Down Home Farm

12/06/2024

Refreshing this charming Vintage Icebox for our 1978 Airstream restoration was an easy choice over buying a new retro fridge for$2,995 USD! 😲 We’re thrilled with our frugal flip. Come take a look!

🌟 📽️ Watch for our REEL for a video of the AFTER!

We focus on what we do best and accept our limits. The dents you see are 'sweet imperfections' that we chose not to repair. Instead of chasing perfection, we strive for authenticity!

RESTORATION PRODUCTS: Krud Kutter Gloss Off (prep), Rust-Oleum Appliance Epoxy (exterior), Rust-Oleum Self Etching Primer (interior racks prep), Trem-Clad Rust Enamel Aluminum (interior racks), Trem-Clad Rust Paint (interior walls)

RESTORATION COST: $120 (Icebox), $235 (Products) = $355 CAD Total
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www.downhomefarm.ca ~ Faye & Bryan 💛


Rust-Oleum

09/06/2024

Determination and progress! Her exterior is all painted. Her hardware is back on, and tonight I'm painting her interior elements... only b/c my got the better of me! I was gonna just clean the interior... but since her exterior refurbish has surpassed my expectations, I just can't resist!



Hope to reveal her full entire new look tomorrow or soon'ish!
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www.downhomefarm.ca ~ Faye & Bryan 💛

02/06/2024

Come hell or high water, today I planned to commit my time, mind and body to our 💪🏻

We hope to tow our Sweet Caroline 1978 to our property as early as next weekend... and this was one of many projects that needed to be completed before we take her there to settle in.

Here's a few BEFORE pics! I'll share AFTER pics once fully dried and hardware is back in place!

I've got 3 coats on already, and it's looking 4 or 5 will be the magic number. Swipe to see the products I'm using to restore this little cutie!

Bye bye aged yellowing hello crisp clean white! 🤍

~ Faye

31/05/2024

It’s crunch time! Our SNOOP is eager to get glamping or camping or whatever might take him to more dirt roads, rivers, creeks, and tranquility!

12 volt power works in full gear tonight! The rest can come later! After camp fires, prairie skies, and star filled nights!
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www.downhomefarm.ca ~ Faye & Bryan 💛

30/05/2024

ISO one that is well-versed w/ solar/propane living. We would love to learn from you! Not one that sells it, one that has setup and lived it all on their own! 🤗

29/05/2024

Our KING is in but our KING is not allowed in!

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27/05/2024

Yesterday was breathtaking! After the rain, our wheat crop and awakening oak trees were serenely tranquil. Once the dirt road access dries up, Sweet Caroline will soon find her new ground.

While our 1978 Airstream is set to grace the beauty of the Down Home Farm, our journey is far from over! From June to September, we'll be leisurely immersing ourselves in further renovations and builds, spending nights under the stars in our treasure. We hope you continue to follow along as we make slow and steady strides towards our dream vision!
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www.downhomefarm.ca ~ Faye & Bryan 💛

23/05/2024

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

— Q. What types of crops do you grow at the Down Home Farm?

— A. our selection varies based on the season and crop rotation, and includes wheat, canola, soybeans, oats, barley, and corn. This year, we’ve planted here pictured at 23 days post seeding.

Mother Nature has been on her best behaviour so far—we beg her to continue being gentle and kind until harvest. 🌾
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14/05/2024

It fits! We managed to take the stacked dresser apart, and the vanity dresser fits just perfectly for our desk area!

Things that are meant to be just seem to find their way! Including this vintage suites next chapter!

I'm so excited that we're back at working on our Sweet Caroline! We hope to have her at our Down Home Farm later this month for our first camp night!

