Things are Looking Up in the Dining Room!

The first thing I wanted to change when I started the dining room makeover(months ago), was the dark beams on the ceiling. 




I suppose at one time they gave the room a 'rustic' feel, but I'm just not THAT rustic of a gal.


I also wanted to replace this light fixture that I bought four years ago.  Back then I was desperate to change out the HORRIFIC ceiling fan that hung here when I bought