Showing posts with label ceramic. Show all posts
Showing posts with label ceramic. Show all posts

Sunday, July 27, 2014

Country Living Fair finds adorn my Guest Bathroom



I have posted pictures of my guest bathroom before but I wanted to share two items that I purchased at the Country Living Fair and added to the room. This small bathroom was originally the bourning room when the house, the Brayton Homestead, was built in 1796. 


The fair was so fantastic!  I have not stopped thinking about all the lovely antiques, jewelry and crafts I bought and all the incredible things I did not. A black lidded mason jar soap dispenser completed a long search for just the right vessel for my favorite ginger hand soap and there it was at the fair.   


Behind the doors on the right are a washer and dryer with shelves above; so easy to get laundry done. Another shutter door hides a shower. The bathroom project came out better than I expected and offers so many uses. 


Has been a few months since the CL Fair and getting things placed. The black and white hide was the other new addition to the room from the fair.


Louver shutters are repeated on the windows, top and bottom. They offer many configurations for season and light changes. I like to use shutters  on client work for that same reason. Will share more finds from the Country Living Fair. Enjoy and thanks for visiting!
Karen

Thank you for visiting the Homestead,
Karen

Monday, October 24, 2011

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 



thank you,

Karen

IMAGE: Brayton Homestead Interiors

Monday, September 12, 2011

POLKA DOTS: VERSATILE WONDERS!


I |  just  | love |  polka | dots |

Do You?




When decorating, polka dots coordinate nicely with stripes and solids.
I like to mix them with plaids and tapestries too but a bit more thought is needed to make it work.


polka dots can be nostalgic or whimsical...



handmade or vintage...


I especially love red and white polka dots!


the color combination is perfect.
Can be seen in decorating, fashion and nature. Polka dots can be classic,
or modern. Try them in your next project.

Have a wonderful week!
Karen

Images: 1-3 google, 4 Brayton Homestead, 5 Etsy, 6 & 7 Brayton Homestead, 8 google

Monday, August 15, 2011

MY HOMESTEAD: LIBRARY CIRCA 1796



Can you hear the faint sound of violins?


a casual violin concert at the homestead , circa 1796, was a dream.
vintage chairs lined up waiting for guests...


tapestry and burlap pillows for the music lovers that selected the Victorian sofa...


Sunshine streams into the library...


there was even an audience of ceramic dogs enjoying the music.


spaniels and of course yorkies...


on my parent's 25th wedding anniversary silver tray...


a lovely time... 


hope you enjoyed,
Karen


Thanks for visiting!
Images: Brayton Homestead Interiors

Thursday, August 4, 2011

MY COUNTRY KITCHEN: WILD FLOWERS


What is it about red and white check that is so perfect for summer?
Here in my homestead kitchen, checks perk up my
fav darker tones... 


the brick has been painted white and glazed and all complete...
(sorry for the blurriness)


my next wish is to add wood beams to the ceiling
which is old barn board...


wild flowers from an admirer add a touch of nature,
and lots of red appliances !
hope you enjoyed.

and
Karen

Monday, July 25, 2011

...favorite things


these are a few of my favorite things...

Shades of sepia
Golden white tones
Feathers, wings, and textiles

What are your favortite things?

Images: mine- brown bowl, barn doors, hooked rug

Tuesday, July 19, 2011

cloche love...


Cloche Party at Marty's.
Thought I would post pictures of a side table in
the library with a wonderful ceramic dog given to me... 


he rests nicely under an old cloche.


back drop is an old ceiling tin 


snuggled with a paperweight collection


are old books and other favorite collectibles.
enjoy and thanks for coming to visit.




enjoy!
Karen
Images: Brayton Homestead Interiors 

Saturday, April 30, 2011

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

Tuesday, January 18, 2011

my guest bath

Come on in so I can show you around my guest bathroom. Putting a bathroom in a house built in 1796 is not an easy task. Originally, the Homestead had no bathrooms, enough of that...

No really, please come in. It is not very big, but it is bigger than it appears. Originally this room was called the "BOURNING ROOM". Yes, a room to deliver children in. Isn't that incredible?

The louver doors to the right open to a washer and dryer with shelves above. Another door near it opens to a shower. All tucked away to look old but very convenient. The floor is classic small black and white check ceramic tiles and the wallpaper is by Erica Wilson, one of her beautiful needlepoint's.

To the left are shutters that open to the sun. The white flowers grow wild in my yard, I just love them! Still around since college is the white plaster sculpture I made, and I still love it too...

thank you for coming by,
Karen
Linked to:
White Wednesday at Faded Charm
Vintage Thingie Thursday at Coloradolady
Vintage Inspiration Friday at Common Ground
Feathered Nest Friday at French Country Cottage
You should check out all of these lovely blogs!
enjoy,
Karen

IMAGES: all Brayton Homestead Interiors originals