elle decor

I have been a bit busy- I feel like the holidays turn me into a crazy person! I will be talking about Christmas decorating in the near future, but for now, I would like to share a few jewels that have inspired me this afternoon from Elle Decor.<br /><br /><i>Enjoy!</i><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcOfSosr3Q7a1tWZtjqgYtTjeDu0_j0WtGy_oRj3_fmCSqb-RUKSK-4gtax6AB_KNJrE3e0gcQ9bOlqUL1Qj9hHTwxhUszZwRbFGg8B4cUGWs7hCDa6XkG0m1rZX3xTmoxdWfmgoeXx58G/s1600/home-decorating-lacquered-walls-03.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcOfSosr3Q7a1tWZtjqgYtTjeDu0_j0WtGy_oRj3_fmCSqb-RUKSK-4gtax6AB_KNJrE3e0gcQ9bOlqUL1Qj9hHTwxhUszZwRbFGg8B4cUGWs7hCDa6XkG0m1rZX3xTmoxdWfmgoeXx58G/s1600/home-decorating-lacquered-walls-03.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjXRo5_FbpmJmactfgFn91WbhBwhVmZX-wjeV2qG1JXfcRIPUzE2Jde5rvJX2ol0KTTtHqq5kDneImeu6AWTorJnpydF57WJhCHjR2-JhYs45y-7v99eYl9BeFx1381YHxXB-IViJvF1VM/s1600/home-decorating-lacquered-walls-04.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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elle decor

I have been a bit busy- I feel like the holidays turn me into a crazy person! I will be talking about Christmas decorating in the near futur...

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the last item!

So- I have not forgotten about the last item of my ridiculous furniture shopping spree- I am just stretching this process out as long as possible. <a href="http://abodelove.blogspot.com/2010/10/why-ive-been-mia-and-new-furniture.html">Here</a> is the post revealing the 2nd piece!<br /><br />The third and final piece of furniture is actually for Mister Husband's <a href="http://abodelove.blogspot.com/2010/09/orange-you-glad-i-did-this-post.html">Man Mountain</a>. Did he pick it out? Nope. Mister Husband's job is <i>not</i> to pick out furniture... that's my job. However, when I showed Mister Husband (and Colonel Dad) this piece of furniture.... they both felt weak in the knees for the first time about a piece of furniture. (at least <i>I</i> think they were weak in the knees, they may argue otherwise)<br /><br />Anyway... you'll understand when you see it... Abode Lovers.... drumroll please.....<br />TA-DA! The Aviator Chair via Restoration Hardware<br /><br />Description: Drawing inspiration from World War II bomber planes, this chair's aerodynamic curves are hugged in riveted aluminum, while the seat and back are swathed in ribbed leather with the busted-down softness of a vintage bomber jacket. A low seat and raked back give it true flyboy swagger.<br /><br />The fact that Colonel Dad is a pilot gave him a sweet tooth for this beauty... can you see why?<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdFU6yMyf-VwR3sfcYSKTUvgJLpp932j6Duk-vmJQkOotKnyJCY7kqdzOycZwrO2wnKnVckZsAeSMgys6RwnnjuS8sAYdwunvmERyLGLJCQRheSjEUuDJmfrmiNVzwyMPHNtfMd1D871nB/s1600/prod50031.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdFU6yMyf-VwR3sfcYSKTUvgJLpp932j6Duk-vmJQkOotKnyJCY7kqdzOycZwrO2wnKnVckZsAeSMgys6RwnnjuS8sAYdwunvmERyLGLJCQRheSjEUuDJmfrmiNVzwyMPHNtfMd1D871nB/s1600/prod50031.jpeg" /></a></div>Doesn't it make sense now? This chair is <i>(excuse my french)</i> bad ass. Yes, I said it. Mister Husband saw this chair and told me that if he had<i> THIS</i> chair, that he wouldn't use <i>THAT</i> chair anymore.... (no worries... when company comes over that ugly thing gets shoved in the closet!)