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Last week I showed you my newly decorated Living Room, and today I'm showing you the Dining Room. Actually, when you enter my home, you walk into a Foyer that opens into this combination Living Room/Dining Room, but I can't figure out how to correctly photograph it, so I've divided it into two rooms.
This shows the front door/Foyer area. See how much blue you can spot. Don't forget to count the fabric on the window and pillow. Did you spot the inside of window arch?
The high ceiling is coffered, and I've chosen a dark paint to pull the eye upward. The ceiling and wall are the same color, just two shades paler. The arch is filled with the soft blue/gray color, taken from the drapes. The chairs are upholstered in the same soft tones.
You'll remember my Norman Rockwell collection and vintage plates from my former home. Notice the theme color is easily found.
I'm sure that many of you will remember the items in my china cabinet. My talented daughter-in-law arranged them into this display. (Remember, I told you I had tons of help.)
Here's a peek at next Monday's post, which will show the Family Room. Look out, BJ!
I love surprises. Did I manage to surprise you? Did you find some Blue?
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69 comments:
Looks beautiful Sally!!
Oh I really love your dining room and those tall ceilings are fabulous! You really chose a lovely home Sally!
I just love the ceiling!
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It's beautiful! Happy Blue Monday.
Mine's here.
Your home is beautiful. Thank you for hosting "Blue Monday"
Good morning my friend, you have done a great job decorating your lovely home..it is wonderful to have your family close by to help you and to share happy hours with them...all of your colors blend so well together.Have a fun day. hugs, Baba
Looks GREAT!!! ENJOY your week!
Hi Sally, you do have a lot of blues in your house. It is very pretty.
Beautiful dining room, Sally. I also like the bench in the foyer. Love the ceiling!...Christine
Lovely home. The dining is gorgeous!
Happy Monday Sally.
Regards.
Hi Sally - I love the bench in the hallway and the blue pots on top of the china cabinet in the dinning room - well done to you for your design and decor of your lovely home.
Lovely! You have done a great job decorating your new home!
Happy blue monday!
Yes, it's a beautful blue surprise!
Happy Blue Monday!
Hugs..Luna
PS:
I've got a great "blue posting" today ;D
It looks very pretty.
I'm so happy for you to be all moved in and decorated. And, I'm glad to see it's been a family affair to get it all perfectly set-up. DIL did a great job on the cabinet display.
i like your living room and this time the dining room...you have a beautiful house Sally.
mine is up too.
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Hi Sally,
This is my first time to join your Blue Monday! Your home is gorgeous.
Cindy at Lakewood
Happy Blue Monday Sally
I do like the colours you've chosen. They go well with the colours you've taken out of your paintings. Nice high ceiling and you have lots of windows.
thank you for sharing
have a lovely day
Judi
It is all very beautiful!
Blessings,
~Myrna
Awesome high ceilings.
- The Tablescaper
Just gorgeous, Sally! Love what you have done.
Sally, I loved the blue bowl on the dining room table. Your daughter in law did a great job arranging your special pieces in the china cabinet. Your dining room is so lovely.
♥, Susan
How pretty. I love the bench in your foyer. How gorgeous your home is. It makes all the waiting for it worth it. God is good. Cindy
Everything looks lovely! The framed Norman Rockwell prints are perfect for the room! Thanks for sharing and have a beautiful BLUE MONDAY!
Your home decor is lovely ;-)
Happy Blue Monday!
Hugs and blessings,
Sacred Ruminations
This is a fun way to tour your new home. It is so lovely.
I'll bet you love being nearer your family!
Becky K.
Love it all, especially the trey ceiling!
I like those subtle touches of blue you have all over the place just tying it all together -- your house is beautiful and so tidy-- Happy Blue Monday!!
Your home is coming along very nicely. Your blues are excellent choices ~ just the right hues. I can't wait to see you family room!
I wanted to make sure you knew about my new link party ~ Timeless Tuesday. It actually goes live tonight at 8:00 PM. I hope to see you there. You would add so much!The link below is the post I wrote telling poeple what its all about. In a nutshell ~ all things classic.
See you there!
Paula Grace ~
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Sally,
Your foyer is to die for -- I am absolutely in love with it. And I love the coziness of your dining room as well.
The bench is awesome! I also like how you arranged your stuff at your china cabinet.
Fun in Reading
Oh Sally...
Your home is absolutely gorgeous. I love it. I spied quite a few blues.
I especially loved the bowl on your table. What a beauty.
