Wednesday, September 01, 2010

Dining Room

Here is one of my latest projects that I wanted to share...

Our dining room is essentially part of the great room in our house that we had sectioned off by laying hard wood flooring. When we moved into our home, which is the church parsonage, it was very important to us to have an area where we could share meals as a family, entertain, and have a space that was large enough to accommodate a big table for when we have the entire family here. 

The table belonged to my grandparents and not only does it serve it's purpose well with being able to sit 12 people, but there is great sentimental value to it. We recently gave the table a more updated look by painting the base of it black as well as the chairs. You can see a picture here. After having it black for awhile, I decided it just really wasn't the look I was wanting. So, after a new coat of paint, here is the  finished project.

Another thing we changed was painting the brick on the fireplace. I can't believe how much it changes the look of the room and I just love it. 





Another project I finished this weekend was using this tutorial to add ruffles on the drop cloth drapes we have in the dining room.






This was a fun and fairly easy project once I got started. Because of the heavy weight of the fabric, I had to be careful ruffling the fabric so that the thread didn't break. My advice is that if you use drop cloths that are thick like mine, make sure to flatten your ruffles down as much as you can as you are sewing them onto the drop cloth. You can actually kind of stretch them out a little once you have them pinned (and I used a lot of pins to keep the ruffle in place) where you want them so it's not quite so bulky. I absolutely LOVE these ruffles and am ready to make some pillows and even try this tutorial where you can add them to a t-shirt.

I can't believe I didn't even think about taking pictures as I made these, so on the next go round of ruffle making, I promise to get some pictures!

Have a wonderful day!!!

15 comments:

  1. I love your style! You have inspired me! I would love to see more of your style/home=). I may have to try those dropcloth curtains...brillant!

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  2. I keep wanting to paint my dining room table too...but I'm such a chicken! I need to find some brave friends to coax me along and be partners in crime. lol You did great!

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  3. This room is beautiful! I love the white brick. I love white brick anywhere! And, I love jones design company, too and saw her projects. I would love to do them all one day. Beautiful table. and love your new header! :)

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  4. The room looks great, but I love those curtains they are Beautiful

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  5. Oh Christy~
    Everything looks BEAUTIFUL!!!! Tell me, did you have to strip the black paint off...before repainting it?

    I'm had my farmers table black now for a while...and it either needs retouching...or a new look...so I'm curious.

    I LOVE your curtains too!!! <3

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  6. Christy, it all looks fabulous. I wish I'd done drapes just like yours in our living room rather than chasing down World Market drapes for 3 months. =)

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  7. I am always so impressed and amazed at the vision that you have for the space you call "HOME". Not only do you "think it up" but then you always execute it so beautifully. I LOVE the look of the whole room!!! Who knew that table and chairs could have so many lives?

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  8. Oooo Christy! I LOVE it! If I have said this once I have said it a million times... I sure wish I could share a cup of coffee around at table! Perhaps this fall... with a crackling fire in that fireplace!
    We just got done renovationg our kitchen. I have been blogging about it and need to get the final pics up! Don't you just love redecorating and renovating?!?!?

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  9. Love it! I love the white table but the black was darling. I love the drop cloth curtains good job!

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  10. Oh so pretty sister! Always beautiful, just like you :)

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  11. What a beautiful space. I love the ruffles!

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  12. Oh my goodness I adore your drapes... the ruffles are a perfect touch.... ohhh now I want ruffles!!!
    xo,
    LuLu

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  13. Love your dining room. Soooo relaxing! I can just imagine your family sitting around enjoying some great conversation after a meal.

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  14. Mornin' C....Addie here....I think you just gave me the kick in the pants I need. A while back S. reminded me about the drop cloth curtains...with our new house looking like it might be completed in the not too distant future...well...I have 12 panels to make. I've found it hard to get around to them...I guess 3 littles (and #4 due today...trying not to focus on that) are hindering their completion. But since Bob doesn't let me out of the house much (his concern of me giving birth in Walmart/Lowes/Home Depot etc.) these days, I need to buckle down and get them done. Thanks to you, I'm inspired. Maybe, if I'm on my hands and knees for a prolonged period of time, cutting them all out, I'll go into labor! Added benefit! We'll see........Thanks for sharing....such a beautiful house!

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  15. The curtains are so precious! So glad you shared with us! I enjoy stopping by from time to time.

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