It seems like home décor trends change every year. I enjoy seeing new trends and switching up my home décor to keep everything feeling "fresh. It can be fun! 
Farmhouse style seems to be the trend right now!  Do you like the open shelf concept that the farmhouse style seems to showcase?
Actually, no. I have kids and our dishes aren't that "pretty" but I do love how they use older antique items. I've never been a fan of the new, mass produced furniture. It never lasts. Farmhouse décor can feel very welcoming and though!
Do you like the distressed wood finishes of the antique farmhouse furniture for a more rustic look or do you like the more modern look?
A mixture of both. If I can, I prefer to leave the wood natural rather than paint it. I refinish old furniture and I only paint it if necessary. I like how distressing it can give it a little character. 
Have you ever tried to refinish outdoor furniture?  It is so difficult to remove rust sometimes!
I haven't yet! I'd need do some research on how to remove the rust and refinish it. I actually hadn't even considered that. I will look into it!
Sometimes you can get the rust off with just a wire brush and some scrubbing.  That's if you're lucky!  Other times you need rust dissolving solutions 
Oh nice! I have a mailbox that could use some love. Maybe I will give it a go and see what happens. I hate throwing things out unless they're unfixable and unable to be repurposed. I've even considered turning it into a planter but getting rid of the rust first would be ideal.  
You could make it a mini gardening shed and store your garden tools in it for easy reach in the garden once you get the rust off!