Love your Norman Rockwell collection. So beautiful on the wall they way you displayed them all.
Thanks for sharing with me today. I so love it when you do.
Country hugs and so much love...Sherry
beautiful and so sophisticated
Sally you are such a gracious host...not only do you host but you take the time to stop by others, that is so sweet!!~ I love your hints of blue...and your paint colors in your home are great!!~
You have a beautiful house. I really love the tray ceiling. Carol
Sally you have a lovely home and I think the Norman Rockwell display is perfect!
I sure love your home and ,yes, I found the blue surprises!
Thanks for stopping by and your sweet comments.
Hi Sally, hooray, more photos of your beautiful home. Your dining room is sooo lovely. Yes, there is lots of blue in and on the china cabinet and on the table. I enlarged your pics so I can see the detail. Beautiful. I love the details on the ceiling and walls. Your colors are you. Conservative and calm. Great choices.
I am sooo happy to have the net again. Three days without my computer was not fun. I didn't realize what a big part of my life it is and that was an eye opener.
Have a great day.
Hugs, Jeanne
I love the blue and beige, very beachy. Your daughter in law did a nice job, everything looks great! Mary
I'm a huge Norman Rockwell fan also, but I prefer his pencil sketches. I love how yours are displayed. Lovely, just lovely.
I found the blues and they just enough to add a hint color. You did a super job on your color combination's.
What beautiful spaces, the blue in the ceiling is so nice. I found blue in pieces on top of the hutch and on the table.
So Nice
Ann-tin and sparkle
I saw blue in each of your photos, Sally. Your dining room is gracious and quite lovely, but then so are you :-). I can't wait to see the family room. Have a wonderful Blue Monday. Blessings...Mary
Oh Sally! I did have lots of fun putting my post together this Blue Monday! I don't know if I can participate EVERY week, but I do look forward to doing so again as soon as possible!!.. Hopefully next week!.. LOVE your Norman Rockwells, and these ceilings you show are beautiful! I've never seen anything like them! Happy Blue Monday! ~tina
I love this room! I especially like the ceiling. I have a blue/tan/beige combination in my family room as well.
Oh how beautiful, Sally. You have a wonderful new house, love that coffered ceiling. What talent your daughter-in-law has.
Have a blessed day!
Sally..
Loving your new home!
and yep..found those bits of BLUE!
warm hugs..
Loui♥
You have a beautiful home. That looks like a huge entryway! Have a great week.
You have a very nice dining room.
Our Mini Date
thats really beautiful Sally :)
What elegance! Your house has a Georgian look, my favourite style.
Thanks Sally!
for fixing my bad links..
and for being such a delight!!
warm hugs,laughing smiles..
Loui♥
it is definitely coming together...and it is easy to see you have such a wonderful shaped space to play in..love the big window and high ceilings!
I love the cannisters atop the china cabinet, they stand out perfectly there!
Sally,
Thank you so much for straightening up my mess this morning! I forgot to leave you a note after devouring your post and all the lovely pictures of your home. I can't wait to see more next week!
Love your blue touches and soft creams and tans - so tranquil and gives one a feel of the beach ...
girl...your ceiling is gorgeous with that height!!! love the photos too!
I am a little late, been busy arranging some blue flowers!!
Beautiful, Sally... I love your new home. How does it compare with the other one you just left?????
I do see some blue... It looks good with the tans.
Hugs,
Betsy
Hello! I found your blog from Becky K.'s. I did a post on my brother's blue tongue, and my Mom said I should link to your Blue Monday.
Sally my, my, my everything is so beautiful! I would never want to leave home :>) I love all of the extra touches and attention to detail. It's so pretty. I also like the way you painted the ceiling. It is really, really beautiful. I have never seen anyone do it like that. You have done a great job decorating your home.
Nice one.. nice home.. I love the ceiling! Happy blue Monday!
Here's mine: My First Blue Monday
:-)
Absolutely beautiful, Sally!
Lovely home, Sally. I love the ceiling! Have a wonderful day.
Blessings,
Sandi
I saw some blue. I love your home.
Hi Most Smiling One! I am so enjoying seeing your beautiful new home! Your dining room is so lovely!
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
It all looks so gorgeous! Oh, to live in a brand new home......♥
Looking good! I love those high ceilings. :)
Good morning Sally, I am missing visiting you each day. I decided to come over ans say hello and how are ya. I know you are deeply involved in decorating your beautiful new home. You are doing a wonderful job too.
Have wonderful day.
Hugs, Jeanne
your home is beautiful!
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