In a perfect world, I rent a bright, spacious apartment that boasts a large bedroom, generously sized living area, cozy den, in-suite laundry, four piece washroom and modern kitchen. For less than $450/month. (This is a perfect world, remember.)
And in that perfect apartment, located in Vancouver, (yes, I know I'm far beyond delusional) I have plenty of space for all my favourite pieces from the Bramble catalogue.
These pieces make me go weak at the knees. I get a dopey look in my eyes as I fawn over them. My boyfriend actually gets a little bit jealous when I talk about them. He asks me why I don't look at him that way. It gets awkward.
Here, in all their distressed-painted-mahogany glory, are my Bramble Top Ten:
And in that perfect apartment, located in Vancouver, (yes, I know I'm far beyond delusional) I have plenty of space for all my favourite pieces from the Bramble catalogue.
These pieces make me go weak at the knees. I get a dopey look in my eyes as I fawn over them. My boyfriend actually gets a little bit jealous when I talk about them. He asks me why I don't look at him that way. It gets awkward.
Sigh. Aren't they beautiful? My mind races when I think about all the possibilities these babies offer.
10. Barley Twist Candlesticks: Such handsome fellas. These candlesticks, shown here in black, have just the right amount of rustic charm. I like how they have some weight to them, and at ten inches high, they would make a strong statement as a table centrepiece or on a fireplace mantel. (Yes, my dream apartment also has a wood-burning fireplace, did I forget to mention?)
9. Provence Three Drawer Dresser: This feminine dresser has plenty of curves in go-to black with delightfully over-the-top drawer pulls that remind me of the statement jewelry that makes an outfit. I love that the finish isn't-too-perfect, like wearing your hair down and loose for a big night out.
8. Farmhouse Bench: This bench reminds me of the very teeny tiny bit of 'country' that exists deep down somewhere in my soul. It's hard to tell from where that came. All I know is I seem to end up at the Fat Pig Saloon every summer when the AgriFair rolls 'round and I inadvertently find that I know the words to at least half the songs that are warbled out. Just a couple weeks ago I attended a wedding reception where the night's festivities included a mechanical bull. I guess it comes from living in Abbotsford, the "city in the country." There's no point fighting against it. Besides, this bench does have wonderful possibilities for shoe storage in a crowded entrance way. Ye-haw!
7. Montego Coffee Table: Ohh, the beauty of a round coffee table. If you have the space for it, it helps create a sense of flow in the living room, and saves your shins from nasty bruises. And it's always nice to have a shelf under the tabletop for books and magazines. I like that this one is done in caning so it feels really light and airy for a solid mahogany piece. Surprise, surprise, I've chosen it in black.
6. Louis XV Bergere: This is another super-feminine piece. Queenly even. I can imagine this becoming my "tea-drinking chair." Or my "cat-petting chair." Although maybe I should nix the cat because it would almost certainly become the "cat-shredding chair." It would be a well-trained cat indeed that could keep its claws off that gorgeous detailing.
5. Standing Tray Display: I love how unconventional this storage piece is. I picture it brimming with freshly cut flowers arranged casually in various vases and pots on a garden terrace, or stocked with fresh herbs, baking ingredients and spices in a casual eat-in kitchen.
4. Shutter Divider: I find that even the most perfect apartments suffer from an undefined entrance way. You open the front door and all of a sudden you find yourself standing in the living room. It's much nicer to have a gradual transition at the thresh-hold, which is why I think this room divider is perfect. I would prop it up by the front door to create a foyer where there isn't one, or use it in a corner of the room to soften the architecture and create interest.
3. English Bookcase: This stately formal bookcase is so much fun! I think the sliding glass panelled doors would make anything stored within seem priceless, rare and important.
2. Drake 4' Round Pedestal Table: We're coming up to my very favourite favourites. I love this table. Love love love. It's so substantial and sturdy looking, but with lovely details that pretty it up. I picture it paired with modern white chairs that pop against the warm mahogany.
1. Homestead Day Bed with Trundle: This is at the top of my list. I must buy this day bed. I will buy this day bed. Just as soon as I move into a place where I have a guest room/den. I have it all planned out. It will be piled high with an assortment of patterned pillows in graphic, floral and ethnic prints that don't necessarily 'match' but nonetheless 'go together.' I imagine this day bed is perfect for snuggling up to watch a movie or taking a quick nap, and so convenient to set up for impromptu overnight guests. I love that there is a little trundle to pull out too, which I bet I would have out all the time for extreme slouching, it looks like it would be a great footrest, and so soft!
9. Provence Three Drawer Dresser: This feminine dresser has plenty of curves in go-to black with delightfully over-the-top drawer pulls that remind me of the statement jewelry that makes an outfit. I love that the finish isn't-too-perfect, like wearing your hair down and loose for a big night out.
8. Farmhouse Bench: This bench reminds me of the very teeny tiny bit of 'country' that exists deep down somewhere in my soul. It's hard to tell from where that came. All I know is I seem to end up at the Fat Pig Saloon every summer when the AgriFair rolls 'round and I inadvertently find that I know the words to at least half the songs that are warbled out. Just a couple weeks ago I attended a wedding reception where the night's festivities included a mechanical bull. I guess it comes from living in Abbotsford, the "city in the country." There's no point fighting against it. Besides, this bench does have wonderful possibilities for shoe storage in a crowded entrance way. Ye-haw!
7. Montego Coffee Table: Ohh, the beauty of a round coffee table. If you have the space for it, it helps create a sense of flow in the living room, and saves your shins from nasty bruises. And it's always nice to have a shelf under the tabletop for books and magazines. I like that this one is done in caning so it feels really light and airy for a solid mahogany piece. Surprise, surprise, I've chosen it in black.
6. Louis XV Bergere: This is another super-feminine piece. Queenly even. I can imagine this becoming my "tea-drinking chair." Or my "cat-petting chair." Although maybe I should nix the cat because it would almost certainly become the "cat-shredding chair." It would be a well-trained cat indeed that could keep its claws off that gorgeous detailing.
5. Standing Tray Display: I love how unconventional this storage piece is. I picture it brimming with freshly cut flowers arranged casually in various vases and pots on a garden terrace, or stocked with fresh herbs, baking ingredients and spices in a casual eat-in kitchen.
4. Shutter Divider: I find that even the most perfect apartments suffer from an undefined entrance way. You open the front door and all of a sudden you find yourself standing in the living room. It's much nicer to have a gradual transition at the thresh-hold, which is why I think this room divider is perfect. I would prop it up by the front door to create a foyer where there isn't one, or use it in a corner of the room to soften the architecture and create interest.
3. English Bookcase: This stately formal bookcase is so much fun! I think the sliding glass panelled doors would make anything stored within seem priceless, rare and important.
2. Drake 4' Round Pedestal Table: We're coming up to my very favourite favourites. I love this table. Love love love. It's so substantial and sturdy looking, but with lovely details that pretty it up. I picture it paired with modern white chairs that pop against the warm mahogany.
1. Homestead Day Bed with Trundle: This is at the top of my list. I must buy this day bed. I will buy this day bed. Just as soon as I move into a place where I have a guest room/den. I have it all planned out. It will be piled high with an assortment of patterned pillows in graphic, floral and ethnic prints that don't necessarily 'match' but nonetheless 'go together.' I imagine this day bed is perfect for snuggling up to watch a movie or taking a quick nap, and so convenient to set up for impromptu overnight guests. I love that there is a little trundle to pull out too, which I bet I would have out all the time for extreme slouching, it looks like it would be a great footrest, and so soft!
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