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Changes in the Breakfast Nook

Today I went to Kirkland's looking for a new print for my breakfast nook.  The "grapes" print just wasn't doing anything for the rooster theme I have going on right now.  The selection wasn't great for roosters, but I keep looking and found two painted on burlap and stretched over the canvas, so I decided I'd give them a new home.

They have a definite French feel.
Brought some greenery into the vignette, and used thrifted place mats for a runner.

I switched out the plates in the plate rack for these with a French flair.

Couldn't leave out the rooster tray!
It's hard to tell but the rooster lamp has a gray and white toile shade.
The white rooster lamp was a consignment shop find.

This photo captures the entire wall.

Isn't he a handsome fellow?

Love the look of this!
The new wall decor made a much needed change in the breakfast nook.  They weren't thrifted, but they were a great bargain at $ 20.00 each.

I will be linking up to several parties this week, including:

Show off Your Cottage Monday

Tabletop Tuesday



These ladies know how to throw a party.  Be sure to stop by!



Comments

  1. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeJune 19, 2011 at 7:55 PM

    Love the new roosters and your rooster theme is just fabulous. The plates look so pretty and your vignette on the buffet is beautifully done. Great job and great find on the roosters. Thanks in advance for joining TTT. Hugs, Marty

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  2. afternoon teaJune 19, 2011 at 8:36 PM

    Looks great! I like the white rooster, but the black one is my favourite. But then, black has always been my favourite colour.
    AT

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  3. AnonymousJune 19, 2011 at 10:09 PM

    The rooster theme is a good one! Your home looks beautiful and is in such a lovely setting. Going to check out more of your blog!

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  4. UnknownJune 19, 2011 at 11:42 PM

    It looks so cute. I love your roosters. What a great place to have coffee in the mornings. :) I bet you enjoy it.

    ~Liz

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  5. FABBY'S LIVINGJune 20, 2011 at 5:30 PM

    I love the entire new change, roosters, plates and all! Great wall, so cozy. Love Shadymont too! The photo of your header is terrific, just perfect for it. Lots of hugs. FABBY

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  6. SoutherncookJune 21, 2011 at 1:35 PM

    The new rooster wall hangings are just fabulous. Love that French look. I am your newest follower and am placing you on my blog list as well. I cruised through some of your other posts and wanted to tell you that I also collect depression glass and have for years. We seem to have quite a lot in common. Thank you for visiting my blog.

    Carolyn/A Southerners Notebook

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  7. KathyJune 22, 2011 at 6:18 PM

    LOVING the rooster prints! Looks great - love the white rooster lamp! Gread redo! Hope you have a great day,
    Kathy

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