MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

Can you see me, Krumpet with all the gifts?

Mom has been wrapping all day and she is still not done! New gifts

nestle with old toys she collects... 

I think I am waiting quite patiently. Blue paper for one nephew, pink for a niece. I got a new toy too! 

Our tree has ornaments old and new, mostly old. Many handmade treasure from Doyle over the years.

An old fashion tree with a jumble of colors and materials works best in our living room, well that's what I was told.

Glad you could visit us, I think I am going to get another treat now, 

so bye and Merry Christmas.

You should visit these great blog parties too.

Krumpet and Karen

Time Change

Have you adjusted to the time change?

I changed mine at midnight Saturday. loved the glow in my living room so ran to get my  camera and started snapping pictures.

Ever since I started blogging I am always snapping pics. 

Ok, I was like that before too...

doll is for sale at Brayton Cottage

LINKED WITH:

A STROLL THRU LIFE

KNICK OF TIME

Karen

Shabby Apple necklace giveaway!

thanks for coming to the homestead,

I hope you will please sign up for my Shabby Apple necklace giveaway.

ends December 24th!

I love this photo I found on Google, it has a Magnolia Pearl fashion 

look to it...,

TO ENTER:

1st chance- become a follower of Brayton Homestead Interiors and leave a comment to say you have

or  leave a comment to let me know you are already a follower- thanks!

2nd chance- blog about it and leave a comment here

3rd- post about it on FACEBOOK and leave a comment here.

Thanks and enjoy,

Karen

How Sweet the Sound as guest Blogger now posted

Please come visit HOW SWEET THE SOUND and become a follower 

of Beverly's great blog and Pink Saturday Party.

Hope you will leave a comment and let me know how I did on my 1st guest blogging gig!

thanks,

Karen

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

lovely daisies

daisies~ quintessentially summer

forever youthful... 

which brings me to good news,

a new baby in the family...

my nephew and his wife are expecting their 1st child,

so exciting,

I had posted about there wedding...

babies, daisies, summer

all so lovely and renewing

Thanks for visiting!

Linking with:

COMMON GROUND

COUNTRY FRENCH COTTAGE

THE CHARM OF HOME

and

WHITE IRONSTONE COTTAGE

worn and white

With all these wonderful worn White cloth doll bodies you must have guessed

that it is Faded Charm's

WHITE WEDNESDAY

these charmers sit in my personal home office

and represent my closest family members

this is my blue eyed son

DOYLE

I purchased the 3 muslin dolls on Ebay and intended to make Santas but just loved them as they were; they are my Mom and two wonderful sisters. Big hazel eyed doll, is my twin brother...

and yes, the zany blue eyed brunette is me!

Have a wonderful week!

Images: Brayton Homestead Interiors

quilted chair?

Turning one of my upstairs bedrooms into a fun sewing room. A great room with lots of sun. Planning to keep the kaleidoscope of quirky colors and objects but in a slightly more orderly way. Vintage paint by number painting by my Dad, a childhood autographed penguin and a Little Red Rabbit book are treasures from my youth. A barkcloth covered folding screen and metal mannequin will join the mix and more...

Would really love to purchase this

retro looking crazy quilt chair

for my sewing room!

Too crazy?

Images: Squint Limited 1, Brayton Homestead Interiors 2

all in white

Maybe you have noticed I recently opened a second shop called BRAYTON COTTAGE, where all treasures are in shades of wondrous white. A clean new and fresh way to start a new year. Has been a challenge making the white objects look interesting and stand out. What do you think so far?

Thrilled to be another treasury in this second and new shop. Thanks JudyRuth.

IMAGES: Brayton Homestead Interiors/ Brayton Cottage, Etsy

Inspiration Boards

So many ways to gather your memories
of the
PAST...

display projects
in the
PRESENT...

and most importantly
collect ideas
for the
FUTURE...

Hoping you are always filled with inspiration...

Images: Better Homes and Gardens, Flikr, Claire Richardson

Happy Summer

Summer is passing by quickly, I hope you are having a wonderful time soaking it all in. Take time to sip a cold beverage under the blue sky and a charming chandelier surrounded by flowers.....

Mentioned last post how I love leopard print, pretty sure it started here with Pebbles Flintstone. Oh, that and my mom loved it, wore it and tastefully decorated our house with it.
Thanks Mom, you are my inspiration...
Images: Michael Garland, unknown

Gentle mystery

Eyes wide open, a gentle smile yet a bit mischievous , she contemplates her wonderful life.....
A charming vintage doll at a local museum just makes you ponder, enjoy........
Image: Brayton Homestead Interiors

Humpty Dumpty

HUMPTY DUMPTY sat on a wall

HUMPTY DUMPTY was handmade by me….He was hand drawn on fabric. I have had him copywritted as he his my original one of a kind creation and has many projects planned for his future (not scrambled eggs). My Mom quilted my twin brother and I each a Humpty Dumpty when we were babies! Check out my Humpty http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=22166868%20 on my Etsy shop and have a great day….

Image: Brayton Homestead Interiors

Kewpies and Charlottes and cherubs Oh My!

My Kewpie necklace was selected for a treasury! Can you believe cottagestylelevendors made this charming treasury full of kewpies and charlottes and cherubs, oh my!!! Could it be any sweeter?
Thanks..............

Juxtaposition

Another photo in the Kewpie series, a charming bisque necklace on an antique ceiling tin, could it be more vintaged chic! Love the contrast of the smooth ceramic against the aged and rusty tin.

vintagedchic.
Image: Brayton Homestead Interiors

Cupids and Kewpies

I love cupids and Kewpies, take a peak at these endearing icons that warm my heart!

Image: Brayton Homestead Interiors