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Monday, February 3, 2014

Our Sunless Sun Room


The sun was shining into the sun room when I started this tablescape.....now, the sky is turning grey and a cold front is headed our way.   Our forecast for the week is SNOW...the good news is...we don't usually get very much here in Eastern New Mexico.


Before I show you my table scape,  I want you to see the transformation of the chair closest to you at the table. 
We bought this chair at a yard sale a couple of years ago for $1....pretty cheap, but the chair was in a sack!   H put all the pieces together and we have been using it in the studio.  
I only had three white chairs to set around the table in the sun room, so H brought it in and gave the chair a fresh coat of paint.  (and a new seat cover) 

I moved the tea cart table from the kitchen  to the sun room.....if you follow my blog you will remember that I refreshed the kitchen a few weeks ago.

I have the table set with a aqua and pink theme....

I found these pretty rose napkins at Tuesday Morning.   I layered the place setting with aqua and cream plates and smaller pink depression glass plate.
Hobby Lobby is stocking their spring decor now and I loved this aqua and pink metal container.    I filled it with some pale pink roses and it is the centerpiece for the table.

HL has several pieces that match my flower container.  The matching apron is so cute, there is a plastic tray, and the pillow is really pretty (I may yet get that)  but I couldn't resist bringing home the silverware caddy.

I love the way it displays some of my vintage silverware.

I couldn't resist giving you a peek at the green house H is building.    I am so excited....BUT, it looks like it will be about a week before we can resume work on it with this cold front coming it.....sad face!

HAVE A WONDERFUL WEEK!





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55 comments:

  1. Looking forward to seeing the greenhouse.Your home looks like a Story Book Cottage.I expect little bunnies running across at any minute.Thanks for sharing.

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  2. I LOVE your sunroom... all the french doors are just gorgeous! I think the pink and aqua are so pretty together your tablescape looks delightful. I'd love to see your greenhouse when it's finished.take care, Maryann

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  3. Beautiful setting! Love the pretty aqua china...looks delightful and oh so romantic! Thanks for the inspiration! Hugs, Poppy

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  4. So pretty, what a lovely table setting, with or without the sun! ;)

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  5. What a beautiful chair transformation, but you don't surprise me. You always do such a wonderful job of decorating your home.

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  6. Lovely perfection! The chairs look wonderful in white all together. Your sun room will look the more sunny with all the white you have in there. Hopefully the sun will come back out soon.
    Hugs,
    Terri

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  7. Hi: Your home is always changing. Love what you did to those lamps. Have a wonderful week. Blessings, Martha

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  8. Penny,mi fai sempre sognare,mi piace tutto,tutto!MERAVIGLIOSO!Rosetta

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  9. I love that the teacart is the table! That looks adorable. That ruffled chair pad is so awesome too. Beautiful post!

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  10. Your sun porch simply shines with your pretty setting! Love it!

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  11. Such a romantic teascape. I love aqua and the splash of pink is just lovely. Happy Tea Day!

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  12. Lovely! Sounds like many warm cups of tea are in your immediate future.

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  13. Painting right in the heart of the home: the kitchen! I love it... You are my kinda girl!!
    Thank you for hosting this terrific party …… You rock!! :)
    hugs x, Crystelle
    Crystelle Boutique

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  14. What a charming and beautiful room! I love the soft colors. A new greenhouse? What a lucky duck! Have a lovely day Penny. ~Deborah

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  15. As usual, I ohhh and awww through your entire post. You painted your chair in the kitchen? Really? Of course I couldn't if I wanted to..NO room. :) I do mine on the rolling cart PH used to have in his TV shop to push the TV's around on. Works great. I imagine it's too cold for you to paint outside right now. The white never fails to make me swoon and then that splash of color in your carpet..HOW I wish I could make things come out like that. You might even make me appreciate my ecru pieces of crochet. :)

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  16. Penny,
    Love this cute tablescape with those charming aqua dishes and of course, I adore the pink depression glass pieces. I love the Spring pieces you bought and I can see the new greenhouse is going to be a beauty. You are so lucky that H. is handy!!
    We had 4inches of snow yesterday even though they only called for 1 inch. We are supposed to get another 3-6 tomorrow and they are now calling for another storm on Sunday with the possibility of a foot of snow!!!!
    Winter will be here in Pa. for quite some time
    Hugs,
    Deb

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  17. So beautiful Penny. I always enjoy visiting your blog.

    Smiles,

    Debbie

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  18. Oh I love this room, so pretty and the furniture is perfect. Thanks tons for linking to Inspire Me. Hugs, Marty

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  19. Hi Penny,
    This is absolutely gorgeous! I love it all! So perfect in every way!
    Karen

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    1. Lovely....there is absolutely nothing not to like here. BTW, many of us can relate to sunless sunrooms!

