I’ve told you before how much I enjoy getting emails from all of you who read my blog, especially those that let me know that something I’ve done on my blog inspired them to try it too. That makes me SO giddy, so again, I received one of those emails recently from Sheila, another reader in Ontario, Canada (you Canadian girls are really paying attention, THANK you, you rock!) So, please read Sheila’s email to me and enjoy HER wonderful DIY project that she and her hubby completed:
Hi Rhoda,
Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Sheila and I live in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. I am 56 years of age and I love decorating my home even though I have no formal schooling on the matter.
I am a faithful follower of your blog and it is my number 1 site that I visit each day. I consider myself a “stalker” of sorts because I always visit but never leave any comments. One evening not too long ago, I lauded your decorating style and mentioned that we had just finished installing picture molding to our dining room after being inspired by your own makeover. I promised to send photos that evening, so I am pleased to be sending them today.
Occasionally I feel we are kindred spirits of sorts because I have always been intrigued by the south. Maybe it’s a fascination from that great movie “Gone with the Wind” but the stately homes, sipping mint juleps on beautiful porches and southern belles have always captured my attention. Someday soon, I hope to visit the lovely cities of Charleston and Savannah.
My dear hubby had always wanted to try this effect but I was never a big fan of moldings until I saw your makeover. I’m the one with most of the decorating ideas for our home, but he’s always the one who carries them out. Guaranteed if I had done the work, those moldings would not even be straight- hehe. We actually make a great team but I guess that goes without saying after 36 years of marriage.
So in closing, I hope you enjoy our photos and maybe I’ll become less of a “stalker” now and start leaving some comments on your blog. Keep up the great work and thanks again for all the sharing you do!!
Kind regards,
Sheila
Look at those perfectly straight moldings and what a beautiful dining room. Sheila, it’s gorgeous!
Inspired by this project that I did earlier this year, if you want to try something new in your dining room and add some picture frame molding, what are you waiting for? If WE can do it, YOU can too. Sheila, thanks so much for your note and for sharing your beautiful dining room project with me. I just know everyone else will love it too.
My dining room project was also featured over the weekend at One Project Closer, so go over and take a look there too. They are doing a summer contest of Before and After projects, so if you have something to submit, send in your pics. I won a $25 giftcard for entering and being featured, so that’s exciting!
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Inspired to post because I am a fellow stalker—Your dining room is beautiful!
I love moldings and am feeling the inspiration rise in me to maybe take on this project myself! I'll keep you updated.
Beautiful! Way t go Sheila and hubby.
Lovely!
The mouldings turned out beautiful, and I love the color of the walls.
Wow! Sheila's moldings look perfect!
Shelia the dinning room is beautiful. congratulations!
Debra
Great job Sheila!
You guys are making it look 'easy'. I'm inspired!
Great job Shelia. Got to get
back out to the veranda before
my mint jelup welts.
How very fun!
It looks great!
Oh, that is just one of those things that make me say "aaahhhhhh"; just what it needed to make it gorgeous!! I love it!
Suzanne
This is so beautiful. They did an awesome job!
You are truly an inspiration to us all!
Thank you…
Lou Cinda
Rhoda, your global! Your inspiring people from other countries too!
Sheila and hubby did a beautiful job! It's so clean and elegant looking. Great Job!
Oh no! Now I feel the urge to go to Lowes! LOL
Have a great day Ya'll!
Tracy
Lovely room! Love those warm butterscotch walls!
So pretty and well done, which many are not. I love it.
Looks great – so kind of you to share your readers' projects!
We just got done putting all new moldings in our home, what a wonderful transformation, particularly in the dining area like this. Love it! TTFN~Marydon
Wow – so elegant looking! I love it.
Bravo, Sheila!
I'm a Rhoda-wannabe decorator too.
Wow! Sheila and hubby did a great job! Rhoda, you are such an inspiration! Keep it up cause we all enjoy following your blog.
