Posts tagged: dining
Stack Your Wine Bottles with Style.
By Chrisjob
I can't think of a better way to put it, so I'll let the manufacturer describe the Vineyard from Pack and Rack:
Why hide a beautiful thing? Wine speaks to all your senses, not least to the eye. So why then tuck away a beautiful bottle of deepest red with a label that probably has been designed by a well known artist? Show your wine - let friends and customers admire this piece of art!
How To: Make a Reversible Placemat Cover.
By Chrisjob
It's nearly 2010! If you've got placemats, they should indeed be round. And if you've got round placemats, you should create your own covers. And! If you're creating your own covers, might as well make 'em two-sided for twice the decorability.
2 Rooms Made-Over in 2 Days
By DIY Maven
Two days of hard slog, paint, fabric and a bit of wallpaper and this living and dining room went from cold and drab to cozy and dramatic.
DIY Dining Set.
By Chrisjob
Cookie magazine offers this bright idea: a collection of mismatched dining chairs can be easily united with a simple can of paint and a weekend. Perfect for thrift store and garage sale finds...plus, it can make chairs you'd never consider putting in your dining room mouthwatering. And, it doesn't hurt that they're orange.
If the wood tones are similar enough, you can leave the bottom part of the legs unpainted for some excellent contrast.
Playful Placemats from Modern Twist.
By Chrisjob
The photos intimate that these modern, poppy placemats from Modern Twist are intended for kids, but these, if I ever catch them for sale, will look mighty fine on my dining table. Their transparent nature simply enhances the beauty of the table, adding a bit of visual interest. "Made from hand silk-screened food-safe silicone, the Modern-twist placemat is available in botanical and nature-inspired patterns. With a minimalist aesthetic, the pl » READ MORE
The Pong-Embedded Table.
By Chrisjob"Breakfast just got bleepier...." With 2,400 LEDs and a touch sensitive surface, designer Moritz Waldemeyer has embedded history's second greatest video game into this gorgeous modern white dining table. Apparently, there's also a paint by number feature.
Eight of the Twenty Worst Foods in America.
By ChrisjobMen's Health editor-in-cheif David Zinczenko's new book, Eat This, Not That!, explores food choices at popular restaurants, supermarkets, and holiday treats. The book also explores the twenty worst foods in the country, and The NewYorkTimes.com Blog highlights eight of them:
- Worst Fast Food Meal: McDonald’s Chicken Selects Premium Breast Strips with creamy ranch sauce. Chicken sounds healthy, but not at 870 calories.
- Worst Drink: Jamba Ju » READ MORE
Retro American Diner Style Furniture.
By ChrisjobThe 1950's: There's the overabundance of kitsch, and then there's doing it well. Cola Red stands out from shopping mall nostalgia stores, offering fine 1950s dinette sets from original manufacturers. I'm digging on these Corvette and Brooklyn sets. Chairs, stools, tables, and full sets are available in extensive vinyl and laminate options.
designboom: dining in 2015
By 2Modern
designboom's 'dining in 2015' competition results are in and i am just floored.
the competition rules (i should know, i entered and then faltered to find time with travel, work, etc. to actually send in my entry) were to re-think and re-design the way we [will] dine: how we go about this activity at work, at home and during travel. there were other guidelines, such as sustainability and recycled materials and just how our eating habits (ho » READ MORE
Dining Table Round Up.
By ChrisjobEverybody eats...
And it's more fun to eat on a table than over the sink, cause you know... you can have a drink and salt and pepper shakers and napkinsand stuff.
So, you might as well do it in style on a sharp lookin' dining table. And as if by ESP, Design*Sponge offers a marvellous dining table round up, with some 30 tables in all sorts of styles and price ranges.
DwellStudio Designs Available at Target.
By ChrisjobI hadn't watched TV for almost three weeks. and the first commercial I saw when I turned it on featured some choice modern bedding and baby gear. "Who with such taste would advertise on the Food Network at one in the morning?" I thought. "Ikea? Room and Board?" Nope, Target.
Apparently the retailer has teamed up with DwellStudio for exclusive releases of bedding, a nursery collection, and kitchen/dining materials.
Grassroots Modern provides these l » READ MORE
How To Clean Silver [the natural way].
By ChrisjobIt's the most wonderful time of the year...and by wonderful, we mean getting out your fanciest china and tableware. If you have a sharp looking set of sterling silver, keep it tarnish free with this natural, earth-friendly cleaning method.
Materials:
- Silverware (or jewelry, if you please)
- Saucepan
- Aluminum foil
- Baking Soda
- Tongs
- Clean, soft rag
Read the full instructions from Cleaning.GetRidOfThings.com.
Sew an Apron from a Kitchen Towel.
By ChrisjobJen from Crafty Daisies offers a marvellous tutorial for creating a kitchen apron out of a kitchen towel. With a variety of prints available, there's gotta be an option for you. Plus, since everything is already hemmed, this project could be easily completed in 30-45 minutes.
Update to Dresser turned into Sideboard Buffet
By NimueFINAL UPDATE BELOW!
Several months ago I posted about changing our old and very outdated dresser into a buffet. I painted it black and it was much improved. My original post is here.
Over the last few days I've REALLY turned the dresser into a sideboard. I added 6 legs, new knobs with some of my Grandmother's costume jewelry attached, and a 2nd color of paint that matches one of the darker colors in my dining room curtains. I also used some » READ MORE
Four Sets of Crazy Cool Salt and Pepper Shakers
By Chrisjob
Salt and Pepper Shakers by Lola Goldstein- $22.00 @ MOMA store
Corkies by Jansen & Co. 11.95 GBP @ Dutch by Design
Magnito by Josh Owen - 9.95 @ Random Accents
Lego Man Shakers- 4.99 @ Lego Store
How To Set A Table
By Chrisjob
1. Begin by placing the dinner plate directly in front of the seat. If using a placemat, position it squarely and place the plate on top, directly in the center.
Mine, all mine
By amorcitos
Okay, I'm done now. I'm done buying Russel Wright dishes...for the time being, anyway.
The latest addition (choirs of angels singing). Ain't she purty? Soon to be best friends with our new covered ramekin and veggie bowl.
These pieces are a lot bigger than they look...the pitcher's about 12" tall with a 7 or 8" base. The ramekin and veggie bowl were both pretty stout, too. Works well for a family-style dinner or a dressed-up table with an unpreten » READ MORE
Old bureau dresser turned into Buffet - Sideboard
By Nimue*2 Photos have been added to the bottom of this post because I've updated the dresser turned sideboard AGAIN.
For years this old dresser has sat either in our guest room or the 'junk' room - too ugly to use when we had better options. It was inherited from my husband's Uncle so we've been hesitant to get rid of it. Turns out that with a little paint & new knobs it makes a nice buffet for the dining room. The extra drawer space really comes in » READ MORE
Reupholstering Dining Chairs - Part 2 of 2
By celee
I'm finally done! I purchased a playful pattern that ties colors that I have around the house . It's an outdoor fabric that's waterproof so hopefully, droppings will not stain too badly. For the cushion, I used a 1" high density foam and extra loft batting. I have one down and another one to go. Then, I'm off to find my second set!
See Part 1: http://www.curbly.com/celee/posts/495-Reupholstering-Dining-Chairs-Part-1-of-2
my happy place...
By stacia
one of my happy places...my dining room. many fun and delicious meals have been shared at this table with family and friends. many great memories made.
see other photos on my photos page.
