Monday, February 8, 2010

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.

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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. 009

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.    012

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.     112

One view with one of the chairs.  037

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And another view with the other chair.  002

The tablescape in the dining room.   124

I’m lovin’ all things red and monogrammed right now!  123

I used my wine decanter for a vase.  020

I love the little goblet candle holders.  044

The vignette on top of the china cabinet were all auction, yard sale and thrift store purchases.  027

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.

28 comments:

  1. it's beautiful! i'm loving all the red touches!

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  2. Wow...it doesn't look like the same room.
    I love the furniture black.
    Beautiful!
    Rhonda

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  3. Your dining room looks gorgeous! I love the monogrammed plates.

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  4. Beautiful! Did you make the valances or purchase them? They look like they'd work perfectly in my bedroom!

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  5. A very pretty dining room. Love the red and black and love what you did to those two chairs!

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  6. Such a gorgeous room. I love everything and your tablescape is just fabulous too. Hugs, Marty

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  7. i cannot help but go envious over the monogram...lol, but in a very nice manner :)

    and indeed, the window treatment change, remarkable! that is on my to do list here at the cottage ....you have inspired me!

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  8. I'm loving that monogram chair collar -- or whatever you call it! You must share how you did that ... Paint? Embroidery?

    Scribbler

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  9. Gorgeous! Love the monogram on the chair. Yes, I would like to know how you made it also!!

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  10. Nice job, Gail! I love all things monogram, so I'm loving your chair back cover and your plates!

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  11. Everything is beautiful! I really love the monogrammed chair pads and pillows! Very unique and pretty! ~Rhonda :)

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  12. I love your dining room! I really enjoy having my (teeny tiny) eat in kitchen, but in my next home, I either hope to have a huge eat in kitchen or a seperate dining room. This room has impact! And I think you made a great choice on those window treatments (not that the other ones were awful or anything!) Tell me, how hard was it to paint that furniture- did you have to do the typical sanding/priming routine or did you just 'go for it'?? Love it!

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  13. *duh moment* I just read the post you gave the link to about the dining room re-do. Geez o pete. :P

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  14. Your dining room is so beautiful! I love those pretty chair backs and the little pillows. You've also set a very pretty table.
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  15. I love how you painted the furniture black. It really updated it and makes it look classic and chic. The pops of red are a great touch as well.

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  16. What a clever transformation. It looks so nice.

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  17. LOve the newly painted furniture Gail! Also love your 'F' plates! I have been trying to hunt some down but no luck yet.

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  18. WOW Gail! What a transformation! It's beautiful. I love the monogramed chair and plates -- remember they are also OUR monogram so I'm just saying, you know, when you grow tired of them next month feel free to send them to the Fairfield House! I also love the wine decanter. Is that mercury glass or silver? Simply stunning!

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  19. All I can say is WOW!! Your room transformation is awesome. I love the monogram touches. Such a lovely room :)

    Blessings!
    Gail

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  20. That looks great! Spacify offers wide range of Dining Chairs .

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  21. What a wonderful transformation!~ It is always fun to evolve in our style and decor....I often look back and say what was I thinking, between decor, hairstyle choice of clothing...etc...you just go with what feels right at the time. Great job!!~

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  22. Gail, so very inviting! You do such wonderful work. The chair covers with the monogramming are totally cool. Love it!

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  23. Gail, you've just got so much talent. Everything looks gorgeous! I love the tablescape and the monogrammed chair..very nice! It's a pleasure, as always!

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  24. I love everything you have done in this room. Love the furniture painted black. I really love your tablescape. Everything looks fabulous!!! Thanks for visiting my tablescape & leaving a comment.

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  25. What a beautiful room. I love all the details you have put into it. They don't go unnoticed!

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  26. It looks so elegant-great job!

    Carolyn

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  27. Gail, beautiful transformation and I love your tablescape. I love black furniture and yours is beautiful.

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  28. I adore your monogrammed plates! Your chairs look great too. You have a beautiful dining room, big change from before.

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