My original plan was to share the best dining room trends during last year’s holiday season since we were all gathering with family and friends. But I’m more than a day late and a dollar short. Still, there’s no reason why we can’t talk about inspiring dining rooms as we continue nesting during winter. I’ve…
Thanksgiving is right around the corner, so what better time is there to share how to create a cozy dining room that transforms a meal into a memorable experience? For me, part of the joy of hosting a meal includes creating ambiance through a pretty tablescape and dining area. It’s something my mother always did…
Today is the day that I finally reveal what I’m calling my cottage country dining room. It took a while to give this room its makeover, but that’s in large part because I took my time making decisions. I need to apply this newfound philosophy of “slow decorating” to the rest of my house. I…
Fall tends to bring about a need to gather and enjoy the bounty of summer’s harvest. We start to think about the holidays ahead, so it’s a great time to think about your dining room and upcoming meals with family and friends. Enjoy today’s collection of dining room ideas to get you started! Classic Windsor…
Who’s ready for color in their life and home? Neutrals are still popular, but infusions of color are pushing their way through the interior design scene. The dining room is a great place to start adding color to your home. You don’t spend as much time in the dining room as you do other rooms…
Christmas came early for me this year! My new pedestal dining table and chairs were delivered the week after Thanksgiving. I gave my large table (extends up to 11 feet) and chairs to my daughter for her new home and found a smaller table so I could move my dining space back to the sitting…
There are days when I have no desire to decorate or do anything different in my home. And then there are days (or months) when I’m chafing at the bit to open a can of paint and get creative. That’s how I feel right now and this time, my eye is on redecorating the dining…
So guess who’s re-doing her dining room? If you’re a regular reader you might remember that I swapped my dining room for the living room and bought a big table that can extend to seat the whole family. Well, my middle child moved to a new house and I gave her that dining table. So…
Normally when I share my Christmas dining room here on the blog, the table is festively set as though guests are expected to walk in the door at any minute. Today, I’m showing what it looks like now when it’s just hubby and me at home. A little bit of green and sparkles, but nothing…
Let’s face it. The table is the star of a dining room. It’s one of those furniture pieces that deserve a little investment. It’s a place where your loved ones will gather around to create lasting memories. I tend to prefer a farm table because they’re usually built a little heftier than other options like…
Happy Wallpaper Week! Did you know such a thing existed? This week on the blog I’ll feature beautiful rooms with wallpaper. I’m starting off with a gorgeous craftsman dining room by Prospect Refuge Studio. Photo by Prospect Refuge Studio My first house had rich wood trim like this – and I did wallpaper the…
My daughter moved into her charming bungalow a few weeks ago and her boho chic dining room is ready for its first debut here on the blog. It still needs a few final touches but I thought I’d share “stage one.” An antique hutch is going on the far blank wall. It’s a piece…
Here we go again! A couple weeks ago we painted the family room a dark gray color, which of course led to a need for a new dining room color. Isn’t that the way it goes at home? One change in one room leads to another change in another room. Say hello to Benjamin Moore’s…
The official definition of shabby chic is “a style of interior decoration that uses furnishings that are or appear to be pleasantly old and slightly worn.” It’s an endearing (and affordable) style made popular by designer Rachel Ashwell. If you’re a fan, then you’ll appreciate the following shabby chic dining room ideas. (This post contains…
An innocent trip to HomeGoods changed the look of my dining room. I was shopping for a housewarming gift for my daughter, and walked away with an Antiques sign that ended up changing my dining room. A large wooden Antiques sign jumped out at me from the clearance aisle at HomeGoods. I realized the size…
Just when I thought we were close to being done decorating the dining room, things changed. I felt a strong whim to add board and batten to give the room a bit more architectural appeal. I was also tired of the shelf on this wall and wanted a different look. So hubby and I took…
