I think it is very warm and inviting. It would be pleasant to eat there, or to visit over a cup of coffee. I like the blue hutch a lot and also the piece with the tea set. The floor and wall color are nice, too.

I think I would like the table better without the lace doily and the light without all the fake fruit on it. The light might look nice painted another color and with little lamp shades added.

The mini blinds don't really fit in with rest of the room, if you want to keep the early Americian theme I think shutters would look good.

To me, the white chairs are jarring because there really isn't any other white in the room. It might help if the trim were painted white instead of red. I also agree with happyladi that the blinds don't really work. How about some lace panels? Again bringing some white into the room but more in keeping with your style. Country Curtains has quite a few options that could work.

Well the blinds match the blinds across the front of the house so replacing those would put the living room and family room off kilter if standing on the sidewalk. They look pretty bad closed like that - normally they are open and just so noticable...My old hutch use to be white, matching the chairs, then I painted THAT Red to match the trim and now switched the hutch to blue. It never ends I tell you...The white chairs do match the white table legs that aren't shown in the photo...So I think the white is ok..Maybe it is the centerpiece that isn't hitting me. I have been waiting OVER ONE YEAR for a large handwoven basket that is shallow and very long that is handcrafted by a local artist but is gorgeous. I can do all kinds of seasonal displays in it. So I hate to buy something and with my luck the basket is ready next month....Maybe I will fool around with the centerpiece using something existing..I think that is what is driving me nuts in there!

scottmel, if you are done with that cute lamb, I will gladly take it off your hands. I've been looking for a white lamb to put on my island.

I agree that little lamshades on your chandy would be a nice change. I think a new valence with a curtain panel on each end would be an easy way to accentuate any color you choose.

Is that a christmas tree in the corner?

My thoughts are if you are still happy with the room then it is done.

I think your room looks lovely. My suggestions is to take off the mauve valance and add some lace sheers to the windows especially if you want to keep the blinds. I also like the idea of painting the chandelier, I think black would look great. Another thing that can add a lot of warmth to the room would be to add a rug under the table. I think all of your furniture works well together and would change any of it....might remove the lamb and fruit for a pretty floral arrangement.

If you really would like an update you could paint the chairs and table legs blue. I love your lamb but agree about the doily. The lamb alone with a runner under it would be sufficient. Your room is very charming as it is but you said you'd like a change. I know how nice it is to get feedback from others. Good luck and let us know what changes take place.

Actually the curtains are red/creme check and really match the window trim. I did end up redoing my table centerpiece tonight and will post a picture tomorrow. I think this gives it a nice lift until the coveted basket is done being woven! I also removed the fruit rings/berry rings from the chandalier and just left the little dried twigs. I like it better. I do really like the idea of painting the chandalier black! That is a good idea and actually pretty easy to do!!! At one point I did have punched tin shades on it but sold them on Craigs List b/c it really dimmed the light in there... Thanks for the advice! Oh regarding the lamb - a friend of mine gave it to me before she moved and I THINK she got it on line at Terry's Village...