Sunday, September 2, 2012

Favorites on the First

Happy weekend!!
Today I'm joining Alison over @ The Polohouse for her monthly Favorites on the First party. Today's theme is "Your Favorite Room".
In the last year I've made quite a bit of changes in our house, and there are a couple of rooms that I could say are my favorite. My dining room is one of them. This room makes me smile every time I walk by it!

 In the last year this room has been repainted for a much lighter and brighter look, and the hubby and I added the picture molding under the chair rail. You can see the before here.

  Added these woven blinds to the windows for texture.
  Dressed up the chandy with a little bling and added the beeswax sleeves. Love it!

My favorite change was adding these red transferware plates that I bought from Nancy, around the mirror. It filled in this large wall perfectly.
       Thank you Alison for hosting this fun party!
Can't wait to see everyone elses favorite room!

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ALSO JOINING:
Debbiedoo's
Cozy Little House 
Savvy Southern Style

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48 comments:

  1. Patty @ That's So PrettySeptember 1, 2012 at 9:05 AM

    Very pretty Martina, have a great weekend.

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  2. AnonymousSeptember 1, 2012 at 9:16 AM

    Morning, Martina! Your dining room is so beautiful! Love everything you've done and the sunlight pouring in just makes my day! :) Love those pretty plates around your mirror.
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  3. DawnSeptember 1, 2012 at 9:21 AM

    Beautiful room Martina, I love the french doors between the two rooms and the chair rail makes the whole room have a special feel. Lovely!

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  4. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsSeptember 1, 2012 at 9:39 AM

    This is such a pretty room, Martina! So light and bright. I love the way the sun rays are coming in, in these pictures.

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  5. DebbiedoosSeptember 1, 2012 at 9:50 AM

    I love your dining room Martina. It is just so warm and so tastefully decorated. ENjoy your weekend too.

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  6. Miss KittySeptember 1, 2012 at 10:10 AM

    Hi Martina! Your dining room is just beautiful...I have enjoyed watching different projects individually that you have done in there so it is fun to see it "altogether" for a post at Alison's. My favorite item is the woven blinds in the windows...such a high end look.

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  7. Jennifer @ Town and Country LivingSeptember 1, 2012 at 10:18 AM

    A beautiful dining room! I can see why it's your favorite.

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  8. RonSeptember 1, 2012 at 10:22 AM

    Very pretty room, Martina. I too love the red transferware plates. See you at the "party"....xo, Ron

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  9. SuzanneSeptember 1, 2012 at 10:46 AM

    Oh, this is just lovely. You did a perfect job hanging those plates, too!

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  10. AndreaSeptember 1, 2012 at 10:50 AM

    such a pretty room! I sure miss having a formal dining room.

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  11. The French HutchSeptember 1, 2012 at 11:21 AM

    Hi Martina, Your dining room should make you smile, it's beautiful. so many things here I like that would work for me too. It looks a lot like mine with the same style furniture and drapes. I love the plate display above the mirror and the floor lamp. Great inspiration!
    Have a great weekend.

    ~Emily
    The French Hutch

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  12. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeSeptember 1, 2012 at 12:07 PM

    Love this room too. It is stunning. The color is great and the plates look amazing. My favorite is the plaid drapes and the woven blinds. I love those two together. Hugs, Marty

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  13. micheleSeptember 1, 2012 at 1:24 PM

    i love the paneled walls!

    found you via the party where i'm partying along too.

    smiles.

    michele

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  14. Ricki TreleavenSeptember 1, 2012 at 2:08 PM

    You have a pretty dining room, Marina. I love your yellow wall with the red transfer ware....so pretty....

    Linking from Alison's,
    Ricki Jill

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  15. Ceekay-THINKIN of HOMESeptember 1, 2012 at 2:10 PM

    This is a beautiful room Martina...and I love the sleeves you put on the chandie!!

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  16. FABBY'S LIVINGSeptember 1, 2012 at 3:11 PM

    Beatiful dining room, Martina, so inviting and I love the details, from the transfer plates on the wall, to the plaid drapes. I'm partying at The Polo House too. Have a wonderful weekend.
    FABBY

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  17. Dee ⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️September 1, 2012 at 3:39 PM

    Hi Martina,

    You do have a gorgeous dining room.

    Dee

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  18. KellySeptember 1, 2012 at 4:32 PM

    Looks like you have a nice bright sunny dining room. I can see why it's one of your favorite rooms.

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  19. Tammy @ A Walk in the CountrysideSeptember 1, 2012 at 6:25 PM

    Love your dining room! Blessings, Tammy

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  20. GinaSeptember 1, 2012 at 10:03 PM

    Your dining room is beautiful! I can understand why it is one of your favorite rooms.

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  21. Pam@OurAdventuresInHomeImprovementSeptember 1, 2012 at 11:24 PM

    Very pretty Martina. I can see why it's one of your faves. I love the colors and the curtains.

