If I had a dining room... a real dining room... I'd have raised panel walls painted green with the trim to match. The draperies would be made out of this fabric...
My table would look like this...
And my chairs would be these...
Upholstered in this...
With these (wired) and hanging over the table...
And the wall over the sideboard (by the way the walls are a slightly darker shade of green than the sideboard) would be chock full of my mother's Majolica (on plate hangers), because she just all of a sudden got tired of it and passed it down to me...
A basic seagrass rug under foot...
And in the kitchen Ina would be preparing the meal... wanna join me for dinner in my dining room?
Love it!! As long as we're pretending can I please have those lanterns..pretty please?
Posted by: blue hydrangea - sissy | May 15, 2009 at 03:55 PM
I course I would join you. Sounds wonderful.
Posted by: Sarah's Fab Day | May 15, 2009 at 04:02 PM
Gorgeous table *sigh*...I love 1stdibs.
Posted by: Averill | May 15, 2009 at 04:13 PM
such a fun post. :D
Posted by: Lauren | May 15, 2009 at 04:14 PM
Fab! When can I come over all bring the brownies!
Posted by: Camila | May 15, 2009 at 04:16 PM
i am in love with the french dining chairs
Posted by: Julie | May 15, 2009 at 04:16 PM
Looks like perfection to me...
Posted by: Kimberly Julie | May 15, 2009 at 04:18 PM
... and this is precisley why I love your blog - you put together these amazing simple un-ostentatious rooms.
Thanks for sharing!!!!
Posted by: Kandace | May 15, 2009 at 04:18 PM
Oh, Majolica! I'm just starting to collect and am debating hanging some in my living room around a framed scarf we have. Love dreamy dining room!
Posted by: Susan | May 15, 2009 at 04:31 PM
I am so there! What can I bring? Brownies? Cheesecake bites? Bread pudding?
By the way, great dining room!
Posted by: Elizabeth | May 15, 2009 at 04:31 PM
Should I bring red or white wine? Probably the white so the rug does not get any spills... what a great dinner party it would be, so relaxed and in such a stylish dining room!
Leslie
lamaisonfou blog
Posted by: Leslierowlands@cox.net | May 15, 2009 at 04:34 PM
Sounds divine.
Posted by: Nancy | May 15, 2009 at 04:53 PM
Love it! Can you give me advice as to where to find a good seagrass rug like you show...for my living room...that won't break the bank?
Thank you...
Posted by: Debra | May 15, 2009 at 04:58 PM
I'd join you!
Can you give any resort or hotel recommendations for Seaside?? (we'd be traveling with a 2 year old)
Posted by: Molly | May 15, 2009 at 05:18 PM
Is there room for six guests??? I'd promise to do dishes!
Posted by: seleta | May 15, 2009 at 05:18 PM
Um...Yeah-uh....Thought you'd NEVER ask! ;)
Posted by: alison g. (brazil) | May 15, 2009 at 05:19 PM
You know I would. Can I hold the baby while you stir?
Posted by: Mrs. Blandings | May 15, 2009 at 06:22 PM
I'm in! Can we have 3 high chairs and wine? oh yes and fudge pie?
Posted by: Laura Casey Interiors | May 15, 2009 at 06:27 PM
Be there, or be square.
Posted by: The Steel Magnolia House | May 15, 2009 at 07:10 PM
BTW - That table is TDF.
Posted by: The Steel Magnolia House | May 15, 2009 at 07:11 PM
BTW (to the second exponent): Your taste is perfect!
xx
Posted by: The Steel Magnolia House | May 15, 2009 at 07:14 PM
I would love to join you in your beautiful dining room. I always joke at the end of Ina and Giada's shows that I want to be their friends. They're always having parties. You have such a beautiful design taste.
Posted by: lindsaywillman | May 15, 2009 at 10:09 PM
It's always good to dream and you have done well in yours!
Blessings...
Posted by: Renae Moore | May 16, 2009 at 01:21 AM
That room, Ina cooking and you as host??? Count me in!
Posted by: Debra | May 16, 2009 at 06:13 AM
LOVE that fabric....and all of it! Beautiful! What time did you say dinner would be served? ;)
Posted by: CC | May 16, 2009 at 09:19 AM
Oh, yes I do. Anywhere that Ina is cooking...
