Barn stars have transitioned from protective talismans to folk-chic décor, yet they maintain a tether to tradition. A simple painted wooden star, nailed to shingles year after year, carries meaning beyond decoration.
The next time you spot one—on a barn, a garage, or even a garden shed—take a closer look. That star may tell a story of tradition, luck, family, or simply the human desire to leave a mark: “We were here.”