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  20. All my favourite colours! Beautiful.
    Dropping by from ARtful Affirmations.

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  21. I love this post. The color combo of aqua & pink with your sun ( but- no -sun ) room comes together to almost remind me of beach cottages . All is lovely. I like the greenhouse going up in your back yard.

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  22. Your sunless sunroom looks like a spot I'd hang out in a lot! The chair turned out fabulous. The greenhouse looks like it will be wonderful! We experience so many gray days in the winter here we nearly go outside to do a dance when the sun shines!

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  23. A gorgeous Sun Porch, Penny,
    Your entire home is just amazing, I LOVE it all!
    hugs,
    Betsy

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  24. Believe me ..this is my favourite room of your gorgeous home! I love it because is so shining and i really adore your windows. Everything is so romantic with your touches!
    Kisses
    Alessandra

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  25. I don't know what I like more: the light airiness or the china!
    http://woodsofbelltrees.com/

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  26. Very pretty, and kudos to you for setting such a cheerful table in spite of the lack of sun this winter! Your mix of pink and aqua is so pretty! Enjoyed my visit! ~Zuni

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  27. I want a sun room like yours. Cute room!!! I'd use it as a music/reading room. Thanks for sharing!

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  28. Penny, I just love your sunroom, even without sun! also love the colors of your tablescape, just gorgeous. What a deal on that chair!

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  29. Such pretty soft colors! I like how you have all different chairs around the table! Looks like you didn't get snow…we can certainly send you plenty from NY if you want :-)

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  30. I always love visiting...your home is so pretty.(I love all the white.) The chair you have "loved" is just perfect! I also like the the way white seems to tie all things together. I had to look twice to see that you have various style chairs! I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE that look. It's so cozy and inviting!
    Stay warm and keep us posted on your new little structure!

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  31. I am drooling...

    So beautiful.

    Greetings,
    /CC girl

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  32. First of all, I adore the fact that you have a sun room- all those lovely windows! And second, it's beautiful whether the sun is shining or not! The aqua and pink theme you used in the tablescape is lovely, and the depression glass- perfect. :)

    I am excited that you're getting a green house- you'll be able to do so much with that!

    Thank you so much for sharing your sun room, your valentine decor, and those clever lamp candle holders with us at Treasure Box Tuesday! :)

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  33. The aqua and pink is so pretty together! Love this table and it is so romantic! Thanks for sharing at TTF!

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  34. I remember these gorgeous dishes. They are among my favorites! Love, love aqua! H did a great job on the chair! I love all of the windows in your sunroom. How wonderful that you are getting a green house! I'm still waiting to get my garden shed. May not be this Spring, we'll see. Thanks for sharing with SYC.
    hugs,
    Jann

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  35. You have a beautiful home! Thanks for sharing it with us at Take it on Tuesday! :)

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  36. Hi, Penny! That silverware caddy is amazing and gorgeous! Beautiful tablescape, that whole cute corner of the room is adorable.

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  37. I don't think that the sun is missing here, the sun is always shinning in that gorgeous room!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Wonderful restoration job on that chair, Penny, congrats!

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  38. Me encanta como quedaron esas sillas de blancos junto con la combinación de los almohadones. Excelente ambientación.

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  39. What a lovely and useful room. Thank you for sharing it with us.......what a wonderful place to sit and read or drink tea. :) gentlejoyhomemaker.blogspot.com

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  40. Hi Penny,
    Wow a greenhouse.....fantastic idea. Very nice. Also just LUV how you layered the pink deprssion glass over the blue and white dinner plate....really steps it up a bit.....so pretty......Luv pastels. Stay Warm!

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  41. This room is just sweetness defined! So wonderfully reminded me of my Victoria magazines... and the sunshine seems to radiate from WITHIN your sunroom. :) Stopped by from Dancing With My Father and I'm glad I did. :)

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  42. очень красиво!!! Замечательный дизайн))

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  43. Its so lovely. I have a sincere fondness for sun rooms I wrote a blog post about them recently. Thank you for helping to make the Thursday Favorite Things Blog hop so much fun. Big Hugs ♥

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  44. Очень красиво и нежно!

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  45. Your tablescape is so pretty! Love the napkins and china.

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  46. Love the tea cart and all of the cute accessories! Thanks for sharing at Twirl & Take a Bow!!!

    - Brooke -

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  47. Love how your room is coming together and I love your creamy white chair makeover. I'm featuring it in this week's Power of Paint Party!

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  48. So Pretty! Thanks for linking up with Hit Me With Your Best Shot! So excited to see what you've been up to this week!

    ~Ariean

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  49. Hi lovely lady.
    Your table is Beautiful with the chair you had painted white.. I hope you and your family had a wonderful Valentine's Day.
    God Bless.
    xxoo
    Diane

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