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March 18, 2013 · 33 Comments

A Spring Table/Dining Room Adventures

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I hosted a party a couple of years ago with beautiful spring details on my table!

Since it’s spring this week, I thought I’d share a fun party I hosted a couple of years ago for my sister-in-law. My dining room back then was very light and bright. I loved it.
A spring table with a cake on a stand and tulips beside the cake.
A white table setting with pops of pink.
There are pink tulips on the table and a cake on a clear glass stand.
To the bride to be is on the cake.
It got me thinking that my dining room has changed a lot in the short 3 years that we’ve lived here. Let’s take a trip down memory lane to see some different decorating attempts. So this is what the dining room first looked like after renovations.

DECORATE DINING ROOM – ATTEMPT #1

Dining room with a white hutch and wine on the top.

 DECORATE DINING ROOM – ATTEMPT #1

A wooden table with chairs covered in white cloth.
 

DECORATE DINING ROOM – ATTEMPT #1

There is a chandelier above the table.
Then I got the cabinet from Pottery Barn and shortly held that little party above for my sister-in-law.
DECORATE DINING ROOM – ATTEMPT #2
A crock is on the table with hydrangeas in them.
 DECORATE DINING ROOM ATTEMPT #2
 
There is a neutral table runner on the table.
I wanted to create a cleaner look. I got some new dining room chairs {woot woot}. I painted the walls this grey/green color. Actually I wanted it to be more grey than green but it didn’t work out. I thought it was okay at first but now I’m wanting to go back to something lighter.
 
DECORATE DINING ROOM ATTEMPT #3
A mirror is above the white table with a scale on it.
DECORATE DINING ROOM ATTEMPT #3
A wooden dining room table with votives on the runner and a wire basket.
DECORATE DINING ROOM ATTEMPT #3
 
The dining room chairs uncovered left with fabric.
It’s also my goal to restain the top of my table and paint the legs.
{You can read about it in my goals post here}
Dark wooden table, hutch and floors in the dining room.
Dark coloured walls in the dining room.
So stay with me and I will show you a proper before and after soon. I’m planning to repaint the dining room and the table sometime this spring!!!
Have a great week!
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  1. Foragli SEO says

    March 18, 2013 at 9:51 am

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  2. Foragli SEO says

    March 18, 2013 at 9:52 am

    We founded a great store that sell furniture.

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  3. Melissa Skidmore says

    March 19, 2013 at 2:19 am

    My dining room has gone through countless transformations over the past 12 years we have been in this house! I like the way it looks now, but I still have plans to change a few things! I love to see how yours has changed! Life to the full, Melissa @ DaisyMaeBelle

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    • Jamie -Better With Age says

      March 20, 2013 at 4:46 am

      Thanks Melissa! I don’t feel so bad now. I’m husband thinks I’m crazy that I keep wanting to change it LOL. Have a great week!
      Jamie

      Reply
  4. Carol Cook says

    March 19, 2013 at 4:19 am

    All I had eyes for was the great scale on the white cabinet.

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    • Jamie -Better With Age says

      March 20, 2013 at 4:45 am

      Thanks so much, Carol!
      Jamie

      Reply
  5. Debbie Booth says

    March 19, 2013 at 12:51 pm

    Just looks beautiful. Love the table and chairs, love all the wood. It looks really really pretty!
    Blessings,
    Debbie

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    • Jamie -Better With Age says

      March 20, 2013 at 4:44 am

      Thanks so much, Debbie!
      Jamie

      Reply
  6. chateau chic says

    March 21, 2013 at 12:22 am

    It’s fun to see our rooms in photos and how they evolve. You have a lovely dining room, nice and large for many to be able to gather around your table.
    Mary Alice

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    • Jamie -Better With Age says

      March 22, 2013 at 7:00 pm

      Awww thanks for your sweet comment, Mary Alice. Have a great weekend!
      Jamie

      Reply
  7. Sharon @ mrshinesclass says

    March 21, 2013 at 6:51 am

    I think your dining room is beautiful and the table setting is very lovely.

    visiting from The Scoop link party.