<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIihyJzy0fvOCDg2aRNlCIP9Tc9yAH6uh6tBipruOPerCMhlGNR_4aynNjst35pFUGPefnwYXBWS3_LBmKjKSG4Atg6ygrO4BViGflAOau7PXRI8Q_Hsd-gu4qpaPkdi2IF8TB2hgPBA9q/s1600/DSC_0203.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="425" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIihyJzy0fvOCDg2aRNlCIP9Tc9yAH6uh6tBipruOPerCMhlGNR_4aynNjst35pFUGPefnwYXBWS3_LBmKjKSG4Atg6ygrO4BViGflAOau7PXRI8Q_Hsd-gu4qpaPkdi2IF8TB2hgPBA9q/s640/DSC_0203.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">From now on... this leather beauty will be Mister Husband's pilot seat. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOVM48tSWHY31xiDgHP6_sS8QGvNufBLHBBP1tbDqDC9GUtbtmgdSs_nlMdhEEXc5Ulnq1HXbsnN6uEJ33VIfDBUnAhtu4cp2nUefEUayl9TqnKGciuQWoqlfF1s1NRYrHEBP3UBzGtTNf/s1600/prod50031_av1.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOVM48tSWHY31xiDgHP6_sS8QGvNufBLHBBP1tbDqDC9GUtbtmgdSs_nlMdhEEXc5Ulnq1HXbsnN6uEJ33VIfDBUnAhtu4cp2nUefEUayl9TqnKGciuQWoqlfF1s1NRYrHEBP3UBzGtTNf/s1600/prod50031_av1.jpeg" /></a></div>Where will it go??? HERE! Perhaps by then we will have the TV hung and perhaps more art? Maybe a pair of sconces? I am also on the search for a coffee table for this space...<br /><br />The drums and guitar will have to find a new home next to that horrid, skank white racing chair in the closet!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQykF33cKVsQssO_totWmC5zw9YF4hx7t2yIIYQtyc2xsSW4yTUZEyF12sadOosNPwu7HPj_ihuB3kww2uZUR4EPrFGEY2WfsalD6Xko4KhCtiYt99GTVKgVnZnBllyDTGzJKrUFI2MgrQ/s1600/DSC_0239.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQykF33cKVsQssO_totWmC5zw9YF4hx7t2yIIYQtyc2xsSW4yTUZEyF12sadOosNPwu7HPj_ihuB3kww2uZUR4EPrFGEY2WfsalD6Xko4KhCtiYt99GTVKgVnZnBllyDTGzJKrUFI2MgrQ/s640/DSC_0239.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Side view.... </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUByWHd4qEW1OLYWhzmkBWRp-6-_h6P3MHQdEUrGRyXyibf-r6DUa3U8heqSfujMBwd_MkGXLtLKhrRnRTxjGQXuQBLLZHN-8JFzhxdniyuvucVb_YGlnueZ_pWLlAOpuOvumz6otGoM74/s1600/prod50031_av2.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUByWHd4qEW1OLYWhzmkBWRp-6-_h6P3MHQdEUrGRyXyibf-r6DUa3U8heqSfujMBwd_MkGXLtLKhrRnRTxjGQXuQBLLZHN-8JFzhxdniyuvucVb_YGlnueZ_pWLlAOpuOvumz6otGoM74/s1600/prod50031_av2.jpeg" /></a></div> View of the back... Yes... it comes to a point... and just so you know- this IS a comfortable chair... you feel like you're getting a snug-hug as soon as your bum hits the seat!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhW4ojOINglSljwy7jnZt9BE7pBbL23-te-M050AboJINxPe9nD2ta7gYv7JzYJ5cImDi4Enz4iH5AhIr5lv-XzglYX2JGqi1w1Vdn_vLPnrHE93ZtMopI9x_TusBoU6vQlA4SB2dJsbvz/s1600/prod50031_av3.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhW4ojOINglSljwy7jnZt9BE7pBbL23-te-M050AboJINxPe9nD2ta7gYv7JzYJ5cImDi4Enz4iH5AhIr5lv-XzglYX2JGqi1w1Vdn_vLPnrHE93ZtMopI9x_TusBoU6vQlA4SB2dJsbvz/s1600/prod50031_av3.jpeg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Aren't these gorgeous!?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhB1UFfLHcbJkXKJOb7CRscYpLdJYlBR-P_xu3Dpv82UxcMbbTZr8NQJaZkuD-MZtf8-iNQM_5Lhz2bK_WnnRv0jQ2gzA8F_jo3BKf6zRcX2fUrNS0oxJyfxinZNQt8MSjfY2R0XlqN26v/s1600/prod50031_av4.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhB1UFfLHcbJkXKJOb7CRscYpLdJYlBR-P_xu3Dpv82UxcMbbTZr8NQJaZkuD-MZtf8-iNQM_5Lhz2bK_WnnRv0jQ2gzA8F_jo3BKf6zRcX2fUrNS0oxJyfxinZNQt8MSjfY2R0XlqN26v/s1600/prod50031_av4.