It has been a rather crazy week. I still haven't finished my fall decorating but I did take a bunch of photos of the dining room, living room and porch right before Lola and I left to head out of town yesterday. Honestly, I'm not happy at all with how the dining room turned out but I figured I would show you how it looks now and I am guessing later this month or at some point in October I am going to switch it up to something I like better once I get some real pumpkins and other things. I think right now it looks a little too busy and dull. I did everything in quite the hurry though because I knew I would be heading to NH to be with my family as my grandfather is in the hospital and not doing very well. I waited to travel until last night, though, because I wanted to make sure I got to see Lillie head off for her first day of school ever! (I posted some of those photos below). First, though, here are a few pictures of our dining room (I'll show the other rooms as I have time):
Lillie was so excited about her first day and absolutely LOVED it!
She spent most of the afternoon after she got home doing self imposed "homework". Little does she know how much she's going to dread that someday - haha!
Oh and not to leave Lola out here she was on the plane. She carried Lillie's little pretend computer all around the airport and was a little angel baby on both flights. She thought she was pretty grown up! =) Sorry for the blurry phone picture.
Your dining room looks lovely!!! I don't find it busy or dull at all! I love the pumpkins with wreath. Girl, anything you touch looks good! Lillie looks so big and so proud of herself! My baby girl started 1st grade. It is the first time she has ever been gone from me all day every day. It has been a tough week for me, but she is loving it so I am so happy for her! I hope Lillie has had a great one too! Safe travels!
ReplyDeleteYour fall decor looks beautiful! I can't get over how big both of your girls are getting, and Lillie in school already?!...where does the time go?! I hope your grandfather makes a full recovery!
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Love the dining room. It looks great! Hope your grandfather makes a full recovery. Question: where did you get the silver tall bowl things that you have the pears in the dining room in room and the pinecones on the mantel? I love those...
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Thanks! I got them several years ago at a shop in Williamsburg called Seasons on clearance. I've checked to see if they got any more in and they never have. =(
DeleteI think the room looks great but if you are like me you won't rest until you get it just right..Lilly is adorable in her little outfit for school and Lola is too cute..Have a great day and sorry to hear the news of your Grandpa..
ReplyDeleteKeeping your grandfather and your family in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteYour fall decorations are lovely, don't stress too much about them. I truly hope your grandfather gets well soon, will keep him in my prayers. Lillie looks adorable as always, how exciting to be starting school, I can't believe she was excited, my first was not quite so happy to be sent to school when he first started. And of course, Lola is just to precious.
ReplyDeleteI think your dining room looks great with all your fall touches! Lillie and Lola look so cute! Keeping you and your family in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteIf you want to see dull, come and take a look at my house. Your house always looks beautiful! Lillie and Lola both look so cute. That's so good that Lillie is liking school. Hope your grandpa's health improves.
ReplyDeleteDining room looks awesome and your baby girls are growing up SO FAST!!!! Just look at them! Oh my word, time is flying, huh?
ReplyDeleteI think your dining room looks amazing, you did a great job, truly.
I love the Fall touches in your dining room! Lillie and Lola are adorable! You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers!
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear that your granddaddy isn't doing well. Will pray for him and you and Lola for safe travels.
ReplyDeleteLove your fall decorating. I think you always do a lovely job. Love all the texture with the feathers and the different veggies...and I espedially love that urn full of hydrangeas...they are hydrangeas, right? So, so pretty on your newly made table. : )
Thank you for your prayers Cheryl. Yes, they are hydrangeas. I love them! =)
DeleteJenni you are to hard on yourself. Your home is stunning. You always know the right touches and make everything lovely. Onions! So unexpected and I love it! A clever touch of fall.
ReplyDeleteLillie is darling! Love the 'homework". And Miss Lola adorable! What is the name of her blog? She looks hard at work. ;)
Keep you all in my thoughts and prayers. Safe travels. God Bless.
You are so sweet! Lola probably will have her blog up and running by the end of the week - she's just got a few finishing touches to make on the layout. =)
DeleteI'm keeping your Grandfather in my prayers Jenni. Your home is always stunning. You have such a magical way of decorating. It is always gorgeous and so classy and elegant. Lillie looks very happy on her first day of school...such a big day for her and for you! She's adorable. Lola is darling and I agree with you...she will probably have a blog up and running in no time...a lot sooner than I am getting mine done. She looks like the perfect travel buddy.
