Showing posts with label library. Show all posts
Showing posts with label library. Show all posts

Tuesday, December 24, 2013

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

Wednesday, July 24, 2013

Book away the summer


My living room's books have company with another
 dog under glass.


You may remember my dogs under glass cloche on a 
silver tray on my coffee table...



This is my favorite dog figurine of all. It may be a copy of the
RCA dog.


Surrounded by paperweights, a pleasant vignette it make,
hope you enjoyed !
Karen 


So excited and honored to be featured at 
THE DEDICATED HOUSE.
check out her beautiful blog here: Dedicated House



Tuesday, September 25, 2012

Fall fell into our living room


Fall fell into our living room and Krumpet is pleased!


Dried flowers abound and exude the fall look. Tapestry fabrics/ old leather books and wood tones always welcome me to sit and read.


A comfy chair and a cup of tea call for soft background music. This room was originally a dining room/ kitchen when the homestead was built in 1796. 


Mostly a library now except for the holidays when the whole family gathers.
Thanksgiving is coming, love it!

Karen

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

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 

Sunday, February 20, 2011

Library Desk Treasures

The library at the homestead houses a favorite piece of furniture, a tiger maple desk, given to me by my Mom. It was given to her by a dear neighbor, Mrs. Terry. There gathered are my most treasured photographs...

with pencils I brought back from Baker Steet, Doyle in his cowboy outfit, Mom and Dad, son, Doyle again at Christmas, and Krumpet in his
Sherlock Holmes' cap. His little hat placed gently on the frame..

and Dad, this was his detective work photo.

Yes, there seems to be a detective theme with Dad...

and our family last name is Doyle ( Sir Arthur Conan- related??) after all .

thanks for looking and visiting my homestead...

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Images: Brayton Homestead Interiors