Homestead Dress Up

It has been raining for days and will continue all weekend!
( This picture was featured on Common Ground Blog!)

Therefore, I did not dress up the homestead with the usual flags and banners... 

Instead I am posting some of my favorite holidays pics of the 

BRAYTON HOMESTEAD

Still loving my red gate, added to the 1796 home a few years ago...

Cannot wait to get the lawn furniture out 

for lazy days of tea or wine,

Have a wonderful Memorial Day weekend...

I am so grateful and flattered to be features at the beautiful blog

by Debra

COMMON GROUND

thanks!

Linking with these blogs: Common Ground, The Dedicated House,  Twigg Studios,  

Six Sister's Stuff, I Should  be mopping the floor, Alderberry Farm, 

Coastal Charm, Dwellings, My Uncommon Slice of Suberbia, 

House on the Way, Elizabeth & Co., French Country Cottage,

TRAVEL MEMORIES: ROOSTERS IN PARIS

While shopping during my last trip to Paris

I took this shot from outside a chocolate shop...

upon entering what I can only describe as chocolate heaven,

I spotted the pigeons outside and remember thinking all the birds

looked like friends. Thought these pics would be perfect for the

 Roosters and Chicks Party and A Stroll Through Life.

There are roosters in the yard at the  homestead,

looking quite French to me

check out French Country Cottage...

and roosters on my handpainted kitchen floor

(my back still aches)

Thanks for visiting.

IMAGES: 1, 2, 3 & 5 Brayton Homestead Interiors

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new use for old suitcase

A vintage suitcase transforms into the perfect container for red and white petunias.

It was so Simple and Fun, you have to try it!

just put the potted plant into the suitcase. You could fill with moss if you wish.

enjoy!

Karen

Images: Brayton Homestead Interiors