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

Bathroom Make Over In Progress...

While I was stuck at home dealing with my kidney stone I did get a few things accomplished. Couldn't go to the beach because a 4 hour drive was just too far from my doctor and besides if the stone decided to "show out" again I knew all of my screaming and begging for death would disturb my close- in condo neighbors.

Mr. Vintagesouthern and I  had discussed redoing his bath so now was as good a time as any.  The first thing I, he did was remove the hollywood light strip and ugly wallpaper.(I was in pain, remember.)
Then, he we painted it a creamy taupe. The color is Cafe Latte (Kiltz Brand)  and the finish is eggshell.

I decided to ride to Asheville, NC to check out their Hospice Barn. It always has the neatest things and the money goes to a good cause.

Did I ever get lucky. A lighting company had donated boxes of discontinued light fixtures. These were just $15 each. I scooped up 3 for his bath and 3 of a different style for the master bath. (That's a job for the future.)

I know she's  brass but I had plans!

Next thing was to sand it lightly, apply a coat of primer, and two coats of Rustoleum.

Finally, measure, measure and measure again to get her even over the mirror and finished!!

So..... what do you think?     The next thing on the list is to frame the mirror. Any ideas?  I'm not sure what color to go with.

Thanks for dropping by and y'all come back again real soon.

Sites I'm linking up to for partying and fun-

Between Naps on the Porch for Metamorphosis Monday, Market Yourself Monday
Rhoda's Thrifty Treasures, Nifty Thrifty Tues,  Transformation Thursday
Terrific Thursday at Brambleberry cottage, Power of Paint Party
Debbie's Garage Salen Cindy's Show and tell
Fabulous Finds Friday  New Friend Friday  itsablogparty All things related
Remodelaholic Linky Party