Friday, April 27, 2012

SNS link party #131 - Picture Perfect rooms!


Full room makeovers linkup - featuring Faded Charm's gorgeous dining room






Welcome to Saturday Nite Special #131, the multi themed DIY link party! 

* Home Decor / Gardening
 * Crafts, / Sewing / Recipes / Printables / Blog tips
* Theme of the week

Every Fri 7pm  to Sunday 11 pm Pacific.



Today I'm going to take you on a charming tour of this lovely dining room, linked up to the last Picture Perfect linkup.

Welcome, Faded Charm!


Why I love this room

Every square inch of this amazing soft hued oasis is positively dreamy! I especially love this wall. That sign commands some awesome attention above the lovely sideboard dresser and upper hutch.  

While the room is very soft, I appreciate the deeper wood tones throughout. This really offers the room a wonderfully warm anchor, holding it from 'floating away.'



Gauzy casual drapes allow that sunshine to beam in full stream. Tightly grouped beautiful blooms provide the perfect centrepiece with impact, bringing the room life. Outdoor elements always do, ever notice that?

Did you spot the quirky column? :)

This is a view of two french doors leading outside of the room. I'm crazy about the use of wire fencing material above the doorway header! So unexpected. And the entry beyond barely resembles an entry. The pieces are every bit as beautiful as the dining room itself.

And that isn't even all of it. You can check out the rest of this truly beautiful room HERE.

Thank-you for the lovely tour of your room, Kathleen!

Have you finished up a room from start to finish?
If it's new to SNS, please share it in this weekend's 3rd themed linkup!


I'd also like to ask you to share in comments the themes you'd like to see in an upcoming themed SNS. I'll create a list of the most requested next week!


Next week:

May 4 - porches, patios, outdoor living spaces 
and a list of your chosen fav themes for upcoming SNS's


 
~ SNS blah blah linkup rules ~

1. DIY home projects only pretty please. Items for sale must be in tutorial form on your blog.

2. Please link back to the party (text or button) within your post. See BUTTONS under main blog header. Those that link back will have a chance to be featured.

3. Only projects new to SNS please. The themed linkup is an exception.

4. By linking up here, you're cool with me featuring you on my blog,  Pinterest or FJI Facebook with no additional permission required.

Join us on Facebook, Pinterest and Twitter this weekend for party highlights!

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53 comments:

  1. Claudia FabianaApril 27, 2012 at 7:13 PM

    Can't seem to link up tonight...

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  2. KristelApril 27, 2012 at 7:14 PM

    Same here! I don't see where to link up.

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  3. Linda @ it all started with paintApril 27, 2012 at 7:15 PM

    Me either ...

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  4. Stephanie @ The Cozy Old FarmhouseApril 27, 2012 at 7:17 PM

    Ok, I'm not the only one then. I thought my computer was being psycho and not showing me the link up section.

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  5. UnknownApril 27, 2012 at 7:18 PM

    Link missing?? I sure love Kathleen's dining room! Thanks for hosting:)

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  6. Linda @ it all started with paintApril 27, 2012 at 7:20 PM

    And I really do love Kathleen's dining room too ...


    And, Donna, just adore your linky party. So I didn't mean to be mean or critical. Technology is my nemesis at times too!

    :)

    Linda

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  7. Leanne @ Because I think I CanApril 27, 2012 at 7:24 PM

    oh good! i thought I was going crazy!!

    Leanne

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  8. UnknownApril 27, 2012 at 7:54 PM

    Ok, ladies. Let's have a chit chat party while we wait...
    GO!
    Kerry at HouseTalkN

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    1. Linda @ it all started with paintApril 27, 2012 at 8:04 PM

      Okay Kerry my crazy favorite crazy bathroom vlogger ...I'm chitting ....

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    2. Linda @ it all started with paintApril 27, 2012 at 8:08 PM

      ... and I forgot to mention your hotness. Only cuz I was concerned that you might be intimidated by my hotness ...

      I mean, I know I'm hot. The whole city of Chicago knows my hotness. I didn't want to make you feel bad ...

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  9. Confessions of a Plate AddictApril 27, 2012 at 8:01 PM

    Love the room, Donna! Thanks so much for sharing and for hosting! Have a great weekend!...hugs...Debbie

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  10. TeriApril 27, 2012 at 8:02 PM

    Theme ideas: Bottles, Driftwood, Rope, Canvas, For the Birds (birdhouses, bird baths, feeders, etc), maps, frames, barb wire, chairs, light fixtures repurposed, stones, rugs/blankets repurposed, woven wire (hardware cloth, chicken wire, etc), doors, drawers, books, patriotic, baskets, garden décor, “summer” decorations, chairs, shadowboxes.

