Yep, you know what I think Karen....you've got this! ;-)))

btw, if you haven't already...definitely check out DrDeb's chair. Perfect pick for her vignette. :-)

drdeb, that is great news! Can you PLEASE send me the link to your thread? I'm not getting the notifications on my feed. I really want to see that grand chair that took 15 weeks to arrive!!

Here it is Karen!

https://www.houzz.com/discussions/could-this-mirror-work-dsvw-vd~2906257

Our projects might inspire you!

Yes, Nandina Home & Design. These projects do inspire me. Thanks :-)

I like that 2nd DR project especially, Karen. Everything from the chairs to the ceiling to the styling....so pretty!

Me too, Avery. Notice the Louis chairs with the slipcovered hostess chairs, and the ceiling looks like it is painted the same color as the walls. Very pretty, indeed :-)

The Chairs are beautiful, this is a lovely room

I agree again....Tracey it is such a lovely room! And yes, Karen, I did notice those elements, too! :-) BTW, Does that mean you're considering keeping the ceiling the same color? Or is a different treatment/color still a maybe?

Hi Avery and Tracey. Funny we should meet on my "old thread" again...Lol

As you know, I'm still waiting on that small giclee by Andrada that I ordered from Etsy. I can't imagine why it is taking so long to arrive.

I'm not sure if you remember it, but the colors look pretty perfect in the renderings.

Once I receive the giclee, I will decide whether or not I want to commission Andrada to do a larger piece.

So, I guess I'm waiting to decide on the ceiling color once I have the new art. I hate to make any major changes until I'm certain about the direction I'm taking with the art.

Here is the giclee that I ordered and the rendering of it in a larger size below.

I have my fingers crossed that the giclee is as good looking in person as the image we are looking at :) because I love that rendering of your dining room!

Thanks Tracey! I'm hoping the same :-) I just wish Andrada's shop would ship it. What in the world could be taking so long???

Lol Karen, you're so right, it is funny, but always fun at the same time! I love meeting up with you & Tracey no matter "where"....;-)

And omg Karen, that image of Andrada's giclee is gorgeous (thanks for posting here)....colors look perfect for the DR. Fingers crossed it's as pretty in person and that it gets to you SOON. And yes, you're right...I do remember now that you were going to wait on the ceiling color 'til after the art decision.... Good call! :-)

Love the art Karen, hope it comes soon! I hate waiting for anything lol

Thanks, Linda. How are things going for you? Have you settled into your new place, yet?

Hi Karen, nearly there with the house, just a few tweaks here and there.

It does feel like home which is strange for me. But I am loving it.

Thanks for asking : )

You can add original Large Art piece for your wall ....for more artwork check my shop too...

https://www.etsy.com/shop/PooArtGallery?ref=profile_shopname

Linda, I cannot believe you're as good as finished settling in! I moved two and a half years ago and there are still things I have to sort out. Very well done, enjoy it!

I'll see your 2.5 years bab, and raise you 11.
I've been here almost 14 years!!!

Bab I'm a bit of a perfectionist - I think that's what my psychiatrist called it lol.

I can't wait, I am a proper nightmare - I do feel sorry for my hubby as he could wait forever!

My crystal ceiling lights arrived yesterday and can't wait for the weekend for natural light so hubby can put them up. I'm sure he can't wait lol

i ordered some 'avengers' art today for the media room as I can't put the other media art up till it's here to do a gallery wall. : )

Linda, are you reading my mind right about now, lol!? You must be a perfectionist....because I have a feeling your home is looking amazing! ;-) Can't wait to see the crystal lights and Avengers art! :-)))

@DrDeb....just realized that the chair Poonam Choudhary (the artist) posted above ⤴️ looks almost like your Hay chair! :-) (Love the art in that pic, too!)

There is a resemblance. But my chair is WAY cooler!

*That* it is DrDeb!

