As a food blogger, the kitchen and the dining room are the hub of our house. So when we moved to Boston last May, I spent 5 months looking for the perfect dining table. It’s tough work designing your dream dining room.

Our living room, on the other hand, came together in a cinch. I texted Alex a picture of a couch and we both agreed “yep, let’s get it.” End of discussion.

But designing our dining room (and our table in particular) was something I meticulously fret over. I knew I wanted it to be warm and welcoming, with enough space to entertain a big group. I knew I wanted a mixture of old and new, and I knew I wanted it to be a table that fostered conversation.

As a food blogger, the kitchen and the dining room are the hub of our house. So when we moved to Boston last May, I spent 5 months looking for the perfect dining table. It’s tough work designing your dream dining room.

Our living room, on the other hand, came together in a cinch. I texted Alex a picture of a couch and we both agreed “yep, let’s get it.” End of discussion.

But designing our dining room (and our table in particular) was something I meticulously fret over. I knew I wanted it to be warm and welcoming, with enough space to entertain a big group. I knew I wanted a mixture of old and new, and I knew I wanted it to be a table that fostered conversation.