We have finally settled in.

Well you know how that goes, settled for now.  I'm always changing things up!

The day after Thanksgiving is usually when we head to the tree lot for our Christmas tree and the house decorating is about finished by the Sunday after.  I haven't been able to stick to that schedule this year due to the renovation.

So before I start bringing in Christmas, which will hopefully be today (yippee!), I wanted to share how we've settled in!

I was so hoping this would turn out to be a cozy space, and it has.

We really enjoy watching the early morning sun coming into the kitchen and keeping room as we eat our breakfast...

Farmhouse Style Kitchen with a Twist ~ Table is Painted

It's kind of like Christmas around here.

I've been  unpacking our furnishings and settling in again at home and I can't wait to show you our new kitchen with everything in place!

JOSS and MAIN CHAIRS and A FALL CANDLE TRIO

The house is slowly getting back in order,

and even though they are not in their intended space, and won't be for a while, I am really liking our new chairs from Joss & Main!

These Lovell parsons chairs are slipcovered with button backs.  

They are a little shabby and bit tailored too,  which is just the look I was hoping for.

Now that the chairs are paired with the glass top table,

I decided to do a little Fall candle trio...

The deep wood tones and lines of the Lambard arm chairs,

with cream color fabric finished with nailhead trim,

are the perfect compliment to the parsons chairs.

I was nervous purchasing two different types of chairs, from two different manufacturers.

How could I be sure they would be the right size, and would the fabrics would work well together?

It was a little bit of a risk for me and I'm not usually a risk taker...

I prefer to sit in a chair prior to purchasing it, to be sure it is comfortable and "fits".  Not only fits the space, but also is comfortable for the person sitting in it.

Some TIPS on CHOOSING chairs...

It really can be tricky purchasing chairs online, because in most cases the dimensions given are for the "over all" chair size; Dimensions: 42" H x 27" W x 31" D

This measurement allows you to be sure the chair will fit your "space", but that doesn't mean it will be a comfortable chair for the person you are buying it for.  Make sense?

The chair needs to fit the person...

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To be sure the chair will be comfortable to sit in you'll need these dimensions...

• Seating Area : 21" wide × 21" deep
• Seat Back: 19" high
• Seat Height (floor to top of cushion): 19" high
• Arm Height: 21" high

The seating area dimensions allow you to know if the chair is the right width, plenty of room for your hips. You wouldn't want your hips to be smushed, now would you?

And the seat depth is important to be sure the cushion ends at the back of the knee.  If the seat is too deep you wouldn't be able to bend your knees, so your legs will be sticking straight out in front of you.  Comfy?

The seat back is important because you may want a high back chair so you can rest your head against the back.  Or, you may need a low back chair because you don't want a high back interrupting the flow of the room.

The seat height is real important because if it is too high your legs will be dangling...like they did back when you were in kindergarten...ha!

And who wants to sit in a chair with real low arms or arms that are too high?

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Yep, it can be tricky when ordering chairs online, especially when there is a no return policy

which is the case when purchasing from Joss & Main.  Scary!

I must admit that I was a bit apprehensive when placing my order,

but am happy to say that we are very pleased with our new chairs from Joss & Main!

Here's a closer look at my fall candle trio.

It is very simple,

with an Autumn colored table runner,

some candles,

small pumpkins, beans, and acorns...

Hope you'll hop on over, the parties started...AMAZE ME MONDAY!

Blessings,

Cindy

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JOSS & MAIN in the KITCHEN ~ A Dream & A Plan

I have a dream.

And a plan.

So I REALLY hope that once everything is finished my dream does comes true.

Remember our kitchen remodel plan that I shared?  Come Follow Along.

Well, part of the plan is an eat-in-kitchen area with table, chairs, and a few pieces for extra storage.

See the refrigerator on the right side wall?  This wall will be removed so the current kitchen area will be combined with the adjoining den area for our new bigger kitchen.

The current sink, oven and cabinetry will be removed so the current kitchen area will become just the eat-in area. 

This is one of my inspiration pictures.  I really like the white parameter cabinetry with the cherry center island and the dark wood flooring.

I have been considering what to use for the table and chairs in the eat-in-kitchen area.

I really like the "feel" of this eat-in-area, a touch of historic flair that is also fresh and bright.  

If we proceed with the plan,

we will have white cabinetry on the parameter walls, which will make for a bright kitchen area.

We will also have a cherry center island, possibly be 5' x 10' in size, as well as dark Brazilian floors.

If the plan is dark cherry floors throughout the downstairs area,

and a big dark cherry island,

and the eat-in kitchen will be just off the dining room which has a mahogany table and chairs...

I am not sure that using a dark wood table and chairs, like the one in the picture above, would be the right choice.  I do want the kitchen and eat-in-area to stay light and airy...

Too many decisions!!!

I am very thankful to be getting a new kitchen, but it is very stressful in making sure the plan is right, and the decisions made are wise and cost effective, with an end result that is HOPEFULLY all we have envisioned!

With the above in mind, we will lighter tones for the table, chairs and the hutches that we use in the eat-in-kitchen area.

One of the hutches will be this antique walnut piece from the early 1800's.

And the table will be a glass top table that we already own.  Not only will this save us money by not buying a new table,

but a glass table will give us a large eating area that won't "stop the eye" and make the space feel small as a solid wood table may and will be a different feel coming in from the dining room...

The table has a French flair, with pretty curves and detailing, and the glass top allows for a light and airy feeling in the space.  Possibly some chalk paint in her future?  

I hadn't planned on purchasing chairs to go with this table until after the kitchen was finished,

BUT,

I found some beauties on Joss & Main that I thought would be perfect, so I had to act fast...

For seating that would add softness to the room and also help to keep things light, we chose four Parson's chairs for each side of the table.

For each end of the table we chose arm chairs in a light wood tone.

It was fun opening these boxes, felt like Christmas!  Actually, I'm sure all of this remodel will be our Christmas!!! (and birthdays, and anniversaries...)

When ordering online you take some chances...

I really like the button details on the Parson's chairs and the shabby-tailored look, whew!

The nail head trim, wood details, and tones on the arm chairs look wonderful with the Parson's chairs. And the fabric on all the chairs look great together too, whew!

They also look great beside my early 1800's cupboard, whew!

I measured as well as I could using the dimensions given online and the arms fit underneath the table perfectly, whew!  I took a chance ordering these online and so far, so good!

Here are the table and chairs all together.  I am really considering introducing my table base to some chalk paint.

Yes,

I have a dream,

and a plan,

and I sure hope that when all is said and done,

the table, chairs, and hutch look really good on dark cherry floors in our new eat-in-kitchen!  

Blessings,

Cindy

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