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">So there... that's it. My whole embarrassing list of furniture from one crazy night of shopping with my older sister! I am SO excited about every piece- but it will be MONTHS before these beautiful pieces make their way to my abode. <i>(good thing... I have quite a payment to chip away at!)</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9uQuAK_JHcFxurwdvzaWc3go7U4ClP1m5rxYXH6XfURXaDCbY1a4hMqtVvO68YD97y6C3uCa4zQzRxmwkx2wD2hc3sAGxlR_aMzrRbbGOCY-ZLMwgOW1HkShrE-yfh6VnfWcRK9cqDUsY/s1600/abode+love+chaise%252Bchair.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="166" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9uQuAK_JHcFxurwdvzaWc3go7U4ClP1m5rxYXH6XfURXaDCbY1a4hMqtVvO68YD97y6C3uCa4zQzRxmwkx2wD2hc3sAGxlR_aMzrRbbGOCY-ZLMwgOW1HkShrE-yfh6VnfWcRK9cqDUsY/s320/abode+love+chaise%252Bchair.jpg" width="320" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdFU6yMyf-VwR3sfcYSKTUvgJLpp932j6Duk-vmJQkOotKnyJCY7kqdzOycZwrO2wnKnVckZsAeSMgys6RwnnjuS8sAYdwunvmERyLGLJCQRheSjEUuDJmfrmiNVzwyMPHNtfMd1D871nB/s1600/prod50031.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="312" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdFU6yMyf-VwR3sfcYSKTUvgJLpp932j6Duk-vmJQkOotKnyJCY7kqdzOycZwrO2wnKnVckZsAeSMgys6RwnnjuS8sAYdwunvmERyLGLJCQRheSjEUuDJmfrmiNVzwyMPHNtfMd1D871nB/s320/prod50031.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I will start revealing my sister's embarrassing purchases next!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuUNxaE02sZkqX9Vcx8zLk16txLt6OnYfSROFao-A5-v0fWsEI-ww9Ivt7AycPYXnKTos7YOpCZywpy-MTIUi_F7lKUhAFsMox31m1iK8gICFAYqjTUSO1TBjvusUnWkKmgxroygRHp5cu/s1600/signature-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="50" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuUNxaE02sZkqX9Vcx8zLk16txLt6OnYfSROFao-A5-v0fWsEI-ww9Ivt7AycPYXnKTos7YOpCZywpy-MTIUi_F7lKUhAFsMox31m1iK8gICFAYqjTUSO1TBjvusUnWkKmgxroygRHp5cu/s640/signature-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>

the last item!

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how do you dine?

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I love a good dining room... the fancier, the better. Give me <i>sparkles</i>, give me <i>shine</i>... that's how I want to dine! Here are some of my favorite dining spaces- they all have a touch of glamour and style that truly speak to me. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">What kind of table do you have in your <i>abode</i>? Farmhouse? Round? Stone? Glass? The possibilities are endless... my <i>dining nook table</i> is round, marble, wood and iron. Love it! It's actually a very precious piece to me- it's my Grammy's (my great grandmother who lived into her 100th year!)- and it's as delicate and lovely as she was! This table was one of the <i>ONLY</i> pieces of furniture that Mr.Hubbs and I had upon moving into our lovely abode.... <i>I don't count the mattress and big screen as pieces of furniture! ha!</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1PG1cEecyPltnfi4DzH0RcCqDMzY9dmEh7n3hC0B7Dy41rZ7DkCwstiyIG5hLiBcP8_CtwohNB0jFlKNPcI8uOrMSHOx2FHwXS8X2u-ScLpfxQL43tq7a7J3gWOwqL9XVDccyIPdazmp2/s1600/abode+love+cowhide+rug+3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1PG1cEecyPltnfi4DzH0RcCqDMzY9dmEh7n3hC0B7Dy41rZ7DkCwstiyIG5hLiBcP8_CtwohNB0jFlKNPcI8uOrMSHOx2FHwXS8X2u-ScLpfxQL43tq7a7J3gWOwqL9XVDccyIPdazmp2/s640/abode+love+cowhide+rug+3.jpg" width="424" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">As you can see, I have taken a bit of inspiration from this image... the horizontal stripes and the ceiling medallion are also seen in my abode!