11/05/2024

My boyz pulled our outta our shop today. She’s been in there for 7mths, albeit we had to stop working on her when February (aka calving season) hit… thus she only got about 3 mths of our spare time. BUT we r back adder again, and would ya just look at how she’s shining tonight! She’s just as excited as we r for her next steps! 🌟✨💫⭐️

It is our hope to have her at our Down Home Farm property before end of May hits… and we will continue working on her interior, exterior, campsite, and outdoor shower/lavatory till snow once again flies! A tonne of work and fun we r stoked for!

It is our plan to live in her every weekend June—Oct while we continue to work away at her when life, farming and other work allows us to.

We would love for you to follow along w/ our dream.

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www.downhomefarm.ca ~ Faye & Bryan 💛

01/05/2024

What do you think?! Have I lost my mind or is my VISION #3 to upcycle this suite for incorporating into our remodel a great one?! 🤩👇🏻🤯👇🏻 ❤️👇🏻

22/04/2024

We like our beer cold! Like really cold! And I'm thinking nearly everyone does am I right?! 🍺🧊

So to ensure we have really cold beer this summer, for when we get away to our off-grid Down Home Farm for some summertime fun in our Sweet Caroline... I've got a project for myself this coming weekend!

We scored this SWEET Vintage Icebox Refrigerator a few months back... and although it is in very sound shape, I am very much wanting an extremely crisp white finish... not the yellowed vintage that it currently holds.

So... I'm gonna restore this sweet-bad-boy this coming weekend. Although I'm no expert, nor will I achieve an expert finish... I have done my research, and am gonna go with Rust-Oleum Appliance Epoxy Enamel. Have you ever worked with this product?! I have not, but am eager to! My plan of action includes:

-- Remove hardware
-- Repair any dents/scratches with BONDO
-- Sand down with a 220 grit
-- Thoroughly wash
-- Degrease with KRUD KUTTER
-- Apply 2-3 coats of APPLIANCE EPOXY ENAMEL
-- Polish chrome hardware with ??? (any suggestions)?!?!
-- Put in an ice-block and some beer and give it a whirl 🧊🍻
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www.downhomefarm.ca ~ Faye & Bryan

15/04/2024

Is it just me, or do you also experience the most amazing sleeps after a day spent outdoors?

There's nothing quite like soaking up fresh air all day and then sinking into bed for a restful night's sleep, am I right?

Tonight, we delved into the essential BED discussion for our remodel... and let me tell you, this ain't no joke! It needs to be spacious, incredibly cozy, both cool and warm, inviting, and so comfortable that you never want to leave it!

We're envisioning spending many summer nights in our vintage tin can this year, and my mission is to create the most heavenly bed imaginable—not just for us, but also with our dream for future guests in mind!

So, I'd love to hear from you. What are your top must-haves for ensuring a perfect night's sleep?
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www.downhomefarm.ca ~ Faye & Bryan

12/04/2024

Calving season put a halt to our ... but May is just around the corner, and I have some ambitious and exciting plans in mind!

We plan to move our Sweet Caroline to our Down Home Farm property sometime in May, and I can't friggen wait! I have so many ideas and hopes and dreams! One being that come fall/freeze, I wanna stay there in the Airstream... for like EVER! Like tiny simple live in it for the rest of our days! Our Maggie dreams for the same! Unrealistic in our climate, but fun to imagine!

04/04/2024

🎶 I'll take the dirt road, it's all I know
I've been walking it for years
It's gone where I need to go
Oh, it ain't easy, it ain't supposed to be
So I'll take my time
And life won't pass me by
'Cause it's right there to find, on the dirt road 🎶

For those that may not catch our reel... I just must share our pics from this morn via post!

Early this morning we went for a drive, just the 4 of us. To our Down Home Farm, early enough before the dirt road was too soft amidst spring thaw. It was my first time at the property catching the morning sunrise from the east. The light and air was breathtaking, it was dreamy and surreal. We so want to share it with you.
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www.downhomefarm.ca ~ Faye & Bryan






peaceful

01/03/2024

HEY THERE! 👋🏻 Are you an enthusiast?!

