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Christmas Table Setting In The Breakfast Nook

Are you ready for a bunch of Christmas posts? I hope so, because these next few weeks are going to be jam packed full of decorating ideas, home tours and all other things Christmas! Bring it on!  Today, I’m joining a group of blogging friends to bring you ideas on decorating your table for the […]

Are you ready for a bunch of Christmas posts? I hope so, because these next few weeks are going to be jam packed full of decorating ideas, home tours and all other things Christmas! Bring it on!  Today, I’m joining a group of blogging friends to bring you ideas on decorating your table for the […]

Bringing Summer Inside by The Wood Grain Cottage

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Bringing Summer Inside

One of my favorite elements of summer, is all the gorgeous blooms and green foliage. Even the weeds look amazing this time of year, so lush and vibrant. I recently took a walk around our property and was surrounded by so much beauty! Even though it was a little dark and gloomy, and the clouds […]

One of my favorite elements of summer, is all the gorgeous blooms and green foliage. Even the weeds look amazing this time of year, so lush and vibrant. I recently took a walk around our property and was surrounded by so much beauty! Even though it was a little dark and gloomy, and the clouds […]

New Breakfast Nook Light by The Wood Grain Cottage

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New Breakfast Nook Light

More details on our breakfast nook today! After we added the new stainless steel table to the room, I knew our old lantern style light had to go. It didn’t fit the shape and style of the table, and it felt too small since the new table was much longer in size. And to be […]

More details on our breakfast nook today! After we added the new stainless steel table to the room, I knew our old lantern style light had to go. It didn’t fit the shape and style of the table, and it felt too small since the new table was much longer in size. And to be […]

Breakfast Nook Chairs by The Wood Grain Cottage

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Breakfast Nook Chairs

When we brought in our new table to the breakfast nook from our the upstairs loft of our detached garage, I absolutely loved how the longer, slimmer table filled the space. Our breakfast nook has seen several different “looks” with different furniture. In the beginning, I included a dresser to help fill the space that […]

When we brought in our new table to the breakfast nook from our the upstairs loft of our detached garage, I absolutely loved how the longer, slimmer table filled the space. Our breakfast nook has seen several different “looks” with different furniture. In the beginning, I included a dresser to help fill the space that […]

New Breakfast Nook Table by The Wood Grain Cottage

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New Breakfast Nook Table

Lately, our home has been feeling a little dull to me. Stale even. But… if there’s one room in the house that is finally feeling and looking like I want it too, it’s our breakfast nook. It’s been quite the process, and there’s been plenty of trial and error, but we’ve finally reached the point […]

Lately, our home has been feeling a little dull to me. Stale even. But… if there’s one room in the house that is finally feeling and looking like I want it too, it’s our breakfast nook. It’s been quite the process, and there’s been plenty of trial and error, but we’ve finally reached the point […]

Decorating Our Breakfast Nook Table For Christmas by The Wood Grain Cottage

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Decorating Our Breakfast Nook Table For Christmas

Oh boy. Our breakfast nook has underwent several new, exciting and happy changes as of late… and I’m not done yet! We have more up our sleeve and I can’t wait to give you the ‘official’ tour. Today though, it’s all about decorating our breakfast nook table for Christmas. It seemed like I couldn’t love […]

Oh boy. Our breakfast nook has underwent several new, exciting and happy changes as of late… and I’m not done yet! We have more up our sleeve and I can’t wait to give you the ‘official’ tour. Today though, it’s all about decorating our breakfast nook table for Christmas. It seemed like I couldn’t love […]

The Evolution of Our Breakfast Nook By The Wood Grain Cottage

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The Evolution of Our Breakfast Nook

Today I wanted to share the evolution of our breakfast nook. Not only is it fun to look back and see the progress we’ve made with the house, but it’s very interesting to see how much my style has changed as time has gone on.  I also wanted to take today to really encourage you. […]

Today I wanted to share the evolution of our breakfast nook. Not only is it fun to look back and see the progress we’ve made with the house, but it’s very interesting to see how much my style has changed as time has gone on.  I also wanted to take today to really encourage you. […]

New Breakfast Nook Sign by The Wood Grain Cottage

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New Breakfast Nook Sign

Below I’m sharing our new breakfast nook sign. It’s the perfect addition to our space and I couldn’t be happier with how this room is coming together! One of my favorite ways to add character and charm to our home, is with signs. They add such a beautiful element, and today I’m sharing all about […]

