Curtain Decisions

Hello!

I'm finally getting some time to blog on this rainy Wednesday morning.  For those of you unfamiliar we have lived in our house for a bit over 2 years and for the most part it is finished.  Something that I am slowly accomplishing is curtains for each room.  I have been on the hunt for curtains for our formal living and dining room (I will do the same in both rooms as they are side by side and open to each other).  

I ran across these Threshold panels at Target last week and for the first time actually liked what I saw for these rooms!  I would need to order online because I need 95" but I decided to bring the 84" home to see what they looked like in person.  I tacked up the gray and cream because I feel like either could work.  Keep in mind it is very dark outside as it's pouring rain.

Thoughts?  I would hang them a bit higher than pictured and they would reach the floor.  I got reports that people thought they were too busy to go with the rug.

Here are a few pics of the room on a sunshiney day

Too busy?  Keep looking?  I will reserve my thoughts until I hopefully hear from you! ;)

Thanks!!

Easy Chandelier Update

Hello!

The sickness bomb went off in our house towards the end of January and it was nearly a month before we were on the mend.  Ugh.  I'm happy to say we are healthy and I'm praying spring is right around the corner because it certainly seems like it.  If it would quit snowing once a week after a 60 degree day I would be happy. ;)  

In an effort to complete an easy project and get some quick satisfaction I decided to tackle our brass chandelier.  When we moved in our home there were a lot of upgrades, which we LOVE.  However, there were a lot of things the previous owners went builder basic on and fixtures was one of them.  Throughout the house we have cheap brass fixtures and door handles mixed with cheap silver faucets.  Awesomeness.  And because there is ALWAYS something more important it will be a long time before these things get changed out.

Here is the lovely traditional (can I say 80's?) chandelier in our formal dining room.  Want to see the evolution of this room click here:

Armed with some Rub n Buff and my step ladder I went to work.  It took 2 coats and 2 days, which I didn't love as I was hoping for a quick project but all in all it was worth it.

Here is the after, which cost around $12 and was fairly easy to create:

Here a side by side Before and After:

I have to say that this wasn't the smartest project to learn about Rub n Buff on.  I really want to love it but it wasn't easy to work with like everyone says....I am ok with the chandelier and it is a whole lot better but it I don't think I will be doing any other light fixtures like I thought I might.

Am I the only one that doesn't love Rub n Buff or am I the only blogger alone in this thought?

Have a great weekend!

Fall Update

Hi all!

We have been so busy traveling and hosting company that I have been MIA.  My mother-in-law bought me a great fall runner for our dining room table and I finally got it ironed and on the table.  I also added a few cream hydrangeas to the white ones and I think it helps add in a bit of fall.  I love when a few small changes can make a big difference!

I just got the supplies to work on a centerpiece for the table.  I'll be back with that when I'm finished!

Dining Room Update

Hi all!

We finally got around to ordering and receiving the rug for our dining room.  I love it and it makes the room so much cozier.  It's amazing what 1 piece or addition to a room can do.  We still have a long way to go but I at least am not embarrassed of our dining room anymore!

Still on the To Do List are the following things:

I haven't had time to look for a centerpiece for the table yet but I don't mind the look of these Granny Smith's in a basket.  I feel like it is a nod to the country styling of the ladder back chairs and I like that it's simple and low as well as easy to remove when we have company.

Just for fun let's remember how far we have come.  Sadly our dining room sat like this for months and months....empty except for a few pieces of furniture:

And now the after:

Have you made any purchases lately that have made all the difference in a room?  I love it when that happens!

Mixing Dining Room Chairs

Good morning!

As I mentioned in the post yesterday I'm toying with the idea of putting 2 upholstered chairs at the head of the table in the dining room.  However, I have yet to find the perfect chair.  I love one I found at World Market but it doesn't come in white and I really really wish it did.  I also found a few blue ones for sale and I'm toying with the idea of them but I have to admit they aren't too comfortable.

So, while I'm out hunting for the perfect chairs I thought I would share some images of mixed dining room chairs.  

How do you feel about it?  Like it?  Love it?  Hate it?

Dining Room

Hi all!

I planned this post last week to show you what my in laws got me for my birthday.  Since then we finally bought a dining room table so now I have 2 things to show you!  We have been in the market for a year and a half for a dining room set but like most things in my life I had something in my head that I couldn't find and/or simply couldn't afford.  I had been browsing Craigslist as well as shopping in stores.  After months of searching Craigslist for something dark with a farmhouse leg that seats 6 at its smallest and at least 8 at it's largest I found this Paula Deen set for 1/4 of the price of it new.  Oh, and it's 2 years old, in excellent condition, and it can extend to seat 10.......YES PLEASE!

It was worth driving 2 cars almost an hour 1 way to pick up and the best part is, Jacob loves it too!  While I wouldn't have picked the ladder back style of chairs I appreciate the fact they are a modern twist on the country style.

We will probably purchase 2 upholstered chairs to sit at the head and get rid of the fugly wine rack.

Here is what I planned to show you all along....my new buffet decor.  I love the large vase and pops of white and how it balances out the huge mirror (free on Craigslist and may rival the table for my best find ever)!

The horses head is a nod to Kentucky (I think it's a law you have to have at least one horse in your house if you live here), the pitcher is functional and pretty as decor, and the silver tray is just the right size and I love the shiny touch it adds.  

I'm definitely on the right track but I don't love the balls, nor the blue candle holder with corks.  

As with most everything in our home, it's a work in progress!

What's your best Craigslist find?

Dining Room Inspiration

Good morning!

I'm here to share some inspiration for the most unfinished room in our home.....the dining room.  We have no table or chairs and it sits empty (although painted) with the exception of an old wine rack and dresser turned buffet.  I'm constantly on the hunt for a table that we can expand to fit 8 that I like.

Here are a few long tables and rooms that I like:

What feel does your dining room convey?  Are you a neutral girl at heart like m?

Dining Room Inspiration

Good morning!

I have a busy day planned so I'm posting and running. I wanted to share this image that I came across on Pinterest.

Found here

Pretty and different!

Emily