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGF6sAbyXSJcN8-xxt4Ouxck6WS-C11M_vwMX5BENdltHUFU4JOFceLtITXnkolAHc7bTjgV5BEMdNjR1lkLbE6-TBCnFO-jGYcUYnsYT7IWkhGmEKZvm7y3dxdf1P1OXpgdrkQHclGE3E/s1600/beach-house-decorating-ed0610-solutions-05.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGF6sAbyXSJcN8-xxt4Ouxck6WS-C11M_vwMX5BENdltHUFU4JOFceLtITXnkolAHc7bTjgV5BEMdNjR1lkLbE6-TBCnFO-jGYcUYnsYT7IWkhGmEKZvm7y3dxdf1P1OXpgdrkQHclGE3E/s1600/beach-house-decorating-ed0610-solutions-05.jpg" /></a></div>I have always LOVED this dining room. The table is to DIE for... I believe it's a concrete top (which I just adore) and the intricate and rustic legs really give this table style. I would love to have a large farmhouse table in my dining room (my dining room that I do not have...) someday- and I would like to copy this table to the best of my ability!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4dwwKlNbRd_nMAALG_fCN194cPtQksSFDHyxU01fnTgLXzXchsBWtsX2iInsgvRdvz1NdJ3LVsOQjsZbEITvk0agMHImdu72OELFFbeZQoTHdLx7kRq-B75bxtchq_V-N7N_JFjyFrJaC/s1600/chhpinkwood.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4dwwKlNbRd_nMAALG_fCN194cPtQksSFDHyxU01fnTgLXzXchsBWtsX2iInsgvRdvz1NdJ3LVsOQjsZbEITvk0agMHImdu72OELFFbeZQoTHdLx7kRq-B75bxtchq_V-N7N_JFjyFrJaC/s1600/chhpinkwood.png" /></a></div>I think the mix of stark black and white and the rustic farmhouse table really work well together in this space.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsnau4ygZdhnNt1UGCKtsa9R3NIt4YTYTxdPOmgiAxJmysItQM8oxv8tHdB13yy1f7LJ43z4NJtBE0EYhSPUtsVQ6_9FSeBbWFW9VFnbYxZqb1JGQFcf6qdCKVmOieUEIj9sXoaqA5Tf_3/s1600/darryl+carter+dc6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsnau4ygZdhnNt1UGCKtsa9R3NIt4YTYTxdPOmgiAxJmysItQM8oxv8tHdB13yy1f7LJ43z4NJtBE0EYhSPUtsVQ6_9FSeBbWFW9VFnbYxZqb1JGQFcf6qdCKVmOieUEIj9sXoaqA5Tf_3/s1600/darryl+carter+dc6.jpg" /></a></div>I know... wowwie-zowwie huh? Mirrors... lots of white, metallics galore... can't get much more vava-voom in one space...<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM7WM39UKTMppAX5cn9S_tDMBxxx5lxLhsJFUvkLAkNA5NyIKy9VjOSNjeOpg7yqqCu6mDsZQLoZkx2FUciDISr3byPXQiP7mE76xE13NjSl09Fbyon0YAL98h7t6a4GqxTH8_QICjYXHZ/s1600/decorating-with-white-11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM7WM39UKTMppAX5cn9S_tDMBxxx5lxLhsJFUvkLAkNA5NyIKy9VjOSNjeOpg7yqqCu6mDsZQLoZkx2FUciDISr3byPXQiP7mE76xE13NjSl09Fbyon0YAL98h7t6a4GqxTH8_QICjYXHZ/s1600/decorating-with-white-11.jpg" /></a></div> The wood planked ceiling is to die for-- the sliding barn door is fabulous as well. I also really love these rectangular chandeliers that I have been seeing everywhere! I love them over kitchen islands and bars the best. The natural wood table is organic and really fits into this space beautifully.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitMUsfRTByIBxSfePwkenShyphenhyphenJ0uPJP8zW2jdlFLk_Lh71lO6bC8ifG6e2xX8AlwD4m1kamgLA92K_QAN4xo1UI_mnE1walscINMMyuO-X6QHbbSTqqYgnQ7YyxrVCnKQfWhLNi6f0k_72Y/s1600/dining+2.0.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitMUsfRTByIBxSfePwkenShyphenhyphenJ0uPJP8zW2jdlFLk_Lh71lO6bC8ifG6e2xX8AlwD4m1kamgLA92K_QAN4xo1UI_mnE1walscINMMyuO-X6QHbbSTqqYgnQ7YyxrVCnKQfWhLNi6f0k_72Y/s1600/dining+2.0.jpg" /></a></div>Driftwood Table... yes please! I love the contrast between the natural twisted wood and the bright white chandelier hanging above the table- the curving and twisted lines make them work together- and the contrast in color allow them to coexist beautifully without competing.