dining pendant

Since we moved into the house the fixture over the dining table has always driven me crazy.  The fixture itself is ok but I wanted something a bit more modern and unique.  This is when I found a gorgeous oversized drum pendant that I fell in love with from Robert Abbey. 

I finally made the purchase and installed it over the dining table versus centered in the room (Still need to install a cover plate over the hole left behind)

I think it's simple yet makes a statement, what do you think?  I should have taken this picture at night with a camera (not my phone) for a better comparison but you get the idea :).

outdoor chandelier

As we start to move into March stores are starting to carry patio furniture and we are starting to get excited, spring is nearly at our fingertips!  I had a recent request to find some outdoor chandelier possibilities, some of these are a different take on the idea but I certainly had fun finding options.

Use an old wrought iron candle chandelier,
since no electricity is needed it's easy and stylish

Here's a creative take on a candle chandelier.  Get
some rope, a wire basket, some moss, candles, and voila!

For only $79.90 you can get this adorable electric outdoor
chandelier from hayneedle.com

This is more of a pendant than a chandelier but I like the
morroccan flare especially in a garden/patio area.  This one
is $149.90 from hayneedle.com

 Well there you have it, those were my favorite outdoor chandelier finds.  Tomorrow I will have to post some inspirational patio images since I am dreaming of spring in this cold weather.

west elm's spring catalog

I am loving seeing the spring catalogs slowly filtering through the mail.  It makes me look forward to warmer weather during this drab winter.  I just received West Elm's and there are a quite a few of goodies, here are some of the items on my wish list...



*Via: West Elm

do it yourself light

I kind of want to try this, I love the look of this fixture!



Take a look at how to make it here