Chandelier Find

Hey Y'all. I hope you had a good week-end. The weather keeps teasing of spring. It is warm one day and cold the next. The rain changed my plans for working in the yard but I did get a few things marked off of my to-do list inside.
Several weeks ago I visited one of my favorite antique shops and found this wonderful old chandelier.

The owner had found it at an estate sell and had not had time to clean and restore it. Some of the candle cover 'thingys" were burned, it was dirty and the crystals were a tangled mess.

She said she would let it go for $99 "as is".  It was what I had been looking for and I felt like I could restore it so I brought it home.

Mr. Vintagesouthern checked out the wiring and I cleaned and untangled. I then replaced the candle cover 

"thingys" and bulbs. The plan was to take it to the condo but after holding it up in the dining room at home I decided to use it here.

I guess I'm back to looking for another one... and y'all know how bad I hate shopping and thrifting but somebody's got to do it.

Just thinking here... I really could use another more vintagy dining room set. I don't think I'll say that out loud just yet. I'll wait and look and bring it up when the time is right.

Do any of you do that? Replace one thing and that starts the wheels turning to replace other things in the room that somehow don't look quiet right anymore? Guess that's why I'm a thrift shopper. That and the fact I love the hunt!

Glad you dropped by and y'all come back!


I'm linking to the following blog parties.
Metamorphosis Monday at Between Naps on the Porch
Under $100 linky party at  Beyond the Picket Fence
Vintage Thingie Thursday at Colorado Lady
Junkin Finds Friday at A La Carte
Show and Tell at Cindy's  Romantic Home

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!

I'm linking this post up to the following blog parties. Come along and join in the fun.
Metamorphosis Monday @ Betweennapsontheporch
Todays Thrifty Treasures @ SouthernHospatility
All Things Related Blog Party
Under$100 linky party @ Beyondthepicketfence
Show and Tell@romantichome
Frugal Friday@shabbynest
New Friend Friday -The girl creative