this week

We finally have a rug in the dining room. The jute rug that was back ordered for months is now in place. Same style rug that we have in the living room, family room, kitchen and hallway. Much better, instantly quieter and cozier. Our friends brought the happy tulips. Florists finally figured out that  no one really wants bright foil plant wrapping. This one is made of kraft paper so no need to pot it into another container.

I refreshed the paint on the chandelier that came with the house with chalk paint and gold leaf paint. I tried it without the shades over the holidays but it cast strange light on the ceiling and it seemed unflattering to our faces. Some of the bulbs turned black even though they work so I put the shades back on, the light is softer with them.

One of the amaryllis is going to bloom soon! Took over two months, I planted both in mid November! I believe they are both Lemon Star amaryllis, it's been so long I forgot which ones we bought. Its sister is still just sitting there with just a few leaves, it feels plump and is green so I think it will eventually bloom. I am rooting some fiddle leaf ficus shoots in water and nursing a shoot that was rooted earlier and is now potted and doing well. Trying to get the kalanchoe plant on the left to flower.

I am continuing with my Ina Garten cooking. I made her Shrimp Scampi recipe from Back to Basics over the weekend when entertaining some friends. I forgot to photograph it secretly (no way was I going to whip out the camera in front of guests as it came out of the oven.) It looked just like the cookbook photo and tasted very good. 

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Only thing- it called for way too much butter, a stick and a half! The shrimp were sitting in a deep pool of butter. One, it was a waste of butter and two, totally unnecessary. I would definitely make it again but cut the butter in half. Going to make my son happy and make her Penne with Five Cheeses next and make all of us happy by roasting a Lemon Chicken with Croutons which I have made before and it is delicious! 

What are you up to this week?

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Bright, Beautiful, and Bold Dining Rooms

It's so dreary hear today. I definitely needed a little eye-candy pick me up!

How heavenly would that sun be while enjoying breakfast?

An oldie, but goodie.  I've featured the above before, but I figured it's good enough to show twice.

1., 2., 6.  BHG, 3., 5. Adore Mag, 4. ?

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Hotel Furniture

Choosing Hotel Furniture can be overwhelming for a new hotel owner or designer. There are so many rooms, lobbies and public spaces to furnish and a number of Hotel Furniture suppliers that offer different furniture models. One of the first steps to complete before shopping around is to calculate the number of furniture sets and lobby furniture that will be needed for the hotel. This can be done

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Dining Room

Whether you are newlyweds, or a family who has just moved into a new house, or someone whose house needs updating, there is nothing more fulfilling and satisfying that being able to decorate or vamp up your own place. They say that there is no place like home, and of course, home can only truly feel like one if it makes you feel secure, comfortable, and at peace.



Obviously, this implies that

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Perfect little dining rooms

I have been in dire need of a new dining room table for over a year now. Why oh why is it so hard for me to find one I like and a price I like. I think I want a round one...

I really like this one...

or a Saarien style table

Which one is your favorite?

via BHG

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Simple, minimal, elegant. Your dining room set makes a step forward

All right we all get it. Running up and down thrift shops on weekends in desperate search of those victorian style chairs to reupholster or that bite size dining table to repaint keep our humor high and let us feel like we can achieve big goals. We can decorate! We can use our knowledge and our own hands to create something, a start from scratch!

The question is this though: would you still be revelling into all that work if you'd get the chance to choose among a rotten four legged piece of wood and a modern design piece created by the mind of a well known Italian master? Mmm not an easy answer. So while you still enjoy your domestic furniture creations why not to have a look at momentoitalia modern dining rooom tables and chairs collection for your next modern minimalistic Italian dining room area?

Momentoitalia presents a wide selection of modern dining tables made in Italy. Each new collection is presented with complete matching chairs and buffets or cabinets for a modern rich dining area.

The 2009 dining room collection combine modern dining room tables, dining chairs and buffet in a wide variety of finishes and sizes. The main feature is represented by the soft curved edges and the triangular sectioned legs which reaches out to the tops with sinuous movements. The table collection reaches out to those looking for either a fix or extendible table and the rich finishes make of those modern dining table the perfect choice fore any kind of dining room area.

You can find more information about momentoitalia modern Italian furniture at http://www.momentoitalia.com/ . Find modern Italian tables, modern Italian dining room chairs, modern sideboards and buffets. Made in Italy.

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blog, where superior quality meets modern design. Find out about new products, news, trade shows and trends on the modern world of Italian design. Clean, simple pure minimalistic modern bedroom furniture, dining room furniture, sofas and living room furniture.

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