Globe-Shade Chandelier
I’ve been at a loss about what to do regarding the lighting situation in the dining room, Piano room, and entry.
I just saw this posted to Pinterest by my new blog bff that I’ve never met, Victoria Elizabeth Barnes and I’m in LOVE.
I don’t know the original source of the image but if you have any ideas, let me know.
Obviously this chandelier is waaay too big for any of the spaces I’m thinking of. My entry is grand and pretty but not that grand. I love the globes though. It’s got a kind of “look what we can do with electricity…closed lights” look to it which I love.
It’s different but still period. AND, the best part is I can get any simple chandelier and add the globes to it for $5 each from home depot!
I’ve started a collection of chandeliers that I’m thinking over. Some of these would be great with a globe upgrade. Others would do just fine on their own.
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What do you think? Any that stand out to you? I’m really loving this globe option. It takes the stress off finding a super awesome chandelier at a good price. I can get a plan, simple, builder’s grade chandelier and make it look awesome with an inexpensive tweak!
Sarah
Master Closet & Laundry – Getting close!
Last summer, I developed a detailed plan for the master closet/laundry. See the post here:
Master Closet and Laundry Design July 3, 2012sv
I really like the design and I’m even more convinced of its utility. The idea is to put raised front-loading washer/dryer in the corner of the room and use 3 Ikea Expedit shelves as the bones of the shelving units.
The wall with the window and the laundry units would be situated like this:
with the adjacent wall looking something like this:
Now that drywall is getting close, it’s time for me to start thinking about the details of the space. For instance, the ends of the purple clothes rods in the above picture. Should I have a vertical piece of lumber to frame in the space? Or should I have a clothes rod bracket that just free-floats?
Feb 23 &24 – attic stairs, plumbing and electric
We have a plan. We are going to get drywall in in 2 weeks. I’m determined. This weekend was part one of a two park push to get everything done. We are exhausted but one more weekend and we’ll take a break.
First off I had Stefan cut me some holes. Cutting plaster and lath is tricky business. We use a 2 part system with the Rotozip. First we use a tile bit to cut the plaster followed by an all-purpose bit to cut the lath. The Rotozip works great. you really have to use a rotory tool of some variety. Anything that pulls back and forth like the sawzall is just going to shake the lath and destroy the wall. A circular saw works well for big holes but for little holes, you really need a more precise tool.
We are adding a switch in the stairwell to control the lights at the top and bottom of the stairs. This will solve the “climbing the stairs in the pitch black” problem that we’ve been dealing with.
If you remember from last week, we pulled some wires from the basement for the stairwell outlet. I finished off the pulling which involved being very tricky and going through this closet.
Projects for Another Day – Cabin Fever edition
I’m ready for winter to be over! I can’t wait to get back into the garden. I’m also looking forward to Estate Sales and weekend trips to New Hampshire and New Bedford for antiquing.
1) Strawberry Rocks
This first little projects is meant to be a squirrel and bird detterent. Put these out and the birds will “learn” not to eat the berries. I have my doubts that it will work but they look super fun to paint.
2) Stepping Stones
I love these stepping stones made with quickcrete and a rubber doormat.
I love the added traction and the slightly whimsical design.
3) Brick Path
This brick path is definately happening this year. I love the way this is done. The bricks are just dug into the dirt. If any snow-heave throws the bricks, just plop it back down in the spring. The shifty, disheveled look just adds character!
4) Shed Trellis
This shed has a trellis attached along with the fake window with a window box. Our shed is def getting some of that treatment. We’ll see what gets done this year but I have a window I’m eyeing.
