A French Country Style Dining Area

Maybe it's because I've been refinishing my dining room table that I have dining room decor on the brain. I love the French Cottage style and here are some great finds for your French Country Dining Room from a few of the wonderful artisans that are found in Design Style Guide.

I love this Rooster painting. It would add a touch of whimsy to the room.

Young Rooster -- Original Oil Painting From: Jean Levert Hood - Fine Art See Product Details Sellers Portfolio Sellers Website

And here is a beautiful cottage style China cabinet and serving buffet to go with the rooster painting above.

Shabby Cottage Style Vintage China Cabinet & Serving Buffet From: Pink Paper Rose See Product Details Sellers Portfolio Sellers Website

This gorgeous vintage chandelier will make dinner sparkle and seem like a special occasion every night.

Vintage Wedding Cake Chandelier From: Sheri See Product Details Sellers Portfolio Sellers Website

And here is a nice set of table and chairs. I like the contrast of dark wood with the white paint.

Harvest Dining Table From: Black Mountain Furniture See Product Details Sellers Portfolio Sellers Website

And why not add a bright floral arrangement to add a bit of color to the room.

Rhapsody Floral Arrangement From: Wreathmic Creations See Product Details Sellers Portfolio Sellers Website

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Candles

The Latin word "candere" means to flicker.

According to Wikipedia, a candle is a source of light and sometimes a source of heat consisting of a solid block of fuel (commonly wax) and an embedded wick.

As the mass of solid fuel is melted and consumed, the candle grows shorter. Portions of the wick that are not evaporating the liquid fuel are consumed in the flame. The incineration of the wick limits the exposed length of the wick, thus maintaining a constant burning temperature and rate of fuel consumption.

OK, that’s the information bit now let’s see what we can find with the Interior Design Team!

Votive Candle Holder by Nonnie’s Treasures

This lovely candle holder is constructed of four 3" beveled glass pieces, and sits on a plain glass base.

Stained Glass Frog and Lily Candle Holder by Glassnwood

Ideal for scented candle, or to create a romantic atmosphere. This table piece is 8.5 inches high and 8.5 inches wide.

Raku Dragonfly Candle Holder by Fehustoneware

Wheel thrown Stoneware clay raku fired.
Flashes of copper blue and green.

Unity Wedding Candles – Bird of Paradise by Pleasant Ridge Candles

Unity Wedding Candle White 3”X 9” pillar, 12" tapers, Bird of Paradise Flowers with Leaves.

Fresh Cut Roses Type Jar Candle by Bliss Candles

FRAGRANCE: Fresh Cut Roses ~ A beautiful interpretation of the YC favorite. This smells just like real roses.

Don’t just take my word! Go on, search Etsy.com using the word ‘interiordesignteam’ . You will be blown away by the products you will find. Enjoy!

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Kitchen refurbishment!

Recently, our kitchen underwent a total refurbishment.  All the dust and upheaval has been worth it though even though I complained whilst all the work was being done.  Trouble was it seemed to be a constant moving of dust from one end of the house to the other only to have to start again at the beginning once one set of workmen had finished their jobs.

Anyway, I was pleased with the result and even managed to find a good excuse to ditch some of the more decorative items and renew them.  This meant my having to search and where would be the best place to start?  You’ve got it!  Right here in the super Interior Designs Team.

To tell the time I thought this would look cute.

Whisper - Yellow-Barn Red - Earth-friendly contemporary handcrafted pendulum wall clock

by Infinity Arts

Pot Holders Red Toile Kitchen Accessories

by Tish1

 

 

Wire wrapped orange bottle with cork lid

by Xanadu2You

 

Natural Edge Walnut Bench/Coffee Table with Red Cedar Legs

by Truesdell Design

 

Garlic Baker or Brie Baker

by Deb Babcock

 

 

 

I hope you have enjoyed some of these items that I found from the Interior Design Team on Etsy.  If you are interested there are loads of other brilliant products created by other members.   All you have to do is type ‘interiordesignteam’ into your search for ‘all items; tags titles or simply click on the link and you will be astonished at the selection presented to you!

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Room With A View - Switchplates

The ubiquitous switchplate - everywhere, in every room at least once, and often an overlooked opportunity for affordable wall art and self-expression. Whether you're a country mouse or a city mouse, whatever your decorating style, there is a switchplate to match your room and personality. Here are just a few from a wonderful array of handmade and hand embellished switchplates on Etsy:

a la mode














Mosaico Decor













Rathina Decor










Lindsay's Lights













Pieces in Time













Marcia's Passions













Funky Chicken Designs

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Room With A View - Mosaic Art

Mosaic art is the art of the ages, one of the world's oldest art forms. Mosaics may consist of pieces of broken china, glass, tile, and various dimensional findings such as marbles, buttons, pebbles, beads, figurines...well, you get the idea. Mosaics add texture, depth, color, movement, style, personality, and shape to a room - in one appealing package. Shown below are some of my favorites.

Yellow Flower by Art de Fleur

Luscious, rich color medley. I love the contrast of the curved shapes created with the geometric triangle tiles of stained glass.








Circles and Swirls Clock by Kut and Paste

Themes of time and the moving universe beautifully combined in complimentary shades of lavender and green stained glass.

Carribean Breeze Diptych by Artful Mosaics by Dana

Sea, shore, inland, and sky artfully melded in this wall duo. The artist's handmade ceramic 3d beach tiles add perfect texture and drama.








Make Art Not War by artsy Rubbish

A little bit retro, a little bit rock 'n' roll, and a whole lotta graphic style goin' on!








Tree by the Sea by Godwin's Enterprises

A stained glass painting. The depiction of the tree above and flora below is a study in appealing contrast.








Intersection at Twilight by biolum glass

Mauvelously Mod. Enough said.









Sky Blue Box by Dias y Flores

Dimension, texture, and color for the tabletop.







China Mosaic End Table by Grindstone Mountain Mosaics

Function, form, and cottage rose perfection!

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Beach House Chic!

Embellished Driftwood Sign by Salzanos

Summer is flying by fast, but it's not too late to spend some easy, breezy time at the beach. And perhaps you've just discovered that your favorite beach cottage has just come up for sale! You snatch it up quickly, (it's a buyer's market after all, and it's practically your duty to help boost our economy!) but you need to find some easy, breezy decorative items fast to make this space your own! Savvy shopper that you are, you know that you are just a few clicks away from finding everything you need to feather your beach nest. You run to your computer, pull up etsy.com, do a search for interiordesignteam, and voila! Instant beach chic!

Coral Reef Pillow Cover by Pillowhappy


Fish placemats (Set of four) by Heronkate


Navy Nautical Accent Pillow by FloradoraInc
Seashells Single Light Switch Plate Cover by Rathina


Sharky's on the Gulf -- 16 x 20 original oil painting by Elizabeth Graf


8x20 Vacation by f2images

With a little help from the InteriorDesignTeam, your airy little cottage will capture the essence of the quintessential beach house while you and your family are enjoying endless summers in the sand!

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