ReplyDeleteAw that is so cute!! I knew Lillie would be eager to go to school and be a big kid! She is so darling and is going to move and shake the world! Lola is a little peach isn't she? Thanks for sharing their pics, I love to see them doing regular kid stuff....always had only boys, so its fun to see little girls. The dining room looks nice, its elegant and sophisticated~I don't really like lots of fall decor, so it seems just right to me. Hoping your grandfather pulls through.
ReplyDeleteOh so pretty! Lillie looks so grown up!
ReplyDeleteJenni, I am so sorry to hear about your grandfather. Thinking of you and your family during this difficult time.
ReplyDeleteLillie looks adorable on her first day! Self-imposed homework... too cute! And sweet little Lola is such a good girl! The people sitting around you must have thought you had the most brilliant child ever!
sending you a big hug. xxj.
p.s. if there is anything I can do please call me- I can drive you or your peeps to/from the airport if needed. I'm happy to help.xx
Jennifer, you are WAY to critical of your work!! I think the dining room is STUNNING!!!! I love it!!! Lillie and Lola are adorable as always!! Praying for your safe travels, and for your Grandfather!!!
ReplyDeleteI ♥ the decor and as usual your girls are precious!
ReplyDeleteI'm a long time reader, but first time commenter. I'd love to have that dress for my daughter. Can you tell me where it's from? She's adorable!
ReplyDeleteIt's from Crewcuts. We have a J.Crew outlet in Williamsburg that has the best deals! I think this dress was $15!
Deletewell your little quick-fixes and change ups would put anybody to shame! It looks amazing!! as always!!
ReplyDeleteAnd your daughter is just precious!! Have a great weekend!!
Hi Jenni, I'm so sorry to hear about your grandfather! I hope you enjoy spending time with your family this weekend. I'm happy to hear that Lola did well on the flights! She's not at an easy travel age - she probably loved the one-on-one time with you though. I think MG and I have a flight in our near future . . . I pray it goes as well as your trip did! Yay for Lillie's first day! She looks so cute. Your dining room looks great!
ReplyDeleteI have to believe that Lillie was the cutest kid in class. Travel safe! Sending prayers to NH!
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures!!
ReplyDeleteJan @Door251
I love the decor and I think it's great that you post pictures even though it's not finished. I know if I wait to post pictures of my fall decor when it's perfect it would be Christmas.
ReplyDeleteI am sorry- our best wishes go out to your family and Grandpa. I am so glad you could be there for day#1 of preschool. They grow up so fast! Everything looks lovely- not dull at all :) have a lovely night!
ReplyDeleteWhat color is in your living room and dining room?
ReplyDeleteOur dining room is Ashley Gray.
DeleteHi Jennifer-Love the decorating as usual! I'm now inspired to pack up summer decor and get ready for fall!I am wondering about the dining room--where did you find the tall, black stalk? Love the girls pics and prayers for your grandpa! Melissa
ReplyDeleteThank you, Melissa! I think I got it at Target but it's been a few years so I am not 100% sure.
DeleteI am so thrilled that Lillie liked her first day of preschool. That is such a blessing. Thinking of you.
ReplyDeleteHello I have followed your blog for some time now and think your amazing!! I was wondering if you might tell me where you got your gorgeous Hutch/Armoire in your kitchen area? Thank you!!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Cyndi! It's from Office Depot actually! I got mine for free (a long story) and just recently painted it. You can see the full post here:
Deletehttp://dearlillieblog.blogspot.com/2012/06/my-teeny-tiny-home-office.html
Ha would have never guessed! Great job! Thank you
ReplyDeleteHi! Can you tell me what the paint color of the sideboard is? You are so talented! Thank you for sharing your work!
ReplyDeleteThanks! It's Ashley Gray by Benjamin Moore.
DeletePerhaps someone has asked this already, but I searched your site and I can't seem to find the info. of where you got the chandelier above your table, its LOVELY! Did you make that? You are so innovative!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much! It is from Savvy. You can find that information as well as lots of other info under the "our house" tab on top. http://dearlillieblog.blogspot.com/p/our-house.html
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