Well, my credenza finally came from Beyond Stores. Never, ever, ever, ever buy anything from them. Way fair was prompt and Houzz was beautiful and timely but Beyond Stores was a nightmare. I put the order in on Dec. seventh of 2015. I received the credenza at 5:30 pm, Jan. 13th, after so many phone calls back and forth that I know employees’ names, voices and they know mine.

After moving it around all over, I finally settled on the initial and intended location, in the dining room, under the huge white mirror, against the accent wall painted in slate violet (which I adore).

I chose the credenza because of its dimensions, warm, dark colors of deep teal grey and brown wood grained top and distressed, stately style.

I have been learning about vignettes and stylist tricks. I first began with a bare bones stage, choosing my objects by quality, color and appropriateness.

Then in the second picture, I added more organic items that brought energy to the room and made the wall and us, sing with glee.

You and I know this will probably look just a tad different and I will play with it to suit my mood, weekly, if not daily. But, oh, what fun!