My New (to me!) Chandelier.

I love chandeliers! They epitomize elegance. You can use them in a traditional decor as well as a shabby cottage chic, Paris apartment or eclectic funky country decor.

I have been every fortunate to score five chandeliers over that last few years. I have never paid more than $10.00 for each of them. My largest and most elaborate one I paid a mere $3.00 for!!  (start the car, start the car!...no really....the guy selling it thought it was truly very ugly.....but what do (most) guys know about chandeliers anyhow!??)

I picked my latest chandy up at a yard sale last Saturday while I was on my way to Mike's Barn. (See previous post). I had stopped into said yardsale the day before and the owner was asking $35.00 for it.  So.....I waited until the weather changed to rainy and windy conditions and stopped back at 2 in the afternoon and offered him $10.00. He gladly said, "Sure!". 

Here "she" is hanging from a vintage birdcage stand.

She still had the ceiling attachment connected and the wires had just been cut, so I knew I would need to rewire it. She was also very dirty and grimey. Normally I would just get out my Wundex and paper towels to clean the crystals, but I wanted to make sure she was thoroughly clean.

So I took her apart....very.....very....carefully. I took a pic of the sequence of fittings so I would know how to put her back together. I washed the crystals in a plastic tub with warm soapy water in it. I rinsed in clear warm water and wiped carefully with an old terry towel.

I had a small jar of antique gold leaf paint so I used it up on the frame and fittings.

I went to Lowe's yesterday and picked up a roll of gold lamp wire, a new plug and an inline switch for about $12.00.  And......here she is in her new "dress"!!

She is radiant once more!

I'll post another picture of her this evening once it gets dark.

Have a wonderful afternoon.

Warm hugs, Laura

P.S. Here is an evening pic.