tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post2199367141413520627..comments2024-03-27T23:00:22.683-04:00Comments on for the love of a house: Bright & Shiningfor the love of a househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13151787635612708698noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-53036125453951472202011-06-21T11:14:09.799-04:002011-06-21T11:14:09.799-04:00The chandy is beautiful and the amethyst crystals ...The chandy is beautiful and the amethyst crystals on the sconces are perfection. -Brendamrsbenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13490065292054880863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-85627846914456019112010-04-02T10:13:01.613-04:002010-04-02T10:13:01.613-04:00I love seeing your finished handiwork installed an...I love seeing your finished handiwork installed and brightly shining and would happily snatch the sconces right off the wall! It all turned out perfectly and yes, it's all in the details!smilla4blogshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17516736514127098070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-20734744590528888832010-03-31T22:52:14.267-04:002010-03-31T22:52:14.267-04:00They are BEAUTIFUL!!! You were so wise to take th...They are BEAUTIFUL!!! You were so wise to take the garlands off. I am not sure I would have thought of that but they look so much better that way. Really...stunning!3 Peanutshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15124969727188599965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-82587980592484747772010-03-31T14:17:21.428-04:002010-03-31T14:17:21.428-04:00Hi Lisa!
Thank you for your sweet comment! The li...Hi Lisa!<br />Thank you for your sweet comment! The light bulbs are 7 watt silicone dipped bulbs. I found these at a near-by antiques shop. I have purchased some at JoAnn's, but returned them as they had these really, really long top-stems that I personally didn't care for (and fyi- you can't just cut them off with scissors and have them the right length- I tried that and they looked awful, so had to throw those away;). <br /><br />Lumiere Candles sells them too! If you click on the link in the above post, and then click "bulbs" on the left hand side of the page- you'll find them as the second bulb down. They look like the stem length is perfect, and that's a great price too- that's what I paid for mine (I've seen them much more expensive.)<br /><br />joanfor the love of a househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13151787635612708698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-53112634098482848762010-03-31T13:51:18.565-04:002010-03-31T13:51:18.565-04:00I love the chandeliers, the sleeves, and everythin...I love the chandeliers, the sleeves, and everything you've done with your house! But I also love those light bulbs! Where did you get them?<br /><br />Can't wait for your next post!<br /><br />LisaLisa Jonesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-6621298304128058072010-03-30T20:54:00.780-04:002010-03-30T20:54:00.780-04:00Hi Margaret! I'm so happy you like the blog!
N...Hi Margaret! I'm so happy you like the blog!<br />No worries! I was an antiques dealer for ten years in Dallas and we specialized in lighting (chandeliers and lamps), and I assure you- from the original wiring which we replaced, to the wear on both chandeliers that they are indeed "vintage"...not antique (which means they must be at least 100 years old) but "vintage"- (meaning 50 to 100 years old). I would estimate the pair is from the 1950's/1960's earning them the "vintage" label. I too have seen new copies of this style of chandelier, and the "disco ball" is very common! Be sure to look into the real-wax sleeves for your chandelier- they make all the difference! Thank you again for reading the blog!<br />joanfor the love of a househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13151787635612708698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-56763907109701061982010-03-30T11:00:44.060-04:002010-03-30T11:00:44.060-04:00I love light fixtures and yours are amazing! Than...I love light fixtures and yours are amazing! Thanks for the info on the wax sleeves. <br /><br />xx kelleyKelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12222598997403329166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-6627186265381954932010-03-30T10:32:24.446-04:002010-03-30T10:32:24.446-04:00Ohhhh no! I just bought that exact same chanelier...Ohhhh no! I just bought that exact same chanelier off of ebay for my master bath! I am not kidding. That is NOT a vintage chandelier, but was sold to you as one. I am more than happy to provide a picture so you can see....it's the exact same, right down to the round ball crystal on the bottom (which I removed by the way). I love your blog, thanks for sharing! Margaret, VirginiaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-77635126535664946192010-03-30T02:34:10.251-04:002010-03-30T02:34:10.251-04:00Very beautiful Joan, you've done so well. I...Very beautiful Joan, you've done so well. I'm looking for chandeliers at the moment and the only problem is there are so many gorgeous styles. .RachaelxxA Room For Everyonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11441978230352333422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-38243262388703510002010-03-29T21:37:03.118-04:002010-03-29T21:37:03.118-04:00Joan and Dan:
Lovely! I like that you turned the ...Joan and Dan:<br />Lovely! I like that you turned the chandelier into your own....and the purple crystals remind me of the window panes in some of the windows on Beacon Hill.Cindyhttp://www.aol.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-85846875322477819372010-03-29T15:30:13.293-04:002010-03-29T15:30:13.293-04:00Hi Joan
