Welcome to one of my favorite seating areas in my home, the Brayton Homestead, circa 1796. This spot is located in the center front of the house; with some stretching you can view the Taunton River.
A small space, the top hall landing to be accurate.
My attempt was to create a space to linger or to look out at the water. I think it has
a bit of a French flair, do you?
So I am linking with the beautiful
French Cupboard'sVintage Inspiration post
here vintage needlepoint on my walls and pillows,
and a bench I created from
salvage pieces..
even the door to a bedroom is adorned with vintage needlepoint, my favorite textile,and a set of old suitcases just waiting to be needed...
Original shutters from the cellar make a wonderful folding screen
while hooks from my kitchen's pot and pans rack
allow me to rearrange pictures easily, such as my watercolor painting a of a stone cupid statue and of course vintage needlepoint!
and linking with these great blogs:
Between Naps on the Porch - Met Monday
House House in the Roses - Show off your Cottage Monday
Smiling Sally- Happy Blue Monday
Savy Southern Style- Wow Us Wednesday
and French Country Cottage - Feathered Nest Friday
Hope you enjoyed and thanks for coming.
Images: all Brayton Homestead Interiors
33 comments:
Ooh I love it! What a sweet little space!
I could see myself sitting there, staring out the window, enjoying the warmth that surrounds me. Your home shows exactly that! No Place Like Home..
~Shirley
How wonderful that you are a keeper of such a orginal American home! Yes the landing looks very inviting!
You little seat is just lovely, I would sit a spell on it. HUGS MARY
Love your little sitting area. Sometimes it is the small spaces in our homes that are the most special.
So quaint and relaxing. Love what you did with the shutter.
Take care,
Lisa
Awww what a sweet space! I bet the view of the river is wonderful! I'm a needlepoint lover too. Vanna
Thank you all for taking the time to share with me that you enjoyed my post. It means so much to me....
thank you,
Karen
Nice chair! I would love to sit there and read my favorite novel. BTW, I am your newest follower,
clavsupclose.blogspot.com
Oh i like it pretty...Happy blue Monday.
Just lovely!
Barb
Looks like a lovely place to sit.
I love the bench and the shutters, they're great, sounds like a fab view :)
Bee happy x
Have a delicious day!
I love the touches of blue.
Thanks for sharing. Happy Blue Monday.
LOVE the shutters!
so cozy!!!!!!!!!!!
:)
Happy week,
Rosa
Gorgeous!
!Hope you can visit my My Blue Monday
♥Love your blog♥
What a precious spot! I love needlepoint too. I learned how to do it once, but now I just pick up finished ones from consignment shops.
Love to you and Krumpet,
Susan and Bentley
xxoo
Such a lovely space, I especially love the old shutters!!!
Blessings~~~ Daphne
What a lovely area-I loved seeing more of your home!
i truly believe everyone needs their own spot! So fun to see yours! xoxo
~tracie
lovely message in your post.
cute blue ...
I love your cozy little nook!
Lisa ;-)
Hey there Ms. Karen, guess what? I just gave you stylish blogger award! claim it will yah?
http://clavsupclose.blogspot.com/2011/03/my-first-blog-award-ever.html
Very French... love the shutters!
Blessings today
Rebecca
what a lovely French inspired nook to take a glimpse of the water ... very pretty! Love the old original shutters you are using for picture display.
Thank you for your inspiration at Voila!
xo
Jill
Oh, I definitely see the French flair =)
Thank you for sharing your French Inspiration!
Blessings... Polly
French Cupboard
Counting Your Blessings
This is a beautiful space! I found your blog at Between Naps on the Front Porch. You have such great ideas and I'm your newest follower! I'd love it if you'd follow me back: http://stillwaterstory.blogspot.com/
Again, you did a fantastic job with this!! :-)
I love your bench by the window, a great nook to read and daydream... I am a big daydream believer:-))
Bella
I agree, great place to sit!! I love window seats in all forms!! We all need to sit and enjoy!
viele Grüße,
es wäre ein Translate schön auf dem Blog, dann kann ich auch gut lesen, wenn viel Text ist,
schöne Fotos, schöne Zierkissen,
herzlichst Jasmin
What a beautiful landing - I adore that little bench and how great to have a view of the water! Bet it is just wonderful to sit with a cup of tea and look out the window~ Thanks for sharing at FNF! :)
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