Happy Sunday! It’s time to share some favorite things like a new series where I feature reader’s photos and share decorating tips. This one is about Ways To Warm Up A Dining Room. And there are cute wicker sconces at different price points and visiting San Francisco ideas! Cindy and Annie are sharing their Faves, too!
Ways To Warm Up A Dining Room, Visit SF, and More
Visit San Francisco
We are still on lock-down but some are predicting that it will free up soon. If you follow me on Instagram, you can see the sites of San Francisco while Chief and I are getting some exercise (usually in my stories).
Above is the Palace of Fine Arts and the beautiful home below has a view of it from across the street!
Check out this free interactive resource, San Francisco City Guide Magazine, to help you plan your trip (or your “staycation” in my case)!
Décor Pointers For Email Subscribers
In a recent survey, it was suggested that I have readers send in a photo of a decorating dilemma for some quick pointers. So recently I mentioned it to email subscribers. Several photos came in that I will be featuring. And today it’s about…
Ways To Warm Up A Dining Room – Medium Budget
This dining room was the first photo that landed in my inbox. Can you see the snow outside the window?
- Round or horizontal art on this wall fills the space better
- A mirror in a dining room is nice to reflect candlelight
- The curtains need to be thicker/wider
- A more updated chandelier…hung lower (32″ to 36″ from the tabletop) than the current one.
- I don’t always recommend rugs in dining rooms (food stains) but this one is in performance material and warms up space.
- Upholstered host chairs soften and break up the hard surfaces. When shopping, try to get host chairs that are at least as tall as the existing chairs.
More Affordable (using World Market and Target)
Speaking of different price points (many of you asked for content like this in the survey, too)…
Sconces With Wicker Shades At Different Price Points
These are cute and add texture to a room.
1. Serena and Lily         2. Burke Decor            3. Target
Ceramic Essential Oil Diffuser
Working in my office is much more pleasant with my new little ceramic oil diffuser! I bought the essential oil starter pack from Annie from Most Lovely Things. It seemed expensive at the time ($160) but you get a diffuser (it’s in my bedroom) and lots of YL precious oils that last a long time. And Annie is always sharing creative blends and uses for the essential oils. You can purchase the starter kit here (now $148.50)
You may also like Living Dining Room Makeovers with Gorgeous Views Before/After.
And those are Ways To Warm Up A Dining Room, San Francisco Travel tips, cute wicker sconces, and diffusing oils.
Let’s go see what Cindy and Annie have for us today!
Mary Ann,
This was really great. I love the changes you made in the room with just a few items. We live in a time where I marvel at the decorative pieces you can buy in upscale pricing or affordable and honestly, they look very similar. It must be helpful for people starting out or those on a tighter budget. Great post, as always.
xo,
Karen
Mary Ann!
All three of those sconces are great options for a similar look! None of them are expensive either! I’m so thrilled to hear that you are enjoying diffusing in your office! I must send you a bottle of orange! It reminds me of California!
xx
Love the wicker shade ideas! And that house…I have always admired that, but I do love a Spanish Colonial what can I say. Love your two dining room suggestions! Lucky reader!!
I’d love to know where I can find the blue and white wallpaper shown with the wicker shades! Thanks for your fabulous inspiring posts!
Serena and Lily!
I love this feature so much, especially the high/low aspect!
Thanks!
How did you know I’m looking for a sconce with a wicker shade to add another warm touch to an otherwise cool toned kitchen? Thank you!
You’re welcome!
Great idea, working on those Befores and Afters. It’s fun to see. I remember having picnics with the grandkids and feeding the wildlife around that pond. Lovely day and photo. One day we will return.
I sure hope you do visit, Sandra!
OH MY!
ISN’t it GOOD you can WORK THROUGH THE INTERNET!
THE WICKER SHADES ARE ADORABLE……..NOW WHERE CAN I PUT ONE OR TWO!!!!!
FOOD FOR THOUGHT!
THE PALACE OF FINE ARTS PHOTO YOU TOOK IS EXACTLY WHERE MY GRANNY WOULD TAKE ME AS A SMALL CHILD TO FEED THE DUCKS!
MEMORIES………
What a beautiful memory, Elizabeth!
Loved your “quick hit” with ideas at both price points. It’s often overwhelming to think about the big projects that we might or might not ever get to do, but seeing the “before” with 2 versions of the “after” really got my creative juices going!
–Donna
Oh good, Donna, that is what I was hoping for 🙂
I actually like the affordable dining room more! I think it’s the rug and the painting. :o)
Linda
I wish the painting was original art though, Linda. But it’s affordable from Target.
Yes very true! We have yet to buy a piece of art for our dining room because we need to save up for it. My in-laws were major collectors of art…we have a few large pieces of theirs that they gave us when we first bought our house. So my husband doesn’t mind splurging when it comes to that.
I love the idea of using pictures of your readers’ rooms for sharing decorating advice. What a huge difference your styling tips made on that dining room! Thanks for sharing your decorating savvy with us! I love your blog and look forward to each post!
Thank you, Barbie!