If so, we’d love to hear which of these FIVE unique accommodations you’d choose first! SCROLL through to choose! 👉🏻

We personally LOVE the idea of ALL of them… and already have one underway— our 1978 vintage Airstream SWEET CAROLINE that we’ve been remodelling this winter, and will continue into the springtime!

Our Down Home Farm is just off of the beaten path— a quiet and quaint GLAMPING seclusion in Southern Manitoba CANADA, where nature and agriculture harmoniously unite. A special way of life we’re working on sharing with YOU! — C O M I N G

Shout out to our inspirations in this post! .woodzzz | | | |
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www.downhomefarm.ca ~ Faye & Bryan
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11/02/2024

Step inside! Walk this way! Toward me babe! Hey hey! 🎶

Come step inside our 1978 Airstream to see where we’re at with our remodel!

Check out our progress vid on our reels too!

Let us know what you think so far! We’d love to hear your comments! 🤗
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08/02/2024

Who here can spot me for an or couch or futon in ?!

Anyone?! 🤗

This one is manufactured in New Zealand! Shipping to may be a bit out of our league! 😂
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05/02/2024

💚💛 Simply could NOT decide... so I got both!

I'm so darn in love with this and can't wait to slather it on our 1978 Airstream remodel feature walls! 💚💛

💚💛 I just might use BOTH!
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02/02/2024

GLAMPING Loo! When nature calls off-grid! 🧻🍂🚿
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We are in the BUILD phase of our vintage Airstream remodel... in fact my Farmer is out there this evening framing away! I'll be sharing a progress vid update this weekend! There's been a "few" change-of-plans along the way... including, but not limited to SCRAPPING our plan of relocating the bathroom.
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Long and short... we would have had to build-up the toilet platform (for plumbing) cuz relocating the black tank simply wasn't an option... and it simply just wasn't going to be ideal in terms of height. We then researched and considered a compost, and that just wasn't jiving for us (ewww). And when we thought about the fact that we'll only be able to rent our Airstream May-Oct, we felt that having an OUTDOOR BATHROOM could actually be quite sensible... and it would also result in MUCH MORE space for a KING BED and other luxury comforts when settled inside!
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It is our PROMISE to design, build and maintain the most charming GLAMPING LOO for YOU that ever existed... including a shower! What do you think? I assure you it won't be like the scary n' sketchy outhouses like I remember from back in the day on the farm! I'll be adding a whole LOTTA charming spice! Here's a few INSPO pics!
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29/01/2024

Is it just me, or are butts like the cutest butts ever?! I like big butts and I cannot lie!

Here's some pretty cute ones— but if I do say so myself, I think our 1978 Sweet Caroline has the sweetest big butt of all!
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We are in the BUILD phase of our remodel which has been quite tedious so far! AND we've had to change tracks on a few fronts! I hope to share some progress pics & vid with y'all this week! It's all so darn exciting!
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17/01/2024

💛💚🤎 My vintage wallpaper samples arrived today! How does a girl decide?! 🤎💚💛
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14/01/2024

This queen, I mean king is saying goodnight!

Can’t wait to wake tmrw and jump back in! We hope to build some end ledges on Sunday Funday!
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13/01/2024

So we were framing for a KING bed today for our vintage remodel, and someone seems to have already claimed his spot! Our SNOOP thinks he’s the KING! 😂🐾👑
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11/01/2024

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

— Q. What is the meaning behind the Down Home Farm business name?

— A. You’ve heard the song DOWN HOME by Alabama right? Well when listening to that song one day, we immediately knew that the lyrics evoke and convey our vision for our business idea quite perfectly. Additionally, since we started producing crops on the property in the 1960s, our family has referred to it as the Dauphinais Farm, which carries similar sound as the Down Home Farm. We chose this name to convey a feeling— how one will feel when they choose the Down Home Farm for a unique, secluded and off-grid experience:
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🎶 Just off of the beaten path

🎶 Things move at a slower pace

🎶 A special way of life

🎶 Treat you like family

🎶 Down home, down home, way down home, down home
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COMING — Experience quaint and quiet glamping at the DOWN HOME FARM, where nature and agriculture harmoniously unite.

