Cream additions to the Dining Room

Happy New Week.  I decided I would love to add some cream to the gray and white in my dining room.  Just some little touches here and there.
I had added this white ruffle awhile back to a couple of my dining chairs.  Well it was ok but I really was never too happy with the look.
Then I remembered I had this table cloth that had rows of ruffles in a sweet cream color.  So I began to think hmmmm....
can I re love these rows of ruffles onto my dining room chairs.
Yep these chairs just needed a little something.

So I thought this would be a good way to add some cream to the gray and white in the dining area.

Easy Peasy. Took the seat off of the chair.   I cut the rows of ruffles to fit each chair and then with a staple gun attached the ruffles to the seat of the chair.

Added the cushion seat back on the chair and now have a ruffle re love to these chairs.  Adding the cream to the gray and white  gave the chairs just a little touch of soft bling.


I was not sure if  I could make cream and gray and white mingle nicely together but I think I am really liking this marriage.






 I  have added some creams to other area's of my dining space.

Just happy I could get another neutral color like cream to work with my gray and whites.

Hope you are having a great week.  Love the month of May.  It gets nice and warm here in Chicagoland and I can start to think about my summer flowers.  So excited to be starting the flowers this coming week end.  Traditionally I have always started my flowers on Mother's Day.  So hoping our weather stays true and warm and I can begin to see summer flowers coming to my outdoor space.

Have a wonderful week.
Kris
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60 comments

  1. ℳartina @ Northern NestingMay 5, 2015 at 7:15 AM

    Soooooo pretty Kris...I love the added ruffle! I did some planting this past weekend...it feels so good to be able to work outside again!

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  2. Karen B.May 5, 2015 at 7:21 AM

    Oh my, your home is so stunning and beautiful!
    Hugs,
    Karen B. ~ Todolwen

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  3. Lin from A {tiny} Cottage In The WoodsMay 5, 2015 at 7:44 AM

    LOVE these colors together, Kris. And as always, you make everything so pretty!
    Enjoy your weather. It's still quite cold here, be spring signs continue to pop up.
    xo,
    Lin

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  4. ANNEMay 5, 2015 at 7:45 AM

    Shabby chic perfection! Love the ruffle!

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  5. MONSIEUR LE CHAT ET MOIMay 5, 2015 at 7:45 AM

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  6. MONSIEUR LE CHAT ET MOIMay 5, 2015 at 7:53 AM

    Your home is so dreamy white !!! Love so much the ruffles on the chair. Here in France (I live in PARIS) the weather is unfortunately so grey and rainy !!
    xoxo

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  7. Celestina MarieMay 5, 2015 at 8:08 AM

    Hi Kris, Love the mix of neutrals. It is just gorgeous and so shabby wonderful. Love the ruffles.
    Hugs for a great week.
    CM

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  8. KellyMay 5, 2015 at 8:22 AM

    You are so smart to think of doing that! I love how that turned out. I think that would be a great way to "cheat" to add ruffles to things (if I sewed) since I heard making ruffles can be hard. I love ruffles!

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  9. Wild Oak DesignsMay 5, 2015 at 8:25 AM

    You're right....the cream gives a softness and depth, the darling ruffle is perfect! Love it.
    Nancy
    wildoakdesigns.blogspot.com

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  10. DD's CottageMay 5, 2015 at 8:38 AM

    the cream ruffles look perfect and so you Kris!

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  11. SImple and Serene LivingMay 5, 2015 at 9:00 AM

    I love the new cream ruffle. I think the added neutral to the room is perfection. xo Laura

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  12. Mary@mydogsmygardenandmaryMay 5, 2015 at 9:23 AM

    I love the chairs - it works so well in your dining room. I know that you are itching to get out in your garden, plant your flowers and lounge around on you chaise lounge chair. Can hardly contain myself to see what you do in the garden. I got lots of inspiration from my garden tour
    on Sunday. Wanted to come home and re-design my garden, but I did get a lot of ideas - how to implement them. With our drought going on it's hard as the dirt looks like I never water it and we have to conserve our water. It's not a win win situation.

    I hope you are feeling great and not over doing it.
    Lots of get well hugs,
    Mary

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  13. Row homes and CobblestonesMay 5, 2015 at 9:43 AM

    Kris,
    Your neutral blend looks pretty and the ruffle is becoming your signature embellishmemt in your lovely home. Your cottage has a delightfully refreshing feel and your mix of architecturals and shabby makes for a beautiful home full of personality.
    xoxo,
    Vera

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  14. DawnMay 5, 2015 at 10:41 AM

    Darling, and how easy just use the staple gun. I love it when no sewing is required. It's raining here today but will be nice again on Wednesday. I have things to get done in the garden still.

