Tweaking the Dining Room

I’ve been busy tweaking a few things in the dining room.  It’s hard to believe that just five months ago my dining room looked like this.  You can read about the transformation of the dining room here.

I don’t know about you but my “Things to Do” list must be a mile long.  On my list were few things I wanted to do in the dining room.    One was to change the window treatments and two was to make chair covers for two of the dining room chairs.  

Below is a before picture of the window treatment I had in the dining room.  It’s hard to see but the valance was gold with a green stripe  and a small hint of red in the green stripe.   Behind the valance are gold sheer panels.

Now a picture of the after, I chose a red valance with a touch of gold and used white sheer panels.  What a difference!  It makes the room so much brighter.   

My original thought was to make chair covers for two of the chairs in the dining room but I opted for something a little more simple.  I made monogram chair back covers and  small pillows instead.    

One view with one of the chairs. 

And another view with the other chair. 

The tablescape in the dining room.  

I’m lovin’ all things red and monogrammed right now! 

I used my wine decanter for a vase. 

I love the little goblet candle holders. 

The vignette on top of the china cabinet were all auction, yard sale and thrift store purchases. 

Now I can check off my list the dining room and on to  other “Things To Do”.

Gail

P.S.  I’m linking this post to Finding Fabulous for Frugalicious Friday, My Romantic Home for Show and Tell Friday and Poppies at Play for Creative Cats.  Thanks ladies for hosting such a fun linky party.