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November 19, 2021
The Story Behind the Brand

We’ve all had the almost uncanny urge to capture the essence of a favorite place; to preserve the scents, the warm breeze, the feeling so you can return to it again and again. Thinking, ‘I just wish I could share a little…
- The Homestead -
May 07, 2021
Our Favorite Mother’s Day Tables

As we are getting ready to celebrate Mother’s Day this year, we wanted to share two of our favorite tables. Both of these are perfect for breakfast or brunch with mom! We are inspired by all things floral and both…
- The Garden -
April 12, 2021
A Spring Garden Update

It is finally Spring time on the farm and things are bursting, blooming and as beautiful as ever! I wanted to share some pictures of our everyday scenes in the gardens and I hope they brighten up your day…  …
- The Kitchen -
March 26, 2021
Leek Patties

As we are preparing our passover celebration, I wanted to share our family’s Leek Patties (Keftas de Prasa) recipe. These Leek Patties are a very popular family recipe for the Passover holiday. There are numerous adaptions of this recipe and…
- The Kitchen -
March 18, 2021
Blondie Brownies

Anybody else in need of a little sweet treat to brighten things up these days?! We’re right there with you so that’s why I am sharing our family’s favorite blondie brownie recipe. These brownies are such a cozy treat and…
- Our Kin -
March 03, 2021
Our Pony Paradise Featured on FEI

We are very excited and honored to share that our farm has been featured on FEI‘s Pony Paradise series! “And if this home had a recipe, it would contain five cups of country charm, two tablespoons of vibrant aesthetic, a…
- The Kitchen -
January 26, 2021
Our Salsa Verde Recipe

If you are looking for a fresh and flavorful way to boost your meals, our spicy Salsa Verde recipe will do the trick for you! We use Salsa Verde as an accompaniment to meals that adds in an extra punch…
- The Homestead -
January 12, 2021
January Refresh On The Farm

  With a new year and a new month unfolding, it’s the perfect time for a refresh in our home and on the farm. After the holiday season, it can feel so good to give your home a little facelift….
- The Kitchen -
December 16, 2020
Israeli Salad + A Quick Garden Update

This Israeli Salad has been a standard accompaniment to most Israeli meals (including breakfast!) that my family has made for many years. With a delicious combo of cucumbers, tomatoes, onions and peppers can you really go wrong?! Freshly squeezed lemon…
- Our Kin -
December 08, 2020
JB Woodworking Feature in Naturally, Danny Seo Magazine

We are very excited to share that Jimmie’s woodworking is featured in the Winter issue of Naturally, Danny Seo Magazine! It is a beautifully written article by Sandy Soria and it takes a little deep dive into Jimmie’s background and…
- The Kitchen -
November 27, 2020
Homemade Kuaisat

Jump to recipeKuaisat is a special Syrian recipe that my mother taught me to make years ago. Essentially, Kuaisat is a meatball with a hardboiled egg surprise inside. This recipe was taught to my mother by my paternal grandmother who…
- The Homestead -
November 12, 2020
Our Home Office Must Haves

Whether you’re working from home or your kids are doing virtual learning this year, it’s definitely important to have a designated work space! Working in a space you love can make a world of a difference. It can help increase…
- The Kitchen -
November 02, 2020
Our Homemade Pickles

Jump to recipeI love this time of year when we are gathering cucumbers from the garden and pickling them to have a great stock of our homemade pickles throughout the winter. We’re lucky enough to not have harsh winters here…
- The Homestead -
October 14, 2020
Our Home in Flea Market Cottage Magazine

We are so excited to share that our home was the cover story for Flea Market Cottage Magazine. Our bedside table graces the front cover of this issue and a full 12 page spread is featured inside! We talk a…
- The Stables -
October 02, 2020
Our Stable Style

Our goal has always been to make comfortable and stylish spaces for our family and all of our animals at home. The best space where we can achieve both of these combined is at the barn! Because we have such…
- The Homestead -
September 17, 2020
Front Porch Restyle

While we still love a good bold and juicy color palette, it was time for a little bit of a refresh on our front porch. Just a simple change in paint colors made such a dramatic difference to our homes…
- Our Kin -
September 08, 2020
Jimmie Bernal Woodworking