These glass bowls are all gorgeous, Linda. Thanks for sharing :-)

PS The small giclee is supposed to arrive today. Crossing my fingers that the colors work, so I can commission the artist to get started on a larger piece.

A wall mural could be an option!

@Linda, so glad you're finally more at a "settled in" point....finding more Houzzing time and time to source beautiful things for your Houzz pals again! ;-) ....Agree with Karen....beautiful bowls!

@Karen, YAY! How exciting that you'll finally get to see it in person today....knowing how long this process has been for you too. You've had the patience of a saint. :-) So I'm truly hoping you love it just as much (or more) once you see it in person.....so Andrada can start with the commission process. Fingers and toes crossed!

Please refresh my memory (needs refreshing a lot these days)... have you decided on size yet?

Avery, I'm keeping both my fingers and toes crossed that Andrada's piece has the right colors. If not...Oh no, I don't want to think about it. Can't imagine going back to the drawing board.

We decided on doing either two 48W by 40H panels or 1 large piece. She has the 2 options and we were going to finalize once we settled on the colors.

Karen, I think I've read all 2700+ comments. Wow! You're room is beautiful and its been fun following along. I really love the art piece you're waiting on. It will be interesting to see how it works with the other piece. I really liked Natalie's suggestions for the art and also the round backed chairs with your contemporary art. Did the chairs get put on the back burner for now?

I really like the new pendants, too!

Thanks so much for chiming in, Grace! I can't imagine how painful it must have been reading most of the comments. You must be a fast reader ;-)

Just in case you missed anything, I ordered a giclee from an artist named Andrada. Natalie and Less found her. It was supposed to arrive today out of Canada but didn't. Hoping it will be here soon. And, if the colors work as well as we think, I'm planning to commission her to do a larger painting for the back wall to complement the larger painting on the side wall. You are welcome to check out some of the recent renderings in my ideabook, "Dining Room Updated. "

I'm either going to have my current chairs (without slipcovers) refinished or plan to get Louis square back chairs with a distressed white frame. You can also see pics of these in my ideabook.

I do love the new pendents and am glad I made that change. Thanks again for weighing in so late in the game :-)

Karen, I’ve been
watching the progress of your dining room from the sidelines. Nice project. I can sympathize with you trying to find just
the right dining chairs and not break the budget.

Since one of your
contenders is a Bernhardt chair, I suggest that you contact Lenoir Empire Furniture in North Carolina. (Linda in Cust.
Service)

423-929-7283. http://www.lenoirempirefurniture.com/

Lenoir is a discounter of brand name furniture who has been
around for at least 30 years. Their
service is excellent. Per my
recommendation, Houzzer, Stefanie, ordered her dining room Bernhardt cream
sideboard from Lenoir at a great price.
At least you will know the least expensive cost for those chairs to make
an informed decision.

In the past I have previously spoken to Linda at Lenior who
is very knowledgeable. She can tell you
a lot about the chairs and fabric you saw in the local store which is helpful.
However, I didn’t notice that chair style you saw in your local store in
Bernhardt’s current catalogue.

I did a quick check in your area and saw the above pictured dining chairs,
similar to the ones you like, are being sold in a consignment store near
you. Set of six chairs including the
table is $750. Might be worth a look. Since they are a consignment store perhaps
they might consider selling you only the chairs. But at this price you can buy it all and sell
off the table and recoup most of your cost. As of this morning, they still have the set.

Consignment Store ad: http://neworleans.craigslist.org/fud/5390940421.html

Thanks so much for taking the time to read the comments and make suggestions, Tiffany. Those are beautiful chairs. Will check out the link to find out more.

At this price they would certainly be affordable. Looks like the fabric is cream or white moire and the wood white washed. Made by Davis Cabinet Co. that began in 1929 and is still around today.

Their website says you can determine the age of a Davis piece.

