Red Roses equals Paris Chic

Red Roses for this lady. My own personal favorite color combination mixes tawny pinks, pinkish tans, claret and burgundy contrasted by rich black tones.

My bedroom best highlights this Victorian influenced color ensemble. Think faded burgundy oriental carpets, dried pink roses edged with tea stain browns, and the soft peach of a cherubim face...

Old roses painted on old fabric and perfectly dried blossoms say natural elegance...

and create a style I call "Paris Flea Market meets Shabby Chic".

another bedroom view, just begging for all these fabulous lampshades.

These eye candy shades are lovelies that I hope to recreate for my decorating clients and my Brayton Cottage shop..

HAPPY INSPIRATION TO YOU TOO!

Karen

Relaxing in style

Are you sitting or lying down?

About to announce the winner of my scarf giveaway...

thank you all for signing up, the response was fantastic and 

I am grateful for your participation and lovely comments, so..

without further ado- the winner is 

DEBORAH!

from People and Pineapple Upside Down Cake

hope you enjoyed visiting Brayton Cottage and keep checking in for new items

Linking with these great blogs:

FADED CHARM

CEDAR HILL RANCH

NO MINIMALIST HERE

thanks,

Karen

Selections for a client's room

Here are some lovely selections for my client's living room... 

The walls have been painted a meduim green tone

and mahogany floors have been added...

This classic, older home's beautiful 

living room has a vintage French feel to it...

for contrast we are adding modern pieces...

with vintage, of course.

this creates

my trademark decorating of 

"COMFORTABLE TRADITIONAL"

Elegant yet welcoming,

 creates a beautiful room that your guests can feel comfortable in.

Handmade pieces lend charm...

 and harmonize perfectly with artisan items like this lamp..

enjoy,

Have a great weekend!

Linked with these beautiful blogs:

Common Ground, French Country Cottage and The French Cupboard

Beauty Rest...

A lovely wedding took place in our family this weekend. It was a whirlwind, elegant soiree that required resting after much dining and dancing. So, for now I think I will just rest here looking pretty. Stay tuned for wedding photos...
Image: Dust Jacket Attic

Workspace Wednesday IV

Isn't this workspace tucked into a little nook delightful? Equipped with laptop and printer, file cabinet and shelving, it has all you could desire. All rooms need a chandelier, don't you think? A charming slip covered chair, a voluminous curtain, a sweet lamp and personal mementos create a lovely setting that I could work at all day! enjoy...

Image: Lauren Ross