Blessings,
Sandra
Such a beautiful dining room and I LOVE all the pretty moldings. They just add so much character. Hugs, Marty
Thank you for showing this off, Sheila! You did a fantastic job! And thank you to Rhoda, of course! Thank goodness you inspired her!
Nice job Sheila….
Congrats to you Rhoda on your 25.00 win
I hope you had a nice 4th…did you make the tea party ???
Kathy
Rhoda,
You may remember that you inspired me to decorate my office and now, I too, have done the mouldings. I should rephrase that: my hubby did the work, I showed him your photos! haha. Actually, we majorly cheated as I found wooden frames at IKEA for just under $4.00 and used those. The only problem is I went a little too light on the paint. It's more a light yellow and I really wanted more depth so I think I have to repaint it eventually… I saw a color close to the one in these photos.. I think it's PECAN by Eddie Bauer.
Thanks again for your wonderful inspiration!!!!
Margie
Kudos to Sheila, her DH, and to the fabulous Rhoda for inspiring us all! Those moldings really make a huge difference in a dining room, adding SO much character.
Sheila, I hope you will visit Charleston and Savannah soon. Consider staying in Hilton Head, SC — it's in between the two cities (closer to Savannah of course), and you can take a side trip to Beaufort, SC. It's an absolute jewel of a place if you like Southern architecture, atmosphere, and history!
Rhoda, I hope you'll stop by and check out my "Delta Dawn" post — I think you might like it.
Warmest regards,
Bill @ Affordable Accoutrements
Sheila, your dining room moulding project is fabulous! Thanks for sharing it.
Rhoda, congrats on winning the gift card at One Project Closer. You are certainly an inspiration to all of us!
Jane
That really makes a great looking dining room!! I love it.
Rhoda, you are an inspiration to all who read your blog. Your dining room is truly beautiful as is Sheila's room. I must do this soon! Thanks for all your sharing.
Elizabeth H
Thanks so much Rhoda for featuring our dining room makeover on your blog. Thanks also to all your friends who left such nice comments. It truly was a pleasure being featured on your site and as always, I look forward to your next post.
Kind regards,
Sheila
Rhoda,
Thanks so much for sharing Sheila's beautiful dining room. I would LOVE to know what color she used on the upper part of her walls. It is gorgeous!
~JOY~
Sheila, please share your DR wall color with everyone if you would! Thanks again for sending your project to me so I could show it off.
Sheila and her hubby did a beautiful job! The room is beautiful and welcoming. I'd love to know the wall color, too.
Hi Rhoda
love this, it's so wonderful to hear that you inspired people!
the room looks lovely with this addiction and the paint colour is just right
I would like to add some beading to our living room but not quite up to the project at the moment
Sarah
The color in our dining room is called Boardwalk #CC-410 by Benjamin Moore. I find it pairs very well with the Oxford White trim #CC-30 also by Benjamin Moore. Sheila
Rhoda,
Add me to the list of your loyal stalkers. I have picked up so many useful and helpful hints from you! Thanks! ♥
Nancy
Sheila and Hubby did a great job!
Rhoda, you are such an inspiration and make projects look so doable : )
Dee
A contractor somewhere is shaking in his boots!
Love the "I can do it " spirit!!
that dining room looks fantastic.
whats next….
You all have created beautiful dining rooms! I love the color selection and the wainscoting/chair rail combo! It gives the room such an elegant, warm feeling. Thank you for all of the inspiration to create beautiful rooms as well as the great ideas!
Rhoda, I think it's SO awesome that you are here inspiring others to "Just do it!" as Nike would say.
Your blog has really grown, and I guess we've all come a long way since GI, haven't we? Keep up the good work! One of these days they're going to give you your own show on HGTV, and I'll be able to say "I knew her when…" 
Rhoda, I just love Sheila's diningroom, you must have sucha wonderful sense of satisfaction that you have inspired so many.
Kudo's to Sheila's husband that did such a great job.