Monday, October 26, 2009

Dining Room – 90% finished

…but I promised myself I would post pictures today. My plan was to warm up and fill the room! It echoed before! I planned on RE-using and RE-making things I already had and to only buy a few yards of fabric. I stayed with in my goal except for 2 special purchases this weekend from GW. You can check them out in the last photo.

BEFORE-

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And AFTER….

 

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The current centerpiece

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The window treatments. It was difficult to get a good pic during the day…

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Since my budget only allowed for a few yards of fabric, I could not afford an ‘real’ ceiling medallion. But I did have this frame. I hot glued it to the ceiling and filled it in with pages from an old encyclopedia. IMG_4665 IMG_4666 IMG_4661 IMG_4659

OK…so maybe I broke my own rule and spend a little bit of money. I bought this sweet little squirrel  jar and these bee hive salt and pepper shakers this weekend at GW. I ABSOLUTLY could NOT pass either of them up! $6.00 total!!!! They are sitting on the table my father made for me! I think they are the perfect addition!IMG_4658  

I am linking this to Metamorphsis Monday at

     Between Naps on the Porch.met monday 

Be sure to check it out for a TON of great ideas!

Also linked to - A Picture is Worth 1,000 Words

15 comments:

  1. I love the look! Love that tall pillar in the corner and all of your small touches! Perfect!
    Thanks for sharing!
    Tamera@doubledelight

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  2. Oooh, I love what you have done...it's looks beautiful! Hope you have a FUN week!

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  3. This is awesome! Keep up the good work.
    Thanks for your comments on my window seat, much appreciated!
    I'm following you! I hope you'll stop back by and follow me.
    Dena

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  4. Your dining room looks so warm and inviting and LOVELY!!! I wouldn't be able to pass up those two finds either, too cute and a great price to boot! I think what you did on the ceiling looks better than a store bought ceiling meadallion. Great job!

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  5. Great makeover! I'm getting ready to reveal my dining room too, but I keep seeing all these great ideas from other bloggers I want to add to mine :o) Great job, I'd love to sit down to a meal here...
    peace.

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  6. The ceiling medallion is so creative!! I also think that framed piece on the back wall with the "R" is beautiful!

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  7. Terrific job! Lots of creativity here. I also enjoy reusing items in my home when redecorating. I'm posting about just such a project for my dining room tomorrow so I was happy to find your blog.

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  8. your dining room looks great, thanks for visiting my blog :)

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  9. So creative ! Love the changes !
    Kammy

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  10. Oh my!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE it!! You did such a great job on EVERYTHING!! I think my fav is the frame in place of a medallion. Very creative! You should be very proud of the great job you did!

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  11. Great idea qith the frame! Will need to file that away ;~)
    *hugs*deb

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  12. This looks fabulous! You have really warmed up your dining room ...it is so inviting and welcoming. And I don't blame you for getting those cuties at GW. Who could ever resist them???

    Lovely job, and I just adore your ceiling medallion. How clever and cute!
    Cass

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  13. Hey Rebekah! Thanks for visiting my blog. I love me some Goodwill and I see that you do too! I LOVE that you used an old frame as a ceiling medallion...how clever!

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  14. How pretty and creative. Love the new look and the ceiling is awesome! Great idea.
    Thanks for sharing.
    Have a Blessed Day,
    Sherry

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  15. I love the frame you used as a medallion!! I also love the new look of your blog!!

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