Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Before & After

Remember WHEN YOU ALL VOTED HERE???  When I was going to make-over my dining area.

This was the before....
I loved all the color above in the before.. Was ready for a change!



AND NOW THE AFTER!! Welcome to my Nest!! 
Found this flirty buffet on craigs list - added a mantle out of my shabby room, brought out only my favorite silver pieces... and yes the buffet has great storage! I needed storage space for vintage napkins, silver pieces, etc..  
Brought all my mirrors to one wall for more of a WOW!! 

View from living area... Still have not put my roman shade back on french door...
Love the burlap runner with white ruffle... THANK YOU BECKY 
This is the view from the side door... i did purchase new table and chairs.. remember this post? 
Ruffled burlap valance!! Thank you Sallye .. I love it! 
This is the corner where the hutch used to be... totally opened up the space and gave me so much light! 
LOVE LOVE THIS LITTLE TABLE.... VERY OLD AND VINTAGE.. SHE IS NOT PERFECT AND I HEART HER! 
i am having some cushions made out of cotton and coffee bean bags... stay posted on those! 

love the new look.. clean, crisp & cool .. just waiting for spring! 


Hope you enjoyed the tour... Stop by anytime and please leave me a comment!! 
Valarie



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22 comments:

  1. Comeca JonesMarch 15, 2011 at 9:50 PM

    Beautiful!!!!I love it! You are so good at color and change! Me... I am still workin on it lol.

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  2. Fishtail CottageMarch 15, 2011 at 10:27 PM

    That buffet table is to die for..what a great find! xoox

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  3. Lady ButterbugMarch 15, 2011 at 10:31 PM

    Valarie, Love, love your new room...especially the ruffled valances. Steve loves the parlor music:) Did you landscape the front yard??? Karla

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  4. Kristy CarberryMarch 15, 2011 at 10:53 PM

    Big improvement! Thanks for sharing, stopped by from Savvy Southern's link party.

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  5. AndreaMarch 16, 2011 at 2:03 AM

    Wow, what a difference!! The "before" was lovely, but the now is GORGEOUS!

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  6. AnonymousMarch 16, 2011 at 5:52 AM

    Absolutely beautiful!

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  7. LoriMarch 16, 2011 at 6:16 AM

    So wonderful! I know you just keep walking by and looking around. The burlap accents are great.

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  8. UnknownMarch 16, 2011 at 6:32 AM

    thanks for visiting my blog, your room look amazing, I am following you now

    Pattie

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  9. Lisa~A Cottage To MeMarch 16, 2011 at 6:53 AM

    Wow...what a change! I really like that it is so welcoming and relaxing feeling. Great choice!

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  10. foreverdecoratingMarch 16, 2011 at 7:48 AM

    Your transformation was fun to watch and love it now. Great look!

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  11. Pam - @diy Design FanaticMarch 16, 2011 at 8:59 AM

    Your buffet is really beautiful and I heart your little table, too!

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  12. Jena @ Involving Color and HomeMarch 16, 2011 at 9:43 AM

    I LOVE how your dining room turned out! The buffet is gorgeous. So glad I came across your blog. I'm a new follower.

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  13. Nancy @ Ella ElaineMarch 16, 2011 at 11:23 AM

    FANTASTICO!
    I love the new look. Where did you get the ruffled valance? I need one...

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  14. kara@elements-interiors.netMarch 16, 2011 at 11:43 AM

    LOVE THIS! Come on ova' and link up to my Linky Party! xoxokara


    *ENTER LINKY PAR-TAY Here! *

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  15. StaceyMarch 16, 2011 at 1:26 PM

    Just perfect. :)

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  16. Tammy@Beatrice BanksMarch 16, 2011 at 2:50 PM

    Looks beautiful! Love those ruffled curtains!

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  17. Tammy @ Type AMarch 16, 2011 at 7:05 PM

    it's gorgeous, it was beautiful before, but wow! i'm having a party today, i would love it if you shared this.

    http://typeadecorating.blogspot.com/2011/03/anything-goes-party-8.html

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  18. Sherry @ No Minimalist HereMarch 16, 2011 at 8:44 PM

    Hi Valarie, Love the buffet..what a gorgeous piece!! Great room transformation and everything is lovely. Thanks for sharing this at my new party.
    Hugs,
    Sherry

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  19. Tammy @ Type AMarch 16, 2011 at 8:47 PM

    thanks for sharing this at my party, i just love this room. beautiful

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  20. Linda QMarch 18, 2011 at 11:52 PM

    Like it before with the fun touches of red, I am a red girl! But it is always fun for a change and you did a beautiful job, bravo.
    Fun to see, Linda

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  21. SecondhandroseMarch 19, 2011 at 4:35 PM

    my favorite part is the ruffled burlap valance. I wish I could get my hubby to let me paint some wood furniture around here! Happy Saturday! come for a visit.

    karen

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  22. .March 23, 2011 at 10:07 PM

    Beautiful!!

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