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  11. Funky Junk InteriorsApril 27, 2012 at 8:08 PM

    AHH!! Sorry... I don't know what's wrong. Off to go search! BRB...

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  12. Betsy SpeertApril 27, 2012 at 8:09 PM

    It's past 11:00 here in Florida, I want to link up soon, I've taken my ambien and am ready for bed, being an old fart and all.
    Love this party, and don't want to miss out.......
    Anybody know any good jokes?????

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  13. UnknownApril 27, 2012 at 8:10 PM

    Wow, Teri! You are idea guru!
    I have a glass of wine...clink!
    How much do I love this par-taay and the crew it attracts?
    AND, Linda couldn't be mean or critical if we paid her.

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  14. UnknownApril 27, 2012 at 8:11 PM

    For Betsy:
    You know how to make a tissue dance?
    Put a little boogie in it.

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  15. Betsy SpeertApril 27, 2012 at 8:11 PM

    So, a guy walks into a bar......
    No, wait,
    A traveling salesman spends the night at a farmers house.....
    No, lets see.....
    What do you get when you cross a decorator with a 60 year old baby boomer?????

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  16. Funky Junk InteriorsApril 27, 2012 at 8:12 PM

    Haha! You guys are awesome. :) Not sure what happened but the code evaporated last night! It's working now. :)

    The new dashboard takes a learning curve I suppose... thanks for your patience!

    Donna

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  17. Betsy SpeertApril 27, 2012 at 8:13 PM

    The answer is......
    Me Moi Me Me Me

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  18. Keeping It CozyApril 27, 2012 at 8:19 PM

    Thanks for hosting such a great party! I love the dining room featured... just gorgeous.

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  19. Christina at I Gotta Create!April 27, 2012 at 8:22 PM

    I want a house like that! <3 Thanks for hosting, Donna!

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  20. UnknownApril 27, 2012 at 8:23 PM

    Thanks for the entertainment and for hosting!
    Kerry at HouseTalkN

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  21. Betsy SpeertApril 27, 2012 at 8:24 PM

    I'm not looking at the links, just reading the comments, this is like a real party. Only I'm going to bed now, so please keep the noise down. I've totally lost my contact with reality.
    Good night

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  22. From G2BApril 27, 2012 at 8:38 PM

    Oh.My.Gosh. That dining room is so freakin awesome! You always share the best features- I HAVE to see more of that blog!
    Thanks for giving me the chance to share my project. This week I did an huge overhaul of my old crappy MDF tables. Hope you like'em!
    xo Becca

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  23. Sonya@Beyond the Screen DoorApril 27, 2012 at 8:41 PM

    Hi, Donna! I am so glad to be partying with you this week! Thank you!

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  24. Donna WilkesApril 27, 2012 at 8:57 PM

    I am truly addicted to this party. Live in South Carolina, so I actually take a nap and set the alarm to get up in time. My husband thinks I'm crazy! The posts are so creative, but if you don't follow the comments, you do miss the real party. Thanks for hosting, Donna!

    Distressed Donna Down Home

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  25. Natural-NestersApril 27, 2012 at 9:21 PM

    Hey thanks so much for hosting the party!! I love the multi-themed party! so fun! I am all linked up!

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  26. Rosemary@villabarnesApril 27, 2012 at 9:31 PM

    I've always loved Kathleen's style. She's a sweetheart as well. Thanks for hosting.

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  27. Faded CharmApril 27, 2012 at 10:11 PM

    Thanks so much for featuring my dining room in your post today and for all that you do to put on this weekly party.

    Keep the inspiration coming:-)

    xoxo
    Kathleen

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  28. Cristy @ Art•ing Shed•quartersApril 27, 2012 at 10:37 PM

    Am I always late to the party? The comment section is the happening spot tonight ;-}

    Thanks for having such an awesome blog and hosting great parties every Fri Nite!
    I do love your separate categories, it's much easier to browse your organized and more manageable layout!

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  29. Taryn @ Design, Dining + DiapersApril 27, 2012 at 10:42 PM

    Thanks for hosting such a fun party, I love the theme section each week!

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  30. Funky Junk InteriorsApril 28, 2012 at 12:12 AM

    So lemme just get it all straight here cuz I was (ahem) late for my own party...

    Everyone's computer seemed to die tonight at 7pm pacific.. Stephanie's computer went psycho so Leanne went crazy, Kerry got chatty because Linda was hot and opened a window in Chicago, but it was ok because Teri was an A student, paid attention to my question and answered it in flying colours, Funky Junk (me) made lame excuses because she didn't know how to turn on the lights for the party room, having Betsy stay up past her bedtime, but that worked out because that made Cristy fashionably late...

