Between the eating and the movie watching I did manage to get a few things done around here. I started decking the halls, but I'm most happy about the to-do's I finally crossed off the list in the dining room.
I added some bling to the chairs.
Ever since Courtney added ring pulls to the back of her chairs, I have wanted to do the very same thing. I went with a slightly different style of pull than the ones she used. I found these antique brass pulls at House of Antique Hardware.
The aged brass and antique style of this pull is perfect against the dark rustic wood. To adhere them, I used super glue.
Super simple and very quick!
I also added a few things to the gallery wall.
The horse hook I found on etsy, and I added 5 keys (Michael's) - you know why there's 5.
I moved the horseshoe art to the gallery wall and finally framed the Made By Girl Love print I've had forever.
And last but not least, I finally painted and nailed up the vintage headers/pediments I bought on etsy back in the summer. Took me long enough right?! Here's a picture from the listing since I forgot to take a before picture.

And here they are now.
I used the trim paint so they would blend in, but I let some of the wood show through to keep the vintage look.
I love details.
And now it's time to Christmas-ify this room! Did you get any to-do's knocked off your list over the long weekend? Is your house all decorated for Christmas already? I'm 80% there - I think.

*Sharing with Thrifty Decor Chick



These are fantastic little touches that are making a huge difference! Thanks for the hardware link- I'll be stuck on that for an hour! Have a great week.
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Your dining room is gorgeous and I love the gallery wall. Beautiful. Hugs, Marty
ReplyDeleteThat looks so good. Love the horse hook :)
ReplyDeleteYour gallery wall looks great and so do the chair pulls. Such a pretty touch!
ReplyDeleteYour dining room is stunning. I love every last detail! I'm excited to see it all decorated for the holidays!
ReplyDeleteI love all of the unexpected elements you add to your home. So pretty and eclectic, yet totally put together all at once. That is a tricky combo, my friend.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see it all Christmas-ified. :-) I have so much to do this week, it makes me a bit sick to my stomach!!
you, my friend, are a master of details! looks awesome- love the chairs!
ReplyDeleteThat gallery wall is so great! I can't wait to put one up in my house. I spent a lot of the weekend sloooowly beginning my christmas decorating. Need to get a few more things this week, then I will hopefully be all done!
ReplyDeleteLooks so great. It really is the small details that make a room. No way have I even started for Christmas - too busy reading blogs! ha ha
ReplyDeleteYou're so snazzy! loving the little touches
ReplyDeleteOh, I love them, Carmel!!!! So fun. And your gallery wall is just beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the idea C!
Deletelove the jewelry on the chairs!!
ReplyDeletei love the idea of the hardware on the chairs - brilliant!!
ReplyDeleteEverything is beautiful, as always :) The gallery wall is so pretty and the hardware on the chairs...genius! :) So pretty, C!
ReplyDeleteLove the LOTR extended edition! We watched all three a few months back, but we split it up to an hour a night. It was definitely something we looked forward to after dinner!
ReplyDeleteYour dining room looks fabulous! I love the pulls on the backs of the chairs!
It was so good - I can't wait to see The Hobbit!!!
DeleteLove it. Also love the gold bowl on the table. Would I be able to find one now or is it something you've had "forever"?
ReplyDeleteI bought it at Target a week ago. They should still have them I think.
DeleteCarmel-I just love all of the added touches to your dining room! It is fabulous!!!
ReplyDeleteBlack, white, gold and a little leopard - yes, please. And the pulls on the chairs, love the personality your details give the room!
ReplyDeleteWhat are in the two littlest frames on your gallery wall?
ReplyDeleteI have that same table. Can you tell me if yours has "white" marks where it has been scratched and bumped? Like on the legs and corners? It is almost like the waxy coating is being scratched.
ReplyDeleteIf so, how do you get rid of it?
Thanks.