Life at 117: Chandelier

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Thursday, November 1, 2012

If only my house was always this clean... One can dream!

Saturday, September 1, 2012

Spaghetti: Part two

I said I was going to start updating my blog more often, then I take almost a month long break... geesh!

We got around to hanging the Spaghetti chandelier. I couldn't be more happy with it.
As I mentioned, I was nervous about painting over the antique brass. After spending about 20 minutes in the spray paint isle I stumbled across a dark glossy grey that was worth a shot. Long story short, it's the icing on the cake.. or umm, the parm on the spaghetti?!

This room is still far from done. It needs art above the bed (which is already taken care of, just not in this picture), the nightstands need more styling, the closet needs finished, and the there is an entire blank wall to dress up.

We also added a ceiling medallion. I just think a light feels naked without one. Brady hates them. But he will survive.

Thursday, August 9, 2012

Craving some Spaghetti!

My Mom n I stopped at a garage sale last weekend and I found the most amazing light. It's an acrylic Spaghetti Lamp from the 1960's. $25! It was too dated for the sellers homes, but it will feel right at home in my house!

Love at first sight

just waiting to be hung

I'm hoping to get it hung up tonight. The delay.... Brady vetoed the antique brass. Sad face. I love it so much just as it is. But it's his house too. He rarely has an opinion on my decor choices so I figured I'd better let him win this one. He took it outside n sprayed the brass white. I think I'm regretting letting him touch my new found love, but I'll just have to suck it up and deal with it.

It's going to hang over the bed in the basement guest bedroom. The acrylic goes well with the acrylic knobs on the yellow dresser..

this room really needs a chandy!

This is the nightmare of a mess that I am dealing with in this bedroom. That's what happens when Brady's friends spend the night. At least hanging a new chandelier makes washing the bedding seem a bit more exciting.

Tuesday, August 7, 2012

Bathroom #2: Progress

I used to have to hold back from vomiting when I walked into this room..

When we 1st bought the house..

Looking at the bathroom... from the guest bedroom.

and then we lived with it like this for about a yr.. gross right?

the not so usable shower/tub

What is with the plumbing?

And finally after demoing the entire gross mess, digging out the entire concrete floor, about 5 trips from the plumber, and Brady finishing off the room... it is looking somewhat finished! It's not perfect... but man oh man is it an improvement!!!

The mirror is my favorite part (Pier 1), the light is a painted Restore light.. but I don't think I'll be keeping it.

a spot to display my bottle collection

And the most fantastic shower curtain ever (Bed Bath and Beyond)

Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Merry Christmas to me!

I'm finally getting around to showing off my new chandelier!

All I wanted for Christmas was for Brady to finish up our guest room-turned office. Oh and I also wanted him to refinish a chandelier I had my eye on. Brace yourself, because here it is...

Before

This is a horrible before picture. It was taken at the Restore. I saw so much potential! The size is gigantic. The lines are awesome. It is a quality chandelier... which is hard to find these days, unless you want to spend a couple hundred dollars. We bought this and a pack of replacement bulbs for a grand total of $21. I am a bargain hunter. I even talked them down $5 whole dollars.. It was a proud moment.

Progress

Brady disassembled the fixture, gave it a really good cleaning and sprayed it a high gloss Kelley green.

We also painted a new ceiling medallion.

After

And the AFTER! I am beyond in love with the way it turned out. I actually considered swapping it out with our kitchen chandelier.

All lit up

Thursday, January 12, 2012

Statement Chandelier

Happy New Year!

One of my 2012 resolutions is to take more risks with my decorating. All my favorite designers (David Bromstad, Jonathan Adler) steer clear of boring decor... so why am I always, well sometimes, playing it safe?

Lately, I can't get my mind off of statement chandeliers. I love an over sized chandy in a funky color and/or dripping with bling. It brings your eye up and makes a tiny room feel a whole lot bigger. It is also extremely ballsy and fabulous when the walls are painted white to allow the color or bling of the fixture to stand out. Yep, I am now lovin white walls... only with extremely good styling can white walls look chic... otherwise, do not attempt!

Since my basement is still a work in progress(sigh), I have decided to convert our guest bedroom into an office. This required a whole new paint color and a trip to the Re-Store for an old and neglected chandelier. (Pix to come) In the meantime, here are some inspiring photos of carazzzy and cool statement chandys. Enjoy!