Monday, December 12, 2011

A Christmas inspired chandelier


  
I found this chandelier at a thrift shop.

I debated on purchasing it or not . . .
 it needed some TLC . . .
 



 I liked the glass details under each socket
and it had wires to hold prisms  . . .
it had the old cloth wiring . . .
the sockets were bigger and could
accommodate regular light bulbs. . .

or maybe candles . . . 

it could be elegant, restored to her former glory 
with crystal prisms . . . 
or round light bulbs for a funky, artistic style . . .
 
I had enough ideas . . . 
I brought her home.

I didn't have enough prisms in my stash
and didn't want to invest big $$$ into this project.
I had to come up with some other options . . .
I tried the plastic Christmas icicle prisms . . . 
they could work . . .
or how about little pine cones?
 


and a rose hip wreath around the center?
 

and around every candle





She is beautiful again, 
ready to give light over a table, 
in a sun room or outside in a gazebo,
and she's easily converted to other seasons.
 Now available in my etsy shop.

(Sorry, I didn't really get any before pics.)


Thanks for stopping by.
Have a great day!
We're currently decking the halls and baking cookies. 
Hope you're having fun getting ready for the
holidays and time with family and friends.

5 comments:

  1. With the little pinecones and rosehip wreath, it is the perfect Christmas decoration! So pretty!

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  2. You are so very clever! What a great idea! It turned out beautifully! Well done!
    Best Wishes and Blessings,
    Amanda

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  3. Very pretty. That was a great find.

    Hope you are doing well and enjoying the season.

    Blessings to you, friend.

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  4. Oh Julie, your chandelier is exquisite - and what a centrepiece for your Christmas celebrations!

    You have brought it back to life beautifully - the decorations are perfect!

    Thank you for giving us a peep into your Christmas world!

    hugs
    Shane

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