Friday, August 27, 2010

Dining Room Redo



This is the arrangement that has been on my Dining Table for some time.


Then I won this wonderful burlap runner from Sissie @ Sissies Shabby Cottage so of course I had to play. I scrunched the runner so I could show off the ruffle and the Bon Appetit.


Then I tried to find things that looked frenchy to go with the runner.


A frenchy pitcher, some silver, a white tray and candles.


A frenchy compote and old world flatware worked. A dove, some tassels and look at the cute little Paris tag she included.


A casual bouquet with such pretty colors.


Don't you just love this gorgeous runner. I am so thrilled. It is even more beautiful in person. Thanks again Sissie.


While I was at it I did just a little tweaking of the buffet. The tall finials and a plant are enough with the soup tureen. Adds just a little more color.


I am linking up with:
Laurie @ Bargain Hunting and Chatting with Laurie for Favorite Things Saturday.
Susan @ Between Naps On The Porch for Metamorphosis Monday
SNS @ Funky Junk Interiors

Be sure to visit all of these gracious hostesses and see what everyone is up to.

Thanks so much for stopping by. I always appreciate your visits.


60 comments:

  1. I really like the re-do. It's so fresh. And those dark hydrangeas are really something. Funny thing, a few years ago I was visiting my SIL in Texas and I kept going by her dining room flattening out her runner. She finally caught me and told me it was supposed to be scrunched up. I thought her cat was doing it!!!!! Lot of help I am, huh.

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  2. This is all so beautiful, Marty! I love the colors of the arrangement in the white pitcher.

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  3. Beautiful -- a feast for the eyes! I really do love your soup tureen. Annie

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  4. Please come visit me and redo anything you want. Please oh please!

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  5. Marty, where do I start! That lime green and dark blue colors are stunning in your fabulous pitcher, what a great look! You did great on your buffet tweaking too, love it all!

    Have a wonderful weekend!

    Hugs,
    Nancy

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  6. That looks just stunning Marty!
    Oh, I do love that runner! And I love the vignetee you created! The flowers, the spoons, the apples and candles all add to the lovely arrangement!
    Have a great weekend my friend and stay cool! Josh says it's still very hot there.
    Hugs,
    Cindy

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  7. So beautiful Marty! Love your taste!

    Hugs,
    Maryjane

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  8. Ooo...congrats on winning such a beautiful runner. I think you added just the right touch to tie it all in together.

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  9. Lucky you! That's a great runner and the Paris tag is too cute! Aren't you ready for Fall? I can't wait to decorate with rich, vibrant Fall colors! Have a great weekend Marty!

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  10. Lucky you. That's a beautiful runner. Love what you did with it.

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  11. Great re-do Marty!! Love the vignette with the runner...so pretty!

    Miss Bloomers

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  12. Oh, Marty, I gasped when I saw the table! It's gorgeous and that runner is to die for. Lucky you.

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  13. Marty, I LOVE this arrangement. I am so looking forward to Fall and you started beautifully as always
    xoxo Pattie

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  14. The runner looks wonderful on your table and with all your French-y things, Marty!

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  15. Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!! Marty!
    I cannot believe that is the runner I created. You have taken it from pretty to sensational. I just love the pieces that you have added that just scream ooh la la!
    You have got the magic touch for sure my sweet friend.

    Thanks for the compliments but it is you that deserves the big ah ha
    moment!

    hugs
    Sissie

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  16. Love that runner!! And you made it look even more fab with the accessories! Love the buffet too. Love those finials!!

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  17. Your new table runner is very pretty, Marty. Love the ruffles and you created the most perfect vignette on it...Christine

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  18. Pretty pretty, love the new runner. Just gorgeous.

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  19. Your table display is absolutely lovely. I especially like the soup tureen...I am so into color right now. Thank you for the wonderful post...Sue@Sprucevale Cottage

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  21. Marty, that arrangement looks so good. I love the mix of the burlap texture with the white and silver and then the pop of color in the apples.

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  22. OOOHLALA, I'm taking all my accessories down this weekend and creating something pretty like you did. Only if the temperature in TX stays under 100.

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  23. Such a beautiful centerpiece you have shared with us today. And that runner....oh my.....it is to die for!!

    Xo

    Jo

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  24. Marty I love what you've done with your table! It looks so refreshing and beautiful too.

    Hugs XX
    Barbara
    Moore Whimsies

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  25. The table runner is gorgeous, Marty. I have one from Sissie that is similar and I just adore it. I love your pretty vignette, too, all the bright colors are fabulous!! Nicely done!

    xoxo
    Jane

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  26. I love your redo! That table runner is gorgeous! Lucky you!

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  27. Marty, you were the perfect person to win that beautiful runner, because you knew just how to display it, and also especially since you've been adding French accents to your home. Your vignette is Frenchy beautiful! You always think of the best things to put into a vignette, and I just love coming to see what you come up with next. Your buffet looks so pretty too. Thank you so much for linking this beauty to Favorite Things Sat. laurie

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  28. Oooooh Marty, this is SO pretty. love what you did with the flower arrangement and tablescape, and of course Sissie's burlap runner!
    Have a wonderful weekend!
    xo,
    Debra

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  29. Love your dining room - the colors are so dramatic! good job!
    Just wondering if you are going to do any more cloche parties during a coming month or months of the holidays?
    Thanks!
    Paula from Idaho

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  30. Hello sweet lady...

    Ohhh Marty, I just love that beautiful burlap runner! I'm so happy for you...it couldn't have gone to anyone sweeter! I love that pretty embroidered Bon Appetit and design...gorgeous! And...I really love your new table vignetter...it's perfect! You always create the prettiest floral arrangements, my friend! I just adore those new tall finials...just the perfect addition of color on your buffet! They look so pretty with your fabulous tureen! I always love coming to your home, Marty...thank you!!!

