So, What's With the Hat?

We spent the winter in our little cottage in sunny Florida! One could get really used to that. Along the way, we bought and sold some wonderful pieces privately and on the website. Tag along as we unpack this episode and discover some of the beautiful design trends we observed. We will publish some of the ideas on Instagram stories. Follow us there, too we love your company. Instagram link

Times past and all that jazz.  Tune in.  Here's the straight up answer to "how did you two meet". Fun stories, and a stroll down our personal memory lane. You'll soon see how this relates to "This Old Farmhouse"

What does your mind present to you about cozy? What picture comes up? Let's unpack cozy and how simple it is to make it happen. Fall and winter are upon us, which means it's the perfect time to maybe start a pot of soup, then pull out the plaid blankets and candles. Tag along on instagram Podcast page here

A lot of you ask, what all do you do? Here's a snippet into twenty fours here at our office. Tag along and we'll unpack a typical day. Be sure to follow Savvycityfarmer and This Old Farmhouse Podcast on IG as we will make a second season announcement. Thank you all for such a warm welcome in the world of podcasting. We'd also love to help you with your holiday shopping over at savvycityfarmer

We are delighted to introduce Beth Swanson Lewis from Olde Tyme Marketplace to our listeners today. She has been shopkeeping forever it seems. She offers wisdom, oodles of common sense, and some humor mixed in. So let's get this shopkeeping party started.

We love a good faux stem, but all are not created equal. Tag along as we offer some charming but inexpensive fall inspiration ... some faux, some real, some not.

Sit back and enjoy this heartfelt chat with Farmhouse Frocks. Insight, humor and some down home serious advice about successful shopkeeping.  Follow along on the family adventures with Lena and her multitalented daughters. You can also find them on all social media, and very playful and colorful on Instagram and Insta Stories. Don't forget to shop their innovative website at www.farmhousefrocks.com.

So, You want to open a little shop?  We sincerely hope this interview offers you some inspiration and a bird's eye view of shop keeping. Tips of the trade, some humor and bantering but mostly sage advice for the daunting task of opening  a little shop. Visit Loot Vintage and Supply for a fabulous on line shopping experience. Also on all social media found as Loot Vintage & Supply

There's an art to shopkeeping and it's not for the faint of heart. We'll unpack our backstory and forge ahead offering some down-home shopkeeping chatter. Next week, join in the fun as we interview the staff from Loot Vintage & Supply. You're in for a real big treat.

That's me, and it will soon be you if you start a collection of antique scales. There are a myriad of makers marks and styles, go for it. And now some down-home "scale lady" chatter. We usually have one or more posted on our website. www.savvycityfarmer.com