I picked up this vintage chandelier style light fitting at the thrift store...
I knew straight away that I wanted to up-cycle it,
into a candelabra for the back porch.
I knew straight away that I wanted to up-cycle it,
into a candelabra for the back porch.
And it is gorgeous, in aged brass glory.
I know brass and copper are quite popular in home décor right now.
And I'm probably going to cop a bit of banter when I tell ya all
I actually bought matte black spray paint to paint it black!
When nitty came to gritty.
I just could not do it!
I even posted a 'Shall I - shan't I' pic for debate on Hometalk!
With the consensus of the votes
to 'leave it be'.
Paint free.
Paint free.
In its original fabulousness.
And so I did!
The ceiling rose nailed up to the deck roof
and the chandelier hung.
Long slim candles were fitted where the bulbs once resided.
And I'm already loving it!
The candles were lit.
After a while
the wax began to melt
Creating beautiful waxy drips...
wax drips are an art form in itself!
made into outdoor candelabras.
Reminder: Never leave burning candles unattended.
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7 comments:
That looks so good on your porch! What a great idea!
I would love for you to stop by my blog and join our Something to Talk About link party each week!
Have a great day.
Karen
Thank you for the invitation ...I'm popping over for a visit now. :)
Your outdoors candelabras looks great! I have an old chandelier that I saved when hubby changed out lights. It's not as pretty as your, it's more plain, but I thought that I could probably upcycle it into something. Have to add this to the list, I had also seen one made into a desert holder, that was really neat too. Thanks for sharing! Have a great week!
Thank you Linda. Glad you are inspired to upcycle your chandelier too. :)
Great idea. And I have an old chandy in the basement! Susan
Upcycle it! I'm on the look out for another one too, as I was thrilled to bits with the way this one turned out!
Thanks so much for linking up on Something to Talk About! I am looking forward to seeing you again for this week's party!
Have a great Sunday!
Karen
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