Santa in his sleigh

Santa is coming to the Brayton Homestead. Some last minute touches in the mudroom. An old carriage seat I picked up this summer along with some suitcases. Can you ever have enough suitcases?

Yes, this is how long I have had my wind up singing Santa

from my dear Dad.

linking with Faded Charm

enjoy,

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

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* Wickepedia

TAKE A LOOK: MY CLIENT"S KITCHEN!

Sharing a client's kitchen I decorated.

This project included selecting all finishes: tile, counter tops, lighting, paint, furniture,

window treatments, art, accessories, etc...

Roosters are the theme all year round with beaded fruit and greens perfect

for fall into the holiday season.

Tiffany style ceiling lights add a vintage glow to the room to enhance the

more functional down spot lighting a kitchen requires.

Hope you enjoy and have a great week...

linking with A Stroll Thru Life

 The House in the Roses

Savvy Southern Style

Faded Charm

and Colorado Lady

Karen

Images: Brayton Homestead Interiors

TOUCHING: THE FABLE OF THE PORCUPINE

Fable of the Porcupine

It was the coldest winter ever. Many animals died because of the cold.


The porcupines, realizing the situation, decided to group together to keep warm. This way they covered and Protected themselves; but the quills of each one wounded their closest companions.


After awhile, they decided to distance themselves one from the other and they began to die, alone and frozen. So they had to make a choice: either accept the quills of their Companions or disappear from the Earth.


Wisely, they decided to go back to being together. They learned to live with the little wounds caused by the close Relationship with their companions in order to receive the heat that came from the others. This way they were able to survive.

The best relationship is not the one that brings together perfect people, but when each individual learns to live with the imperfections of others and can admire the other person's good qualities.

I recieved this email from a friend and was so touched I had to share it,
enjoy and have a great week!

Karen

Celebrate the Fourth

Wishing that you and your families' Fourth of July holiday is just

MAGICAL.

wishing that you have an opportunity to relax amid all the

FESTIVITIES. 

hoping you have many reasons  to

SMILE A LOT

 as my son's beautiful  fiance does...

and visit Debra at

COMMON GROUNDS'

lovely patriotic party.

it will be a wonderful time.

love cooking for my family and friends at the

HOMESTEAD 

HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY

to you and your family!

Images: red plumo, google, Brayton Homestead, Common Ground, Brayton Homestead , my vintagedchic shop

Barn Renovation

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

Patriotic Week

Please enjoy a peak through my antique whirlywig

to the Homestead

and get ready

to celebrate Labor Day.....

Image: Brayton Homestead Interiors

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

Memorial Day Wishes

Krumpet guards the Brayton Homestead....

Actually, he watched patiently as I decorated the front of the house for the holiday weekend. Wishing you and your family a wonderful Memorial Day......

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Neverland

Come sail away with me to Neverland, or fly. Don't you love this chandelier? What it is about the juxtaposition of an elaborate light fixture that glimmers in an otherwise understated room that works so well? Look close at those lovely metal chairs, love! All that glamour atop a simple painted floor. Oh........

Image: Domino

Countdown to Spring

7 days until spring!!
Starting tommorow Ill be giving the first in a series of free decorating tips to spruce up your home for the Spring! Do you like the collage I made of vintage numbers?
Check back for other interior design secrets.....
Image: Brayton Homestead Interiors

Treasury "Blue Bird"

Please enjoy my newest treasury on Etsy "PRETTY BLUE BIRD with golden friends", a group of artists delightful items to usher in Spring!

Juxtaposition

Another photo in the Kewpie series, a charming bisque necklace on an antique ceiling tin, could it be more vintaged chic! Love the contrast of the smooth ceramic against the aged and rusty tin.

vintagedchic.
Image: Brayton Homestead Interiors

Bittersweet

Putting away my Valentine décor is a bittersweet experience. I had just made the heart sachets and enjoyed seeing them around the house Easter is next!

There are hearts on my Etsy shop.

Image: by Brayton Homestead Interiors

Snowing in Massachusetts...

Woke up to SNOW! Haven’t we had enough? It is so pretty though.
Still am so excited about starting my blog yesterday. Please stop by often as I hope to make daily entries.
Enjoy my snowy picture.

Image: Brayton Homestead Interiors

Paper Mache Rabbit

I just finished making this adorable rabbit and listed it on my Etsy shop- vintagedchic- SOLD-
She is a cute paper mache bunny jar. The rabbit is first made by molding the paper mache to the new jar a little bit at a time. Then painted and aged, a 5 step process. I just love her~ Shown filled with jewelry next to one of my handmade heart sachets on etsy.
Enjoy!

Image: Brayton Homestead Interiors