Showing posts with label foyer. Show all posts
Showing posts with label foyer. Show all posts

Monday, July 12, 2010

Chandelier Upgrade

I am so excited, I found a chandelier! I was actually looking for one for the beach condo but found  one for my foyer at home.

This is what I have up now,a brass, builders grade fixture.


I can't believe I was lucky enough to find this at Goodwill. It is new. The owner had actually attached the bill of sale along with the lifetime warranty to it. Original purchase price was $239 and Goodwill had tagged it $124. There was also a note that someone had written 1 of 3 pieces.After inquiring and a great deal of searching on the employees part, bless her heart, she came up with 2 more boxes.




 The first box included the candle covers for these strange looking "thingys".







And the last box included the glass candle covers, the chain and all of the "parts" I guess no one had inquired
about the other parts
Because.........
It was week 24 which meant it was1/2 off of the Goodwill price
$62.00
I was so excited...I couldn't wait to get it home



Mr. Vintagesouthern did not share my excitement however because we have a two story foyer.However he
did get it hung while I  watched and gave my unwanted advice.I tried to be a good electrician's helper and even kept my phone close by  in case I needed to call 911. We are both glad this job is complete and without injury or divorce!
 I see the picture behind him will have to come down so I can darken the frame up but survival instinct tells me
today is not the day!
and finally...


 Here she is in all of her glory!






One last thing, a tip about thrift store shopping. Don't just browse, Dig! You never know what you will unearth. I knew an owner that was that detailed would not send half of a light fixture.

P.S. I have plans for the light that came down but that will be another adventure.
Thanks for stopping by and y'all come back!




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