House of Hydrangeas

When you first enter our home, you'll see this on the right. And on the left will be our dining room. The rug that was previously in our living room now resides under the table and I have to say, I really love the change. Another view looking from the kitchen. The wall leading to the kitchen is still bare but I plan to hang silver platters or silver lids going down the length of it.  I just need to make up my mind on which one I want and pick them up from my mom's. Here's my inspiration via Pinterest... The ceilings are taller in this home than in the one we had in Oklahoma so my drapes aren't hung as high as I'd like them to be, but I'm dealing with it for now.  And I think the hubs appreciates the fact that I didn't go out and spend hundreds of dollars on all new window treatments.  They'll make do for now. So who wants to come over for dinner? :)

During these frosty months, blankets and throws become staples in most homes.  There's nothing like snuggling up under your favorite blanket as you watch your favorite holiday movie.  But while these blankets are key for keeping warm, they can also serve another function..as tablecloths!  I love my bed to have a soft, comfy and layered look and feel in the winter so why not carry that look to my dining room table?  Add layers for an even cozier look.  If you're worried about getting stains on your favorite blankets, then head down to one of my favorite places, the thrift store, and pick some up.  That way, if a mess is made, you'll won't be losing a bunch of bucks! Photo credit: Better Homes and Gardens

As you can see, the living room started out pretty bare and boring.  When Jon moved in, he was living in true bachelor fashion with nothing but the table and chairs.  On one of my weekend trips to visit him, I came up early and surprised him by doing a mini makeover on the whole house for about $100.  The cost of which, in this room, went to a wooden vase, decorative metal placemat and table runner.  Needless to say, there was still a long way to go in making this room look good.  When trying to figure out how I could make the table a little more bearable, I thought about painting the wrought iron black and recovering the seats.  But upon further contemplation, I knew that the overall style was not for me, and it all just had to go. Not to mention the fact that the size of the table was nowhere near the right size for the room and only offered seating for four. So we called Salvation Army to pickup the table and chairs (amongst other things), and I got t...