Beadboard UpCountry

When Tall Husband and I learned that Maryanne Flaherty and husband Peter, owners of Beadboard UpCountry, had redecorated the front of their boutique, we couldn't resist a visit to Brenham, Texas to have a look this past weekend. Also, I could not resist bringing home some of the pale, porcelain figs (photo below.)

Beadboard UpCountry, an exquisite Euro-country boutique, is nestled in the restored 1916 Farmers National Bank building on the historic square in Brenham, Texas. The light-filled space exudes the atmospheric chic of pale French-country interiors. It's no wonder that Beadboard UpCountry was the 2007 winner of "Best Commercial Interior," awarded by the Texas Downtown Association. The talented owners, Maryanne and Peter have gathered antiques, luxury linens, soaps, reproduction items and much more from North America and Europe. Whether you are desiring merely to create an original tabletop; slipcover or upholster a piece of furniture; or redecorate your entire home, this is your source. Maryanne and Peter also carry a stunning line from a Dallas company, Aidan Gray, whose furnishings, accessories and architectural elements appear to have arrived from Provence or Tuscany.

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Beadboard UpCountry, Brenham, Texas: Redecorated Storefront with Zinc Planters

Original Storefront (Photo from Advertising Card)

Shop Interior

Shop Interior

Original Floor of Old Bank


Ceiling With Tin Border


Ceiling: Old Wood Retained



Gothic French-Style Table (above & below) from Aidan Gray



Table Top is a Zinc-look Metal


Large, Wooden Trompe l'oeil Candlesticks with Metal Crowns from Aidan Gray



Chest in Beautiful French-Gray Finish, Aidan Gray



Antique Basket of Flowers



Charming Stone Doves with Antique Wire Basket



Distressed Stencil on a Side table, Aidan Gray



Sweet Stone Cherub with Antique Ceiling Tin



Porcelain Figs in a Bird's Nest

Thanks to Cote de Texas for first introducing us to Beadboard UpCountry!