It is common practice at Davis Cabinet to stamp or mark individual pieces with the month and year of manufacture. However, the method has varied over the decades. Dates are most often on the inside casing of a piece. But, sometimes they are in other places, or not there at all.
If the piece has drawers, take the top drawer completely out and set it on the floor. Look on the inside of the case itself. Use a flashlight if necessary. A four-digit number may be visible. If you cannot find a date there, look on the back side of the piece.

When you go to see the chairs take photos of your room to show them because they have designers. Additionally measure the height of your current seating to see that these are compatible with the apron on your table.

Store name is:

Once Upon a Time Consign and Design (850) 332-5265

WEBSITE: http://www.onceuponatimeconsignment.com/

EMAIL: Onceuponatime.pensacola@yahoo.com

Every success in finding chairs you love.

Hi Tiffany! What a great find!

Karen any update on the art? Had any other thoughts on the ceiling?

No art, yet Linda! I can't imagine why it is taking so long. Less mentioned the possibility of it being held up coming through customs. It was supposed to be here by last Friday. I'm going to shoot Andrada another e-mail if it doesn't arrive by today. Waiting on everything else until I see the colors in the art. I don't want to make any more mistakes like I did with the bench. Knowing my luck, I would paint the ceiling silver, and then the existing finish would look better with the new art.

Thanks for checking. Enjoyed seeing the pics of your beautiful new home :-) Thanks for sharing. I bet you are really enjoying being settled.

Sounds like a great plan. Thanks for the lovely comments. Today I am in my reading nook, all cosied up with my throw and iPad, I could stay here all day. Going out for dinner with friends tonight, not looking forward to the cold weather lol. I miss my flip flops lol

Hi Karen, any update on the art? : )

Hi Karen. Still looking for a way you might find me among all the Anns, I tried "following" you to see if that might work. Does that make it so you can find me?

Hi Karen, how are you? Haven't been on here for a while...any updates on chairs/art?

Hi Ann, I'm going to try to add you to my IB now, since you are following me.

Hi kcooz07. Thanks for checking in. I think you know that I changed the lighting and am getting ready to change the ceiling tray. I started working with a designer, so I made my IB private, but I would love you to be part of it, if you want.

Anyway, we are hanging a slightly metallic grasscloth wallpaper in a taupe color on the ceiling. I just got a call that the paper is in and am just waiting for the designer to set up a time for the installer to come out-hopefully next week.

I'm also getting some photographs framed and planning to do a gallery wall in the dining room of photos from our trip to Africa.

Last, I've narrowed it down to a few different chairs. Am planning to start a new IB with updated pictures once the grasscloth is hanging and the gallery wall is up. That could change the direction of the chairs.

Hope you are doing well. Thanks again for checking in.

The gallery wall sounds cool and looking forward to seeing the grasscloth tray, I do love grasscloth. Would love to be a part of your IB so see the upcoming changes and eventual chairs! I started following you.

I love grasscloth too. When I was a kid in the 1960s, my mom hired a designer to work in a few rooms in our home. The designer suggested grasscloth in an entry and long hall. It was beautiful!!!!! I've never had it in a home since then but I just love it.

I'm really excited about the grasscloth, Ann, especially since it has a hint of metallic running through it. I think it will look nice. Can't wait!

Hey Karen D...I sure hope you can see the metallic on that grasscloth up on the ceiling....sometimes when it is installed on the ceiling you loose that metallic sparkle....is it done yet? Hope it is everything you hoped it would be:))

Hi Home Interiors with Ease,

The metallic grasscloth finally came in a few weeks ago, but the designer was having a hard time coordinating a time for installation. I teach part-time and am not available until afternoons. The installer wants to start in the morning bc he thinks the job will take approx. 4-6 hours. He is coming on June 3rd to do the installation.

I sure do hope we can see some of the metallic sparkle. If not, I think I will still like it, since it will lighten the space up, and the paper we chose was very pretty. From what I remember, when we held it up on the ceiling, you could still see some glimmer. I'll post some pictures when the job is done.

Thanks for checking in!