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    • Jamie -Better With Age says

      March 22, 2013 at 6:59 pm

      Thanks so much, Sharon!
      Jamie

      Reply
  8. Julia Forshee says

    March 21, 2013 at 5:32 pm

    Your pictures are amazing. You did a wonderful job! I know my readers would love them, too! We have a weekly link up party at allthingswithpurpose.com and we’d love to have you join us!! P.S. We are your newest FB like 🙂

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    • Jamie -Better With Age says

      March 22, 2013 at 6:59 pm

      Thanks for stopping by, Julia! And thanks for letting me know about your party…I just linked up! I’ll join you every week!! I’m also starting a new linky party with 4 other friends this coming Monday. You should check it out.
      Have a great weekend,
      Jamie
      https://somuchbetterwithage.com/2013/03/give-me-goods-party.html

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  9. Brandi says

    March 22, 2013 at 5:11 am

    Your dining room looks really nice. I enjoyed seeing the changes you made to your room over the years. I love the table settings for your sister in law. May I ask where your large cabinet is from?

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    • Jamie -Better With Age says

      March 22, 2013 at 6:46 pm

      Thanks Brandi! The large wood cabinet is from Pottery Barn. I’m your newest follower now 😉
      Jamie

      Reply
  10. Jeannie and Linda says

    March 22, 2013 at 3:11 pm

    I think your dining room looks great just like it is.
    Jeannie

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    • Jamie -Better With Age says

      March 22, 2013 at 6:44 pm

      Thank you so much, Jeannie! I check out your blog and I’m your newest follower now 😉 Love it!
      Jamie

      Reply
  11. NeeCee says

    March 22, 2013 at 10:35 pm

    Love the post and your blog…..just joined your site….would love to have you stop by at pinecreekstyle.blospot.com
    Your newest follower, NeeCee

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    • Jamie -Better With Age says

      March 22, 2013 at 10:39 pm

      Thanks so much, Neecee! I’m following you back!

      Reply
  12. Jamie -Better With Age says

    March 22, 2013 at 10:39 pm

    Thanks so much Neecee! I’m following you back 😉
    Jamie

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  13. Danielle says

    March 23, 2013 at 12:53 pm

    Jamie, looked like such a fun party! I loved seeing the transformation of your dining room over time. Can’t wait to see your updates this spring. Thanks for sharing at Silver Pennies Sundays. x

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    • Jamie -Better With Age says

      March 25, 2013 at 5:18 am

      Thanks Danielle for your sweet comment. Have a great week!
      Jamie

      Reply
  14. Christine says

    March 25, 2013 at 3:36 pm

    Absolutely STUNNING!

    Thanks so much for sharing this at The DIY Dreamer… From Dream To Reality! I’m looking forward to see what you link up tomorrow evening!

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    • Jamie -Better With Age says

      March 27, 2013 at 7:39 pm

      Thanks Christine!
      Jamie

      Reply
  15. Debra Oliver says

    March 27, 2013 at 7:20 pm

    Love the transformation, that table is just amazing!!!

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    • Jamie -Better With Age says

      March 27, 2013 at 7:40 pm

      Thanks Debra! Happy Easter 😉
      Jamie

      Reply
  16. Anonymous says

    April 5, 2013 at 1:54 pm

    OMG I LOVE the hutch…where did you find it? It’s just perfect for what I am looking for in my new home.

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    • Jamie -Better With Age says

      April 6, 2013 at 7:53 pm

      Thanks so much! We got it at Pottery Barn. It’s a modular set so you can build it the way you’d like. I can’t remember the collection name but I know for sure the stain is called Tuscan Chestnut so just add that name in the search box on the PB website and it should come up 🙂
      Jamie

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