  We are so excited to share that my husband, Jimmie, has officially opened up his Etsy shop where he will be selling his woodworking pieces! His hobby started after one of the hurricanes here in Florida, we lost a…
- The Homestead -
August 11, 2020
Master Bedroom Restyle

After years of bright colors and heavy wood tones and textures in our master bedroom, I decided to switch it up and add a fresh look! Restyling a space with a new paint color and rotated pieces is a great…
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July 14, 2020
A Fresh Look At The Barn

A little change of scenery can make a world of a difference. With everything going on this summer, we may not all be able to get out and go on a vacation this year. But we benefit so greatly from…
- The Homestead -
July 02, 2020
Farewell To Design*Sponge

Have you heard the sad news? After 15 years of amazing and unique home inspiration, Design*Sponge is saying goodbye and closing the door on this chapter. Their corner of the internet has meant so much to us over the years….
- The Kitchen -
June 25, 2020
Gathered & Collected

Anyone else ready for a moment of relaxation with a good cup of tea and biscuits? We love to try different teas and I’ve gathered and collected numerous varieties from our many travels. One of our favorites is this Moroccan…
- The Kitchen -
June 15, 2020
The Family Flan Recipe

Life has slowly been moving in a forward direction here in sunny Florida. After weeks of being shut down with stay at home orders in effect we have very slowly started opening back up. For the foreseeable future things will…
- The Homestead -
June 04, 2020
Surround Yourself With Cozy

Having a home that is cozy and inviting creates a memorable, warm and comfy feeling for all of your guests and most importantly- your family! We love that ethereal feeling of living in a cozy space. It can feel like…
- The Kitchen -
May 27, 2020
Banana Bread

So many of us have spent a little extra time in the kitchen over the past couple months with the stay at home orders flooding across the country. One thing that we realized is that a lot of people had…
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May 20, 2020
Living & Loving With Our Animals

Here at Blue Stallion Farm, we really focus on ways to live comfortably and stylishly with all of our animals. They are such a huge part of our lives and home so we are constantly designing ways to make things…
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May 11, 2020
First Impressions…

Some people say that first impressions are everything. Whether or not that’s your philosophy, we sure do think that an entryway to a home should make a statement! The entryway is in fact, the first thing people will see upon…
- Our Kin -
April 28, 2020
Love Notes From Quarantine

These challenging times have shown us the fragility of our material world. They invite us to hold a different perspective on what is important in life and they remind us to look inward. It’s safe to say that during this…
- The Homestead -
April 22, 2020
Our Home in Flea Market Decor Magazine

Last month our home was featured in Flea Market Decor magazine. We love this magazine! It’s truly one of our favorites. Flipping through the pages provides endless inspiration as well as some great upcycling ideas for your home. Our home…
- Our Kin -
April 15, 2020
Home Is Where I am With You

With the current state of things, so much uncertainty seems to be lingering over our heads these days. Because of the stay at home orders that have been placed across the country (and the world at this point) we have…
- Our Kin -
March 24, 2020
Made With Love

One of our own personal mantras here at Blue Stallion Farm is to surround yourself with things you love. When it comes to our home, this is exactly what we thrive to do. My husband, Jimmie, has recently taken up…
- The Homestead -
March 12, 2020
Master Bedroom Re-fresh

Every now and then a little refresh in one room in your home can feel so good! Recently we had some changes done in our master bedroom to give it a more calming palette and make it a true place…
- The Garden -
February 28, 2020
Good Things In The Garden

This time of year when the temperature and sun are held at that perfect level here in Florida we have good things happening in the garden… With an abundance of leafy greens, tomatoes and fresh herbs out there sprouting away…
- Our Kin -
December 09, 2019
100 Things We’ve Learned on The Farm

It is said that, “Girls with dreams become women of vision”. As we wrap up our 7th year on the farm and push forward to 2020 with exciting new things happening, we are looking back to remember all of the…
- The Kitchen -
October 01, 2019
Easy Beet Salad