    Have a great weekend.
    Pam

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  22. Dear LillieSeptember 2, 2012 at 12:32 AM

    Such a beautiful room, Martina!

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  23. PamelaSeptember 2, 2012 at 8:01 AM

    Martina your dining room is beautiful!

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  24. Alison @ The PolohouseSeptember 2, 2012 at 10:39 AM

    I can see why you LOVE this room, Martina!'I love those plates too and your layered window treatments.
    That little green chest with the floral pocket hanging above it makes such a fantastic vignette!

    THANKS so much for sharing!
    This is going to be such a fun "favorites" party!

    Thanks for kicking it off!

    xoxoxox
    Alison

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  25. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleSeptember 2, 2012 at 1:11 PM

    Love seeing your dining room again, Martina.

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  26. Kansas AmySeptember 2, 2012 at 4:59 PM

    Very prett Martina!

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  27. Sharon Lee JohnsonSeptember 3, 2012 at 1:19 AM

    I can see why this room makes you smile! x Sharon

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  28. debraSeptember 3, 2012 at 7:17 AM

    Visiting from Newbie....beautiful dining room and Happy Labor Day!

    I love those curtains in your room ...

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  29. Beth @A Little Country HouseSeptember 3, 2012 at 9:56 AM

    Your dining room is beautiful! Love how you pulled it together!

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  30. Patty September 3, 2012 at 10:39 AM

    Your dining room is lovely. I can see why it makes you smile!

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  31. AnnSeptember 3, 2012 at 11:54 AM

    You have a lovely dining room.
    Have a wonderful day!

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  32. Savannah GrannySeptember 3, 2012 at 12:00 PM

    Martina, I love you dining room. The addition of the bling and the woven shades really warmed the room. I love that you and hubby did the picture moulding. I had to pay for someone to do that. I am in awe. Love the tin pocket on the wall.
    I have a favorite foom over at Alison's and I also have a new post from Scotland. Gove for a visit.
    Have a great holiday. Ginger

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  33. thistlewoodfarmSeptember 3, 2012 at 12:12 PM

    What a beautiful color! I love how bright and cheery is it and I can't wait to see what you are doing for fall!

    Have a wonderful Labor Day!
    karianne

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  34. xinexSeptember 3, 2012 at 1:07 PM

    Your dining room is beautiful, Martina. Actually your whole house is gorgeous!..Christine

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  35. Carlene @ Organized ClutterSeptember 3, 2012 at 7:52 PM

    I see why you smile, it's a happy room with very tasteful accessories.

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  36. Becca BertottiSeptember 4, 2012 at 10:24 AM

    And, I can see why this is one of your favorite rooms, Martina! It's so beautiful ... love the colors ... so warm and inviting. And, I remember when you added the plates ... perfect touch!

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  37. BekahSeptember 4, 2012 at 4:51 PM

    lovely! I looked at your before as well, and wow! What a change that wainscoting makes!

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  38. Pat@Back Porch MusingsSeptember 4, 2012 at 8:10 PM

    I can see why your dining room makes you smile, Martina. It is gorgeous!

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  39. Shirley@Housepitality DesignsSeptember 4, 2012 at 8:14 PM

    I love your dining room....love all the beautiful touches you made to enhance the room so beautifully....and I really like the beeswax sleeves...Gorgeous room!!! No wonder it is your favorite.

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  40. OliveSeptember 4, 2012 at 8:31 PM

    That is a fresh and pretty room. Love the red transferware too. Did I tell you I got a rare set of Red Willow at a yard sale for ten dollars? Did not need it but still. xoxo, Olive

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  41. Keeping It CozySeptember 4, 2012 at 9:18 PM

    What a beautiful dining room! My favorite are the red transferware dishes around the mirror. Love those little details that bring so much to a room!

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  42. Ann from On Sutton PlaceSeptember 4, 2012 at 9:23 PM

    I can see why it makes you smile!

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  43. UnknownSeptember 4, 2012 at 10:11 PM

    I love your pretty plates over the mirror! Lovely dining room Martina!

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  44. RhondaSeptember 4, 2012 at 11:24 PM

    I can see why you smile when you walk by your dining room. It is lovely.
    Love all of the pretty details - the beeswax sleeves, the crystals on the chandelier, and I love the wreath on the mirror.

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  45. Vickie @ Ranger 911September 5, 2012 at 7:21 AM

    What a lovely light filled dining room! I especially love the red & white transferware plates around the mirror.

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  46. AnneSeptember 5, 2012 at 8:40 AM

    Martina,
    You have a beautiful dinning room.Love those pretty transfer plates and your chandy is gorgeous too!
    xx
    Anne

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  47. BeverlySeptember 5, 2012 at 1:07 PM

    Gorgeous!!! I love it all.♥

    We redid our dining room last fall, and we are loving it, too.

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I love reading your comments! Thanks so much for stopping by, Martina