Dining/Living room makeovers

Our dining room has been empty (except for the picture) for the four years that we've lived in our house. We actually got this right before Thanksgiving, but I'm just now getting around to taking pictures. We haven't been brave enough to let the kids eat in there yet, so I guess it is just for looks!

I really liked some place settings I saw in Pottery Barn, only they were really $$$. I found almost the same chargers at Target for $8 (each) instead of $18, used dishes/glasses I already had, and got the place mats and napkins from Garden Ridge!
I love it when I can copy looks for less!

And, we finally got furniture for our living room (back in June!)

Before :

and after: