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Wednesday, September 7, 2016

Changes in the Dining Room


We have been enjoying some much needed rain here in Eastern New Mexico the last few days.   I've been taking advantage of my "inside time" by cleaning and making some changes around the house.


Yesterday I focused on the family room dining area.


I......um...me and H..... switched the white chairs from the family room dining table with the Duncan Phyfe chairs that were in the formal dining room.   


When on a little break from moving furniture around,  I had fun playing with dishes.....


I found these cute fall owl napkins on Amazon and can't wait to use them at a dinner party.    


I played with layering cloth napkins and using a large blingy bracelet as a napkin ring.


Back to work.......


Under the window in the first photo you can see a DP table doubling as a buffet.    When it's opened up and married to the existing table it makes one large squareish table.     A 38" x 62" table now becomes a 62" x 74" table!    


H and I needed a break from all that furniture moving....lol.....so I played with decorating the table again!


I   "borrowed" some owls from my fall tree to use in the centerpiece.









Usually there is sunlight pouring thru the dining room window at this time of day,  but it is cloudy and raining outside today.   We are expecting more rain tomorrow......what can I do inside to keep busy.;.....we'll see!


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23 comments:

  1. Gramma RitaSeptember 7, 2016 at 10:31 AM

    Your home is gorgeous! <3

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  2. Lynn BSeptember 7, 2016 at 10:44 AM

    Hi Penny, havn't visited for a few days, so I have some catching up to do! I just love your home! How I wish I could decorate the way you do. Everything is so beautiful, enjoy your rain! Hugs

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  3. SarahSeptember 7, 2016 at 5:10 PM

    Penny, your owl inspired table is gorgeous. I'm going to look for those napkins. ;-)

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  4. Katie MansfieldSeptember 7, 2016 at 9:38 PM

    I love the owls and the chair switch. Your crystal is gorgeous. The champagne looks similar to my mother in law's pattern. It's all so pretty.

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  5. Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. OlsonSeptember 7, 2016 at 10:24 PM

    You are always mixing things up Penny. Love the new look! Your owls always make me smile and the napkins are too cute! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
    hugs,
    Jann

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  6. tealadySeptember 8, 2016 at 7:09 AM

    Beautiful as always, the owl napkins lend a little whimsy to the more formal look of the table.

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  7. candlelightsupperSeptember 8, 2016 at 2:21 PM

    Everything is so beautiful. Love the owl napkins

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  8. Crafts a la ModeSeptember 8, 2016 at 3:33 PM

    That owl on the plate is pretty awesome, Penny. LOVE your home. Your friend, Linda @Crafts a la mode

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  9. Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble ChristmasSeptember 8, 2016 at 11:20 PM

    Penny,
    I am at work playing catch up..... The napkins are cute. Everything looks lovely! Glad to hear that you are getting some rain. We are back up in the 90's again...UGH!! But next week is supposed to be more normal with temps. in the 70's!!
    Hugs,
    Deb

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  10. JudySeptember 8, 2016 at 11:27 PM

    Always enjoy seeing how you change things up! Love those cute owl napkins. Can't get enough of your updates and posts.....they're so much fun.

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  11. AlessandraSeptember 9, 2016 at 5:19 AM

    It' s always a pleasure to see your changes...just beautiful!!!!
    Hugs Alessandra

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  12. Ingmarie WeSeptember 10, 2016 at 1:46 AM

    Very pretty and delicate room. It looks like a nice (cosy) place to have dinner in. Have a nice weekend.

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  13. NanaDianaSeptember 10, 2016 at 12:51 PM

    Pretty is your mainstay, Penny. Love to see what fun you have changing things up. I LOVE those owl napkins and your other owls, too. Really, really cute! xo Diana

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  14. Art and SandSeptember 11, 2016 at 12:30 AM

    What a beautiful space for dining.


    Thanks for sharing with SYC.

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  15. Frugal HausfrauSeptember 11, 2016 at 2:12 AM

    Beautiful! I love the those owls!! Thanks for sharing at Throwback Thursday!

    Mollie

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  16. StaceySeptember 11, 2016 at 12:28 PM

    Penny, the owls are wonderful! They add a touch of whimsy to your romantic dining space. I love your chandelier!! We have a smaller one like that and I'd love to have one big enough to go over the table.

    Happy Thoughts of Home. :)

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  17. My thrift store addictionSeptember 11, 2016 at 6:57 PM

    Penny, your tablescape is just gorgeous--pinned! Thanks for sharing @Vintage Charm!

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  18. At Rivercrest CottageSeptember 11, 2016 at 7:08 PM

    Your home is always so lovely and inviting! Having lived in Albuquerque for over three years some time ago, I was shocked to see you're in the eastern part of the state. I thought you were maybe in New England or back east somewhere. You sure fooled me.

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  19. LaurieSeptember 12, 2016 at 9:39 PM

    Penny, Love the owls! They look perfect for a fall tablescape and look wonderful with those napkins! Thanks for linking up with us!
    ~Laurie

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  20. Sandi@ Rose Chintz CottageSeptember 13, 2016 at 3:26 PM

    So pretty! I love the basket of roses with those little owls. And I love your chandy! Thanks for sharing.

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  21. Emily @ Two Purple CouchesSeptember 15, 2016 at 8:54 AM

    I love all of the owl accessories - especially those napkins! Thanks for linking up with Merry Monday :)

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  22. UnknownSeptember 15, 2016 at 3:36 PM

    Everything looks pretty! :)

    Thanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J & J!

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  23. Sharon @ Blue Willow HouseSeptember 17, 2016 at 11:24 AM

    All of the owls are adorable and your tablescape is so lovely. The chandy is gorgeous. Thank you for sharing at Snickerdoodle.

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