Thursday, July 9, 2009

Red and White Check Love

With a crispness yet country vibe, nothing says Summer to me like Red and White check. Reminiscent of country picnics, vintage tablecloths and home baked pies, this classic check is a staple in my kitchen at the Homestead.

Krumpet looks dapper with the summer hair cut I gave him as he lounges on a check cushion. My kitchen table, set for a country breakfast, abounds with checks on vintage glasses and new linens while hydrangeas are tucked into old bottles. Please enjoy....
Images: Brayton Homestead Interiors

16 comments:

Debra@CommonGround said...

Love the red and white, and the dog is just the cutest!

victoria kloch said...

Krumpet is adorable and looks right at home in red and white check! He always makes me :-)

gh said...

Yes, red and White checks always reminds me of summer, picnics and barbecues at the lakeside.
The dog is great!

Anonymous said...

Love the red and white. So inviting.. I would happily sit down and enjoy any meal.

Lisa's RetroStyle said...

Handsome Krumpet...and very pretty table setting:D

Anonymous said...

After the 4th, I still miss seeing red, white, and blue in design. The red chess design, in this case, offers a great, inviting design. Thanks for sharing.

Nicolette
http://www.furnitureanddesignideas.com/

Unknown said...

thanks for your comments on wonderful Krumpet and my kitchen- glad you love the red and white checks -they always make me smile....

koralee said...

I adore red and white check...nothing could be fresher and so happy looking...i think i need to add some red to my kitchen! Wonderful blog you have!

Debra@CommonGround said...

Karen, thank YOU for adding ME to YOUR blog list. Being silly here. I really love your blog and found you on Teresa's list. She's the best. I just identify with your style and admire your talent with commercial design. That would require great insight to be able to make it personal and welcoming, in a public space. Thanks for coming by for a visit. I adore your needlework pillows!
Debra

Gisele my Arbonne said...

Always find your your blog envigorating!! You can see your love in your work. I love red & white check, it makes me feel homey and all American.

FrenchGardenHouse said...

I love the Red & White...it's so fresh! Your little Krumpet is the cutest, though...but I'm sure he already knows that!

xo Lidy

girlgonethreadwild said...

I love the mix of red & white!

You do it sew sew well.

Give puppy smooches from me, that face is DARLING!

FrenchBlue said...

Red and white checks take me back to such a simple time~~ Thank you for the glimpse of days I hold dear to me with some of my family that lived on an Iowa farm~
xox's

Unknown said...

Wish I was at that beautiful summer table right now, either with a cup of tea or better yet a refreshing summer cocktail!!! and of course with Krumpet by our side, he will fit right in.

Jeanne said...

Your dog is so cute! Wonderful summer table setting.

Design Cracker said...

Thank you for stopping by. I am thrilled to meet you. Krumpet has to be the absolute cutest name ever for a Yorkie! Mine's name is Finnigan Otis. They are so dear. Am really enjoying your blog. Thanks.
Deborah