Tuesday, January 18, 2011

CHRONICALS OF THE PINK DINING ROOM...

Have been waiting for a sunny day to shoot the "Dining Room"....

since that may never happen anytime soon, (northern Michigan...) I've tried my best to shoot it up!

Have Mucho photos soooooo...as long as you can stand it I'll be sharing shots over the next few days, hopefully not weeks!
This room was previously a guest bedroom...time for a change.

Katrina my painter used a Sherwin Williams Satin finish called, "Southern Beauty" on all the walls, (10 ft. ceilings).

It is a soft pink....Yes, a PINK dining room.

Katrina said she's never painted a dining room pink before....well , I'd say it's about time she stuck that feather in her cap!

When I flipped the switch on the Chandy and the room lit up she smiled!....me too.


Would have been wonderful in all WHITE too...


The windows are perfect for a dining room...this room gets the afternoon sun, when it shines. So far the room is happy even through the gray days of winter.





Best thing about a new space...there are endless arrangment options...

Tweeking can become an artform...fun.



More to come...
Happy Afternoon,
Kathy.



Posted by KATHY @ Sweet Up-North Mornings...

34 comments:

  1. AnneJanuary 18, 2011 at 10:28 AM

    It looks absolutely lovely!

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  2. AnonymousJanuary 18, 2011 at 10:32 AM

    lovely!!! Xoxoxo 1942charm.blogspot.com

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  3. OliveJanuary 18, 2011 at 10:36 AM

    Love the pink and the chandy is perfect with that window!

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  4. AnonymousJanuary 18, 2011 at 10:57 AM

    Hi Kathy! Oh, how beautiful! Yay! I'm glad you stuck to your guns and id your pink! It's so pretty.
    Looks like you,t oo!
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  5. Betsy Nickel PhotographyJanuary 18, 2011 at 10:59 AM

    Love Katrina! She always does an awesome job and she's so quick! ;) Love the new room too! Pretty in pink! ;)
    PS....it's SO much sunnier up here than down state. When we lived in Lansing, it was gloomy ALL the time. Lansing, MI is the second cloudiest city....following Seattle. I think it's nice to be back up where the sun shines! :) Now if it could just be 80's again.....
    Love,
    Betsy @
    LIFE Up North

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  6. MariJanuary 18, 2011 at 11:06 AM

    HELLO KATHY~WOW THE SOFT PINK COLOR IS GORGEOUS, AND GOES BEAUTIFULLY WITH ALL THE WHITE IN THE ROOM, SO SOFT AND ROMANTIC :)

    XO~MARI

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  7. La Table De NanaJanuary 18, 2011 at 11:19 AM

    Just so beeeeautiful! Love the chairs and chandy and beautiful window..I know you will enjoy this room..Si beau!

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  8. MarigeneJanuary 18, 2011 at 11:20 AM

    Pink is my least favorite color, but I have to say that room is beautiful and so serene, Kathy.

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  9. Nellie's Cozy PlaceJanuary 18, 2011 at 11:30 AM

    Hi Kathy,
    Love your dining room it is so beautiful and feminine. I am sure you are having lots of fun
    redecorating it. I am trying to get my house back together now. Just took the rest of my Christmas stuff down yesterday, and packed it up, so I am in process..........
    Hope you are having a beautiful January, we just came in from sitting in the sun for a few
    minutes, it is a breezy 75 and lovely. First time we have sat outside in awhile, and felt
    darn good!! lol
    Now the sky looks like it is gonna pour, but think this ominous looking sky is just passing over, no rain yet!!
    Take Care Sweetie,
    good to see you post, looking forward to more pics.
    Blessings Galore, Nellie

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  10. michelleJanuary 18, 2011 at 11:39 AM

    Kathy it is just beautiful!! It feels like it's own little romantic restaurant! What a wonderful room to dine and relax.

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  11. Lisa ~Suburban Retreat~January 18, 2011 at 11:58 AM

    Hi Kathy: Absolutely beautiful ... your new diningroom is so 'Pretty in Pink'!

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  12. myletterstoemilyJanuary 18, 2011 at 12:05 PM

    well, i never! a pink dining room looks
    heavenly! brave and creative girl!

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  13. Chari at Happy To DesignJanuary 18, 2011 at 12:20 PM

    Hi Kathy...

    Ohhh my goodness...your guest room turned dining room is absolutely gorgeous, my friend! I'm not sure what this pretty room looked like as a guest room but she is definitely "shining" as your new dining room! Girlfriend, this shade of pink...has got to be one of the prettiest...softest...shades of pink that I've ever seen! It's soooo beautiful! Ohh...and I love that beautiful window...the shape...ahhhh! I love your round table and the chair slips are fabulous! Ohh...I just can't say enough...this is such a beautiful room! Can't wait to see more! BRAVO, sweet lady...you created a masterpiece!!!

