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11.15.2011

casual dining room + thanksgiving table inspiration

Casual Thanksgiving...
Our house is very casual and that includes the dining room.  I think it's more the mood created by candlelight, music and the meal itself that lends to a little bit of formality.
The painting is from Barclay Butera in Newport Beach, but I cannot stop thinking about this painting I saw on Etsy.  I think it would be perfect on the white brick and for this time of year.  It's called Whisper. 
My husband made our dining room table when we were first married.  We've used it in every apartment or house we've ever lived.  A few years later my sister and I found the chairs at Pottery Barn for $30 each...I keep thinking we'll replace them, surprisingly they are very comfortable.
Looking into the kitchen from the dining room.  Originally the opening was only as wide as a normal door.  We opened it up, added an arch and brick.  It makes the kitchen appear much larger, but the actual footprint stayed the same.
We will be away for Thanksgiving this year, but when we return on Saturday we'll pretend it's Thanksgiving all over again.  I was inspired by the photo below taken at the Union Square Greenmarket last Saturday.  It was not practical to bring these little bundles back so I went with a similar feel, but used things out of my own yard.  The color palette I was going for was gray, silver, white, natural and a little bit of denim.
My inspiration...natural from the wheat and grasses, the gray on the ground, blue (notice the person standing wearing blue jeans in the top right).
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30 comments:

  1. LisaCNovember 15, 2011 at 4:44 PM

    I admire your attention to detail and the simple things..yet I like most how you keep 'things lovely'. :) thank you for sharing!

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  2. Cindy in AustinNovember 15, 2011 at 4:54 PM

    I love that you've kept your table all these years. What a treasure that will be in your family forever. And the rough wood is so current too! I always love your posts. Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!

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  3. the gardener's cottageNovember 15, 2011 at 4:58 PM

    annie i love this. i think casual settings like this are so beautiful and allows people to relax instead of being uptight during dinner. love all your choices. that painting or print is absolutely beautiful and perfect there too. i'm going to his website right now. xo

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  4. MarianneNovember 15, 2011 at 5:03 PM

    Annie, you home is so gorgeous!!! Every time I see it I feel inspired! I love the casual vibe of your home and your table setting for Thanksgiving. It's warm, classic and so inviting. I can't believe your husband made your table... true talent! Beautiful!

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  5. hostess of the humble bungalowNovember 15, 2011 at 5:06 PM

    Rapture and Bliss are two words that your images evoke...i love the white and serene feel of your home.
    It is so different from my tiny dark wood walled arts and crafts bungalow...
    I could escape into an all white fantasy in your home.

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  6. Claudia LaneNovember 15, 2011 at 5:36 PM

    I just love your home Annie, the dining room is no exception, it's just gorgeous (table chairs and setting are so chic!) xo

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  7. rustic rooster interiorsNovember 15, 2011 at 5:40 PM

    Annie... 30 dollars each for those chairs! You are soooooo lucky! They look great! You could never get rid of that table... It's wonderful! Thanks for inspiring me. Love your posts! Beautiful :)

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  8. An Urban CottageNovember 15, 2011 at 5:47 PM

    I love your dining room. The black walls with the starfish prints are wonderful. Please don't change the painting. I love that the seascape ties in with the starfish. The bamboo blinds tie in the floor and table. It's all just perfect.

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  9. UnknownNovember 15, 2011 at 5:48 PM

    Love it ... love your style! Especially the napkins and place cards - GREAT job! Your photography is great too.

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  10. Jane and Lance HattattNovember 15, 2011 at 11:47 PM

    Hello Annie:
    Everything about your house that we see here, and have seen in past posts, looks wonderfully stylish, elegant and totally ordered. Your table is lovely, and very personal, and we cannot think why you should need to change the chairs.

    As for your kitchen - a dream come true!

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  11. AnonymousNovember 16, 2011 at 1:45 AM

    That's all so beautiful, I'm not very good at dressing the table, I always let myself down at that stage and I think it's so important to set a scene.

    That's wonderful that your hubs made the table and you still use it - oh to have a husband who is handy, mine cannot wire a plug or change a fuse, it's ridiculous.

