So my Evie girl's first birthday party is next weekend and we don't even have a dining table in our kitchen! I decided to finally decide on and order a dining table and chairs.

With the pressure on, I looked at some looks I'm loving right now for inspiration and finally made some decisions! Annnd, of course the table I ordered won't be here in time for the party... But I really love the one I found and it got stuck on it! Does that ever happen to anyone else? Besides, I didn't want to just settle on one with quick shipping, but not really love it.

My inspiration images are below. Even with being a designer, I used these images to help myself figure out what I was being drawn to. Our dining space is white with a light floor, but these images helped me settle on wanting to pair a light wood table with black chairs because I'm a huge fan of the contrast.

c/o Light and Dwell

c/o Studio McGee

Here are the pieces together that I ordered.

I also included my #1 go-to for curtains and a curtain rod. I love these curtains in white and they are such a nice material for a very low price because curtain panels can get SO expensive. If you have 8'-0" ceilings, go with the 96" and hang them so that they just hit the floor.

I've used the curtain rod I linked in both black and brass. It's simple and modern, and perfect. You could also pair with clip rings if you have the height.

I'll be sure to share an image when everything comes in!

Click any image below to shop.

Hi there. It's been a while!

2019 was a busy year with having a baby girl, working a part time job, along with a handful of side projects, and buying and remodeling another fixer upper. I'm hoping to spend more time on this little space in 2020, and have a new look and feel coming to Dani Rose Design that I am looking forward to sharing, so make sure you stay posted.

To get things started, I am sharing some of my favorite brand new arrival items from the Hearth and Hand with Magnolia collection at Target. I'm loving the warm woods, dusty, copper tones, and playful faux plants. You can click any of the images at the bottom of this post to shop.

You can now visit my "shop my picks" tab at the top of my page any time to shop things that I am eyeing or already have in my home.

I swear it's something about being pregnant that is making me so anxious to get into the holiday spirit! I'm ashamed to say I've already watched a few too many Hallmark Christmas movies. Hearth & Hand for Target just released new pieces for the upcoming holidays so I am sharing some of my favorites.

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one: Such a classic, neutral plaid stocking, but I love the red pom poms.
two: Switch your wall artwork out with this piece for the season or layer on a shelf.
three: I love the smell of a wood burning fireplace and real Christmas tree, but just in case you can't have the real thing.
four: Obsessed with wood bead garland!
five: These are so classic!
six: Greenery with a pop of red for holiday cheer.
seven: Throw some greenery into this vase for a cozy, winter arrangement.
eight: Must have for snuggling on the couch watching Christmas movies.
nine: A traditional eucalyptus wreath that would be perfect on your front door or on an empty wall in your house.
ten: Neutral enough to go with any theme you might have, and I love the dainty pattern.

I hope these pieces start to get you in the holiday spirit and inspire your shopping. Let me know what Hearth & Home pieces you are adding to your holiday decor this year!

- Dani

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It's time for my fall must haves! I do love summer, but everything about fall makes it my favorite time of the year!

one: Cozy blankets are my weakness. This plaid throw is perfect for cuddling up on a fall night.
two: These would be so pretty to toss clutter in on a shelf or more as decorative on the floor for blankets or logs.
three: The chunky texture of this pillow is too good. Enough said.
four: I love the pattern and colors of this accent pillow for the season. It would pair well with other neutral pillows.
five: This olive wreath is the perfect classic wreath.
six: I have been burning this vanilla pumpkin marshmallow candle on my dining room table since September 1st. You need this candle. You're welcome.
seven: Layering doormats is the new thing. Try the trend by layering a classic plaid under your doormat.
eight: Of course you then will need a new fall themed doormat and this one is just perfection.
nine: How cute is this to serve soup or a warm baked good? It also comes in mini individual dishes which would be adorable for a dinner party.
ten: These would be so pretty on your porch with a candle at night or on your mantle or dining table filled with greenery or mini pumpkins and LED string lights for a glow.

Share with me your favorite or your own fall must have!

-Dani

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Our kitchen is not completely done, but it is so close and finally functional! I'm excited to share all the details with you! When we bought the house, the kitchen was so dark and tiny that I knew it needed to be opened up and given light finishes to brighten the space up. Besides, I have a thing for clean, simple, classic kitchens. Layout wise, we relocated the sink to under the window and moved the dishwasher and refrigerator to the left of it. I am so happy that we had space for an island to add more work surface, along with extra storage and a trash and recycling drawer (I seriously love this feature). We also added new recessed LEDs for overhead light and pendants over the island.

Cabinets - Fabuwood Galaxy in Frost
Countertops - Silestone Quartz Lyra (I couldn't believe it when I found this $20 off a square foot at Lowe's!)
Sink - Free with countertops!
Wall paint - Sherwin Williams Repose Gray
Cabinet Pulls - Flat Black Cabinet Hardware Euro Style Bar Handle Pull
Pendant Lights - Linea di Liara Andante Industrial Factory Pendant Lamp
Faucet - Krause Mateo Single Level Pull Down Faucet
Appliances - All Samsung
Flooring - Pergo XP Southern Grey Oak
Succulent Planter - Homegoods
Bar stools - Zulily - (Is anyone interested in these? The counter at our apartment was taller so I'm looking to sell them and buy some lower counter stools.)
Close up of the dreamy countertops!
Excuse the fact that we haven't put pulls on all the drawers yet! The screws that came with our pulls are too short for the drawers so we had to get some longer ones.
Utensil Crock - Burlington Coat Factory (similar linked here)
Wood Paddle Board - Home Goods (similar linked here)
Candle - Bath & Body Works Vanilla Snowflake (so yummy!)


Wood Cake Stand - World Market (we used this stand for our wedding cake!)
Candle Holder - Target
Succulent - TJMaxx
(oh, and there's my little avocado waiting to ripen up!) #avocadoaddict


Turkish Dish Towel - Homegoods (You are just going to have to go to Homegoods to get these exact towels! They came in a pack of 2 for $6 and I can't believe how amazing the quality is!)
Hand Soap - Bath & Body Works Kitchen Lemon (yup, perfect for the kitchen)

I'm really looking forward to getting a backsplash up, but we have to wait until we put the window trim up, which we have to wait to put up until we replace all the windows! But, that means I have lots of time to find the perfect tile - I'm thinking something simple but a little playful.

Hope you enjoyed all the details of our kitchen!

Between working on the new house and preparing to move out of our apartment, I sure am having a hard time justifying decorating for Christmas this year. So instead I put together a few things I'm loving from this year's Christmas collections. Click the links below to go right to the item. Next Christmas, be ready. I'm going all out. Enjoy!

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