Jump to recipeWe’re still in prime beet season right now so any chance we get to add these root veggies into our daily meals, we’ll take it! Beets are a great root vegetable which is harvested all summer long and…
- The Kitchen -
September 23, 2019
Apple Strudel

Jump to recipeApple picking season is officially upon us! This means we have a surplus of beautiful, in season apples at our ready. With all of these apples we’ll be making our family’s, apple strudel recipe. Apple strudel originated in…
- Our Kin -
September 16, 2019
A Late Summer Night’s Gathering

With the weather finally starting to cool down, as we approach the end of the summer season, it calls for a reason to get outside and get our family together. The summer weather here in Florida can be a bit…
- The Homestead -
September 09, 2019
Shana’s Cottage Featured in Flea Market Decor

We are very excited to share that Shana’s cottage is featured in the August/September issue of Flea Market Decor magazine! The feature is a 12-page spread including a home tour of Shana’s entire cottage and an interview. It includes images of…
- Our Kin -
May 09, 2019
Celebrating Mom…

I love that we have a whole day where we honor and celebrate the women that raised us. My mom is an amazing mother (and grandmother) who has dedicated her life to her family. She is selfless and strong and…
- The Homestead -
April 16, 2019
Before & After: Shana’s Cottage

We recently renovated Shana’s cottage on the farm and her home tour was just featured on Apartment Therapy! The article came out wonderfully and we might be biased but we highly recommend checking out the full home tour. Shana also…
springtime tablescape at Blue Stallion Farm
- The Garden -
March 25, 2019
Our Tips for a Perfect Springtime Tablescape

Spring is officially in the air and after a long winter it’s a great time to get outside and celebrate! We hope that this tablescape from one of our recent family celebrations will give you some inspiration for your own…
Country Living Magazine
- The Homestead -
May 25, 2018
Our Feature in Country Living Magazine!

We are so excited to share that our home + family is featured in the June issue of Country Living Magazine! It is such an honor to be featured in this publication as we’ve been big fans and readers for…
- The Homestead -
May 09, 2018
Living Room Before + After

When we moved into our house we loved the large open space of the living room but that was about it! First things first, we got rid of that floor and replaced it with wood-inspired tile, which works very well…
Blue Stallion Farm's roasted acorn squash
- The Kitchen -
November 30, 2017
Roasted Acorn Squash

Jump to recipeWith cooler temperatures and shorter days upon us, it is the perfect time of year to gather around the table for a hearty meal. We like to take advantage of all the delicious winter squash that is piled…
The tack room at Blue Stallion Farm
- The Stables -
November 17, 2017
The Tack Room

Whether you have a large or small stable, a tack room is a very important necessity for storing saddles, bridles and other equipment. It’s key that your equipment in this space is kept well organized and safe and that this…
keeping chickens in our garden
- The Garden -
November 10, 2017
Keeping Chickens

  I have always dreamt of living on my own farm with chickens running around the yard. I even once had a vision board with a picture of a hen walking through an old farmhouse kitchen! Now that we have…
barn office
- The Stables -
November 05, 2017
Barn Office Tour

Before we renovated the barn office it was just a storage room for equipment. It was lined with concrete and had metal shelving throughout. We needed a place that was separate from the home where we could do work related…
- The Homestead -
October 29, 2017
Laundry Room Makeover

After living in our house for a few years we decided it was time to update our laundry-mudroom. Believe it or not, this little space serves a pretty big purpose in our daily lives. There is a door in there…
Kale Waldorf Salad
- The Kitchen -
October 23, 2017
Kale Waldorf Salad

Jump to recipeLast winter we decided to plant kale in our garden. It did so well that we ended up with more kale than we knew what to do with! We added kale to soups and salads for weeks. And…
english mastiff
- Our Kin -
October 13, 2017
Meet the Pups

We can’t imagine life without our dogs, they are an extension of our family and bring so much happiness to us everyday! We now have 7 dogs and thought it was fitting to introduce them here since they light up…
- The Kitchen -
October 05, 2017
Labane Cheese

Jump to recipeWhen I visited the Bedouins in the Negev desert of Israel I was fascinated with how they made homemade yogurt without any fancy tools. Ever since then I’ve been making homemade yogurt for my family. Once the yogurt…
- The Homestead -
September 29, 2017
Shana’s Bedroom Makeover

When Shana was 16 years old we decided that it was time to give her bedroom a makeover. Originally this was just a small room in the back of our house next to the laundry room. Our home is modest…
blue stallion farm farmhouse kitchen
- The Homestead -
September 22, 2017
Big Chill Design Contest Finalist!