Below I’m sharing our new breakfast nook sign. It’s the perfect addition to our space and I couldn’t be happier with how this room is coming together! One of my favorite ways to add character and charm to our home, is with signs. They add such a beautiful element, and today I’m sharing all about […]

Breakfast Nook Table Makeover by The Wood Grain Cottage

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Breakfast Nook Table Makeover

I mentioned yesterday how much I’ve wanted to give our breakfast nook table a makeover. It’s felt really “orange” to me lately, and that doesn’t really work. When I found new chairs for the table, I finally had the push I needed.  I gave the table a makeover.  Really, the process was pretty simple. It […]

I mentioned yesterday how much I’ve wanted to give our breakfast nook table a makeover. It’s felt really “orange” to me lately, and that doesn’t really work. When I found new chairs for the table, I finally had the push I needed.  I gave the table a makeover.  Really, the process was pretty simple. It […]

New Chairs In The Breakfast Nook by The Wood Grain Cottage

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New Breakfast Nook Chairs

Have I ever mentioned that our breakfast nook is one of my very favorite rooms in our home? It’s the lighting, the big window, the bench… it’s all of it. And it’s no secret our breakfast nook has seen it’s fair share of different “looks”, each time getting closer and closer to being just right. […]

Have I ever mentioned that our breakfast nook is one of my very favorite rooms in our home? It’s the lighting, the big window, the bench… it’s all of it. And it’s no secret our breakfast nook has seen it’s fair share of different “looks”, each time getting closer and closer to being just right. […]

Breakfast Nook Wall Lights by The Wood Grain Cottage

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Wall Lights In The Breakfast Nook

I’ve been dreaming of wall lights on either side of our breakfast nook window for a few months now. I love the way they look, and they add that extra detail that really makes a room feel finished.  Our breakfast nook had been lacking a little something, and I knew it was the wall lights. […]

I’ve been dreaming of wall lights on either side of our breakfast nook window for a few months now. I love the way they look, and they add that extra detail that really makes a room feel finished.  Our breakfast nook had been lacking a little something, and I knew it was the wall lights. […]

Breakfast Nook Plank Wall by The Wood Grain Cottage

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Another Plank Wall In The Breakfast Nook

Well, we added another plank wall in the breakfast nook. It’s just about the perfect way to add character, texture and a custom touch without breaking the bank. I’m a big lover of the plank wall, and I’m so happy to have this project finished! A while ago, I had a vision for our breakfast […]

Well, we added another plank wall in the breakfast nook. It’s just about the perfect way to add character, texture and a custom touch without breaking the bank. I’m a big lover of the plank wall, and I’m so happy to have this project finished! A while ago, I had a vision for our breakfast […]

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How To Hang Plates On The Wall

See my easy tutorial on how to hang plates on the wall. It’s perfect for adding character and personality to your home, all while displaying your favorite dishes! Today it’s all about how to hang plates on the wall. I’ve tried to do this the cheap way with the paper clip/ hot glue option, but […]

See my easy tutorial on how to hang plates on the wall. It’s perfect for adding character and personality to your home, all while displaying your favorite dishes! Today it’s all about how to hang plates on the wall. I’ve tried to do this the cheap way with the paper clip/ hot glue option, but […]

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Antique Hutch

I tend to find my best pieces when I take the time to search antique/ flea markets. You truly never know what you’ll find and most of the time they’re original, one of a kind items. Sometimes, you may spend hours looking through things only to end up empty handed. But other times you may […]

I tend to find my best pieces when I take the time to search antique/ flea markets. You truly never know what you’ll find and most of the time they’re original, one of a kind items. Sometimes, you may spend hours looking through things only to end up empty handed. But other times you may […]

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Grain Sack Pillows

A few weekends ago one of my best friends and I went to Salt Lake City, Utah to The Vintage Whites Market. Oh. My. Goodness. To sum up the trip, I was basically like a kid in a candy store. It was a two story building packed full of amazingness. I almost didn’t think I […]

A few weekends ago one of my best friends and I went to Salt Lake City, Utah to The Vintage Whites Market. Oh. My. Goodness. To sum up the trip, I was basically like a kid in a candy store. It was a two story building packed full of amazingness. I almost didn’t think I […]

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