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How to Get Your Dining Room Holiday Ready

12.10.15

By Design by a Chameleon

The holidays are here and if you’re not excited about hosting dinner in your dining room, we have some ideas that you can easily pull together in a matter of days. These updates will ensure that your dining room gets the attention it deserves and you’ll be proud to show it off.

Go Bold
Whether you choose to paint your walls or trim in a surprising hue, or you’d rather make a statement with your tabletop accessories, artwork or rug, the dining room is the perfect place to take a chance-especially if you don’t use the space every day.

Find the Perfect Rug
A beautifully designed rug is the perfect way to anchor any room, including the dining room. It adds visual interest and you can showcase pattern and color.

Photo by Nate Berkus Design
 

Add Statement Lighting
​ A gorgeous chandelier or statement light hanging directly over the table will do wonders for an otherwise simple space. If you’re only going to splurge on one thing in your dining room, this is safe bet.

Photo by Chameleon Design

Expect the Unexpected
A plain wooden dining table surrounded by matching wood chairs might be an easy way to furnish your dining room but it won’t make a big impact. Instead of going for that matching set, consider a popular trick- getting chairs in 2 or 3 different styles. Or if you don’t want to mix up the styles, just make sure the table and chairs are made of different materials.

Photo by Lonny Magazine

Create an Artistic Focal Point
Put the finishing touches on your dining room by bringing in eye-catching artwork.  A gallery wall, or even a large-scale piece of art, will make the room feel complete, and add an extra layer of aesthetic appeal.​

Photo by Lonny Magazine

Show Off Your Favorite Serving Pieces
Don’t keep your beautiful tabletop accessories hidden away in the cabinets. Plan for shelving or a sideboard in your dining room and put your pieces on display.

Photo by Chameleon Design

Take Tips From Your Favorite Restaurant
Nothing beats having a fancy meal at your favorite date night spot, so why not recreate that same feeling in your own home? Keep your lights dim and to create an atmosphere that makes every meal feel like a special occasion.

Photo by Chameleon Design

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From The Dressing Room with ‘The Nutcracker’

12.09.15

Greer's Girl Kelley Moody visits the American Ballet Theater William J. Gillepsie School at Segerstrom Center for the Arts for a rehearsal of 'The Nutcracker,' which will dazzle audiences from December 10-20. You can watch here.

This show will feature young dancers from the school as well as a full cast from the American Ballet Theater. This performance was created by Alexei Ratmansky and also features sets and costumes from Richard Hudson, from Broadway's "The Lion King."

In this ballet, we see the world through young Clara's eyes as she follows her nutcracker toy on a magical adventure into dream lands.

Single tickets start at $29 and can be purchased online at SCFTA.org, the Box Office at 600 Town Center Drive in Costa Mesa or by calling 714.556.2787.

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