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  15. Lisa @ Texas DecorMay 5, 2015 at 11:49 AM

    You can't go wrong with ruffles! So glad you were able to re-love those! I really like the combo of cream, gray and white. So pretty! I just planted some flowers last weekend too. Love this time of year!

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  16. Art and SandMay 5, 2015 at 12:07 PM

    I love your term, "relove" and of course, YOU can do anything because you are amazing.

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  17. Butterfly 8)(8 Bungalow May 5, 2015 at 12:41 PM

    It came out beautiful, and it looks very summery. xoxo Su

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  18. UnknownMay 5, 2015 at 1:47 PM

    I love the touches of cream with the grey and white. It adds a warmth and softness to it. Clever girl!

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  19. Joy JunktionMay 5, 2015 at 2:25 PM

    As always, just wonderful! Can't wait to see what flowers you choose this year! I've got plenty of vinca planted, they actually grown nicely in the early summer here! My red bottle brush are already losing their blooms but they will stay green all year. Looking for a bit more color to add to my otherwise, dry, bland, rocky yard! Love to you sweet friend, Cindy

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  20. Linda @ Itsy Bits And PiecesMay 5, 2015 at 3:07 PM

    Everything looks so pretty, Kris! Such a great and easy way to add a ruffle...and they look so custom, too!

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  21. DebbieMay 5, 2015 at 3:15 PM

    Your chairs look so sweet wearing their little cream skirts. LOVE it, Kris!! Perfect.
    Debbie
    xo

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  22. Shirley@Housepitality DesignsMay 5, 2015 at 3:20 PM

    Love cream and white together...I so remember many years ago when we were building one of our homes that I had the builder place white cabinets with cream tops on the vanities...that way, I did not have to worry about the background of the wallpaper...white or cream...Just love the ruffled chair skirts...such a great idea and looks wonderful in the room....Love it all!

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  23. DeseraeMay 5, 2015 at 3:33 PM

    Oh I love the skirts....they are so pretty!!!
    ~Des

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  24. PamelaMay 5, 2015 at 4:08 PM

    I think they look perfect together Kris! I love the ruffles on the dining room chair. Pure perfection.

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  25. bj May 5, 2015 at 5:06 PM

    Sooo pretty...you did a marvelous job on blending in cream...I never would have thought using it with gray but it looks amazing.

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  26. SusieMay 5, 2015 at 5:29 PM

    Kris, I think that all worked wonderfully. I love the chalkboard you made. The great straw tote bag. Blessings, xoxo, Susie

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  27. Karen @ karensuponthehillMay 5, 2015 at 5:42 PM

    Love, Love, Love! I love the ruffles, I love the mix of cream, white & grey, I love your style, I just love it all!

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  28. Sissie's Shabby CottageMay 5, 2015 at 6:00 PM

    Hi Kris,
    I think everything should have ruffles! Love your ruffled chairs.

    hugs
    Sissie

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  29. AnonymousMay 5, 2015 at 6:25 PM

    The cream looks perfect Kris. I love the ruffles on your chairs. Nice to see you blogging again. x Julie

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  30. Courtney@Golden Boys and MeMay 5, 2015 at 6:48 PM

    Love the cream and grey..they look perfect together. And the ruffle adds such a nice touch. You have such an eye for detail and I just love seeing your projects. Have a great week and enjoy the warm weather.

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  31. JP May 5, 2015 at 7:09 PM

    You always make things work well together....I like the look of the single, long ruffle much better!
    JP

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  32. CherylMay 5, 2015 at 7:18 PM

    Beautiful!!

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  33. KathyMay 6, 2015 at 12:31 AM

    I love the look, well done! I love when the muse comes calling!

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  34. AlessandraMay 6, 2015 at 5:40 AM

    The added ruffle is so pretty. I love the neutral colours of your dining room.
    Hugs
    Alessandra

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  35. farmhouse-storyMay 6, 2015 at 5:57 AM

    mixing the ruffles with the cute plaid fabric is darling, kris:) love the "gatherings" chalkboard art!

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  36. kimberleyalice1961May 6, 2015 at 6:00 AM

    Worked like a charm!

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  37. Rita C at PanoplyMay 6, 2015 at 6:14 AM

    Works great, Kris. I think it's not only the color, but also the drape of the cream ruffle vs. the white.

