Patina meadow

One year ago, we opened Patina Home & Garden in Leiper’s Fork, TN, and what a wonderful year it has been!We first visited this magical town 7 years ago. As we drove down to the quaint main street surrounded by rolling hills & flowing creeks, we immediately knew it was something special. The only thing that topped the beautiful surroundings were the people. Every shop we entered, we were greeted with a smile and a welcoming warmth that made us feel at home. Year after year, we continued to…

Last week, I shared my journey with the design process with you and the lessons I have learned along the way. This week, in the same vein, I wanted to give an update on the design process of one of the most perfectly imperfect spaces at Patina Meadow: the Attic. We knew from the beginning that this space would offer up its own challenges, as we attempted to squeeze a studio apartment in the eaves of a 600-square-foot attic. A few months ago, I shared the beginning of the design process; from…

Our move to Patina Meadow is almost here, and while we’ve been busy planning and designing our new home, I’ve also been designing our new gardens.To get started, we’re focusing on the space surrounding the 150-year-old log cabin that will be our home for the next year while we build the main house.The property itself already has a lot of maple trees, so we’re going to use those (as well as plant more) to create the framework of the landscape surrounding the house. We’ll also add some…

Last week, I shared my journey with the design process with you and the lessons I have learned along the way. This week, in the same vein, I wanted to give an update on the design process of one of the most perfectly imperfect spaces at Patina Meadow: the Attic. We knew from the beginning that this space would offer up its own challenges, as we attempted to squeeze a studio apartment in the eaves of a 600-square-foot attic. A few months ago, I shared the beginning of the design process; from…

When Steve and I are designing a home, our aim is to create a place that not only looks beautiful, but also evokes a certain emotion. At Patina Farm in California, from the minute you drove up to the house, you were welcomed by a fence covered with a profusion of white roses. We were very selective of the plants we chose so you felt serene and soothing when you arrived. Every decision we made was intentional to support that emotional response.We are doing the same with the design at Patina…

Brooke Giannetti on Instagram: "Patina Meadow Shed Update! Hello! I’m so excited to let you know that the Shed drywall is done. Yay! This is a big milestone. You can finally “feel” the space. Our kitchen is made from reclaimed wood by @hitsonandco It pairs beautifully with the clean Diamond Kote walls. A few other details: Potterie Steel window: @rivierabronze Range: @lacanche.usa Wood stove: @jotulnorthamerica Cabinet Hardware and sconces: @devolkitchens Contractor: @hhvconstruction…

Love letter with wishes and traveling mercies to Brooke and Steve Giannetti as they journey from PATINA FARM to PATINA MEADOW.

Nestled at the front of Patina Meadow, overlooking the vibrant Bloomerie, stands our gathering barn, the Shed, which is set to become the beating heart of our community. This 3,500 square foot space, with its rustic appeal inspired by the time-honored tobacco barns of Tennessee, the Shed is poised to become a haven for creativity and connection, housing our Potterie and a great Gathering Room. With its weathered, reclaimed barn wood exterior, reminiscent of the material used in the…

When Steve and I decided to plan a trip to England, I knew visiting the Newt in Somerset would be the highlight. I discovered the Newt a while back on InstagramI remember the first video dropped into my feed was just a few seconds long… two men were pulling on a rope to raise a monumental floral arrangement into the rafters of a gorgeous minimal barn space. Everything about the video was perfect… the pully system was a work of art, the balance of rustic natural materials was balanced…

About 15 years into our design career together, Steve and I laid each of our favorite design elements on a table. On my side: gold gilt, light linens, and florals. On Steve’s side: plaster, leather, and wooden pieces. The purpose of this experiment was to see if we could figure out a signature style that worked for each of us, and the style that emerged from that meeting of minds became Patina Style. The first home we ever designed with that style in mind was our beach house in Oxnard, CA…