tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post2683711613609690266..comments2024-03-27T23:00:22.683-04:00Comments on for the love of a house: baluster lampsfor the love of a househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13151787635612708698noreply@blogger.comBlogger60125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-15504803692863610182015-09-06T14:51:33.533-04:002015-09-06T14:51:33.533-04:00Dan would wire all our lamps, but I did use Yangs ...Dan would wire all our lamps, but I did use Yangs Double Happiness in the design district for custom shades. I believe they did wire lamps, but don't know if they are just to the trade or are open to the public. You could also try Rutherfords. Oh, and there was a place called Royal Touch on Coit Road we used to buy parts from. They would probably be the most economical source for converting a lamp. Good luck!for the love of a househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13151787635612708698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-76435883680480565732015-09-05T15:19:14.370-04:002015-09-05T15:19:14.370-04:00LOVE your collection!! I just purchased some balu...LOVE your collection!! I just purchased some balusters recently and was wondering if you knew of a place in Dallas that will convert them into lamps for me. Thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-42592736685249462962013-08-22T06:17:29.591-04:002013-08-22T06:17:29.591-04:00Just discovered your blog. You do have an eye for ...Just discovered your blog. You do have an eye for detail and can put it in words. As I read of your love for balusters, I couldn't help saying to myself that maybe I do not share the same passion. As I looked towards my decor and all that I could recognise in the shape was ...Balusters :). Lol!<br /><br />There ...that is the designer and guide in you ! You can actually put it in words.mamaroseshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18165892501174801707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-63598555616951652172013-02-24T20:45:03.898-05:002013-02-24T20:45:03.898-05:00Thank you so much for the clarification! Makes per...Thank you so much for the clarification! Makes perfect sense! HelenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-79935023259564396692013-02-24T19:44:43.258-05:002013-02-24T19:44:43.258-05:00I love these. Very nice. Thanks for sharing. Th...I love these. Very nice. Thanks for sharing. Throughmyporchwindow.blogspot.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03881329617225862785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-48513451687357342462013-02-24T12:52:24.267-05:002013-02-24T12:52:24.267-05:00Those sound tres cool!Those sound tres cool!for the love of a househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13151787635612708698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-51219346686927799052013-02-24T11:27:51.756-05:002013-02-24T11:27:51.756-05:00hi Jamie,
I looked on your profile, but don't...hi Jamie, <br />I looked on your profile, but don't see your email address to send to... my address is fortheloveofahouse@comcast.netfor the love of a househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13151787635612708698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-20948336522617729942013-02-24T11:20:14.554-05:002013-02-24T11:20:14.554-05:00Last year I bought a pair of oversized black wood ...Last year I bought a pair of oversized black wood balusters. I had them wired and fitted as lamps and used off white linen drum shades. With the shades they are 4 feet tall and I use them on the tables on either side of my guest bed. PS...love the image of the terrace. RA.J.Barneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04649060799779978067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-23781718914671086262013-02-24T01:36:17.067-05:002013-02-24T01:36:17.067-05:00Would love to be a sponsor, could not find our ema...Would love to be a sponsor, could not find our email. <br />Can you<br />Email me your contact please<br />Thanks in advance<br />Jamie HerzlingerJamie Herzlingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09081172676829456671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-1223449542100072722013-02-23T10:26:42.235-05:002013-02-23T10:26:42.235-05:00Sorry Pam, I do not.Sorry Pam, I do not.for the love of a househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13151787635612708698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-50528421496177064292013-02-21T10:46:05.997-05:002013-02-21T10:46:05.997-05:00Now, I', on the hunt for these beauties too. D...Now, I', on the hunt for these beauties too. Do you have any suggestions? Love your inspirational stories.Pamnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-88241317630250454362013-02-20T11:34:16.972-05:002013-02-20T11:34:16.972-05:00Love the green (teal) colours...so beautiful, the ...Love the green (teal) colours...so beautiful, the lamps are stunning...simple and strong. ciao Zzanetastylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01444454530155295621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-54336589162105059512013-02-20T10:05:21.457-05:002013-02-20T10:05:21.457-05:00hi Helen, My apologies... I realize now that I was...hi Helen, My apologies... I realize now that I wasn't making this very clear. First the terracotta balusters are hollow on the inside and yes, Dan just drills through a side of the square base to run the wire... usually. As mentioned we have also French wired them having the wire run down the back. <br />The WOOD balusters were solid, so yes he did drill a hole through the baluster, then drilled a perpendicular hole from the square base to meet the center hole to allow the cord to exit out the back side (as opposed to coming out underneath the baluster which wouldn't allow the lamp to sit level.)<br />To drill the wood baluster purchase a long drill bit, and depending on the height of your baluster you can either drill the center hole all the way from the top down, or you'll have to drill as far as you can and then flip the baluster and drill from the bottom having the holes meet in the middle to get your center hole. for the love of a househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13151787635612708698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-66155401748330966632013-02-20T07:08:43.300-05:002013-02-20T07:08:43.300-05:00Hi Joan
