"A Duei, for now"

Calling it Home's  One Room Challenge was a great incentive to just get this room done and here is The Breakfast Room Week 6. Week 1 to refresh your memory. 

Everything is bright and fun. 

Custom braided trim from Theo. Merwitz Textiles. Hot pink French piping from Samuel and Sons.

All of the soft goods were fabricated by La Mel Designs. Big Momma's needlework seasoning guide was given new life.

Rather then have everything new I wanted the room to look as though it had evolved over time.

I wanted pieces that had a  history and showed some age and if something did not have a story the fact that "I like it" is enough.

The vase is inspired by the book and made by the author and illustrator of  The Dot, Peter Reynolds

The place mats are by Deborah Rhodes. The glasses are a One Kings Lane score.



I will take any monogram any day. The set of 12 luncheon napkins with the hand work were a double score. My initial and a large set from the local antiques mall.

The silver, we use it everyday and yes it goes in the dishwasher, is my grandparents wedding silver. Every day is precious there fore nothing is too precious to not use every day.

The chairs have all the knocks and dings of life.

Chair detail.

Seat pad ties lace around the legs.

The bulletin board is from LG Custom Accessories. Only flattering pictures are allowed.

 Original art birthday wishes from the talented and oh so clever Leo H.

The house has the best doors and the best dinner bell.

The forged bronze hardware through out remains in tact and functioning. Hinges, strike sets and keys.

Split set hardware. The kitchen side of the door is milk glass and chrome. The brass base metal is showing where the chrome plating has worn off.

A French 19th century iron door bell from Great House by Bonny Neiman is our dinner bell and good luck charm.

The seed catalog prints along with a rotation of photographs and children's art work lines another wall.

We bid you "a dieu" from the house that was once covered in vines.

A patio, side porch and birthday party all need attention, my own foolishly self imposed timed challenge. I hope you will come visit. I finally got the bonding agent off my hands to type.

 Wondering where the baby sits? One of the best bits of baby gear ever. Phil and Ted's "Lobster" clamp that baby right on to the table.