see this now but when I first saw your home, I thought how odd you walk into the dining room instead of an entry hall or living room. Now, I think it is just the most adorable farmhouse I have ever seen, and if I built one, I would use your floorplan. I just live your kitchen too and did think for awhile make that back porch your formal dining and the dining room you now have a formal entry with round table in the middle holding a big flower vase and some books.

[@KristenHoffman]

The original entry is our master closet!

[@nitahiltner3348]

Oh I didn't know that. Then who made the dining room the entry?@@KristenHoffman

[@jkp62]

Other than a few new pieces of furniture in my home, all my furniture is either old oak or walnut, my walls/trim/ceilings are a creamy white. My picture frames range from modern, thin black, brass or silver, raw edged wood, vintage wood and frameless glass- the pictures range from landscapes, seascapes, family (color and black and white), vintage posters and oil and acrylic paintings. I don’t crown anything like your gallery wall, and I change and rotate everything to freshen the look of a room, I even change out some pictures in the frames according to season. And I tend to the denim blue-navy and olive to forest green fabrics for upholstery and pillows and throws (curtains are a natural linen throughout with wood woven shades). There is nothing wrong with changing things up- we all mature and enter different seasons of our lives where we may be maximalists one season, minimalists another season, etc- and as we mature, our tastes get more refined as in what we like and what we keep as our base, like the blues in my home- that has been a base for all my 41 years as a homemaker. I will say, do not march to the beat of others as in trends, etc- keep to what speaks to your heart, your aesthetics and what works for your family.

[@user-ew9xt3bl1c]

“God wants to put your talents to use”, needed to hear this today, thank you & blessings to you & your family.

[@snowcm135]

It's beautiful! You can use spray glue to adhere the print to poster board to give it some stability.

[@KristenHoffman]

Great idea!

[@daniellethomas6989]

I just came in and sat down to relax and seen that you had a long video up and I was so excited! You are my favorite person on KZbin. I love how real you are, how personable you feel. There are so many people that I watch on KZbin and I feel terrible after I watch; like I'm not good enough, like my life isn't good enough because I am not able to do all of these extravagant things they do and spend all the money they do. I never feel that after watching your videos, I feel blessed. Thank you. ❤

[@KristenHoffman]

Wow, thank you!

[@SometimeAgo65]

I learned over many years & layers of paint, to go with a light neutral color and bring in my color in accessories, art, even furniture and rugs. I'm getting old so it's easier to change those things, rather than paint 😂❤

[@sandyheredia3027]

Congratulations on your new baby. God bless your family

[@suzanneburns2931]

Living room change with new lamp and picture has a very calm warm feel . Love the way it turned out . Great job .❤️🎶🎶🎶

[@rachelmunoz79]

Congratulations Kristen on your great accomplishment. I tell everyone about how wonderful you are! Continue to believe in yourself and your love for Jesus shines through everything let’s push for 1 million++ Love you dear.❤❤❤

[@rueinalfaro693]

Oh my goodness Kristen you are so beautiful and so amazing. You make me feel so much better with all the sadness in my life right now. Thank you for being so wonderful. Your spirit is so precious and amazing. ❤

[@christinewilliams7005]

Things are looking good Kristen! I like the way your pot and lamp turned out! Good job!

[@KristenHoffman]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@kathryncurry8728]

Love the new look, very classy and makes the room look larger. Love the baby bump too ❤

[@KristenHoffman]

Thank you!! 😊

[@lauriedonaway6523]

The lamp came out so beautiful!!

[@danielleanderson1341]

The lamp change and the vase look great! I really like the one picture above the sofa.

[@KristenHoffman]

Thank you! 😊

[@mschenandlerbong8539]

I LOL'd at your "emPHASIS/syLLABLE" for the church director. Good call. That does certainly make a difference.

[@janicehenryjacquillard4808]

I love the big MIRROR over the couch , & put your taller plant to the left. Would be Beautiful

[@KristenHoffman]

Great idea!!

[@margaretmast265]

I would center the frame with your couch. I would like the big plant put on the left of the frame like you suggested. I love the picture in the frame you put on the wall. Looks so neat and clean.

[@KristenHoffman]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@angelamcmurry7873]

Cut a piece of cardboard to size of frame opening, get double sided tape and adhere to board and carefully place picture on. I’ve been taking prints to Hobby Lobby and having them heat pressed onto thick board and it’s not very expensive.

[@shannonjohnson2105]

I hope one day to at least have one sheet set from Brooke Linen . Can’t afford them now .

[@susanvelez6534]

Three years ago, I professionally transformed lamps and vases by incorporating not just paint but also spackle, and dirt, resulting in an impressive outcome. Kristen you did an excellent job. ❤

[@KristenHoffman]

Thanks for sharing!

[@donnad.7986]

Kristen you have such a sweet, humble & beautiful personality… you always make me smile & feel like what I have in my home is enough & you help me realize I can love my decor even if no one else does. Thank you for being you! 🤗 I had to laugh when you said you wanted a more grown up sophisticated look to your home… I too feel the same way. I’m loving the changes you’re making… I loved the before but I think change is good for us women… especially when it comes to our homes… it makes us fall in love with our home all over again. The lamp & vase turned out so good … I’ve wanted to try the technique to a vase I bought at goodwill a while back but was too afraid I’d mess it up…you sweet friend gave me the courage to go for it! Thank you for sharing your home, time & the words of Jesus with us.

[@ETcallhome]

I would adhere the print onto a piece of thick poster board using spray adhesive. The print is going to warp even more as time goes on. Anyway, that's what I had experienced. I like how the green in the print ties in with the plant. It's hard to believe that's the same lamp. Looks great.

[@KristenHoffman]

Good point!

[@vickiewinfrey2439]

Love the lamp and vase and the one picture over the couch.

[@cblair3539]

Kristen, I have taken off work to do some surgeries. I get cabin fever . I have changed my house around so much, my boyfriend says it's like a new home every time he walks in. Change is always good. ❤

[@KristenHoffman]

Oh wow!

[@rushmartin7343]

The one for the fireplace I like,looks good (size & color)

[@PamWarwick]

Even though I Ike gallery walls, I like the one print. Do what you like and what suits your home and style. I’ve always thought you are unique and not so much like everyone else but we all get ideas from others so it’s okay to do some of that, too. I like the idea of getting rid of the dark green paint in the bedroom. It is a beautiful room and I’m sure you will make it even more beautiful. You have inspired me to go buy an old lamp at the thrift store and do the same technique. I really like what you did.

[@iasccas]

I loved the gallery wall…I love minimalism too but that wall, I’m going to miss it

[@lindasmith5190]

I love it! The lamp and vase turned out beautiful.

[@newenglandminimal]

As much as I loved the gallery wall I love the new simplified look even better! Beautiful! If you cut a large piece of cardboard you may be able to fit it inside the back of the large frame to stabilize the picture.

[@kirstin6007]

I love how you're not afraid to change up your style and leaning into the more organic vintage look! LOVE!! And your bump is adorable!

[@lailayen765]

I LOVE how the lamp and the pot turned out👍👍 I have just gone in the oposite direction in my livingroom… gone from one large painting to a gallery wall. Inspired by you😅 I think I’ll have to stick to it for a while, so that I don’t drive my hubby crazy😎🤣 thank you for the reminder that we all have something to contribute with in the Kingdom of God🙏❤️

[@hollywhittenburg3260]

Love it! I would remove that other tree and just have the fiddle fig! Simplify!!

[@ginnyevans1035]

I loved your gallery wall....watched you put it together...but the changes you made feel calmer and I love that!