    Thank you so much for coming by and leaving such a sweet note on my birthday bouquet!

    Love ya,
    Chari @Happy To Design

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  31. I LOVE!!!! the burlap runner! How stinkin'cute is that?! It looks darling with your Frenchy stuff! :)

    ~Liz

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  32. Congrats on your winning. I love that runner. You put together a beautiful vignette with it. OMG! I'm loving those large finials. They look so stunning! And they go so well with your tureen.

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  33. Absolutely love the burlap runner. I see burlap everywhere, especially at Pottery Barn. Such a great look! Your paired it nicely with "frency" items. ~Susie

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  34. Beautiful, Marty! Oh, your runner is so pretty and I really love your choice of flowers you've put in that lovely white pitcher!
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  35. Love it! That runner would be perfect on a dining table:)

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  36. This is really beautiful! What a nice table runner and such a neat inspiration piece for the vignette!

    Love the new bright colors you are using.

    Katherine

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  37. You have such a gift for putting things together so beautifully.

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  38. Your table setting is gorgeous!! I love the pop of apple green in there! Whites and greens together always looks so fresh! You really have a talent! :)

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  39. Marty, you just have the golden touch! The runner is beautiful and you blended it in so perfectly with the rest of your decor. It really took it to the next level! I love it!
    Vanessa
    http://southerninmyheart.blogspot.com

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  40. Hi Marty!

    Your table centerpiece redo is so pretty! And it is just perfect with that lovely table runner from Sissie!

    And I love those finials on your side table! And that tureen is gorgeous!

    By the way, I still just love the rich color that you refinished your dining table! It is so warm.

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  41. You did another nice job, Marty, everything looks so pretty. I like all of your contrasts. Sissie did such lovely work on your runner.

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  42. Marty~
    This is such an artful display. Your burlap runner came just in time for fall. Burlap and fall go so well together!
    Your incorporation of so many lovely elements makes this a visual joy! The different heights, textures and that darling silver picture frame are elements I will have to try to reproduce.
    Masterfully done, my friend! Just beautiful.
    Yvonne

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  43. Love this Marty!! The burlap runner is devine and I love all the elements you've worked into this tabletop! Just gorgeous :)

    Blessings!
    Gail

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  44. Oh Marty.. I loved this... Its awesome.. The re-do is simply amazing.. Loved that runner!! Good job!! wow!

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  45. Your dining room is very pretty!! I love the spoons with the ivory handles!

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  46. I'm so glad that I took a few minutes to peek into blogland this morning. I would hate to have missed this.

    I love the burlap runner that you won. It goes beautifully with everything and says "Fall".

    Every post that I read here makes me go dink around with arrangements on my tables. They never look as pretty as yours, though...

    I'm getting better, post by post by post! Thanks for ALWAYS being one of the most inspiring bloggers out there.

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  47. It's so pretty, Marty. Crisp and fresh and full of nice texture and colors!
    Brenda

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  48. Marty, your new vignette looks terrific. I agree, that burlap runner is fabulous, and your little touches of various objects do add a touch of France. This looks stunning. ~ Sarah

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  49. Good Morning my Dear friend...well you out did yourself once again girl..I love the runner you got from Sissie...what can't that girl make and always so beautiful...Oh la la it's just beautiful girl...love it..your tureen is to die 4...Hope you have a GREAT weekend my friend...Candace left town so I'm off can I hear an amen ha ha!! Hugs and smiles Gl♥ria

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  50. I really like what you have done to your dining room. Very original and very pretty!

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  51. This is gorgeous Marty and I love the little French twists you have added. Ooh La la!

    I have just visited Susan at Between naps on the Porch and read your comment on how you got your blog name-I love the story! I had no idea that is how you named your blog-it's perfect!

    Blessings and best wishes,
    Natasha.

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  52. Marty, Doesn't Sissie make the most gorgeous runners and pillows? Your new French look is wonderful.
    Hugs, Sherry

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  53. You are rocking the casba on that table! hugs♥olive

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  54. Lucky you for winning that runner. It's fabulous!! Beautiful photographs, such vibrant and delicious colors!

    Ruthie

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  55. Beautiful as always! You really have the touch! I am having a linky party too...come see! http://chickncharge.blogspot.com/2010/08/soul-of-south.html

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  56. Hi Marty, A wonderful redo, love your spoons very much, and love your table with the window, the decor on it is really something touching to my heart.. great ..

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    http://craftaworld.blogspot.com/

    Love

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  57. What a nice redo. Funny how all of the sudden centerpieces start to bug us! Always nice to change them now and then.

    Atticmag has started a new Link party each Friday called Giveaway Friday!, a convenient place for bloggers to come post about their giveaway(s) each week.

    It's simple; after you put a link up to your giveaway, link back to Atticmag/Giveaway Friday on your blog. I hope you'll join us the next time you have a giveaway!

    We're kicking it off with a giveaway of our own - kitchen back splash material. So if you haven't already left a comment to win, drop by!

    Swinging by from BNOTP,
    Allison
    Atticmag

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  58. Love how you displayed all those items on that beautiful runner you won!! Great job!

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  59. MARTY!!! This is stunning. You always do the best work - I love it! I hope you'll consider sharing this with my readers on Friday for Vignette Fridays! :)
    Thanks for sharing, and as always inspiring!
    Artie
    P.S., stop by and let me know what you think of my little video I did of my house. I hope you like it - would love to know what you think!

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  60. Marty, I am enjoying all of your posts.:) Your posts are very inspiring. Everything is just beautiful.
    Blessings,
    Sandra

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