We’re so excited about our ideas. We hope you are too. ~ Bryan & Faye
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07/01/2024

I’ve been working on my for our today!
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A clean white shell is my backdrop… in which I’ll be layering pops of colour and texture:

💛 🤎 💚 Olive Green, Harvest Gold, Warm Wood Tones, Faux Pottery, Macrame, Wicker, Terracotta, Subway Tile Backsplash, Vintage Dinnerware, Linen & Grain Sack Fabrics, Vintage Glassware, Faux Plants 💛 🤎 💚

Waddya think?! Does it sound like a space that you’d like to stay in?! It is our goal to have it ready for our own glamping getaway come this May 2024!
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06/01/2024

We envision a quaint, quiet glamping experience for our guests. A unique, secluded and off-grid experience. We want to share our DOWN HOME FARM with you. It’s in a community that we love deeply, where we were born and raised, and where we continue to farm.
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C O M I N G!  We’re so excited about our ideas. We hope you are too.  — Bryan & Faye
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06/01/2024

Got $191,500 USD kicking around?!

Ya, us neither. 🤷🏼‍♀️😂

If you do, that's what todays 2024 classic Airstream Travel Trailers start at! 😯

https://www.airstream.com/travel-trailers/classic/
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Despite not having that kinda $$$$$$, what we do have is PROPERTY; comes in handy with our FARM 😉. We also have a grand DREAM, and we can always find or make some TIME if we're determined!

And we personally LOVE the idea of reincarnating a with our own hands, cuz that's pretty cool am I right?! Our Sweet Caroline 1978 31-foot Sovereign Land Yacht Travel Trailer agrees with us! 💛
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Follow along this Winter while we remodel what we hope to be our first rental unit at our property in Southern Manitoba— ONLY 25 minutes from Winnipeg's city limits:
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The Classic has an elegant design, luxurious finishes and features, and a spacious living area. It feels like home, no matter where you go. Take a look!

04/01/2024

Painting the inside of a vintage Airstream is quite the undertaking, but so worth it! Come take a look! VID IN COMMENTS! 🌟 🤍 💫🤍⭐️ 🤍 ✨
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1. Scrub with TSP
2. Scrub with Krud Kutter
3. Cover Windows & More
4. 2 Coats BehrPaint BONDING PRIMER w/ Wagner Painting CONTROL SPRAY DOUBLE DUTY
5. 4 Coats BehrPaint ULTRA SCUFF DEFENSE (Colour Frost, Interior Eggshell Enamel) w/ Wagner Painting CONTROL SPRAY DOUBLE DUTY; light spot sand in between coats
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BRAVO to both Behr and Wagner! So impressed with these products!
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I can't begin to imagine what it would have cost us to hire someone to do this part of our remodel... but that doesn't matter, cuz I did it all myself and I'm so darn proud of me! 🙌🏻 💪🏻
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11/12/2023

I can hardly wait to get to the step in our remodel where I get to pick out colours, fabrics, patterns, textures, decor & such! I've already got a good start on that (design brainstorming)... but haven't yet purchased anything.

I recently painted a vintage bedroom suite at my Farm Life Best Life in a custom colour I call Olive Martini... and now I'm thinking I might like an Olive Martini colour retro fridge in our Sweet Caroline!

Hmmm 🫒🍸 vintage green or vintage white fridge?!

Don't get me wrong... we won't be buying a $$$$ fridge for Caroline (this one sells for $3k USD)! We do however have other thrifty vintage off-grid ideas in mind! Regardless of what we go with for a fridge, what I do know for certain is that it will either be vintage Olive Green or vintage White!

~ Faye 🥰