That post title is deceiving. "Progress" should definitely be loosely interpreted. The only solid progress I've made on this room is the gorgeous
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggins chairs scored from
Stephanie Scofield on
Scowters.
Which I'm still completely obsessed with except one little thing....It's been tough to find a table that can hold up to those beauties. At least, a table that I'm willing to pony up for. That is round. Preferably 60" round with a pedestal base.
I mean, is that too much to ask?!
See, if I were a good designer, I would be putting together a moodboard and executing piece by piece. You know, I'd have my window treatments figured out....a sideboard/credenza (well, I had this until we decided to move it to the nursery)...accessories and wall art...lighting...possibly a rug...and, of course, a table. All of that would be selected so it fit together just so. But is that how I do anything?
Hell to the no.
I collect slowly with whatever I come by and/or will justify paying at any given time. Which is fine. I've learned to embrace this. Except that, like I said earlier this week, the nesting is setting in and I just want things
generally finished. Or at the very least, I'd like a dining table.
* MAN, I want those chairs. JK! I basically have those chairs. HOLLA *
The problem, if you will, is that I've gone somewhat dramatic with this room. Between those glorious chairs and the rich glossy blue on the walls (trim painted out to match), it's becoming rather...glam? And I love glam as much as the next girl, don't get me wrong. But I kinda want relaxed glam if that's such a thing? Because the rest of the house isn't glam. It's eclectic, casual and a wee bit traditional.
And I need the dining room to be like that, too. So I've rounded up some options (mostly for looks because I'm not willing to pay any of these prices just yet....although I have had my eye on one for quite some time. Maybe I just need to pull the trigger? It's even on sale right now!)
Why can't i just find something nice and warm with just the right amount of grit like this?
Although, I'm pretty sure both of these local boys are still sitting right where I saw them last....
I'm really only serious about that one with the toddler friendly angles and edges....
Could I maneuver that into a round with marble top (a la
this but with blue walls) or would that be too much brass?
Will happily accept links in the comments and moodboards in my inbox! :)