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  12. Kellie CollisNovember 16, 2011 at 2:45 AM

    Lovely kitchen and dining area! Lovely pieces too! Enjoy the gorgeous day, Kellie xx

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  13. EL at home...November 16, 2011 at 4:00 AM

    Wow, what a beautiful post Annie!! I'm especially in love with the denim napkin ties, the starfish border and of course the dining table your husband made. That's really special..! xx

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  14. RenéNovember 16, 2011 at 4:42 AM

    I could just move right in. Seriously Annie, I love your style! This is perfect.

    Thanks so much for joining the "room by room" series!

    -René

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  15. elizabeth@themustardceilingNovember 16, 2011 at 9:39 AM

    Your home is so beautiful Annie, I love the casual feel to it and your dining room is no exception...gorgeous. I love your dining table what a sentimental piece.

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  16. Sue/the view from great islandNovember 16, 2011 at 10:01 AM

    Annie this looks like something out of Martha Stewart Living! That brick archway is brilliant!

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  17. Mary Ann PickettNovember 16, 2011 at 10:57 AM

    Annie: You should totally buy that painting...put it on you Christmas list.

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  18. Mary Ann PickettNovember 16, 2011 at 10:59 AM

    Also...I cannot believe your husband made that table. It is beautiful and so meaningful. Your taste is exquisite.

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  19. Amy Vermillion @ Martineau Vermillion Interior DesignNovember 16, 2011 at 10:59 AM

    Annie,
    SO lovely! And the fact that your husband made your table blows me away.
    Amy

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  20. Allie Snyder | AmaryllisTruthStudioNovember 16, 2011 at 11:20 AM

    Thank you so much for featuring my painting, Whisper, in your post!

    Your blog is such a gem, so glad I found it!

    -Allie
    http://amaryllistruth.com
    amaryllistruth.etsy.com

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  21. UnknownNovember 16, 2011 at 11:36 AM

    Love the simplicity of this Annie. Don't you wish you could have some of those bundles from NY? Love the fall colors and it they would be perfect on your table. Although, I'm sure you will find something just as fabulous!

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  22. Vanessa CoppaNovember 16, 2011 at 11:59 AM

    Very pretty. Your house in gorgeous! And I like your silverware. Simply beautiful.

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  23. Nancy... Noticed!November 16, 2011 at 11:59 AM

    Annie- I love the amber turkeys with the browns, white and denim. All so lovely and inviting! Anyone who is your guest will be GRATEFUL to be in your home.

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  24. A Vintage VineNovember 16, 2011 at 12:16 PM

    WOW! I am so in love with your dining room, love it's simple but elegant style!

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  25. katiedidNovember 17, 2011 at 2:43 PM

    Annie! I am so glad you commented on my blog today so I could find yours! I LOVE your house! I have the same wainscot molding in my dining room and have never really come up with a plan for what to do in here....so everything is white. I love the black paint above yours....so I might have to try something like it. Your ideas for Thanksgiving have inspired me as well! I love the idea of the herbs, which we have in abundance in our yard. I am linking you in my blog role if that's OK?

    So glad to meet you!

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  26. The Vintique ObjectNovember 17, 2011 at 9:05 PM

    Hello, Annie. What I love most about your style (and I think I've said this before) is your use of strong contrast and simple shapes. I absolutely adore your dining room chairs in black, and don't even get me started on the painting. A room is nothing without a good piece of art!
    Camille

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  27. Rita's RecipesNovember 19, 2011 at 7:07 AM

    I love your denim napkin rings. The look like cut-off jean hems that are tied. Very clever! The table and chairs are perfect...never change.

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  28. ...November 19, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    Hi Annie,
    Thanks for stopping by my blog! You have a beautiful home! Love the brick arch, and your denim napkin ties. Happy Thanksgiving!
    ~ Mary

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  29. Alycia NicholsNovember 20, 2011 at 5:26 PM

    Beautiful table! I love the simplicity. I REALLY love the view into your kitchen and how you gave it the appearance of a wider space. What a great idea! And is that a beadboard ceiling? Cool!!!! Wonderful that you are still using the table your husband made when you first married! The sentimental value alone would make me want to keep it, too!!! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

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  30. Lisa @ Shine Your LightNovember 21, 2011 at 7:04 PM

    I love your style and your beautiful spaces! So nice to find your blog through Cottage & Vine. Hope you enjoy your Thanksgiving and many happy times in that pretty dining room. -Lisa

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