Bring Back the Dining Room!

As passionate advocates of all things old school, Andre and I like to eat our dinner every night at our dining table... we are unashemedly old-fashioned... it is such a wonderful opportunity for us to connect, chat and share the events of our busy day while taking the time to fully appreciate the meal we have prepared. So it stands to reason that the dining room should be a true focal point of the home...

While I love the idea of a refined and striking formal dining room like the ones featured in the first two images, I think the last image is far more up my alley! I just adore the contrasting tones and the classic, relaxed air of the rustic table and slip covered chairs. Do you have a favourite?

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Dining Dilemma

My gorgeous friend Katie recently asked me for advice regarding what sort of dining table to use on a wooden floor.  She was concerned that a timber table would look too much against the grain of the floor.  It's always a tricky one to resolve but my favourite way is to use a table with a timber top and white painted legs (I suggested Katie even buy an untreated table and do the painting and staining herself to save cash).  Other solutions include putting a rug beneath the table to break up the wood on wood effect, use a table made from an entirely different material altogether or selecting a timber table that is a completely different colour to the floor to ensure there is contrast.

Dinner Anyone?

I'm a strong advocate of the communal wonder of a sit-down meal.  It is so important to connect with your family and there is no easier way to do so than to share a meal together.  So with that in mind, I have found some beautiful images of dining tables that I would very much like to sit at while laughing, drinking and eating with my loved ones - a little inspiration for a Tuesday.

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