Folk cottage

Some pics of my visit to @bunrattycastle.ie and folk museum in Ireland. I was struck by the very bright colours used inside and outside of some of the thatched cottages. A guide explained that Irish cottagers used bright colours as this was a Celtic style stemming back hundreds of years and British settlers found it unsettling. They would often share paint pots with neighbours. Many Irish buildings are still painted in these bright colours. #bunrattyfolkpark #bunrattycastle #historicco...

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Sunshine Cottage is made from my original painting. It is printed on archival 80lb paper. It is centered on an 8 1/2" x 10" or a 12" x 18" sheet, depending on the size you choose. It is ready for professional framing or you can frame it yourself in a standard size frame with a matte. I have signed, titled and dated the print. Your print will be packaged in a clear, acid free protective sleeve. It will be shipped flat with careful attention to packaging so you receive it safe and secure…

I have long been a fan of Kate Owen. Her quilts, inspired by American folk traditions, are magnificent. I have been eyeing up one for some time; as soon as I get into my one-day house, you can betcha bottom dollar one of these babies will be strapped to a wall. Until then, I have made do with her Instagram. No bad thing, as this is where I first glimpsed her house and had the bright idea to ask her to do Knock Knock! You are more than welcome, as it's a real doozy. In my final year at…

Some pics of my visit to @bunrattycastle.ie and folk museum in Ireland. I was struck by the very bright colours used inside and outside of some of the thatched cottages. A guide explained that Irish cottagers used bright colours as this was a Celtic style stemming back hundreds of years and British settlers found it unsettling. They would often share paint pots with neighbours. Many Irish buildings are still painted in these bright colours. #bunrattyfolkpark #bunrattycastle #historicco...

Folk or primitive antiques can make a cottage interior look like it's been there forever, or add much-needed patina to a contemporary space