Sunlight and color

Shopping in Paris part two

I know just where I would love to go again in Paris... 

where I want to dine...

with someone very special... 

how I would dine...

and what I would select...

always prepared for a day, at least, 

for casual shopping...

and what I would purchase.

More elegant shopping, 

wait, what in Paris is not elegant?

a splurge of a lifetime...

my retreat at the end of a Paris pink day, and coming back to the apartment with

more drawings to add to the wall that I sketched that day....

Ready to go?

Karen

all pics from Brayton Interiors on Pinterest

VICTORIANA: at THE BRAYTON COTTAGE

WHITE ANGORA KITTENS

frolic amid Victorian treasures.

A glance into a celluloid hand mirror to admire her pretty pink bow.

Why not roll atop the antique vanity,  smell the French powder and hide behind the cabbage roses?

Available at 

BRAYTON COTTAGE SHOP

Linking with: A HOUSE IN THE ROSES, A STROLL THRU LIFE 

COASTAL CHARM , MY UNCOMMON SLICE OF SUBERBIA

SAVVY SOUTHERN STYLE, FADED CHARM  and  SILKEN PURSE

thank you,

Karen

IMAGE: Brayton Homestead Interiors

another era

Sometimes I think that I should have been born in

another era.

the ruffles, the hats, the attitude...

where bathing was an art form and a luxury

is this tub in the middle of the room not amazing?

Lovely screens awaited to

envelop you while you dressed...

and you could escape in the images of far away lands...

Please enjoy, Karen

Linked to White Wednesday at Faded Charm, Vintage Thingie Thursday at Colorado Lady, Vintage Inspiration Friday at Common Ground- check them out!

IMAGES: Brayton Homestead Interiors, 1 , 3 & 4 taken at antique shops, Colonial East 2 -post from blog archive

Owls in Home Decor

Have you noticed how popular owls are? Home decor is no exception and I think the trend is here for a while. This white owl lamp from West Elm is full of rich texture that really is accented in white. Perfect for White Wednesday at Faded Charm.

Owls have always interested me, shown here in my pencil drawing, enjoy...

Even Target has a great contemporary style owl lamp.

White with a black lampshade, always so classic.

I love the etching style black line drawing reproduced on the border of these pillowcases. Must haves, from Urban Outfitters.

a little owl has even flown into my etsy shop, taking refuge under a branch...

Shades of Light offers a more country version of the owl lamp. Reminds me of vintage Bennington Pottery, love this one too...

I believe this creature will be seen in jewelry and home decor items for quite a while. They seem to me endearing, of course wise, retro and fun but they also represent flight, wonder and the best of nature.

ENJOY!

Images: West Elm, Brayton Homestead Interiors, Target, Urban Outfitters, Brayton Homestead Interiors/Brayton Cottage, Shades of Light.

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

golden glow

Victorian 3D vintage postcard of mischievous kittens

scalloped edge vase vintage yellow

lovely ceramic vintage pie plate bursting with peonies.

all just listed on my shop

VINTAGEDCHIC

thanks for looking.

Images: Brayton Homestead Interiors / vintagedchic

love is pink...

to me love is

pink

and can fix anything...

have a lovely Valentine's Weekend

where ever that brings you

I imagine a party at Rosecliff...

hope you are transported to

your destination

in style...

and are the Belle of the Mansion.

Have a wonderful weekend.

Images: 1- unknown, 2-Brayton Homestead Interiors of statues in Rosecliff Mansion, 3- Absolutely Beautiful Things, 4- Feather your Nest-Dior

Angel Wings

Angels spread their wings in many ways,
some forms subtle as a lovely whisper,
can you hear the soft rustle in these beautiful
paper imaginings
by
HoneySuckle Lane?

some extend their wings with a wider swish
then envelop you like a big cocoon
and make you feel like you could fly.
by

The Bottom of the Ironing Basket.

IMAGES: Honey Suckle Lane, The Bottom of the Ironing Basket~ thanks!

Christmas Past and Present

My bedroom present.

For the holiday season, vintage angels adorn the gilded framed dragonfly monoprint I created a few years ago in the studio. I love burgundy mixed with cream and

PINK...

My bedroom past.

Always crazy for Christmas, not much has changed. Love dark furniture with textures of velvet and chenille. I still have my musical Santa doll and the ornaments on my tree. And, I still love

PINK...

IMAGES: Brayton Homestead Interiors

Work Space Wednesday VI

Going to your studio everyday is a pleasure, the space reflects you. So much thought and effort went into the design and it shows. Eclectic at it's finest; it showcases so many of your favorite antiques, art, travel mementos and work supplies of course...

Multi picture groupings are so effective whether they are an eclectic mix or multiples of similar subjects in similar frames. Here I drink my latte at a local coffee house surrounded by a collection of photographs of Italy...

Adjoining the coffee house is an art gallery. This room featured apparel made from unexpected materials, for instance plastic bags, I love it!

An easy transition into multiple groupings of framed pieces is an ensemble of family photographs perfect up a stairway grand or small.

enjoy....
IMAGES: Jac de Viller Photography

Brayton Homestead Interiors

Brayton Homestead Interiors

Domino Magazine

Work Space Wednesday III

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

Work Space Wednesday II

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)

Settee with Style

With the feel of throne, the back like a headboard, country checks that I love and a groovy granny square seat, please take a seat and enjoy. I visited the incredible Mackenzie-Childs farmhouse, showroom and workshop in Aurora, NY where the they create their wonderful whimsical pieces. Additionally, much wine was sampled during wine tastings at the surrounding Finger Lakes Wineries! I especially love the hand painted landscape on the settee's backboard, and all the Dry Rieslings.....
Images: Mackenzie-Childs

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

Lovely Fresh Air

Happy Wednesday! The sun is shining! Open the French doors and allow the fresh air to gently enter in..........