Office textures and views

Another section of my office, take a break for tea in leather chair and ottoman

sort papers in leopard binders atop a black cabinet...

closeup of items on shelving... 

favorite rug mounted on check wallpaper...

love textures and shades of brown at the homestead.

Karen

St Nick

St. Nicholas Day is special at the homestead

St. Nicholas Day is special at the homestead

in the authentic tradition,  wooden shoes are put out for St. Nicholas, not stockings

* " He had a reputation for secret gift giving, such as putting coins in the shoes of those who left them out for him, and thus became the model for Santa Claus, whose modern name comes from the Dutch Sinterklaus, itself a series of elisions and corruptions of the transliteration of Santa Nikolaus"

ours are filled with nuts, yarn and other goodies...

All to enjoy while working in the study/ office. The homestead, circa 1796, is so easy to decorate for the holidays, especially in a country cottage almost French country style-

Merry Christmas!

Karen

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A STROLL THRU LIFE

FADED CHARM

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THE BRAMBLEBERRY COTTAGE

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FRENCH COUNTRY COTTAGE

LAURIE ANNA'S VINTAGE HOME

COMMON GROUND

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WEDDING ROYALTY: Ralph Lauren

One an only imagine how beautiful a wedding dress 

designed by the great designer

RALPH LAUREN 

could be?

Have I mentioned that my handsome son, Doyle, and Ivy's wedding is next October, 

one thrilled Mom!

Ralph Lauren's handsome son recently married niece of President G.W. Bush.

The Lauren's wedding photos will be featured in Vogue magazine. This BARN CHICK cannot wait to the photographs. A Ralph Lauren wedding dress and cowboy boots, heaven...

Did you know he has a store in PARIS? click here.

Linking with the beautiful blog

FADED CHARM

IMAGE: Vogue magazine and Ralph Lauren

SUMMER TREAT: AIRING LAUNDRY

A summer treat is airing laundry out to dry.

Decided to take a pick of this a bit ago, it just made me smile... 

of course Ralph Lauren sheets and textiles always make me happy

(backwards dust ruffle) 

I love the Fall season but did not want the summer to end...

Summer has it's treats

but Autumn has it's joys~ apples, fall leaves, pumpkins

Halloween, Thanksgiving...

Enjoy,

Karen

Linking with these fab blogs!

Sue Loves Cherries

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Laurie Anna's Vintage Home

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French Country Cottage

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Mother's Day Wishes

Krumpet And I

and everyone

( pic above not of Krumpet)

at the

BRAYTON HOMESTEAD

wish you and your family 

(this is Krumpet)

a lovely

MOTHER'S DAY.

Certainly, I know how blessed I am 

and wish you to be also..

after dining on lox and bagels

I look forward to relaxing and reading my mags and books...

Karen

Images: dog pic from google images, my house drawing colored on photo program,  old pic of me combined with Krumpet's pic, house from google, my Brayton Blush collection pottery and my bedroom pic.

my son's room

Here is my son's room, all grown up, graduated from college

and home~ a wonderful son. Yes, we are Celtics fans.

You never know where you are going to find barn doors

as I just had these made for his closet doors.

I designed these months ago and they were recently installed.

New wood~old hinges.

Guess I have had barns on my mind for a while!

please enjoy- love you Doyle.

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Happy Weekend

The heat is here~ just right~ not too hot. I would like to say that I have been having a productive weekend. However, except for going to yard sales ( which I really should be banned from as I exhibit no self control) it has been a couple days of rest and relaxation. Lots of wonderful vintage jewelry was found though!

Hope you have a wonderful weekend !

Image: BraytonHomestead Interiors- poodle on R.L. ottoman my den

decorated for spring

there is nothing as simple as adding flowers

to make your home dressed for spring...

My bedroom now wears it's summer bedding

soft Ralph Lauren sheets, a light down comforter

and simple cotton handmade shams...

oh,

Happy Spring

Images: Chez Fifi, Brayton Homestead Interiors