A Rosy Note

Decorating in the Dining Room

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Pink tulips in a galvanized bucket on a table with plates and spoons.
Hello everyone! Hope you’re having a good week. Does it feel like spring in your corner of the world? Yeah…not so much here. Looking out the window at all the drifts of snow piled high and kids sledding down the hill, I have a hard time thinking that spring is only a few short weeks away. Since I’m starting to feel like winter is never going to end, I figured it was time to bring a little bit of a springish feel indoors with some flowers. I bought tulips for the dining room and hydrangeas for the living room…I’m saving the living room until next week though since it’s always so hard for me to think of things to post about.
 
Because my light fixture is so large, I wanted to use a flower container that felt in proportion. I really like this galvanized bucket…the only bad part was that I needed a lot of flowers to fill it! I ended up getting forty stems! Oh, I just remembered that I’ve never shown you the new light fixture that I got for this room until now. I ordered it last fall, let it sit around in the box for a few months, and then shortly before Christmas, finally talked the Mister into putting in up. I just love it! It’s covered in a warm white burlap…it seems more me than the old fixture that was previously in this room.
 
After I set up my flowers, I thought a basket of grapefruit would look nice in the dining room too. With the flowers, it seems so springy and fresh. My mother-in-law sent us two boxes of freshly picked grapefruits from the tree in her yard. Mmm, wouldn’t you love to have citrus trees growing right outside your door?! I can hardly even imagine how wonderful and delicious that would be. I’d be putting lemons in everything and before too long I probably wouldn’t have any enamel left on my teeth!
 
Well, peeps, that’s all for now! I hope things are warming up for you and you’re feeling a spring in your step…lol. Have a great weekend! Chat later…
 
xo
 
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  1. Sandra van Doorn says

    these pictures put me in a mood to go flower shopping! i love the orange / pink combination, you are right it's so fresh. can't believe the size of those grapefruit! xo sandra

  2. Stacey@A Sort Of Fairytale says

    as your neighbor slightly to the south in IL, i can very much relate to your feeling about winter. we have snow piled high here too 🙁 we just got back from sunny AZ, where there were citrus trees in my mom's yard…really miss those! bet your grapefruits are yummy! your dining room looks gorgeous with the tulips and light fixture AND everything else in it…sooo pretty! lovely photos too, of course! have a great weekend!!

  3. Lisa @ Fern Creek Cottage says

    Tricia, I have to admit I started pinning photos before I even finished reading your post! (I did go back and finish reading it 🙂
    I got so excited to see your beautiful dining room! Your new light fixture is stunning! You are always a master at styling and photographing flowers! Your post is such a beautiful treat! I can't wait to see your living room post soon!
    I hope spring comes to the midwest soon!

  5. Ann says

    Those flowers are so pretty
    and I love your dining room
    it looks so inviting with a touch of relaxed elegance.

  8. Dagmar says

    I have learned so much from your blog about taking photos..you are simply amazing and I thank you for you sweet way you share!
    Thanks Tricia!
    Xox
    Dagmar

  9. Lara says

    Your new light fixture looks so nice over your diningroom table! I have a similar pale burlap lampshade on my nightstand lamp and I love the soft light it gives off. Everything looks so pretty ~ enjoy those bunches pink tulips! I think we have the same table runner ~ PB, right? 😉 I so hear ya.. I keep watching the weather reports to see when all this snow will melt. Me and the kids are just aching to be outside.

  14. Blondie's Journal says

    I love your new light fixture! It makes your dining room look totally different. Didn't you use to have a ladder in the corner? Your flowers are gorgeous. I need to get some to perk up this house, I think it has cabin fever more than me! ;-D

    XO,
    Jane

  16. A Cozy Cottage in the City says

    Oh Tricia,

    Your posts always make my heart go a pitter-patter! lol It's all so gorgeous! I'm lucky to have such an inspiring blogger friend! Sorry to hear about the cold – it's warming up over here, though it can get way too hot in the summers where I am! 🙁 Wishing you a wonderful day!

    Hugs,
    Jessie

  17. Tiffany says

    Love the tulips and the light, beautiful! Lots of snow here too although with the sun shining today it feels a little Springy:)

    Tiffany

  21. Pam says

    Your tulips are gorgeous. A real blast of spring is exactly what I needed. Your new light fixture is awesome. I'll have to go see what the old one looked like, but this one is pretty special!

  22. Pam says

    OK, just checked it out. I can't believe what a difference a new light fixture can make. Totally different look.

  26. Custom Comforts says

    Your pink tulips are just gorgeous in the galvanized tub. The whole room is so full of light and looks like a breath of spring blew in. The only times my rooms are that bright is when there is snow on the ground and then I take as many pictures as I can. You have a most lovely home.
    Cindy

  27. Deanna says

    The only spring I am feeling is what I buy at the grocery store wrapped in florist paper…love your pink tulips, wow 40 that is a goodly amount of tulips. But they look terrific in that galvanized bucket. Sweet!!

