The Farmhouse Kitchen in October
A farmhouse kitchen on an autumn morning: the green Dutch oven is already on the stove, there's a loaf on the butcher block, and the copper pan on the shelf has clearly seen a few Thanksgivings.
Green enameled Dutch oven
Le Creuset Signature 6.5-qt deep round Dutch oven, ThymeCrate & Barrel · $289.95 on sale
Hearth & Hand 5-qt enameled Dutch oven, Fern GrottoTarget · $49.99
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Welcome to Almost Inherited
Old money style for your home and closet, on today's budget.
The Farmhouse Kitchen in October
Green enamel on the stove, a thick butcher block and copper on the shelf.
The Guest Room, Ready for Fall
An iron bed, a velvet quilt and a red plaid throw. Cozy, washable and easy.
The Library Sitting Room
Walnut shelves, a brass lamp glowing and a candle that smells like old leather.
What to Wear to a Fall Football Weekend
The old coat, the good scarf and a flask with someone else's initials.
What to Wear to a Country Weekend
Waxed cotton, a fisherman's sweater and boots that have seen some mud.
Nothing here yet. New posts arrive every week, so check back soon or follow along on Instagram.
Gifts That Look Inherited
Presents that look like they came out of someone's attic, wrapped in tissue, with a story attached.
For the Hostess
Linen, silver and something for the bar cart.
Under $100
Finds that look three times their price.
The Heirlooms
Chosen once, kept for good, passed down eventually.
For Him
Leather, wool and the good kind of pocketknife.
Browse by setting
Looks inherited. Found this year.
Almost Inherited is for anyone who loves old-world style but didn't inherit the house, the silver or grandmother's attic. Every piece here passes one test: does it look handed down?
Every post pairs two versions of the same look. The Heirloom is the piece you choose once and eventually pass down. The Find is the same look for less, easy to get this year. Price is a choice, not the point.
Your guide is Margot Murdoch, who has perfect old-money taste and is always happy to hunt for a find.
A weekly note of finds and heirlooms is on its way. Until then, follow along on Instagram.
Shop the room
Here is this week's featured room. Every link from every post lives on the shop page.
- Le Creuset Signature 6.5-qt deep round Dutch oven, ThymeGreen enameled Dutch oven · The Heirloom · The Farmhouse Kitchen in October · Crate & Barrel $289.95 on sale
- Hearth & Hand 5-qt enameled Dutch oven, Fern GrottoGreen enameled Dutch oven · The Find · The Farmhouse Kitchen in October · Target $49.99
- Crate & Barrel rectangular end-grain board, 3 in. thickEnd-grain butcher block · The Heirloom · The Farmhouse Kitchen in October · Crate & Barrel $159.95
- Figmint 14 x 14 end-grain acacia boardEnd-grain butcher block · The Find · The Farmhouse Kitchen in October · Target $35
- Peugeot Paris u'Select 12" salt and pepper mills, walnutSalt and pepper mills · The Heirloom · The Farmhouse Kitchen in October · Williams Sonoma up to $220.95 the pair
- Threshold acacia turned salt shaker and pepper grinderSalt and pepper mills · The Find · The Farmhouse Kitchen in October · Target $16
- Mauviel 1830 copper roasting pan with rack, made in FranceCopper roasting pan · The Heirloom · The Farmhouse Kitchen in October · Mauviel $419.95 on sale
- Hearth & Hand roasting pan with lid, copperCopper roasting pan · The Find · The Farmhouse Kitchen in October · Target $89.99