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibr5FlKCy4iu-d8rSSac6oJWnIvWTJU6uEPuP6iywvATzJBbRVJ0ekM2fqm4mZOZubRo9YvUCydh-nhPXz7rV6IPL2Z-Q4JZFV-Xro8oox4l9A63p9_R-GMPMB_iuHj8Fj1AtuHw5a3Wu1/s1600/hamptonsnew4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibr5FlKCy4iu-d8rSSac6oJWnIvWTJU6uEPuP6iywvATzJBbRVJ0ekM2fqm4mZOZubRo9YvUCydh-nhPXz7rV6IPL2Z-Q4JZFV-Xro8oox4l9A63p9_R-GMPMB_iuHj8Fj1AtuHw5a3Wu1/s1600/hamptonsnew4.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I love, love, love this earthy, rich and elegant kitchen. The different seating options are lovely and unique-- the space looks so inviting and cozy. The antique chandelier brings loads of elegance to the space and I just die over the wall color. Beautiful!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpV8UTfoZu9Cx-ytsrjEos6y4NuFvefbGgppOFPzp5ipqur4fE_WHdqW345U2oLJFBPHDBTcDxm4VOrlC2YmNs5mtzY8L4WJ2kfEVlfrxMrnNIHEt_D0Cb5uRvI3ocH0MzH5eZWUYTs39X/s1600/jayson+home+and+garden+buyer+home_Page_5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpV8UTfoZu9Cx-ytsrjEos6y4NuFvefbGgppOFPzp5ipqur4fE_WHdqW345U2oLJFBPHDBTcDxm4VOrlC2YmNs5mtzY8L4WJ2kfEVlfrxMrnNIHEt_D0Cb5uRvI3ocH0MzH5eZWUYTs39X/s640/jayson+home+and+garden+buyer+home_Page_5.jpg" width="628" /></a></div>Traditional elegance... this style will never be "out of fashion" It's timeless, warm and packed with glamour. I especially adore the chandelier and figure drawings hanging in different metallic finishes-- what do you think of that many nudes joining you for dinner? Me... I'm fine with it... I LOVE figure drawings- there is nothing more beautiful to me!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBa_JiMaqsaZ2uXlhq7DPJTS2Yz5cNmsk2W1eu8x3k0__cRkxH96KxSApREyf8XLOX-JfBplFiINYA0fF8s6CxdhsjI6vlArAh9VpmXKoXVNqbYImlY_eU_j_ovUmME2W9nutOvzPHBPA6/s1600/madeline%252Bstuart.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBa_JiMaqsaZ2uXlhq7DPJTS2Yz5cNmsk2W1eu8x3k0__cRkxH96KxSApREyf8XLOX-JfBplFiINYA0fF8s6CxdhsjI6vlArAh9VpmXKoXVNqbYImlY_eU_j_ovUmME2W9nutOvzPHBPA6/s1600/madeline%252Bstuart.jpg" /></a></div>The mirrors create a ton of depth and light in this space. I think that the chandelier keeps this space from being too sterile and modern. Also- the back of the chairs is quirky and brings a feeling of <i>"collected charm"</i> to the space. I love that each chair back is different. Paying attention the BACK of your dining chairs is a really fantastic idea- because as you can see here... you see the BACK of the chairs- not the front!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDvLua3muvR-Yx8y7HtU7J5372zpqW9PlnNhLKlruaJPBgt5YIb4vyd2gkKE8gQXBEltTQ-GtH3zIsiGkeqcM7kAfMT3MVOPvZNgJ_aYMFExaXj2jw9QXcH_IN9UeUojLtyy9gzMIMgL3G/s1600/Picture%252B796-1.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDvLua3muvR-Yx8y7HtU7J5372zpqW9PlnNhLKlruaJPBgt5YIb4vyd2gkKE8gQXBEltTQ-GtH3zIsiGkeqcM7kAfMT3MVOPvZNgJ_aYMFExaXj2jw9QXcH_IN9UeUojLtyy9gzMIMgL3G/s1600/Picture%252B796-1.png" /></a></div>High gloss black table top mixed with gold traditional touches really make this space feel timeless, classic with a dose of current, modern appeal. The oversized shade light fixture really brings this space modern personality... imagine what this space would have looked like with an antique chandelier dripping with crystals?? <i>TOTALLY DIFFERENT!