Hi Everyone! We are very thrilled to share that our farm house kitchen is a finalist in the first ever Big Chill Design Contest! As you may have seen in our Kitchen Tour post, we have two Big Chill products in…
banyan tree in southern Florida
- The Garden -
September 20, 2017
Beloved Banyan Trees

“When the roots are deep, there is no reason to fear the wind.” First, I want to say that we are so thankful to share that our family and all of our animals are happy and healthy, without any injuries…
Blue Stallion Farm's cowboy chili
- The Kitchen -
September 14, 2017
Cowboy Chili + A Naturally Magazine Feature

Jump to recipeWhen the nights start to get cooler one of our favorite family events is chili night. My husband, Jimmie, takes the reins on this one because we cook our chili cowboy style- outdoors over our fire pit in…
homemade yogurt with berries
- The Kitchen -
September 07, 2017
Homemade Yogurt

Jump to recipeOne of our family’s favorite snacks and desserts is this homemade yogurt recipe. This recipe has been in my family for quite some time. For a sweeter take on the yogurt we add sugar or honey to taste…
- Our Kin -
August 30, 2017
Hanna the Artist

Spending time with my family is one of the most important elements in my life. I love being able to connect with my children every chance I get and having the farm gives my family a lot to bond over….
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August 25, 2017
Wyoming

This summer our family took a 6 day vacation in Wyoming! We stayed in Saratoga at the Brusch Creek Ranch. The ranch is set on 30,000 pristine private acres right in the heart of the Platte River Valley in the…
- The Homestead -
August 16, 2017
Master Bedroom Before & After

When we moved into our home it was already full of character, but unfortunately it did not match up with our style. It was really important to Jimmie and I that our master bedroom was a serene escape from the…
blue stallion farm kitchen design contest
- The Homestead -
July 19, 2017
Kitchen Tour

Our kitchen is the heart of the home. It’s where we all gather on weeknights to cook a meal and during holidays when extended family is visiting. Because of this, I wanted a space that my family and I could…
- The Stables -
July 18, 2017
Introduction to The Stables

Hey everyone! Being both the Stable section’s and my first ever blog post, I just wanted to share the type of content that I will be featuring throughout my- or rather our- journey in the equestrian realm. Due to the…
Back Patio Oasis Blue Stallion Farm
- The Garden -
July 15, 2017
Back Patio Oasis

Our back patio is an extension of our living space that functions as a retreat and a work space. This patio area faces the back side of the farm which includes the riding arena, barn and paddocks. From this spot…
Blue Stallion Farm Tuscany trip dinner
- On the Trail -
July 13, 2017
Tuscany

Last summer, our family took a two week long trip to Tuscany. We rented a villa located in the town of Chiusi in the Sienna Region of Tuscany. It was such a beautiful escape to explore the Italian countryside. In…
- The Kitchen -
July 13, 2017
Sancocho

Jump to recipeSancocho is a traditional Latin American soup that is comforting, hearty and rustic. We love to make it and eat it at home at least once a week. Being born in Panama to a Colombian mother, I grew…
- Our Kin -
July 13, 2017
Our Farm, Our Family.

Hi, I’m Gany! I have a love of everything ethnic and bohemian and an infinite interest in one of a kind pieces. I believe that you can work with what you have to mix together what you love. I will…
- The Garden -
July 13, 2017
A Picnic in the Hen Garden

Sometimes you just have to take a break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. It’s so easy to get caught up in the busy-ness that can consume our lives, so every once in a while I think it’s…
Shakshuka recipe, Blue Stallion Farm
- The Kitchen -
July 04, 2017
Shakshuka

Jump to recipeShakshuka is a Mediterranean dish of eggs poached in a sauce of tomatoes, peppers and onions. My father was born in Israel so I travel there often and even lived there for a few years when I was…