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…
Now that it’s getting colder outside, it might be less enjoyable to have your morning coffee out on the porch or patio. Fall is a great time to turn your decorating eye toward your interiors and see what you might want to improve. Today I’m featuring nine cute breakfast nooks to help inspire you on…
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…
I think we’ve all heard that “breakfast is the most important meal of the day.” I know I heard it in grade school or whenever starting a diet. Although I’m not a big breakfast eater, I do love the thought of cozy breakfast nooks to start the day. It should be a cheery place to…
Today’s post about dining ambiance comes to you from my need to find a new lighting fixture for my new dining space. Remember my sitting room? It’s once again the dining room, and is newly painted and wallpapered. But before I reveal it, I need a new pendant light or chandelier. And let me tell…
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…
Blue is becoming more popular with interior decorators, and you’re seeing it pop up more in kitchens, replacing the long-admired white kitchen. Complementary to the kitchen is a dine-in space which often takes on the same décor and color scheme. So today, enjoy this collection of classic blue breakfast nook ideas! Photo by Covenant LLC…
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…
Thanksgiving is coming up and many of you are probably planning your table, figuring out who sits where, and whether you have enough seating available. Lucky for me, my daughter is hosting this year because I gave my dining set to her and my newer, smaller table hasn’t arrived yet. Not only that, but I…
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…
In our busy world, it’s easy to grab your dinner and have a seat on the couch to dine while watching the evening news (or in my case, taped episodes of Judge Judy). But maybe the world would be a better place if we consistently enjoyed a small space dining area where meals are intimate…
Large family meals can get a little chaotic so I enjoy cozier meals with less people. Sure it’s nice to have all your family over at once, but conversation tends to be more intimate with less. I found several cozy breakfast nooks that feature a round dining table – perfect for conversation and dining! Photo…
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…
The Windsor chair is a classic beauty and worthy of a seat at any dining table. This style of chair originated in England during the 18th century and was widely popular during the revolutionary period of America. Â Windsor chairs were first used in gardens and were typically painted green and left to weather outside. Eventually…
