I hate to admit, a majority of our meals are eaten in the kitchen. It just seems easier with a three year old who still throws rejected food downward…we’re working on that. I love the idea of a formal room dedicated to dining and conversation. I imagine 100 years worth of happy announcements from soon to be parents, heated debates from teenagers and life advice passed from generation to generation. This dining room has heard talk of war, discussions about the generation gap and dreams for a prosperous future. I envision wide eyed children listening in rapt attention to a grandparent’s tale from the old country and tear streaked cheeks when faced with a empty chair that was filled just the day before…life happened in this house…and we strive to add our voices to the very essence of this home.
Our dining room, like our living room, is a bit crowded with our treasures from around the world. I try to keep a happy balance of high and low elements with a few touches of whimsy.
With a very formal antique crystal chandelier, I wanted to create a more casual window detail. These grainsacks from Europe add a rustic touch…and they were super easy to do.
Looking for an adult beverage…just open the antique Chinese cabinet. My favorite vintage suitcase holds glass decanters and seltzer bottles.
A simple patriotic touch on the table seems so appropriate in the Summer…
…and speaking of Summer, the Princess is quite taken by our vegetable garden, although she does seem a little perplexed as she contemplates a radish.
Let’s Party…
The Art of Homemaking. Show and Share. BTTCG at Bernadeen’s. No Place Like Home. Tuesday at our House
Tweak it Tuesday. Inspire Me Monday. Inspire Me Tuesday. The Scoop. Titus 2 Tuesday. Thrifty and Vintage
Make it Pretty Monday. Monday of Many Blessings. Let’s Talk Vintage. Wow Us Wednesday. Talk of the Town
Share It. Tuesday With a Twist. Inspire Me Wednesday. Work it Wednesday. Home and Garden Thursday
Share Your Cup. Share Your Style. Thursday Favorites. Thursday Inspiration. Suburban Simplicity
Moonlight and Mason Jars. Wonderful Wednesday. Thoughts of Home. Rooted in Thyme. No Rules Weekend
Vintage Charm Party. Making Broken Beautiful. Home Sweet Home. Feather Nest Friday. Friday Favorites
Your Inspired Design. Shabbilious Friday. Must Love Home 5 Star Fru Fru. Morning Cup of Joe. Home Matters
Sweet Inspiration Best of the Weekend. Share it One More Time. Peace Love and Link. Sunday at Home
Inspiration Monday. Make Your Home Sing. Busy Monday. Amaze Me Monday. Dishing it/ Digging it
Little House Link. Finding Silver Pennies. Anything Blue. Ta da Thursday