What fabulous stories attached to the bal...Hi Joan <br />What fabulous stories attached to the balusters.So pretty and unique.<br />Kind Regards<br />KarenKarenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01032322905915314997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-66962298340527249202013-02-20T02:10:25.017-05:002013-02-20T02:10:25.017-05:00They are fantastic Joan... i just bought a few to ...They are fantastic Joan... i just bought a few to convert to lamps for my little project in St Remy... I agree, they make the prettiest lamps... <br />Yours are gorgeous... xvvicki archerhttp://vickiarcher.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-27293580613009049842013-02-20T01:15:05.441-05:002013-02-20T01:15:05.441-05:00Beautiful balusters. Everywhere they look fabulou...Beautiful balusters. Everywhere they look fabulous. The terrace is so pretty with the table.Linda @ Life and Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00210490476537882296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-14983161712463511712013-02-19T22:21:49.343-05:002013-02-19T22:21:49.343-05:00These are lovely!!These are lovely!!Vanessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08773180367875733720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-25644083191679442262013-02-19T18:23:42.661-05:002013-02-19T18:23:42.661-05:00Ok, just needing clarification on the wooden balus...Ok, just needing clarification on the wooden baluster. He didn't drill through the baluster? Just through the square base? So the cord is visible, it's just BEHIND the baluster? Is that correct? I have some wood balusters I want to do this to but I didn't know how to drill that long of a hole. Some conversion pics would be great!<br />Love your house, Joan, and everything in it!<br /><br />HelenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-58293646422856377642013-02-19T11:12:37.573-05:002013-02-19T11:12:37.573-05:00How wonderful that youhave shared the stories of t...How wonderful that youhave shared the stories of the balusters!!! I loved reading this. I also love every single one you have in yor home. I remember that HG commercial:) I actually have done that too when I ahve gotten something like that at HG!!! LOVED the pictures of the demolition of the building in Singapore!! XO, PinkyPinky at Designs by Pinkyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17304907721321330136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-42588847372239117832013-02-19T09:53:11.287-05:002013-02-19T09:53:11.287-05:00Victoria!!!! I had this nagging feeling when I was...Victoria!!!! I had this nagging feeling when I was writing all the different forms of balusters- wood, stone, metal or glass that I was forgetting one element, but it just wasn't coming to me.... CONCRETE!! Of course! And there was one sitting right across the room from me the whole time! I will amend the post to include it!<br />I am so sorry that the ones in the garden were left behind... I would be melancholy toofor the love of a househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13151787635612708698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-53121775426497114362013-02-19T09:44:20.171-05:002013-02-19T09:44:20.171-05:00Milisa- Thank you. The coverlet is by Donna Karan...Milisa- Thank you. The coverlet is by Donna Karan, but unfortunately it is discontinued.for the love of a househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13151787635612708698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-24858547008137993962013-02-19T09:08:01.807-05:002013-02-19T09:08:01.807-05:00I love your blog & your house. I always enjoy...I love your blog & your house. I always enjoying your posts. You can tell that you put a lot of thought into your decorating. You have wonderful taste. I have a question about your bedspread in your Master bedroom... I know totally random. I have looked for fabric to buy to make my own, but can seem to find what I am looking for. Was wondering if you might could tell me where you found yours?<br /><br />All the best... Milisa~Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-91344588834212119422013-02-19T07:42:15.633-05:002013-02-19T07:42:15.633-05:00All of these balusters are beautiful. I especiall...All of these balusters are beautiful. I especially like the terracotta ones. It makes me melancholy for the ones I left behind in the house I sold in 2009. We had some especially beefy wood ones that were salvaged from an old building and created our own balustrade for a side door entrance. I also had four smaller concrete ones in the garden that I simply forgot to tell the movers to take. I wish I had them now after seeing what fabulous lamps they make.<br />Best...Victoria Victoriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06791296934306530073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-30361562311739489072013-02-19T07:33:24.909-05:002013-02-19T07:33:24.909-05:00Joan, Dan, and Ella: Again an informative, beauti...Joan, Dan, and Ella: Again an informative, beautiful post!Cindynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-1988932501412270652013-02-19T07:08:57.846-05:002013-02-19T07:08:57.846-05:00How wonderful that must of been to see the baluste...How wonderful that must of been to see the balusters in their original form. You have transported them to another lovely purpose.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com