  32. Cindy Garber Iverson says

    Your bucket of tulip blossoms is DIVINE! And I love the pairing with the grapefruit. I'm one of those lucky people (like your mother-in-law) that can grow citrus in my own garden. I've got a whole bunch of lemons hanging on the tree right now… so many I can't find enough uses for them. I'm sure you wouldn't have any trouble finding ways to consume them. *wink*

  40. Lisa Gordon says

    Your springish feel is wonderful, Tricia, and much needed here.
    Last night "they" told us it was supposed to be just a lot of rain.
    They lied!

    Have a wonderful weekend!

  45. Rosie Grey says

    What a beautiful composition! I also bought tulips to bring spring into my home 🙂 Can't wait to see your hydrangeas – I love them, too! Have a wonderful weekend!

  48. Linda R says

    What a beautiful post. I just love your photos and your house looks so pretty. My sister used to have a huge apricot tree in her yard. I loved to go pick bag fulls of apricots. Then she moved. Now I find it hard to buy them. They are so expensive and they don't even taste as good. I do hope you get some spring weather soon..

    Hugs~

  51. Rosemary and Thyme says

    Wow, your photos are stunning. Talk about inspiration. If this post doesn't speak spring, I don't know what does. Your home is just so welcoming and bright. I love it. I am your newest follower. I hope you can follow back.

    Janet

  55. Heaven's Walk says

    I agree, Tricia! Your new shade really warms up the entire room. LOVE it! And the pop of pretty pink against your neutrals is sooooo refreshing! Spring's gotta get here sooner or later…doesn't it….? lol

    xoxo laurie

  56. Amy Kinser says

    As always, I am totally in love with your home and photography. If only you lived closer to me then you could come over and teach me a thing or two (or twelve).

  58. Cheryl says

    Your post makes me almost cry for spring, it has been so gray & gloomy…. Yesterday we had just a little peak of spring with 66 degrees with a bit of sun, but today it is Michigan once again with 42, rain & that chill in the air that makes me long for spring~
    thanks for sharing,
    Cheryl

  61. Linda@Coastal Charm says

    Tricia,
    Your pics are beautiful! I'm sure the snow will be gone soon and it will then feel more like spring in your area. I love your new light fixture, it looks erfect over your table. I would love to have you join us at my linky party that is going on.

    Blessings,
    Linda

  62. Keeping It Cozy says

    Tricia, your dining room is one of my favorites and has been since I first visited your blog! I absolutely love your new light fixture – it fits perfectly. The tulips and grapefruits just scream spring – love it!

  65. Dori at The Red Feedsack says

    I found your blog via Amy's Girl Time Tuesday – I was featured there today also! 🙂 I have enjoyed looking around your blog and love it. I really, really love that galvanized bucket with the tulips in it!!! Brilliant idea! 🙂 Good to meet you. ~ Dori ~

  67. Vickie @ Ranger 911 says

    Nothing says spring like bunches of tulips! Your dining room is simply stunning as are your gorgeous photos and your new light fixture is so pretty hanging over your table.

    I would love to have citrus trees outside my back door!

  68. Valerie Falcon says

    Hi Tricia I started following you and i love your home your dining room and the tulips are so chic love it!! thanks for stopping by my blog 🙂 Val

  71. Vintage Home says

    oh wow…I have dropped by before and am in love with your beautiful cabinet in your dinning room…and with the great fixture..WOW! But spring it is in your home with those pretty tulips and those colour perfect grapefruits!

  73. Privet and Holly says

    I am happy to report
    that Whole Foods had
    tulips priced at $5.99
    for 10 this week! You'll
    see my own bunch pop
    up in my post, tomorrow.

    When we go to Palm Springs
    for part of spring break
    each year, we LOVE the
    citrus hanging in the trees!
    But even better, to me, are
    the orange blossoms….Oh,
    how sweet they smell : )

    Hugs,
    xo Suzanne

  74. Tazas y Cuentos says

    Your dining room is lovely and your photos….just fantastic!!!
    I've been visiting your previous posts and I enjoyed your images a lot, congratulations!
    Besos from Argentina, Silvina

  77. Cindy says

    So beautiful! My favorite flower is the pink tulip!
    You have inspired me to purchase an arm full of tulips on the way home!
    xo

  78. Between You and Me says

    I think I might have pinned every image in this post…
    just beautiful.
    where did you buy your stems? gorgeous!!!!

    And, where did you get your drum shade? We have a huge one that I ordered from Pottery Barn, when we moved in this house….I love yours!

  79. April says

    I just love your style! Where did you get your burlap chandelier? I love it and have been looking for something just like it. Thank you!