    Warmest winter wishes,
    Chari @Happy To Design

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  14. Elizabeth and Gary January 18, 2011 at 12:26 PM

    Hi Kathy,
    Oh the Pink is so pretty! and very soothing to the eyes..I can't wait to see more..
    Have a sweet day and hugs,Elizabeth

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  15. AnonymousJanuary 18, 2011 at 12:35 PM

    Hi Kathy, I love your dining room. It is so gorgeous!!The chandelier is so beautiful, and your curtains. I think your new room looks fantastic.

    Kathy

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  16. Thistle Cove FarmJanuary 18, 2011 at 1:13 PM

    Absolutely lovely! My dining room and kitchen are both Bee Balm RED and are beautiful. The family room, separating the kitchen and dining rooms is a pale, faint mocha. Your choice is wonderful.

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  17. Janet Metzger, ArtistJanuary 18, 2011 at 1:21 PM

    Lovely..lovely..lovely!

    So sirene and calming...perfect for a wonderful dining experience.

    Janet xox

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  18. AnonymousJanuary 18, 2011 at 1:24 PM

    Gorgeous dining room, Kathy!

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  19. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeJanuary 18, 2011 at 1:33 PM

    Oh such a soft pretty color and your room is stunning. Love it. Hugs, Marty

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  20. Flavia GalassoJanuary 18, 2011 at 1:43 PM

    .....beautiful...a pink dining room like yours is really original and even elegant....I'm waiting for ..."more to come"...blessings, Flavia

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  21. NanaDianaJanuary 18, 2011 at 1:56 PM

    And this was a guest bedroom? But...but...but...where shall I sleep if I visit? On the table? oh my..;>D It is lovely, Kathy...just beautiful. I can't wait to see more pictures. Hugs- Diana

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  22. AnonymousJanuary 18, 2011 at 2:05 PM

    Kathy! I love the pink!!! I don't think you can ever go wrong when it comes to the color. It looks fabulous in diamonds, cashmere, cocktails, and yes, even dining rooms!

    Love you!

    Jessica M.

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  23. Blondie's JournalJanuary 18, 2011 at 2:58 PM

    Oh, Kathy! We have this gloom here in Chicago, too. And the temps are dropping rapidly. Yuk!

    Your room looks lovely, glad you did exactly what you wanted. I like pink anywhere! I Can't wait to see more!

    XO,
    Jane

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  24. Sissie's Shabby CottageJanuary 18, 2011 at 3:17 PM

    Just beautiful Kathy! I love the soft pink color and the chandelier! So pretty.

    hugs
    Sissie

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  25. ClaudiaJanuary 18, 2011 at 3:20 PM

    It's awfully pretty, Kathy. Pink is a wonderful choice.

    xo
    Claudia

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  26. Nita JoJanuary 18, 2011 at 3:46 PM

    Gorgeous... Didn't think I'd like pink, but I love it!

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  27. Crystal Rose CottageJanuary 18, 2011 at 3:52 PM

    How beautiful! Love the soft look of it! The chandelier is just gorgeous too! I have the same chairs and I would love to make those chair covers for them...I may have to borrow that idea!~Hugs, Patti

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  28. The Polka Dot ClosetJanuary 18, 2011 at 4:38 PM

    Oh, it is so dreamy, what a fun room to dine and dream in!

    Carol

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  29. Kathy@ Gone NorthJanuary 19, 2011 at 5:58 AM

    Oh...Just so sweet! Perfect for you.
    Looks like your own Bed & Breakfast up there in Cadillac.

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  30. walkergirlJanuary 19, 2011 at 7:52 AM

    Beautiful! I like it. Knew it would be nothing but the best whatever you did. Pray it will birth many good times and memories there.

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  31. AnonymousJanuary 19, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    Kathy, I just love your taste. Everything always looks so serene.
    XO Diane

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  32. Kathleen GraceJanuary 19, 2011 at 1:41 PM

    Oh Kathy! It just glows:>) What a lovely color.

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  33. Brenda PruittJanuary 19, 2011 at 2:55 PM

    I can't wait to see more! You're right. Moving rooms means endless arranging. I say put your rooms where you want, not where a builder intended.
    Brenda

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  34. Vicki BosterJanuary 19, 2011 at 9:30 PM

    Oh Kathy - I could just live in this beautiful- calming- peaceful- beautiful- soothing- beautiful- room. The chandy is the perfect touch and the "everything else" is just stunning. This room is truly to die for and you have done a wonderful job in the design - the photos are lovely!

    Oh and one more thing my friend - (I see IT over there on the beautiful stand - it is perfect for your new room!! I love it there!)

    Vicki

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Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with me...I am always encouraged by your kind expressions and thoughtful comments....Know that you are loved....xoxo Kathy.

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