Things I Envy

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With all the remodeling going on in our house I am envying more spaces than usual! It's so much fun seeing what you had visioned for a room coming true and it makes you want to do so many more projects! If only we could leave the messy part out..

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Gorgeous brick and wood!

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Lots of space for dinner parties!

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Storage galore!

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Large windows!

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Outdoor living space.

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A place that's muddy puppy paw friendly!

What do you envy the most?

Dusting Off The Dining Room Table

FREE IMAGES As the cooler weather is settling in and fall brings us indoors, I can't help but think of all the holiday events and dinner parties that are coming soon! In preparation I am dusting off the dining room table and finding some inspiration to make it shine this year:

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Keep in mind that changing out your dining room doesn't have to be a pricey event. A few candles, a cheap centerpiece, and maybe a few stunning seat covers can really change the ambiance of a room.

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Another option might be some fresh flowers and throw pillows to add a little color and life!

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Even just changing out the lighting can really make a room stand out. This chandelier screams for attention!

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Have some fun with it!

How to set up a room for a dinner party

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A dinner party is a fantastic way to invite your friends into your home for some delicious food and great conversation. Now that I finally have a real dining room and a patio, I suspect Chris and I will be doing some more entertaining. Setting up for the party is half the fun!  Tablescaping and lighting often take the backseat to food, drink, and music, but can make just as much impact.  Picking out great accessories like table runners, pillows, and lighting is nice way to change up your scenery without breaking the budget!

Tablescaping

I love tablescapes but don't yet have the dishware and serveware to really stretch my tablescaping legs (bring on the wedding registry).  Here are some tablescapes that make me swoon from my fabulous friend Monvi Drona

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Lighting

Intimate dinners can get by with soft lighting in the form of luminaries, candles, and lanterns.

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For a large party you can always go with extravagant lighting! Outdoor lighting is always fun and there a lot of different options. I would love to do something like this for my barn wedding. A dimmer switch would be perfect for this occasion so the lights aren't too bright to throw of the mood!

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Even a gorgeous chandelier can make any simple table stand out and feel elegant. If you need some lighting ideas Visit Downlights Direct to find the perfect pieces for your next party!

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This post in partnership with Downlight Direct.