ROOM OF THE WEEK: CHANGING SEASONS

Now that autumn has officially arrived, there will be no more outdoor dining in these parts. Already, our mornings are taking forever to warm up from the chilly nights! So, I thought this week's Room of the Week was especially appropriate... and interesting to say the least!

At first glance, it may not look like much, design wise. Sure, the flowing curtains give off an amazing warm glow, and the layers are lovely, but woven chairs and a slightly undersized rug? Not so sure.

But then, you take a deeper look and realize... the walls. They look textured right? Well, that's because they are. Extremely textured. This is the home of Alina Apteker, and her vision was to create a space that felt like dining in a Parisian garden or courtyard. And those walls? They're faux boxwood. Add an antique chandelier and mismatched Versace china, and yes, you've definitely got yourself a little piece of Paris.

While most of us don't have the type of room (or the guts) to do something so extreme, it certainly has me thinking of ways to stage the home for for a dinner party or two during the chilly months ahead! I also love the idea of swapping out my white curtains for something that will add a little warmth to the tone of the room - a filter that recreates that infamous Parisian lighting... or as close as one can get.

*via elle decor