DINING ROOM DILEMMA

While vacationing is wonderful, I truly can't wait to get home. 

The fall colors [and temperatures] are not only a great reminder of the "cozy season" but one that i always look forward to because its also the segway into the "entertaining season". As soon as M and I get home, we will be embarking on yet another move. This time - a dining room is on top of my priority list. I want a place that our friends and family can gather to celebrate, relax, and enjoy meals. I just can't seem to decide exactly which direction I want to take. Taking hints from the table we already received as well as our fine china, and every day dishware, I created two different looks...

table, pastel dishware, chairs, chandelier, pattern fabric [kwid for lee jofa], dotted dishware

I love the sophisticated feel of this board and knowing that these colors and textures would blend in to a beautiful cozy and warm space - perfect for those long Minnesota winters.

table, chairs, armoire, greek key dishes, color rimmed dishes, coral chandelier, wallpaper print

Eternally inspired by Anna Spiro's clean and bright design tastes, I wanted to play with color and pattern in this room. I love that on the dreariest day, that olivey wallpaper would lift your spirits - and, who doesn't love a pink chair? With the fun color and pattern way on the dishware, it would be easy to add visual texture to the room by displaying it in a pretty glass armoire.

What would you choose!?