New dining table and chairs

Finally, we have found a new dining table and chairs. We just didn't really know what we were looking for, but we knew we wanted a real wooden table and comfy chairs to sit on for long dinners.

I haven't blogged for awhile, since I was visiting my parents and brother, it's always nice to return home and be a child again. My son was spoiled of course and we all had a good time.


Our table is higher and longer then our other table, it measures 2,5 meters and is 1 meter wide, this is much better for setting my table, we used to have a quit a narrow table.


wish you all a wonderfeel week and take care,
Solange

magazines

Do you recognize yourselves in the pictures of the magazines...? I have got piles and piles of them and I really try my hardest to throw some of them away, but I just love the pictures, the articles and the inspiration they give me.
There magezines in my bedroom, my livingroom, here and there. Already as a little girl, we used to have magazines all over, they can really brighten my day.

You know that feeling, when you get home, and there is a new magazine waiting for you in the mail...then with a coffee or tea, on the sofa, that's really enjoying the moment for me.





This thursday our new dining chairs will arrive, and I will share with you, the pics of our new table and chairs, looking foward!

have a great week girls,

Solange

friday's treasures

It's been a while since my last post, but I have been quite busy and couldn't find a moment to blog. For today I have got some historical treasures to share.
Yesterday my books and silver plated tiny creampot arrived from France. A book about Marie Antoinette, then a stunning double book, about the clothing samples of the dresses of the Queen, dated 1782. I love to read and see the images from that era, it's amazing to learn about the habits and culture.



The little silvercoated box is an exact replica, from the travel box of the Queen.





This afternoon, I will go out and enjoy a tea. The weather is not too bad and I need some fresh air. Let me wish you all a wonderful weekend and enjoy your Valentine's day if you celebrate it. Myself, I will make a nice dinner and make it special, but we don't really celebrate it big.


Do take care,

Solange

Fresh ideas

Weekend is here and it started well, yesterday I gave the newly painted mirror a last coat and then created a fresh little corner in our bedroom. I like the combination of the grey chest and the whitish mirror. I think the makeover went quite fine, what do you think?




Today we finally found our new dining table, we had been looking so long and the more tables you see, the harder it is to choose... We also found a new tv cupboard, there is nothing wrong with Ikea, but it's nice to finally replace ikea with some special pieces. I like to use Ikea in combination with more expensive brands, so that you can mix styles.



The pictures of the tv chest and the dining table are of the shop's website and are not from my home, I am curious what they will look like in our livingroom!

wish you all a wonderful weekend, do take care!

Solange

Work in progress....

another week, another project. Today a short post, I combined my workday with some groceries, some coffee and painting a mirror in our home. It's been awhile that I don't really want to have a golden coloured mirror anymore, I am experimenting to get a light, maybe patina mirror frame, but today I just did the base colour. Hopefully the project is a success...




I have also painted a shelve for the kitchen, which I will ask my husband to fix it against the wall.
Every day is different, sometimes I have got no time, but sometimes those few extra hours, give me a chance to try things again.
I wish you all a good and fun week.

Solange