Dining Room Updates

One of my 2012 goals is to finish making over the dining room. It’s a small cozy room whose walls used to be sage, which I loved, but after ogling over many a Swedish dining room, I decided to lighten it up with a coat of Steamed White from Lowe’s.

The side chairs now wear Duck Egg Blue from Annie Sloan.
You can read about my chair painting project here.
Hubby found this old barn board in a nearby field. He thought I’d make a sign out of it.
I fancied using it on top of the table instead, which wears Old White from ASCP.
The inside of the china cabinet also got a dusting of Duck Egg Blue. It used to wear a very light blue,
but the darker Duck Egg makes the china pop better. Before it just sort of blended altogether.

In the cupboard is Meito China, handpainted in Japan.

My mother’s Waterford Crystal resides in here, also.

My newest aquisition is this floor mat that I bought at Denise’s Adornments in Geneva, IL.

It has purposeful imperfections, which is great for our house.
I have to be careful what goes on the floors due to our cherished yet naughty little kitties.

So far the kitties haven’t abused this lovely treasure of mine.
I bought two of these 6′ x 10′ floor mats. The other is in the living room.

Say hello to my little lamb, another recent find at Country Naturals, also in Geneva.
Can you tell Geneva is my favorite place to shop?

I’ve got a few more things to do in this room, and then it’s on to the kitchen!

Joining These Parties …

Repurpose Remodel Reveal at The Rooster and the Hen
Simply Creative at Simple Home Life
Restore It Wednesday at Restore Interiors
Power of Paint at Domestically Speaking
Show and Tell at Blue Cricket Design
Chalk Paint Party at Shades of Amber
Tuesday’s Treasures at Uncommon Slice of Suburbia
Open House Thursday at No Minimalist Here
Wow Us Wednesday at Savvy Southern Style
Vintage Inspiration Friday at Common Ground
Tablescape Thursday at Between Naps on the Porch
Inspiration Friday at At the Picket Fence
Potpourri Friday at 2805
Feathered Nest Friday at French Country Cottage
Favorite Things at Katherine’s Corner
Show and Tell Friday at My Romantic Home
Furniture Friday at Miss Mustard Seed
Saturday Night Special at Funky Junk Interiors
Sunday Night Showcase at Under the Table and Dreaming
Metamorphosis Monday at Between Naps on the Porch

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  2. Oh, this is such a pretty and fresh dining room. I love the wall colour and the chairs too. And that old board on the table? Who’d a thunk! Love it!! Blessings to you. Pamela

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  6. Wow, Jennifer, I love everything about this room. The colors are so soft and pretty, the china is beautiful, and your dropped leaf table has so much character! Your lamb is really sweet too ~ “hello little lamb”!

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  11. JENNIFER>>>> I am loving the look of your dining room. The lamb… OMG! I want him and teh floor mat – how cool is that. Your colors are so fresh and pretty. WOW! xoxo

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  17. I absolutely LOVE your dining room!! I think I’d find an excuse to sit in there all day enjoying the beauty and peacefulness it exudes. The floor mat works perfectly with the lighter, softer colors.
    Can you tell I’m loving it?? :-))
    Mary Alice

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  20. Your dining room really looks pretty. I can definitely see the swedish vibe in there. I love all the lighter colors that are so popular right now. Love those blue chairs at your table too!

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  23. Jennifer, I have just been doing a bit a cleaning around “Living Life” and found your comment offering help when no one could comment over at my place. For some reason it was sent over to spam. I am so sorry to be getting back with you so late. Thank you so much for you helping me.

    I am enjoying browsing your posts. Hugs, Bonnie

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  25. I just found your blog from French Country Cottage. Your dining room looks beautiful! Your colors are all amazing, and i love love the old board on top of the table. It all couldn’t possibly look any more charming and bright and pretty!

    Cindy

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  27. Oh my goodness…I thought that floor mat painted hardwood. It’s so cool. I love all of your upgrades, the colors are perfect…and all of your little touches…the china, the wood runner on the table, the sheep. Love them all!! 🙂
    Karah

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  35. The new blues look wonderful in your room and that rug treatment is the most! I would love to do that too…only my bunnies would chew it all up.

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  38. I think your dining room is so pretty. I love all the things you have done to it. I just got my first quart of duck egg and will be doing my bathroom vanity cabinets in it. Did you use dark wax or just clear? I love the little hanging lamb sign too!

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  42. Love you new soft color dining room. The Swedish look is so restful. The china does look awesome in the cabinet.
    Your floor mats are so interesting. My daughter would love those. Is Geneva near Benton, Il. My daughter lives in Benton, Il about 20 miles from Marian, Il. Don’t know if your are familiar.
    I am visiting from Katherine’s blog hop party. I am now following.
    Have a blessed weekend, Ginger

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  44. So pretty! I especially love the centerpiece on your table. I just bought my first Annie paint and can’t wait to try it. Your projects look so nice.

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  50. It’s all fabulous from the floor mat to your Mother’s Waterford. The china cabinet is so feminine and I like the clever use of the barnboard on the table! Your dining room is a stunner! Thank you for sharing your creative idea at Potpourri Friday!

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  53. When I saw your room on the link party I could not believe how similar it is to my new make over! We must have had similar ideas!!! Take a look at my table I bought on craigs list and see if you think it looks like yours!! How fun! Dianntha

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  57. I saw you featured over at At The Picket Fence and had to stop by to tell you how gorgeous your dining room is. I love the color combination. Perfect.

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  59. Now I want to go to a tea party at your house! It’s like a fairytale! This project would be perfect for our new linky party featuring “Transformations” called Repurpose-Remodel-Reveal, I know our readers would love to see it too! (It starts Friday, March 2nd 2012 at 7:00 am MST and reoccures every 1st and 3rd Friday)

    Whitney

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