Velvet & Linen

my first award!

I am so excited!

Ness Lockyer from the wonderful blog marley and lockyer has chosen to give me this award.

 

Here are the rules:

1. You have to mention where you got it and tell them you have posted it.

2. List 6 things you value.

3. Pass it on to 6 other blogs.

My 6 values are:

 

 

 

1. My Wonderful Family - Because we are there for each other during the good times and the not so good times.

 

2. My Design Collaborations with Steve - because they always turn out better when we do them together. He brings out the best in me.

 

3. Family Trips. Because all work and no play makes Brooke a very exhausted girl (although I don't think I need to go river rafting again!).

 

 

 

4. Our Home in Channel Islands - because that is where the fun happens! 

It is also the place where I am able to test out my design ideas.

5. The Pups - Because there is nothing better than unconditional love.

6. Our Design Team (including Danny who is not pictured above but is valued!) - because

Steve and I couldn't do this alone!

I am passing this award on to:

Tracey from Porchlightinteriors

because she has given me so many great design ideas

Joni from Cote de Texas

because we share a love of fabrics and all things french.

Anna from Villa Anna

because she really understands my designs

Mary from Sweetpeas and Snapshots

because she inspires me in so many ways.

Laura Ingalls Gunn from Decor to Adore

because I love her creativity.

Laura Dellaporta from Verbena Nested Treasures

because she has supported my blog from the start!

Thank you Ness! This was fun and an honor.

xo

Brooke

a beautiful visit with an old friend

I met Linda and Lindsay Kennedy many years ago at a flea market.They were selling gorgeous antiques. Linda is Swedish, and she and Lindsay started to go on buying trips there and import antiques to the U.S. I fell in love with the muted colors and slim lines of all of their pieces.

A couple of years later, Linda and Lindsay opened their store Chloe Decor. It was one of the first places I would take clients to find special one of a kind pieces. I was so sad when Linda told me that she was closing the store. Of course, it was selfish of me to be sad, since Linda and Lindsay were moving on to new projects. Lindsay opened a very successful restaurant  called "The Village Idiot", and Linda is opening a floral design studio.

I went to visit Linda at her beautiful home today. I thought you would enjoy these photos.

Linda's pine floors set the tone for her home. They are simple and beautiful. She slip covers her furniture in a natural linen that has a wonderful homespun texture.

The shape of this ottoman is so charming. 

Linda has several of these beautiful desks with a clock on top  This kind of desk works out well for small spaces, since you can close the top and store the chair next to it.

This is the main living space in their home. The aged patina on the gate leg table caught my eye the minute I walked in the door.  The placement of her couch by the table makes a comfortable sitting area.

A linen wing chair sits next to a tall cabinet that also works as a desk.

This pulpit works well as a small table next to the front door. The branches add some fall color to the Kennedy's home.

The view from the front door.  The corner cabinet is a great idea for utilizing the space

Off of the main room is this sun drenched room.  I can imagine spending time in there reading and relaxing.

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Apparently, I wasn't the only one who loved this space!

I fell in love with the shape of these chairs. The wood carving on them is gorgeous.

Wouldn't it be fantastic to have dinner in here every night?

Their dining chairs are fantastic. The detailing is just lovely.

A  neutral display that works so well with Linda's furnishings.

The Swedish grey cabinet in the dining room is not only beautiful but functional.

Even Linda's dish towels make a lovely display.

In Linda and Lindsey's bedroom I fell in love with this cabinet. I think it is my favorite.

Doesn't it look fantastic with the pink roses and parchment books?

A simple table next to the bed.

Linda's dog was enjoying the view from her bedroom as much as I was.

Thank you Linda for a wonderful treat!

xo

Brooke

PS.

Keep your eye out for some of these pieces showing up for sale at  GiannettiHome.com

if I can bear to part with them.......

congratulations from my candy corn fairy and me!

I asked my own Candy Corn Fairy, Leila to help me pick the winner of my latest giveaway.

Congratulations to Laura from one of my favorite blogs, Decortoadore!

A little gift will be flying your way.

xo

Brooke

what i love today

The weekend is upon us. It has been a crazy week. I have several new projects that I will be sharing with you in the next few weeks, but as the week winds down I thought I would write about one of my favorite things in the store right now. 

I have a bit of an obsession with butterflies. To me nothing is as beautiful as what is created in nature, and surely butterflies are top on this list. I must admit that I have gotten several color schemes for projects from butterflies that I have seen in my garden. 

I loved these glasses when I first saw them. Clearly I am not the only one since they are flying (not literally, of course) out of the store!

I will announce the winner of my drawing on Sunday. Could a little butterfly be flying to visit you?

xo

Brooke