I'm Back!

I missed blogging! I have been involved in many projects, in many directions But, I have missed posting and reading your posts~ Additionally and thankfully, my Interior Design business has busy!

Making recycled jewelry has been a wonderful pastime.

I love making necklaces the most. 

Getting lost in putting together the parts of the pendant is wonderful pastime!

The Brayton Homestead is still a most magical place to live! 

Our sitting room, my favorite place for sipping tea...

                                   and gardening can always transport you to a happy place!
                                                    Hoping you have all been well!

Presented at FORT ADAMS, my 2nd fashion show

Hi,  I am excited to tell you that my Brayton Homestead Collection of clothing I designed was featured in another fashion show! The setting was perfect for my military style presentation at the famous FORT ADAMS in Newport, Rhode Island. I am just back for vacation (after the show) so I will post more photographs later.

thanks for visiting the homestead,

Karen

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

Can you see me, Krumpet with all the gifts?

Mom has been wrapping all day and she is still not done! New gifts

nestle with old toys she collects... 

I think I am waiting quite patiently. Blue paper for one nephew, pink for a niece. I got a new toy too! 

Our tree has ornaments old and new, mostly old. Many handmade treasure from Doyle over the years.

An old fashion tree with a jumble of colors and materials works best in our living room, well that's what I was told.

Glad you could visit us, I think I am going to get another treat now, 

so bye and Merry Christmas.

You should visit these great blog parties too.

Krumpet and Karen

Homestead Dress Up

It has been raining for days and will continue all weekend!
( This picture was featured on Common Ground Blog!)

Therefore, I did not dress up the homestead with the usual flags and banners... 

Instead I am posting some of my favorite holidays pics of the 

BRAYTON HOMESTEAD

Still loving my red gate, added to the 1796 home a few years ago...

Cannot wait to get the lawn furniture out 

for lazy days of tea or wine,

Have a wonderful Memorial Day weekend...

I am so grateful and flattered to be features at the beautiful blog

by Debra

COMMON GROUND

thanks!

Linking with these blogs: Common Ground, The Dedicated House,  Twigg Studios,  

Six Sister's Stuff, I Should  be mopping the floor, Alderberry Farm, 

Coastal Charm, Dwellings, My Uncommon Slice of Suberbia, 

House on the Way, Elizabeth & Co., French Country Cottage,

Red Roses equals Paris Chic

Red Roses for this lady. My own personal favorite color combination mixes tawny pinks, pinkish tans, claret and burgundy contrasted by rich black tones.

My bedroom best highlights this Victorian influenced color ensemble. Think faded burgundy oriental carpets, dried pink roses edged with tea stain browns, and the soft peach of a cherubim face...

Old roses painted on old fabric and perfectly dried blossoms say natural elegance...

and create a style I call "Paris Flea Market meets Shabby Chic".

another bedroom view, just begging for all these fabulous lampshades.

These eye candy shades are lovelies that I hope to recreate for my decorating clients and my Brayton Cottage shop..

HAPPY INSPIRATION TO YOU TOO!

Karen

Warm and Wonderful

Worn and Wonderful, flowers abound against a perfectly aged background...

and I must thanks all you deer friends for taking part in my scarf giveaway

your response has been overwhelming...

what is it about crumbly paint that draws you in?

it is almost the weekend! enjoy

if you are interested in the lace scarf giveaway you can still do that here:

Blog giveaway.

Linking with these beautiful blogs:

COMMON GROUND

FRENCH COUNTRY COTTAGE

THE CHARM OF HOME

MY ROMANTIC HOME

A STROLL THRU LIFE

FADED CHARM

thanks, 

Karen

BLOG GIVEAWAY here at Brayton Homestead

To thank all my friends who come to the

 homestead

to visit and leave such lovely comments, I am having a scarf giveaway!

I offer these soft cotton and lace scarves 

in these pretty colors at my online shop

BRAYTON COTTAGE 

to enter the giveaway for the romantic creamy scarf 

1st-must become a follower of my blog

and leave a comment letting me know that you are 

or that you are already a follower.

 for a 2nd entry,

 post about it on your blog 

and leave me another comment to let me know.

 for a 3rd entry, visit my shop

BRAYTON COTTAGE

leave me an additional comment tell me which item you liked and why...

  

you can also visit my facebook page,

BRAYTON HOMESTEAD INTERIORS

and become a friend for a another entry,

be sure to leave a comment for each entry .

the giveaway ends on April 30th

good luck and thanks!

Linking with 

FADED CHARM.

Karen

Relax and Unwind

Hello, thanks for visiting.

Don't you just love the weekends?

a perfect time to relax if you are lucky. Get lost in the novel you have been wanting  to read...

and  surround yourself in comfort.

My plan is to do all of this and listen to some Adele.

Always on my list is to spend some time with my wonderful son,

Hoping your weekend and week allows you to escape!

Linking with:

KNICK OF TIME

and

A STROLL THRU LIFE

Karen

St Nick

St. Nicholas Day is special at the homestead

St. Nicholas Day is special at the homestead

in the authentic tradition,  wooden shoes are put out for St. Nicholas, not stockings

* " He had a reputation for secret gift giving, such as putting coins in the shoes of those who left them out for him, and thus became the model for Santa Claus, whose modern name comes from the Dutch Sinterklaus, itself a series of elisions and corruptions of the transliteration of Santa Nikolaus"

ours are filled with nuts, yarn and other goodies...

All to enjoy while working in the study/ office. The homestead, circa 1796, is so easy to decorate for the holidays, especially in a country cottage almost French country style-

Merry Christmas!

Karen

Linking with the beautiful:

A STROLL THRU LIFE

FADED CHARM

MY UNCOMMON SLICE OF SUBURBIA

HOUSE OF GRACE

DIY BY DESIGN

THE BRAMBLEBERRY COTTAGE

THE COLORADO LADY

FRENCH COUNTRY COTTAGE

LAURIE ANNA'S VINTAGE HOME

COMMON GROUND

you can sign up for my jewelry giveaway  click here

IMAGES: Brayton Homestead Interiors

* Wickepedia

DESIGN WEBSITE

My design website has been up and running for a few months...

perhaps a party is in order? 

maybe a giveaway?

you can view selections made for client's homes

like tiles for a bathroom,

near a bedroom with period wallpaper in a William Morris pattern with

 custom tapestry bedding to compliment.

in a lovely older home and much more. 

at 

BRAYTON HOMESTEAD INTERIORS WEBSITE.

thanks for looking..

Karen

come share in more pink at the lovely blog party at

HOW SWEET THE SOUND

IMAGES: Brayton Homestead Interiors

POLKA DOTS: VERSATILE WONDERS!

I |  just  | love |  polka | dots |

Do You?

When decorating, polka dots coordinate nicely with stripes and solids.

I like to mix them with plaids and tapestries too but a bit more thought is needed to make it work.

polka dots can be nostalgic or whimsical...

handmade or vintage...

I especially love red and white polka dots!

the color combination is perfect.

Can be seen in decorating, fashion and nature. Polka dots can be classic,

or modern. Try them in your next project.

Have a wonderful week!

Karen

Images: 1-3 google, 4 Brayton Homestead, 5 Etsy, 6 & 7 Brayton Homestead, 8 google