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Turnrows: Farm is the New Hip

May 27, 2016 By Talya Tate Boerner

Do you know about Turnrows? Turnrows is a hip boutique in Jonesboro, Arkansas that you need to visit if you like farming and the Delta and southern casual clothing and accessories. And eating… Yes, farm is the new hip. And guess what? Even if you don’t live in Northeast Arkansas, you can still visit because there’s an online store. Bringing the farm to everyone… (This post is sponsored by Turnrows. Opinions are my own.)

I visited the store with my friend Becky the last time I was in Jonesboro. We were hoping to be invited to the Barrett Baber concert that night as Turnrows was a sponsor. Boo, that didn’t happen, but I did get this cool t-shirt which is pretty perfect I think.

Turnrows has clothing for farmers, farmer wives, farmer’s daughters, farmer fans, farmer wannabes.Continue Reading

add a bit of Farm Flair

May 7, 2016 By Talya Tate Boerner

It’s showtime! Today is the Washington Elementary Home Tour in Fayetteville and our home is part of the lineup. All week, we’ve readied the house (mostly working in the yard because that’s what we love to do), but also we’ve cleaned and polished and straightened up things so folks can walk through without tripping over dog toys. As all this prep happens, I realize my style of decor includes not only a mix of old and new but a touch of farm flair. It’s a thing.

Here’s another thing. Being on home tour is greatness because it forces you to get your house ship shape. And if you were thinking about selling, you could probably find a buyer during the event. Your house will never look better…

Not that we’re selling.

I once heard someone say if you selected all your absolute favorite things and placed them on your lawn, your style would be obvious to you. If I were to do this, my things would look like they came straight from the home place. Continue Reading

Spring Planting!

April 12, 2016 By Talya Tate Boerner

I love driving across Arkansas during spring. In the Ozarks, redbuds and dogwoods compete for attention, and roadsides are exploding with wildflowers. Spring planting is in full swing as farmers and gardeners put seeds in the ground. It’s no secret that harvest is my favorite time of year, but after a slow cold winter, spring planting is cause for celebration. Not that there’s time for a party.

Party in the field, maybe.

Of course, without spring planting, there would be no fall harvest. And timing is key. With spring comes wild weather bringing storms and hail, tornadoes, dust storms, a chance of frost? Rain, rain go away until we need another shower.

The soil is rich and wide awake, the fields leveled and hipped. The state is humming.

Here are a few spring planting pics from across Arkansas…Continue Reading