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  38. Sherry @ Thrift My HouseMay 6, 2015 at 7:11 AM

    I like the cream ruffles much better than the white. Amazing how a small color change can make a difference. Your home is always so pretty Kris.

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  39. http://deezie-sunshinedeezines.blogspot.com/May 6, 2015 at 8:45 AM

    Hi Kris
    I just love the way the cream looks in your beautiful dining room. Love the ruffles on the chair so much!!! Anything you do in your home is just dreamy!

    deezie

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  40. Linda@Coastal CharmMay 6, 2015 at 10:37 AM

    What a neat idea Kris and they look perfect with the grey and white. Have fun planting all your flowers and Happy Mother's day!!

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  41. Leena Milligan LanteigneMay 6, 2015 at 11:24 AM

    These chairs look so cute now and the colors really go together so well! Amazing what a little change like that! Great idea! Hugs, Leena

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  42. PendraMay 6, 2015 at 11:38 AM

    Came by today for a visit... you have your mojo back in beautiful ways!!! Love the guest room and the slipcovered chair is gorgeous! Loving this weather and spent some time out back getting the vegi garden ready to receive all the little goodies my husband has been growing from seed all winter. Fun to look all around the yard and see things starting to sprout and come to life... wish it would happen for me now! If you see my mojo...send her home!! Have a great day my friend, as always HUGS!

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  43. Marie-Interior FrugalistaMay 6, 2015 at 11:56 AM

    Perfection Kris!

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  44. CynthiaMay 6, 2015 at 12:48 PM

    Kris you're just such a clever one. These turned out great. Love your rain boots. The weather has been nice and warm here too. Mother's day is annual planting for us too

    Cindy

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  45. JudiMay 6, 2015 at 1:35 PM

    Oh, SO pretty! Please, please, please visit the UK and style my home Kris, you really do have a FANTASTIC touch.

    Hugs

    Judi in the UK

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  46. Anne's Attic - DesignMay 6, 2015 at 2:21 PM

    Kris , I love the ruffles! It really softens the look of your dinning set, the cream is perfect. Have a beautiful Mother's Day! Hugs, Jo

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  47. Kim May 6, 2015 at 3:44 PM

    Ruffles are always a good choice....my a staple gun is my best friend. Just don't tell my glue gun that! ;)

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  48. Mama ZenoMay 6, 2015 at 7:20 PM

    I love that you brought Cream colors back in.
    I have always felt Gray is such a cold color.
    Now you have warmed it up.

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  49. chateau chicMay 7, 2015 at 2:45 PM

    Love the change you made on your chairs, Kris! I know the feeling of something not being quite right and having to make a change...we're all alike.
    Mary Alice

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  50. Debra@CommonGroundMay 7, 2015 at 6:40 PM

    Girl, this is total genius!!! I love that ruffle! they were adorable before, but even more now!

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  51. Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. OlsonMay 7, 2015 at 7:36 PM

    Kris, I love the new ruffle! It just added such a sweet touch. I have been planting my pots and vintage containers. Can't help but think of you and your gorgeous plants!
    hugs,
    Jann

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  52. SandiMay 8, 2015 at 6:47 AM

    What a clever idea Kris! The chairs look wonderful!!
    Blessings~

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  53. Magali@TheLittleWhiteHouseMay 8, 2015 at 3:45 PM

    I love the new simpler ruffles on your chairs!

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  54. cindy santiagoMay 8, 2015 at 4:37 PM

    What a great idea! They look great!

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  55. Patty @ That's So PrettyMay 9, 2015 at 9:39 AM

    Nobody can do white like you Kris ... stunning :)

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  56. AdrienneMay 9, 2015 at 1:17 PM

    I LOVE your chairs! They are perfect. My dining room is very small and my chairs are different. They have wooden seats and desperately need cushions. I've envisioned cushions with ruffles. Now you've inspired me!
    ~Adrienne~

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  57. The Lavender BouquetMay 11, 2015 at 12:19 PM

    I'm loving the creams! Great add Kris!
    Kathleen

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  58. BrendaMay 20, 2015 at 11:27 PM

    Those chairs are so beautiful! Great job! I'm here from the Thursday Favorite Things Blog Hop.

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    I love these cream additions to your room. Looks so inviting! Thank you for sharing at the Thursday Favorite Things Blog Hop! Take time to to visit my site where I featured you at my Tuesday Treasures round up. Hope to see you at the party tonight!

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