Have you been to the Cottage?

Have you been to the cottage yet?

I mean my new shop, Brayton Cottage.

 The shop is finally opened and I would love it if you could visit 

and let me know what you think.

Items have started to be listed; there is so much more to come...

new scarf to look old -available in other colors

I have described the Brayton Cottage on the website as:

Welcome to

Brayton Cottage

and

Travel to a wonderful cottage world

 Reminiscent of exploring the

 Brocante at the Paris Flea Market  

 Romance of the Cotswolds

Allure of a secret garden

Yesterdays manner of Shabby Chic  

Treasure chests of jewelry new and old

Originality of unique artisans and the

Nurturing of a blush vintage rose.

thanks!

http://www.braytoncottage.com/

Karen

Santa are you listening?

Hi Santa,

It's me Karen. I just wanted to tell you that I have been a very good girl this year... 

  I tried to make your job of gift giving very easy for you this year.

Here are my favorite things all together in these treasuries  I made on Etsy.

Thank you,

Karen

 Etsy is the perfect place to shop for Christmas, and make your own wish list.

For me that means always hats, jewelry, vintage oddities~ usually in pinks, grays and tans...

Karen

make memories...

waiting for your latest destination plans, memories of

a vintage parade float. a vintage bike basket interwoven with faded blossoms.

had it once carried warm baguettes from the French patisserie?

will it now transport cheeses to a Fourth of July picnic?

enjoy your holiday and make wonderful memories....

Karen

Image: shashamane 

eggs in one basket

enjoy a summer collage to celebrate a joyous

SUMMER DAY

is there anything more quintessentially summer than

birds and nests?

here is my attempt at creating a bird's nest for a jewelry photo shoot...

so longing for a bike basket like this one to nestle my Krumpet in as

we are bike riding...

Happy Summer...

linking with Coastal Charm 

Faded Charm and

Colorado Lady

Images: collage of Etsy items, Brayton Homestead Interiors, Google

Which to choose?

Can you help me choose which liquid soap dispenser for my

guest bath,

PLEASE...

I posted on this bath a bit back,but have been indecisive about accessories

yes, an interior designers to get stumped!

Should I go for whimsy like this mustache choice?

Would a French inspired  fixture compliment my statue?

I do not always have the vase of flowers in the room, sometimes it is a large ceramic

bowl filled with big square French soaps...

perhaps the dispenser made with an old mason jar

in the 1st pic would repeat the

 glass element in the bathroom?

 what you cannot see is the flooring is a new, reproduction tile...

what do you prefer?

I would love to hear your choice,

thanks,

Karen

Linked to beautiful -WHITE WEDNESDAY

Nature's Inspiration

I am inspired by nature. While on a leisurely walk I discovered a pair of acorn caps that were connected to each other. Instantly I thought about the fact that I was a twin, and stashed them in my pocket. It's portrait now hangs on my living room bookshelves among vintage books...

My medium of choice is a combination of a traditional printed etching and mono print. First I drew the picture, scratched really, onto a steel plate, etched it in acid, inked it with printers ink, put it through a press to transfer the image onto paper. Loved creating it and the results makes me smile - twin Kev and me...

Nextchapter, Etsy artist, represents acorns in these striking earrings, perfect for fall. Thank you Common Ground for all your inspiration and for Inspiration Friday...

Images: Brayton Homestead Interiors 1 & 2, etsy 3

Summer Wishes

Do you have a Summer wish list? I do...

I plan to attend fab parties even if I have to host them...

Partake in wine tastings...

and start planning another trip to Paris...

And wish you all a wonderful summer!

Images: Covetable Designs, etsy, etsy

jonquils

lovely flowers everywhere...

even on the front door
at my Homestead

Images: Tulip Museum, Brayton Homestead Interiors 2 & 3