The Family Table

There are studies showing that families that eat meals together tend to stay together. It's an interesting concept, and obviously not always true, but in my personal experience, family meals are extremely important.

I'm so thankful to my parents for instilling in me the importance of eating dinner as a family. Yes, it's only J & I right now, and meals may end up getting eaten in front of the TV once and a while, but rarely does one of us eat without waiting for the other.

So although my must-have list is really not all that long, room for a large dining table is a must in our next home. If we were to have our immediate families over for dinner together - including parents, siblings, sibling-in-laws - we are looking at 13 ridiculously good-looking folks!

That being said, I find myself really drawn to a rustic farmhouse style table. But, a touch of chic by adding gorgeous chairs, or a dramatic chandelier. Something to add some glamour to the room. Here are a few dining rooms that I've fallen for.

Huge rustic table, modern white chairs

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Herringbone floors, crystal chandelier, linen & nailhead upholstered chairs

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Simple modern chairs, oversized chandelier, fresh flowers

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I absolutely love the modern chairs in the first picture. Here's a way to really glam them up - 

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I'm hoping that a dining room table is something we can tackle on our own. How fun would it be to feed our children someday at a table we built ourselves? Hopefully Ana White can help us out!

Have a wonderful Monday! J and I are off to see Imagine Dragons perform tonight. One of J's Christmas gifts from me. I know, I'm an awesome wife. Can't wait!

xoxo, T

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Table Talk

Well, the weddings are done and our big trip for the year is now but a memory. What next? Relax? Yeah right.

We've decided it's time to replace our dining table. We've been using a bar height table J has had since college. It's a great table, in fine condition and fairly large. It's just not the right table for our condo.

So of course I've been doing my fair share on online browsing. We've decided on a round pedestal table to start. And have just been looking for a deal since.

And then I saw this picture this weekend. And my mind is made:

via Aubrey + Lindsay's little House Blog

Round pedestal. Colored chairs. Bench seating.

Let the shopping/diy'ing begin!