Sunday, October 18, 2009

My Old/New Chandy



I bought this vintage chandelier on Craigslist about 6 months ago....cleaned it up and painted it red. All of the original prisms were in tact. It sat in the corner of the dining room ever since. Today my DH surprised me and put it up!! Little did he know, I had to add a sleeve and the ceiling medallion (old frame) first. I will redo it next week while he is gone. I didn't have the heart to tell him!! Isn't it sparkly and beautiful? I have a before pic somewhere .

Warm Hugs,
Linda

15 comments:

From the Old InkWell said...

Linda, very striking chandelier. Looks great!

Martha said...

A very pretty chandelier!

The Quintessential Magpie said...

Very pretty chandelier and a sweet husband to put that up for you. I have one that is very similar in color in my kitchen.

Happy Met Monday!

XO,

Sheila :-)

Ribbonwood Cottage said...

this is amazing looking. I love it and I'm so impressed you got him to put it up for you without a big squabble! Tell him he is kind for a day in blogland! Big smile!
Blessings,
Debbie
Beautiful blog too!

Rebekah@Red's Nest said...

I had not thought of painting a chandy red. I love red (just look at the name of my blog). What a great idea.

Blessings,

Rebekah

Anonymous said...

Love it! I hope to have one some day, too! ♥

Glenda/MidSouth said...

Looks great - you did a good job.

Phyllis @Around the House said...

I love the way you painted the chandelier red, who would have thought, brilliant, it looks so chic.>>I am a new follower of yours, I will return, come for a visit

Moore Minutes said...

What a treasure to find!! You did a good job with it too. Thank you for sharing your find. :)

Happy Met Monday!
http://www.mooreminutes.com/2009/10/walls-wrapped-in-charm.html

Natasha in Oz said...

I love the red! What an innovative way to glam up a room.
Best wishes, NM.

Anonymous said...

Lovin' the sassy red chandy! very pretty...
pk @ Room Remix

Michelle said...

I love that you painted it red, instead of a more conventional color. Looks beautiful.

Laura said...

Oh my gosh-
I didn't realize I have a blog neighbor!
I enjoyed visiting your blog, and I am now a follower.

Laura

I love your chandelier-
I haven't had much luck on our local Craigslist. I will have to keep at it-

Unknown said...

Love the chandy! Sweet of you not to burst your hubbie's bubble.

I keep looking on craigs list for a vintage chandy...one day!

Tina

Wsprsweetly Of Cottages said...

SO pretty. I could not make out if it is red or and orange red. Whatever the case, it looks just beautiful!!