The chandeliers look amazing. I love wha...Hi Joan<br /><br />The chandeliers look amazing. I love what you've done to them - they now look so understated and elegant. Just beautiful. LeighBrabourne Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17001504570826232809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-15900481565164087872010-03-29T13:01:02.266-04:002010-03-29T13:01:02.266-04:00Joan they're absolutely stunning. It's alw...Joan they're absolutely stunning. It's always so wonderful to see such beautiful things in the beautiful setting they were meant to be in. And I love how so many of your treasures have such romantic origins...like your purple crystal sconces from France. What a lovely memory to have every time you look at them. TrinaCatherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17371726009244498344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-37563443154745706732010-03-29T12:25:06.152-04:002010-03-29T12:25:06.152-04:00Joan, these came out stunning! Definitely worth th...Joan, these came out stunning! Definitely worth the work and every penny! <br /><br />Thank you for the link to Lumiere I love the wax sleeves and had no idea they existed so these are definitely in my future.Tamrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17836936539267296711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-72712651296830478872010-03-29T11:35:45.716-04:002010-03-29T11:35:45.716-04:00Joan, I am speechless at how gorgeous these are! Y...Joan, I am speechless at how gorgeous these are! You're right, the detail with the wax sleeves makes them even more beautiful. I am thoroughly jealous - I have never seen purple crystals. You have exquisite taste!<br />I agree with Janet - you must now show us your bathroom and that tub. :)<br />SarahAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-61173237591495979572010-03-29T11:30:09.123-04:002010-03-29T11:30:09.123-04:00Joan,
These are so gorgeous. And the purple crys...Joan,<br /><br />These are so gorgeous. And the purple crystals! Now if only you would show that antique tub in the bathroom. I cannot wait to see your rooms. Pretty please!<br /><br />~janetthe gardener's cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16447809353998632722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-82470375820881607362010-03-29T10:35:35.418-04:002010-03-29T10:35:35.418-04:00Joan, Your chandeliers are gorgeous. I too think t...Joan, Your chandeliers are gorgeous. I too think they look much better without the crystal draping especially for a bedroom. It definitely shows the beautiful lines of the chandelier. I always enjoy reading your blog.<br /><br />CarolynSoutherncookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17205120984091304271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-44763398082593926282010-03-29T09:56:01.822-04:002010-03-29T09:56:01.822-04:00Oh. So. Gorgeous. Never seen purple crystals befo...Oh. So. Gorgeous. Never seen purple crystals before...beauti-mus!SarahWhitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01749423551941426425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-72200618989425935492010-03-29T08:47:05.193-04:002010-03-29T08:47:05.193-04:00Wonderful! smiles.Wonderful! smiles.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453429612511514721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-57704264047973593652010-03-29T06:08:15.778-04:002010-03-29T06:08:15.778-04:00LOVE the chandeliers and removing the swags was a ...LOVE the chandeliers and removing the swags was a wise choice. Just lovely<br />xoxo PattieAllie and Pattiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05759469483147007422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-88008682749879614332010-03-29T05:55:59.231-04:002010-03-29T05:55:59.231-04:00The lights look beautiful!The lights look beautiful!Red Door Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11436860522731628140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-10368503201506712102010-03-29T05:00:33.772-04:002010-03-29T05:00:33.772-04:00Love the chandeliers and the wall sconces are gorg...Love the chandeliers and the wall sconces are gorgeous.<br /><br />Leeann xFabulously Frenchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07188064656616598471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-75235076565258788842010-03-28T22:51:47.750-04:002010-03-28T22:51:47.750-04:00Hi Joan - The chandeliers look beautiful! What a d...Hi Joan - The chandeliers look beautiful! What a difference a little TLC made. The sconces are lovely too. Love the purple crystal. Great choices!<br />DeborahBoxwood Terracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04635278108636515992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-56965409867540187152010-03-28T22:46:58.976-04:002010-03-28T22:46:58.976-04:00lovely~lovely~A Perfect Grayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03022160717740694132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-50198829730381689562010-03-28T22:38:18.606-04:002010-03-28T22:38:18.606-04:00Hi Joan! love your new chandelier and sconces. The...Hi Joan! love your new chandelier and sconces. The purple crystals are wonderful!<br /><br />Why don't you just run on down to Texas tomorrow and go to Round Top with me? Wouldn't that be fun!!Hill Country House Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15669069876394459689noreply@blogger.com