Q&A with Boxwood Farms LLC
Farmhouse charm meets an eclectic mix of styles in décor enthusiast Stephanie Martin’s cozy home design, Boxwood Farms LLC, brimming with vintage collectibles.
Boxwood Farms LLC represents Stephanie Martin’s take on farmhouse style. Farmhouse style often goes together with other home-décor styles to create a fresh, fun and individualized design. Stephanie loves to combine styles in her home for a cohesive, unique look and feel full of trademark farmhouse simplicity and coziness. She started her Instagram account as a creative outlet to share her love of décor with others. Here she shares a bit more about this.
American Farmhouse Style: What got you interested in farmhouse style?
Stephanie: I’ve always been drawn to things that are old, rusted and have a story to tell. I love things that have belonged to others, were loved by them—and now I get to love the same thing. When I think of farmhouse, I think of simple yet cozy, and that’s exactly the feeling I want in my home.
American Farmhouse Style: Where do you get inspiration?
Stephanie: I get inspiration from everywhere! Sometimes it comes from something I see on social media or in a magazine, or things that pop into my head. I can see something, take that idea, and add my own style to it.
American Farmhouse Style: Where did the name “Boxwood Farms” come from?
Stephanie: My husband and I came up with the name; he came up with “boxwood” since we have so many at our home and they are very hardy plants (kind of like me!). I added “farms” because I always wanted to live on a farm like my grandpa did growing up.
American Farmhouse Style: Are there any vintage pieces you specifically like to collect?
Stephanie: My favorite pieces to collect are old kitchen scales—I have over 15!—and mini wooden bowling pins. For scales, I love knowing that someone used them to measure ingredients for a meal to share with family and friends. Mini bowling pins are so fun! I love finding them with names and bowling scores on them. I imagine how much fun someone had earning that award, and I display them proudly as if I was the one who had the high score!
American Farmhouse Style: Any tips on home décor?
Stephanie: Don’t forget to shop your home! Move things around from room to room to give them new life. And, as always, do what makes you happy!
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