I love the drapery fabric. It reminds me of a wallpaper that I fell in love with by Brunschwig & Fils.
Posted by: hellogorgeous | May 16, 2009 at 09:51 AM
I can see it perfectly!!! beautiful!
Posted by: Nicole Mc | May 16, 2009 at 10:38 AM
yes!!
Posted by: Michele | May 16, 2009 at 10:41 AM
Umm....beautiful! I want to join you! Pick me!
Posted by: Laurin Maddux | May 16, 2009 at 10:46 AM
Yes, please! Sounds beautiful, and with Ina it would be delicious too!
Posted by: Suzy | May 16, 2009 at 11:18 AM
I'm there...just name the date and time. I will bring my famous Cheesecake!
Great choices for your diningroom...but maybe Microfibre on the chairs for now... with the baby coming...
Have a great weekend, Regards,Carol Ann
Posted by: Carol Ann | May 16, 2009 at 12:22 PM
Yes, me too please! Erika, I love reading your blog. I checked out your portfolio too and you do beautiful work. Like you, I made miniature model houses growing up as well as was addicted to doll houses! Thanks for the inspirations! P.S. you are your sis are adorable. Congrats on your pregnancy!
Posted by: kate | May 16, 2009 at 12:24 PM
ABSOLUTELY!
Posted by: Bickies | May 16, 2009 at 01:20 PM
Yes please, looks divine!
Posted by: alice | May 16, 2009 at 01:49 PM
The latern idea is great.
Posted by: Blushing Hostess | May 16, 2009 at 02:43 PM
I loved dining in the one you have now:0 Not really a "dining room" but I loved it all the same:) Miss you! I sent you something today so look for it!
XOXO
Posted by: Cousie | May 16, 2009 at 03:47 PM
yes please!
Posted by: megan | May 16, 2009 at 11:46 PM
I love your decorating. I'm Kelly Rainer's mother-in-law. I love that you combine old and new effortlessly.
Posted by: Dianne Rainer | May 17, 2009 at 02:34 PM
Thanks for posting the drapery fabric. I have a green dining room and haven't been paying much attention to it (other rooms need more immediate help). This gave me some fun ideas! How are you feeling? How is Chance? xx
Posted by: The Lil Bee | May 17, 2009 at 04:19 PM
so beautiful! i am head over heels for the lanterns-- how rustic chic!
Posted by: Erica | May 17, 2009 at 09:32 PM
Love it!
Posted by: Nadiah | May 18, 2009 at 05:16 AM
Erika-- brilliant!
Posted by: style court | May 18, 2009 at 08:48 AM
Soooo scary! I was just looking at that fabric last week and loving those birds. Hope you feel well soon!
Posted by: Kelly | May 18, 2009 at 03:12 PM
My pretend dining room looks awfully similar. If only...
Posted by: Susie Mae | May 19, 2009 at 07:41 PM
All planned out...just like that. That would have taken me months to put together (not that I would have EVER been able to find/come up with that no matter how much time I had) and I would question and worry over each choice. Somehow, when you say it, I know it's just right. Aghhh. talent :)
Posted by: Abby Maddox | May 20, 2009 at 08:57 PM
That fabric is beautiful. I can see where it alone would inspire a whole room. Love your selections. Comfortable and gorgeous at the same time. Your design reflects the way we live today.
Hope you are feeling better!
xo
Brooke
Posted by: velvet and linen | May 21, 2009 at 11:49 AM
I LOVE IT! We are currently using our dining room as a playroom and I am playing around with what I want to do as a dining room. This is inspirational! What are your thoughts on sisal versus seagrass rugs? Is one better to use than the other in certain rooms? I never can tell.
Posted by: Emily Young | May 22, 2009 at 03:24 PM
i'd love to join you!! i'd even "settle" for dinner in your pretty yard!
Posted by: no.35style | June 01, 2009 at 04:18 PM
Before you make your dream come into reality, please make full combination to all of components. I think color combination has slight of in-continuity. So, please re-consider your choice.
Posted by: ayati | October 26, 2010 at 10:04 PM