Saturday, July 25, 2009

Relax awhile at Vintage Home...



With our topsy-turvy Summer weather of late, when it isn't always possible to sit outside on a Sunday afternoon or share a glass of wine 'al fresco' in the evenings, we decided to cosy up indoors and enjoy a relaxing place to sit and read or indulge in a pastime or two.

Our Victorian chaise longue was a special find at an antiques fair in recent years and is the perfect compact size for our tiny cottage. It fits nicely beneath the window and although it is upholstered in a beautiful old floral linen, we have added a gold coloured throw and an ancient French quilt for extra comfort. Despite having a huge and comfy sofa and armchair in the room, we are always vying for this particular seat beneath the window.

A gently worn table with its pretty handpainted roses is perfectly practical for afternoon tea and a read, and the ideal place to enjoy our flowers.

Despite the heavy rains and blustery winds, our garden has been more abundant this year than ever before so there are plenty of extra blooms to bring indoors and display in old jugs and vases - and it wouldn't be a cottage without a geranium or two in terracotta pots.


Our much-loved dresser is overflowing with all manner of favourite pieces and here's a recent acquisition, a delightful wartime portrait.

I love the soft detail in this beautiful painting.

Our big old brass and iron bed is a wonderful place for relaxing where the view from the window across to the horses in the field is a distraction from a magazine or book.



Of course, we are hoping for some sunny days and balmy evenings during the rest of Summer so that we can enjoy the garden too, but when the heavens open at least we have somewhere cosy and inviting where we can relax in vintage style.

Despite all this relaxing we have been busy finding lots of beautiful items for the website, which will be updated during the weekend with a wonderful array of vintage delights - so pop along if you have the time! See you all again soon...

16 comments:

  1. Oh so lovely....wish I was there too!!! XXX Annie

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  2. Absolutely beautiful. So cozy. We are experiencing a cool rainy summer here as well.

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  3. Ah your home looks wonderful and it sounds as if you'll be needing somewhere to peacefully relax after a marathon update session on the computer.

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  4. You have a wonderful home , so very cosy and beautiful colors .

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  5. What a lovely, lovely home, but I do hope you get more time to enjoy the garden before retiring into the home come autumn!

    We've lived out of doors all week as the inside of the home slowly moved out - we've been painting exterior woodwork and we needed the table to support an exterior door. Fortunately, it's been a great week in the south of France, and breakfast, lunch and tea out of doors have been possible every day!

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  6. What a lovely home you have, surrounded by your favourite things and people. Thanks for sharing this lovely post.
    Hugs.

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  7. Such lovely pictures of you beautiful home!x

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  8. Sweet home.......I love it. Thanks for sharing.

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  9. Everything is just yummy, but my favorite is the little hooked rug on the bedroom floor.......that is just FANTASTIC!

    Blessings,
    Spencer

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  10. Mmm that eiderdown in the last pic is scrummy! Your home is beautiful.

    Mel xxx

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  11. just found your blog and I'm in heaven!

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  12. What a spectacular home that is full of loved old pieces and gorgeous colours! thank you for sharing....xx, becky

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  13. I am so glad that I found your blog, it is very beautiful & inspiring!

    Hugs, Jenny

    <3

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  14. it so lovely and your home is lovely and sweet. Thanks for sharing :) www.skillon.com

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  15. Oh my, that tea cup is so very lovely! I want it for my own! Your entire site is full of wonderful eye candy. Thanks for sharing!

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  16. I'm a roses girl too! Love that eiderdown.Hoping for an 'Indian Summer'.

    Bellaboo

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