</i> Here again, is a figure drawing in a dining space.... what do you think about that? Would it be odd to have nudes hanging around while you are eating? I am curious as to what you think because I have a HUGE collection of oversized figure drawings that I did in school that I am DYING to hang in my abode... what do you think? too scandalous???<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhatQs9c8Njxc2G4EygST99djFUeNHTLyEpHyv4_lMdWAVMKkA9j1oiuP7sXaTbIWvyCvUa209Qq3d3UjURDRxK5SwZnNvdIgIZhAtpQMVAuOE-ybZeBZLQH9KRFc06nzD6W8zutbyd7RRI/s1600/Picture160.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhatQs9c8Njxc2G4EygST99djFUeNHTLyEpHyv4_lMdWAVMKkA9j1oiuP7sXaTbIWvyCvUa209Qq3d3UjURDRxK5SwZnNvdIgIZhAtpQMVAuOE-ybZeBZLQH9KRFc06nzD6W8zutbyd7RRI/s1600/Picture160.png" /></a></div>again... a little sofa/settee at a dining table.. I love this! I also love the use of mirror again- this time it's antiqued (which I love for this more modern space)- it really brings a lovely sense of timeless tradition. The fabric on the settee is lovely- it's super graphic- but in neutral tones- I think this settee could work in any space!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7Mjezwb7ZBnqnXx6bbs8vVBse8D4Ur94UmRLBVUk8CCd2AJEsN-WhN2ux_o-RsRg3GJnl-n_KAgwzbi5qgcd4ooZPxiDkC2pkixPt75m5bISc7LbrtsDB9yHn5GR2iS35u-_pnJ16AD3i/s1600/remix5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7Mjezwb7ZBnqnXx6bbs8vVBse8D4Ur94UmRLBVUk8CCd2AJEsN-WhN2ux_o-RsRg3GJnl-n_KAgwzbi5qgcd4ooZPxiDkC2pkixPt75m5bISc7LbrtsDB9yHn5GR2iS35u-_pnJ16AD3i/s1600/remix5.jpg" /></a></div>Fireplace in the dining area.... I mean, wow. My sister (my older Atlanta sis I call Nene) has just moved everything in her abode so that her dining room now has a fireplace... it's pretty fabulous. I love how this space again mixes modern lines (check out the cabinetry) with the ultra traditional bones of the space (the fireplace and gorgeous moldings....) The french doors also create a feeling of a grand entrance- I love this space. Perfect combination of new and timelessness!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYMYuhPb4_5GTIiDvaVM8D07wZCs30MJ22BdWnAysCWtPTcqroDMww6rv5Kb0rJ30gJ6vp2KJXLbkWoqGmnlw0xwnNVZToK5Qs-d-PJdlGW55AnxM16qMyjhyphenhyphen0EEq0iQy2v7ZdtsnsGE1N/s1600/white+and+brown1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYMYuhPb4_5GTIiDvaVM8D07wZCs30MJ22BdWnAysCWtPTcqroDMww6rv5Kb0rJ30gJ6vp2KJXLbkWoqGmnlw0xwnNVZToK5Qs-d-PJdlGW55AnxM16qMyjhyphenhyphen0EEq0iQy2v7ZdtsnsGE1N/s1600/white+and+brown1.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">So- How do you dine? And how do you feel about dining <i>with</i> the nude??? I am dying to know! Can't wait to hear your response! Have a wonderful hump day abode lovers!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaNimgHKN1tBKpu4CP84ZN0H9u04Q7USIACvCH_fP_NuUu5589-_GMy4pueXuonP9o2n8LJ6pZWrV8J58g6ykg_mPkwC092c8XSK7PZ263TbEa6si2WGm6W9L7ZCDhiSz4RrMR-e7qc-Az/s1600/signature-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="50" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaNimgHKN1tBKpu4CP84ZN0H9u04Q7USIACvCH_fP_NuUu5589-_GMy4pueXuonP9o2n8LJ6pZWrV8J58g6ykg_mPkwC092c8XSK7PZ263TbEa6si2WGm6W9L7ZCDhiSz4RrMR-e7qc-Az/s640/signature-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>

how do you dine?

I love a good dining room... the fancier, the better. Give me  sparkles , give me  shine ... that's how I want to dine! Here are some of...

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