BRAYTON HOMESTEAD INTERIORS

Autumnal tones

2009-11-09T00:17:00.002-05:00

With Fall comes Autumnal colors in all shades, in this instance, sherbet tones to match my client's room. Decorating around the room's decor is achieved by gathering things from around the house, putting them together in new ways and buying what is needed; always a pleasure to create. Enjoy...
IMAGE: Brayton Homestead Interiors

A Wedding...

2009-11-05T00:04:00.013-05:00

My nephew Korey and Cheryl

were married on 10/31/09

so wonderful...

It was a perfectly magical wedding

for a perfectly lovely couple...
My sister & I had fun making masks

for the guests to wear when the couple were

announced

and entered the room..
My Wedding card I made for them, hehe...
~~~
Everyone had the greatest time
as reflected by the very beautiful bride...

Was so glad my beautiful Mom, Olive, now 87
was able to attend,
here with my handsome Son...

Here I am with the couple

wearing their masks...

The decorations were elegant~ the food superb

everything was perfect~ especially the LOVE

certainly the best wedding ever!

IMAGES: Brayton Homestead Interiors

Beauty Rest...

2009-11-03T00:08:00.003-05:00

A lovely wedding took place in our family this weekend. It was a whirlwind, elegant soiree that required resting after much dining and dancing. So, for now I think I will just rest here looking pretty. Stay tuned for wedding photos...
Image: Dust Jacket Attic

In the Pink

2009-11-01T11:10:00.006-05:00

Hi!
Hope your Halloween was full of ghost peeps and Reese's bars. At least that makes a perfect day for me, and vintage items like needlepoint and anything pink!
enjoy....
Image: Brayton Homestead Interiors/ vintagedchic

Happy Halloween

2009-10-27T00:02:00.003-04:00

I created this kitchen sideboard vignette

to reflect the owner's style

and

the season, of course.

Have a special

spooky

Halloween

and

keep on smiling..

Images: Brayton Homestead Interiors

Over the River and Through the Woods...

2009-10-24T00:02:00.005-04:00

....to Grandmother's house we go...

Especially if she resides in a thatched cottage...

This beautiful OLD needlepoint depicts an enchanted country cottage. With its thatched roof and pastoral scenery it perfectly evokes the spirit of the upcoming holidays. Very shabby chic. Oh, to be so tattered and yet so lovely…

Images: Brayton Homestead Interiors ~ vintagedchic

Workspace Wednesday IV

2009-10-21T06:02:00.010-04:00

Isn't this workspace tucked into a little nook delightful? Equipped with laptop and printer, file cabinet and shelving, it has all you could desire. All rooms need a chandelier, don't you think? A charming slip covered chair, a voluminous curtain, a sweet lamp and personal mementos create a lovely setting that I could work at all day! enjoy...

Image: Lauren Ross

A Fall Wedding!

2009-10-19T00:31:00.012-04:00

We are having a Fall Wedding

in the family..

It was only two years ago

my twin

brother

(left of priest)

was married

Now
his handsome and
wonderful son
(to his left )
is getting
married...

You know I love barns!

Taken at
my twin's
lovely reception...

A beautiful restaurant
in a
restored barn
of course
Happiness to all....

Images: 3-6 Brayton Homestead Interiors, 1-Maison Douce, 2- Beautiful Things to Share

Fall Decorating

2009-10-17T07:41:00.002-04:00

I gobbled up a pair
of vintage turkey vases
one to keep and one to sell.
here's how I decorated mine...

available on etsy
if you have
ideas of your own.....

and create
your own
Fall display.....
Enjoy...

Images: Brayton Homestead Interiors ~ vintagedchic on etsy

Barn Renovation

2009-10-13T10:30:00.005-04:00

I LOVE this Barn Renovation! Wish there was still a barn in my backyard but it was torn down about 50 years ago; I dream of rebuilding one someday and it would resemble this warm and welcoming interior. Barn board walls and rugged support beams mix seamlessly with white furniture accented by a kilmn covered ottoman.

A perfect place to spend an Autumn day...

Image: Carrier and Company

Vintage Apparel

2009-10-10T08:14:00.014-04:00

Happy Weekend!
Leopard bag is sold... Feather hat is sold...
I opened an new section in my vintagedchic shop for cool vintage accessories and clothing, starting with this mint forties hat , Perfect for Fall. The Margaret Smith leopard bag is in mint condition ( just SOLD, but more vintage bags will be listed). I love to decorate with hats (see earlier posts) , and wear them. Do you?
thanks....
Image Brayton Homestead Interiors

Work Space Wednesday III

2009-10-07T08:19:00.004-04:00

One of my favorite authors, editor, designer and antique collector is Mary Emmerling. This is a magazine photo of her desk area dug out of my design files. She is known for combining baskets, Native American artifacts and black and white photos with unexpected accents. Surrounded by warm country textures on a modern steel and glass table~organized, functional, yet so inviting, enjoy...

Image: Mary Emmerling

Fall Apples

2009-10-03T05:23:00.051-04:00

Sitting on top a vintage mirror

sits my fall apple kitchen centerpiece ~

a chippy old basket lined with red checked napkins

holding a bounty of glittery apples ......

Of course, there had to be freshly baked

chocolate chip cookies

