Photographed above is the peaceful front garden, planted with white roses, lavender, rosemary, and ivy. The Giannettis planted sycamore trees and some Californian pepper trees on either side of the road to make it shady.īeautifully designed Provençale-style gardens surround the homestead evoking a feeling of comfort and ease. The road is in fact made of asphalt but has been covered with Handley Gold gravel so that it's stable. Cypress pines planted up the terrace link the lower grounds to the upper gardens and homestead.Ī meandering driveway made to look like a country lane leads to the house, with off-shoots of smaller pathways leading to the front door. The lower level comprises terraces of fruit trees nourishing pastureland for the Giannettis' two beloved cows practical and elegant animal quarters for the goats, chickens, geese, pigs, and sheep, as well as a vegetable garden. Starting with the outside, a weathered-grey cedar front gate festooned with peach polka roses welcomes you to the farm, which is on two levels. A number of recurring themes at Patina Farm tie the whole property together: Mediterranean accents, bringing the natural outside world inside, earthy tones and a muted color palette, mixing together rustic and refined furnishings, using modern and antique items, creating an emotional experience in spaces, and promoting a sense of calm and romance. Not only is the attention to architectural details breathtaking, but I find their ever-changing curated collection of European antique and vintage furniture and building materials inspirational as well. Luckily, you can learn a ton from the designers via Instagram and their stunning coffee table book.Interior designer Brooke Giannetti and her partner architect Steve Giannetti have created a true haven in Ojai, California.īeing a fan of the duo's work and pouring over the three books devoted to their design aesthetic and farm life, I had to put pen to paper and write an article about their home Patina Farm. The answer is that the farm is truly private residence for family and friends only. If you can’t grow it, support your local farmers market.Ĭan you visit Patina Farm? Many ask if they’re able to visit Patina Farm themselves. Veterinarians and sheep shearers are just a few of all the caregivers we rely on. WHAT MOST PEOPLE DON’T REALIZE ABOUT LIFE ON THE FARM: Mint - it’s great in salads, tea and floral arrangements. THE CROP WE WILL ALWAYS GROW IN THE GARDEN: The love our animals give us in return for caring for them. Watching the antics of the baby goats - they are like naughty little kids. Thanking the animals for what they taught us during the day.Īnytime we have to leave Patina Farm for L.A.įood Harmonics, Ojai Pilates, Bart’s Books, Sunday Farmers Market Our trip to the Cotswolds in England and seeing all of the amazing gardens. How all the animals are connected to each other, how they interact and relate.įrom the vegetable garden and chicken coop. Watching the famous sun rises in Ojai as they change colors from pink to blue. Qigong followed by chicken, duck and sheep feeding. The Giannetti’s rustic and modern European farmhouse oozes with charm thanks to the talents of Brooke and Steve both. From morning qigong in their lush garden to daily cuddles with their baby goats, here’s what aspirational living on a farm really looks like… A Morning on Patina Farm… According to the designing couple, Patina Farm is ‘Inspired by European country homes, the design of Patina Farm combines Mediterranean architecture with a modern sensibility of space.’Īs more of us long to get closer to the earth this year, Patina Farm’s sprawling edible garden, immensity of private space and endless parade of farm animals make Patina our ultimate dream property. The Giannetti’s run a full-service design firm in L.A., so it’s no wonder that their farm serves up full-time inspiration from the architecture to the garden to Brooke’s lines of farm-friendly things to wear. Since Brooke is taking over our Instagram with as many farm animals as we can fit in the feed, we thought we’d bring this interview up to the top of your in-box! We first featured this interview with designers Brooke and Steve Giannetti when they released their third book, Patina Living, last year. Waking up on Patina Farm settled in quiet Ojai, California sounds like a dream.
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