playful dining

I meant to post this playful dining room on Monday but I had some technical difficulties and just resist a belated posting of it. Such an incredible mix of styles!

(via nuevo estilo)

eye candy {morning retreat}

When I was fresh out of college my mornings were precious--I would get up early to watch the news, eat a full breakfast and have a moment of calm before a long day of work. Nowadays I am lucky if I even have enough time to turn on the coffee pot! I think that if I had this lovely sun porch in which to enjoy the morning light that perhaps I could get back to the morning routine of my early 20's.

(via world of interiors and designed by carrier and co)
I just love the tolix chairs mixed with the simple farmhouse style table and the large potted topiaries--all in all a perfect morning retreat.

clean slate {of curtains}

The beginning of a new year is the perfect time for a clean slate in every aspect of your life--a blank new calendar (which I just realized I don't have!), an revamp of your wardrobe or a fresh look in your home. And a fresh look in your home does not mean a major overhaul--it can be something simple like adding a crisp cream curtain along a wall to cover up an old wall color or simply to add texture, as in this home designed by Vincente Wolf. Even these little things make a world of difference.

I am also just crazy about the proportions of this light fixture to the dining room table and the way the mirror hangs against the pleats of the curtain.
(scanned from Lifting the Curtain on Design)

eye candy {dining perfection}

The dark herringbone wood floors, clean stripes of the chair fabric, an amazing chandelier are all framed perfectly by the eye-catching architectural elements of this space. Top it all off with a granite dining room table and it is the perfect formula for a luxurious and welcoming dining room.
(via another amazing issue of Veranda)

sunday {supper} setting

I love Sunday evenings and unwinding from the weekend by preparing a complex meal (think homemade pasta) for friends. As I am in the middle of the Rocky Mountains serving in fabulous and formal beach setting is incredibly appealing at the moment. Especially if it was under a seaglass tinged chandelier and served on a lovely mandarin greek key adorned table covering.

(via haynes robert)
Hope you are having a lovely Sunday supper, wherever you may be enjoying it.

loving {cool white dining rooms}

If I didn't love Italian cuisine (particularly anything with red sauce) so much I would most certainly have a cool white dining area. Here are just two reasons why...

(via tom scheerer + john saladino)

tolix + topiaries

While I am on the subject, this space made me realize that there are two requirements that must be featured in my dream casual dining room--tolix chairs and tiny topiaries! And I also wouldn't mind a wall of charming cubbies filled with heavy glassware.

(via vt wonen)
Do you have "must have" accessories for any room in your house. If so, what are they?

magnificent + multifunctional

I love open living/dining/kitchen areas. These spaces creates the perfect stage for the casual entertainer. I like many of my friends love being able to be working at the stove, be social with guests and keep an eye on empty wine glasses. I know that I would love to be hosting our next sushi night in this inviting space.

The color palette is welcoming, the accessories thoughtful and the attention to detail exquisite.

(interior design from one of my current favorites, erin martin)

divine {casual] dining

I am loving the eclectic feel and unexpected elements in these casual dining rooms. From the mix of this country style table, modern chairs and rustic lantern lighting...

...to this retro and contemporary dining room with one fabulous pink table (from blu dot).

(vogue living via moodboard and barbara bestor)