to celebrate....

Peak past the basket
hydrangeas are drying nicely from summer
vintage needlepoint

and a lovely pillow from Petit Coterie

rest on a handpainted bench used to stay toasty
near my 213 year old kitchen fireplace...

ENJOY

Images: Brayton Homestead Interiors

Getting Ready for Halloween?

2009-09-30T09:48:00.019-04:00

Great fun Halloween item I listed on my etsy shop vintagedchic. Hand made skeleton

candy dish haunting you to hold your eyeball gumballs~ say that three tmes!

Or could hold keys or jewelry, has some age to the piece, 70's?

Come visit me at vintagedchic (vintage sheik). thanks....

Image: Brayton Homestead Interiors / vintagedchic

100th post !

2009-09-25T08:25:00.015-04:00

THANK YOU
so much
for sailing with me through

100 POSTS

I hope you have enjoyed
viewing them
as much as I have
creating them!

THANK YOU...

Karen

Image: Brayton Homestead Interiors @ local vineyard

Work Space Wednesday II

2009-09-23T10:53:00.010-04:00

Office / gallery/ studio = a wonderful workspace! Laptop and printers blend artfully with paintings, sculptures and antiques. Love the faux bois vase in the foreground holding a bevy of blueprints and the inspiration board with the Eiffel images, tre' chic! Gathered fabric in glass cabinets keep office necessities neatly out of site, a useful idea for any space..
Image: Brayton Homestead Interiors (taken at gallery)

"Local Girl to Swim English Channel"

2009-09-21T10:48:00.008-04:00

"Local 16 old girl, Shirley May France, attempts to swim across the English Channel!"
In 1949, this girl from my town of Somerset, Massachusetts faced the biggest challenge of her young life...
Above is a replica of the boat used by her coach and father to be by Shirley's side during her swim, on exhibit at the Somerset Historical Society to celebrate the 60Th anniversary of her swim. Sadly, she was pulled out of the water so close to her goal as her body was nearly frozen.
Time has concluded it was very near the end of the swim season and unusually cold and choppy when she made her attempt. The exhibit focuses on the determination, abilities and courage shown by this young girl so far from home.
She received letters and a autographs from the celebrities of the time. Most noteworthy to me , the original heartthrob, Clark Gable...
Images: Brayton Homestead Interiors- taken @ opening

Ascension Majestueuse

2009-09-19T08:20:00.005-04:00

Michelle from the beautiful blog Petite Coterie had a blog giveaway. She asked for suggestions on the wording for a new pillow she was designing giving only the words royal and soar as hints (without seeing the design). My wording was chosen and viola, the pillow above. I received not only this gorgeous new pillow but another from her shop of my choice! Merci...

Work Space Wednesday

2009-09-16T09:20:00.007-04:00

I have decided to start a post named Work Space Wednesday. My thoughts are that if you have to work, why not make your environment as interesting as possible? Here, a textile artist has a great worktable, a cool bin on rollers to toss fabrics into and storage bins to store supplies, all in the corner of a room!
Where ever your work space is, have a beautiful mid week day...
Image: Flikr~ decorology

A Crisp Day

2009-09-14T09:50:00.008-04:00

A crisp fall like day in Warren, Rhode Island shared with Krumpet and friends.

so lovely to watch
them
sailing by us...

some already finished
dreaming of next year.....

Images: Brayton Homestead Interiors

Ahoy

2009-09-08T09:06:00.004-04:00

The sunroom I decorated for a sailor and his crew, other wise known as the man of the house and his family. Nautical stripes, embroidered sailboat fabric, warm woods and sisal carpet on tile make this room perfect year round.
Try to get in all the boating the season allows or let me design a room for you!! Ahoy......
Image: Brayton Homestead Interiors

Labor Day

2009-09-05T08:15:00.002-04:00

Classic red geraniums reflect summer's joy
at my homestead...

Celebrate Labor Day....

with the season's fresh bounty......

Savor all the outdoor dining
the season still affords.
Relax at your Homestead and please enjoy...

Images: Brayton Homestead Interiors

Cross Bottles

2009-09-03T09:00:00.002-04:00

Aren't these bottles from Greyfreth spectacular? Did I mention that I was the winner of their fantastic giveaway? I am now the proud owner of one of these beauties, Thank you so much...
Image: Greyfreth

Patriotic Week

2009-08-31T11:45:00.006-04:00

Please enjoy a peak through my antique whirlywig

to the Homestead

and get ready

to celebrate Labor Day.....

Image: Brayton Homestead Interiors

Airstream Travel

2009-08-29T08:50:00.001-04:00

I keep day dreaming about traveling about the country in a vintage Airstream trailer. Of course, in this dream the inside is perfectly appointed to the era right down to the dishes, fabrics, linens and knickknacks. Always need knickknacks; or maybe I would pick them up along my travels. I envision dining at a boomerang patterned Formica table, the seat cushions covered in a mid century modern geometric barkcloth fabric while eating a casserole from turquoise melamine plates, the only decision that remains is where to travel first.....
Image: Refurbishing Trailer