    But the party hat goes to Donna Wilkes because by golly she takes a nap, then sets an alarm to make it on time even when the party isn't! :)

    I think I'll mess up the links every weekend... this was fun! :D

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    1. Stephanie @ The Cozy Old FarmhouseApril 28, 2012 at 4:39 AM

      I went to bed and missed the rest of the party, but it's been fun catching up this morning. : ) Glad the link is working now, I love linking up here. I get the most traffic from your party for sure and I've been looking forward to it all week. Thanks for all you do!

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  31. Household ManagementApril 28, 2012 at 12:39 AM

    I visited your blog this is fantastic.love your creativity.nice entry Thanks..

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  32. Little BitApril 28, 2012 at 5:21 AM

    Thank you for hosting. The theme is always so much fun! Little Bit from www.DecorateWithaLittleBit.com

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  33. TinaApril 28, 2012 at 6:36 AM

    I love Kathleens dining room. It is so pretty.
    Thank you for hosting, love the different themes all in one place.
    Have a great weekend.

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  34. Betsy SpeertApril 28, 2012 at 7:24 AM

    Sorry I linked twice, I'll blame it on the ambien!

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  35. Laurel@ChippingwithCharmApril 28, 2012 at 7:39 AM

    Glad to be backing partying with you this week!!! I linked up a couple of things in Home Decor...my "Whatsit?" Hardware butterflies (162) and the "O" Happy Day wreath I made for my daughters room (163) :) Thanks again for hosting Donna!! Laurel

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  36. Catherine {Stone and Rose}April 28, 2012 at 7:43 AM

    Thank you for hosting! Have a lovely weekend. That feature is amazing.

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  37. Rebekah GreimanApril 28, 2012 at 10:45 AM

    Hello and good morning! There are mean, bitty ants taking up residence in my garden. I wanted to get rid of the pests without icky chemical sprays. I'm sharing a simple recipe for Ant Deterrent. It works great and is simple to make. Thanks for hosting the party once again. Have a great week!
    Rebekah-www.potholesandpantyhose.com

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  38. UnknownApril 28, 2012 at 11:12 AM

    Thanks for another fun weekend party!

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  39. Erin @ Two Story CottageApril 28, 2012 at 12:35 PM

    Hi, Donna! What a beautiful dining room that is! I linked my kitchen reveal up to the picture perfect room party. It is "finished" but I know I'll end up tweaking. It is about as finished as I get & the most complete room in our house, anyway. :) :)

    Oh, and I backed up my blog this week! Thanks for the reminder/tutorial!

    And thanks for the time you put into your parties.

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  40. Catie @ Catie's CornerApril 28, 2012 at 1:38 PM

    Hi Donna. Thanks soo much for hosting! Your parties rock. I love all the endless links of inspiration. Have a fabulous weekend. =)

    ~ Catie

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  41. Donna WilkesApril 28, 2012 at 4:56 PM

    I have worn my party hat proudly all day long - I think it helped me finish some projects! I am back to browse some more. Your party is stupendous!

    Distressed Donna Down Homw

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  42. Donna WilkesApril 28, 2012 at 5:02 PM

    "Home" Not "homw" (Sorry had to correct - retired English teacher.) My party hat evidently slipped!

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  43. Liz @ Quirky VistasApril 28, 2012 at 5:22 PM

    Thanks for all the great ideas and inspiration linked here. The party is a huge success. Thanks for hosting!

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  44. Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. OlsonApril 28, 2012 at 6:07 PM

    Love, love this room! Of course I spied the column. I have a bit of a column fetish. So much so that last July hubby had my SIL (yes, sil makes awesome cakes) make me a pillar cake.
    Hugs,
    Jann

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  45. Courtney ~ French Country CottageApril 28, 2012 at 8:11 PM

    Thanks so much for hosting Donna!!

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  46. Curtains in My TreeApril 29, 2012 at 1:18 AM

    there is so much to look at, all the posts looks so interesting, better get started

    thanks for letting us share

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  47. Shannon FoxApril 29, 2012 at 11:29 PM

    Donna,
    I already found two, new gorgeous kitchens/blogs at this SNS!
    Thanks so much for hosting. Have a wonderful night =)

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  48. Miss KittyApril 30, 2012 at 3:53 PM

    Not to be a Debbie Downer or Negative Nancy but I have been wondering if it would be fun to see other blogger's projects that DIDN'T turn out as well as they had hoped. Kind of a "misery loves company party".

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