Newport Mansion

A drive along Bellevue Avenue will afford you two things, a vista of the Atlantic Ocean and the famous Newport Mansions that call that view their backyard. Opulent yet a family home, Chateau Sur-Mer, is a magnificent Victorian mansion on Bellevue Avenue in Newport, Rhode Island that I toured over the weekend.

Built in 1852, featuring a slate mansard roof, a stone facade filled with William Morris wallpaper, silver, Chinese porcelain and paintings, I ask why have I not explored the mansions for years when they are only 40 miles away?

This picture is from a interior design company that reproduces William Morris fabrics and wallpapers, as photographs were not allowed I felt this best reflected the library, my favorite room. As Lisa commented, can you image the parties they must have hosted?

Celebrate

Happy Weekend! A party to celebrate a very productive week would be fitting but I will be content and resolve to unwind and benefit from the quietude. Partake in the party from Velvet Strawberries and enjoy.......
Image: Velvet Strawberries

Grand Opening

This is a computer rendering of a building project that I recently completed. Attended the Grand Opening for this major office renovation for a large international company yesterday that I am proud to say that I worked with the architect on the design and layout of the building, inside and out.

The above image is the building prior to renovations.

Subsequent decisions on design and decorating I made exclusively such as exterior building finishes, colors, materials and interior paint, wallpaper, carpet, rug, lighting and more. My clients are an exceptional couple in their personal and business associations.

The day of the opening, a refined and exceptional event. This was not the first project I had the privilege of creating for my distinguished clients. I look forward to many more. Thank you . Images: Brayton Homestead Interiors

"Rain Rain go away..."

" Rain rain go away and come again another day" or bring me to Paris so I can play in the puddles! Love it, don't you adore the square stone pattern?
Image: flikr