Romantic Country Party
September 25, 2007
Well it is a party. Our dear Karla's home is featured in the latest issue of romantic country. I still need to get my copy. But seeing all the amazing pictures of Karla's home I can only imagine. Karla's home is full of creative, inspiring ideas. I always walk away with some new to try for my home.
She is having a "what you love about your home" party. Thank you Karla. I always love a party and am excitedly off to see everybody's lovely homes.
I have lots of favorite corners of my home but since it is autumn my favorite corner is my library. It is very British with lots of black, red and caramel colored walls. This is my sitting nook, were I have my fall tradition every year. In the beginning of fall on a cool gray day (which is easy to have here in the NW) I pull out my copy Susan Branch's Autumn book. I savor each page like an old friend. Even though I adore tea, in my library I have a glass of port. I have a little bar my husand made me to hold my port decanters. The small etched glass is from my fathers collection of glasses he got when I was a child. I am not sure which country this glass comes from but it is my favorite. So Karla as sit in my fall corner, I raise a toast to you dear friend xoxoxox
Clarice, I love the comfy nook you have shared with us. I am longing for autumn but I'm afraid it is still terribly hot here. I just can't get into the mood yet. I could curl up in your chair for hours on end, sipping tea (or perhaps a little sherry) and chatting. It's just perfect.
Posted by: Rosa | September 26, 2007 at 06:03 PM
i too, love a glass (or two...lol) of port now & again....
but i love, love, love that tablecloth!!!
Posted by: gebah | September 26, 2007 at 12:28 PM
I love your library, Clarice ~ the plaid curtains, the old books, the transferware ~ it all looks so beautiful, warm, and cosy. Wish I could join you!!
Deb
Posted by: Debbie | September 26, 2007 at 11:05 AM
What a beautiful setting. Your glass is beautiful. I'm a Susan Branch fan! Thank you for sharing.
Posted by: Lallee | September 26, 2007 at 03:44 AM
Very beautiful room! Love your tablecloth!
Have a wonderful day,
Kitty
Posted by: Kitty | September 25, 2007 at 11:43 PM
Very cozy, your home ! Beautiful !
Posted by: julia | September 25, 2007 at 11:25 PM
Oh I just love your 'nook'! And I *adore* your vintage New York tablecloth!!! :)
Posted by: Linda | September 25, 2007 at 11:00 PM
Thank you for having me. I enjoyed having you visit my "house" too. Love the strong colors you have used. Would love to see more.
Posted by: Sherri | September 25, 2007 at 07:40 PM
Found you through Karla's cottage...so glad that I participated in the party so I could find such wonderful blogs. Yours is no excemption! Love your library corner....yummy and cozy. cherry
Posted by: cherry | September 25, 2007 at 07:40 PM
I really like your library, and the colors you've chosen for that room. So cozy, and perfect for a library too.
I recently brought out my Autumn book...it's a favorite fall tradition of mine too!
Posted by: Mrs.Staggs | September 25, 2007 at 07:03 PM
Very warm and inviting. Love the black chairs!
Dena
Posted by: Dena | September 25, 2007 at 05:33 PM
Hi Clarice, thanks for visiting me. Your library is just as a library should be. So rich and warm looking and that is a mighty fine looking port you have there. Love the dingle dangle on the bottle and the pretty saucer your glass is sitting on. I'll be back to visit again! Rachael -xo
Posted by: Rachael | September 25, 2007 at 04:56 PM
What pretty colors you have here! I love the reds with the blacks...just perfect for fall. I haven't seen that book yet..will have to check it out! Heather
Posted by: Heather ~ Pretty Petals | September 25, 2007 at 01:34 PM
I love the black, red and caramel and Susan Branch.....how perfect!
Posted by: Ele | September 25, 2007 at 01:23 PM
Tank you for visiting my blog!
I really adore the way you turned your home in autumn colours, its beautiful. I will visit you again and read more about the beautiful knittings and recipes. Have an very nice autumn. Please, if you want me to translate anything written in my blog, just post me a comment and I will write some words in english. /linnea-maria
Posted by: linnea-maria | September 25, 2007 at 11:35 AM
So very inviting...
thanks for sharing!
Priscilla
Posted by: Flea Market Queen | September 25, 2007 at 10:57 AM
Oh, I love Susan Branch's style. I will have to look for that book.
Posted by: Barbara H. @ Stray Thoughts | September 25, 2007 at 10:55 AM
So beautiful! I can just picture it!
:) LaTeaDah
Posted by: LaTeaDah | September 25, 2007 at 10:12 AM
It all looks so cozy and nice.
Rosemary
Posted by: Rosemary | September 25, 2007 at 09:58 AM
I love all the ideas you present on your blog as well as your thoughtful celebration of the seasons. Everything looks so wonderful and I'm enjoying the music you've provided as I read. Thank you--as the song says, it's "unforgettable!"
Posted by: Junie Moon | September 25, 2007 at 09:26 AM
I LOVE your room!!! I'm not a pastel person in my own home...you're giving me inspiration!!! And I had just ordered Susan Branch's Autumn book and am waiting for it to come!!! Thanks for inviting us!!
Posted by: Bethany | September 25, 2007 at 09:15 AM
What a lovely library you have - so warm and inviting! And I just love that cameo arranged on the port!
Posted by: Bejeweled | September 25, 2007 at 09:10 AM
Very warm and inviting!
:)
Posted by: Becca | September 25, 2007 at 08:54 AM
Beautiful little vignette. I love that tablecloth!
Posted by: She's Sew Pretty | September 25, 2007 at 08:03 AM
What a lovely "British nook"! I wish I had one! I so love your chair!
Posted by: beachy | September 25, 2007 at 07:44 AM
Just stopped by from Karla's. Your post is so inviting with your wine decanter, NY tablecloth and pretty plaids. Thanks for sharing.
Sue
Posted by: Sue | September 25, 2007 at 07:17 AM
This looks just so warm and inviting! I love your chair and the bottle with the cameo is so clever and charming. Just beautiful!
Manuela
Posted by: the feathered nest | September 25, 2007 at 06:41 AM
I love the cameo "necklace" on your decanter- and I love your New York tablecloth- what fun!
Posted by: Beth Leintz | September 25, 2007 at 06:30 AM
What a lovely table scap in your library. The port bottle is beautiful.
Karen
Bluemuf
Posted by: Karen Young | September 25, 2007 at 06:29 AM
Just beautiful!!!!!
xo,
Kim
Posted by: Daisy Cottage | September 25, 2007 at 05:19 AM
Looks very cozy and snuggly. I am on my way to the NW tomorrow; I will be waving from the ferry dock.
Janet
Posted by: janet | September 25, 2007 at 04:57 AM