{dining room update}

Remember awhile back when I blogged about our dining room and the awkward space next to our fireplace that I couldn't figure out how to fill?

Yep...it looked something like that. Of course that was before we removed the fireplace doors and gave the mantel, hearth and brick a fresh coat of white paint.

Well guess what friends? I finally figured out what to add to that awkward little corner...and it is making me smile big time.

I bought Dan a record player for Christmas, and when I saw Elsie's cute record player corner, I knew right away what I wanted to do...

I've had this vintage typewriter table for years...it was a $12 antique shop find. And it is absolutely perfect for the record player. The little shelf is so great for storing our records, and the table is one of my favorite pieces to begin with, so I just love how this little nook has turned out.

The artwork is a free printable you can find here.

And here is the mantel in its current January/Valentine's Day state...

I didn't go overboard with the Valentine's decor, but I did add a cute crocheted heart garland. The hearts are from my friend Jaime's shop Raising Up Rubies.

Hopefully this spring we will finally get this room painted, hang some curtains, and do some much needed work to the kitchen. Always a work in progress. :)

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