Paris Flea Market Visit

Oh, she sighs, what decisions. Shall she purchase the Victorian passementerie or the vintage vegetable garden print? Hungry after her excursion at the Paris Flea Market on such a lovely Saturday in Paris she must have a bite to eat in order to forge on to more antique stalls.

Café Paul Bert, conveniently located near her favorite market Marche Serpette, will do quite nicely. She cannot help but think how wonderful the red and tan bistro chairs would look in her homestead kitchen. Yes, a bowl of hot onion soup will be perfect , then more shopping. Please enjoy pictures from my Paris trip, I would love to be there now…..
Images: 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

Stylish Summer

The Garden Clutch arrived! It is so lovely, Thanks Mandi.

Hesitantly, I opened Mandi's blog Red Planet to see the lucky person who won the lovely Garden Clutch in her generous giveaway. I have really been admiring the handmade soft blue bag with the great vintage button. It took a few secs to sink in, so imagine my excitement when the small piece of paper shown had my blog name on it - I WON! Mandi's charming clutch has the perfect combination of color and pattern not to mention it is impeccably made. I will be so stylish this summer. Be sure to visit her wonderful blog and shop. Thanks Mandi...
Images: Red Planet

Red White Blue and charming

Hoping your holiday is everything you want it to be. For me that includes a family cookout followed by relaxing with a stack of books and magazines....
or maybe in my yard at the Brayton Homestead, circa 1796, getting ready for its 213th Fourth of July....
or eating strawberries and cream (vintage needlepoint)...

but it is not a holiday until I bake Mom's famous chocolate pudding cake (shown above)! Have a wonderful holiday....
Images: Home and Garden 1, Brayton Homestead Interiors 2-4