Adding Drama In The Dining Room

Time For A Change

Happy New Year, everyone!!  Today, I decided to make a few changes in the Dining Room.  I wanted to add a little warmth and drama, so I tried something different.  I had two curtain panels, but no rod to hang them on, so I got creative.  I did, however, have two shelves.  I took each curtain panel and I hot glued them to the inside of each shelf, and then hung them.  Whala, instant warmth to the room.

I wanted to add some of those Tuscan colors I love so much, so the curtains panels came in handy.  The panels are purely for decorative purposes only, and that's ok, because I have the shades for privacy.

 

I kept the table simple in appearance. 

I changed the mantle from Christmas to everyday.

I love the ambiance that candles bring to the room.

I added a tray, a Fern arrangement, and some moss and wood balls.

Sorry, for the lightening...it was starting to get dark. ;)

I added a Red Rooster to an arrangement.

I like the Rooster, because the color matches the curtains.

I brought in some lamps that have black in them to match the black shelves that are housing my curtains.

I love our electric fireplace. 

I'm addicted to candle sconces, are any of you? ;)

I used to have plate holders on either side of the window and I got tired of looking at them which prompted me to try something different. I was going for a cozier look, so I think I achieved it for now. ;)

I am hoping to get a Tuscan Dining Room set this year, fingers crossed! ;)

   The main colors in this room are brown, beige, gold, brown, green, brick red, and yellow.  

Earthy colors.

Thanks for stopping by!  

Here's to a Happy and Healthy 2012!

xoxo ~Liz
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