New bedroom furniture arrangement!

A new furniture arrangement for my bedroom! For years I have angled my bed in the left corner, thought it gave a more open look and it was sound Feng Sui . I  moved this around for a change and find it more open . When I photographed the room there was a good amount of sunlight streaming which is often not my thing; but it was nice. Not a vampiress but not a sun lover either!

Krumpet's little bed lays near the canopy bed, although he does share both. My big old trunk holds so much clothing, do I dare admit 15 pairs of jeans?

It took getting used to the new look, but now I love it and is more authentic to the 1796 homestead than the later design. 

Do you like it?

Karen

Mother's Day Wishes

Krumpet And I

and everyone

( pic above not of Krumpet)

at the

BRAYTON HOMESTEAD

wish you and your family 

(this is Krumpet)

a lovely

MOTHER'S DAY.

Certainly, I know how blessed I am 

and wish you to be also..

after dining on lox and bagels

I look forward to relaxing and reading my mags and books...

Karen

Images: dog pic from google images, my house drawing colored on photo program,  old pic of me combined with Krumpet's pic, house from google, my Brayton Blush collection pottery and my bedroom pic.

decorated for spring

there is nothing as simple as adding flowers

to make your home dressed for spring...

My bedroom now wears it's summer bedding

soft Ralph Lauren sheets, a light down comforter

and simple cotton handmade shams...

oh,

Happy Spring

Images: Chez Fifi, Brayton Homestead Interiors

lovely weekend

Intended for you is the most calming weekend

in the midst of the dreamiest dreams.
May each and every one be of pink radiance.

Unwind and enjoy the onset of spring.

the glass dove vanity jar is part of my blog giveaway

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my Westminster winner

as I watched the

Westminster Dog Show

with Krumpet

I could not help but feel he

is my winner!

congrats Scottish Terrier!

Images: Brayton Homestead Interiors

Newport Mansion

A drive along Bellevue Avenue will afford you two things, a vista of the Atlantic Ocean and the famous Newport Mansions that call that view their backyard. Opulent yet a family home, Chateau Sur-Mer, is a magnificent Victorian mansion on Bellevue Avenue in Newport, Rhode Island that I toured over the weekend.

Built in 1852, featuring a slate mansard roof, a stone facade filled with William Morris wallpaper, silver, Chinese porcelain and paintings, I ask why have I not explored the mansions for years when they are only 40 miles away?

This picture is from a interior design company that reproduces William Morris fabrics and wallpapers, as photographs were not allowed I felt this best reflected the library, my favorite room. As Lisa commented, can you image the parties they must have hosted?

Celebrate

Happy Weekend! A party to celebrate a very productive week would be fitting but I will be content and resolve to unwind and benefit from the quietude. Partake in the party from Velvet Strawberries and enjoy.......
Image: Velvet Strawberries

Nature’s Slumber

Lay your head down on the soft down pillow, look up through the trees and peak at the bird’s’ nest. No, you are not camping. The ultimate in Faux Bois, an old technique of creating wood grain in different mediums, is this incredible bed by Shawn Lovell! As if you are laying under the stars, the frame of metal tree trunks with high reaching limbs come together at the top like a canopy, punctuated by a bird’s nets at the very top. Oh, sweet dreams….
Image: Shawn Lovell

Paris Flea Market Bedroom

Thought I would post another photo of my bedroom the bunny rabbit jar paper mache jar was photographed in. I love things that are a bit worn and show their age. Love to go to auctions, flea markets and yard sales looking for treasures. Cannot wait for spring! My decorating style is Paris Flea market meets primitive and Shabby Chic!

Image: Brayton Homestead Interiors