This chandy has enchanted me with its new look!
I couldn't wait another minute to make this
baby over and then share the results.
After reading your suggestions I went with a pale grey.
I mixed up 50% old white and paris grey chalk paints
and painted the entire chandy with the exception
of the candle sleeves which are just old white.
I finished it off with a whisper of gilding.
A big project, but one that I was excited to do once I had a vision.
I never thought of doing a grey color until Nita from
Mod Vintage Life mentioned this color.
And Carolyn at Sweet Chaos brought up the
weathered Restoration Hardware look.
That is a whole line that is Belgian inspired and
makes sense with the wooden beads.
Kathy at Creative Home Expressions saw it in grey and
Ms. Mickey saw it in a combination of Paris Grey and Old white.
White Iron Stone Cottage saw it being a pale grey,
and suddenly I did too!
I wanted to add the mystery of a luxe life from yesteryear
so I added a touch of gold.
(I still have to finish painting the entire 14" long chain and wire.)
When all lit up, the effect was quite magical!
I plan to add this to my Etsy shop,
even though it is hard when you fall in love along the way~
still I will list it and see if someone loves it as much as I do.
This example of Belgian design is how I came to envision
the chandelier once I got all of your visions.
The weathered grey wood and metals are so beautiful.
My chandy could be something you might find in the pages of
the Restoration Hardware catalogue or on display in their store.
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After
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Thanks for all of the input and lighting a spark for me
to recreate this chandelier ~Maison Decor style.
I am in love!
(Note: This sold in my Etsy shop on the first day!)
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Oh...it looks fantastic!!!!! Great job.
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh! I love it!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteYou are amazing Amy! ...and I seriously want to go to that store, I have never seen it before but am going to find it and perhaps move next door!
Hope you are having a great week!
Hugs
Jen xo
You are too funny, Amy! I'm glad there is someone more impatient than me! : ) I think it looks great! I think the details stand out more now.
ReplyDeleteAmy, it looks great and thanks for linking it up.
ReplyDeleteIts a keeper for sure, you have done good by it!!
ReplyDeleteNeed to see more of what you do in its outcome and how it adds to the room.
xoxo
Dore
COOL!!!! OMG, now i LOVE IT! It's like the best chandelier ever now!
ReplyDeleteUnbelievable...
Cindy
WOW!
ReplyDeleteIt looks so great with your makeover,bravo Amy!
Love Kristina x
Wow! You don't waste any time, do you?! I love what you did. It's FABULOUS!!!!
ReplyDeleteLove the combo of colors!
ReplyDeleteIt looks so different now. :)
Ohh ! That turned out pretty !
ReplyDeleteYou see I knew you would make it pretty...
ReplyDeletePattie
Beautiful Amy! I have to paint everything it seems but then it always looks better! You picked the perfect color!~Hugs, Patti
ReplyDeleteOh, Amy!!! You took Nita's advice, and it looks fantastic! Yay!!!!
ReplyDeleteOh Amy, you did good!! It really looks fantastic, and I think this color is perfect. I totally love it. Wish I had one.
ReplyDeleteI loved this so much, I posted it on Cedar Hill Ranch's Facebook page.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.facebook.com/pages/Cedar-Hill-Ranch/194162480629331
LOVE it! YOU MUST KEEP IT!! It would look great above the butcher block island.
ReplyDeleteAmy, this looks gorgeous !! I can't believe you used chalk paint on it ... you've inspired me to possibly paint one of my chandies with it !! Thanks for sharing your creativity !! xo
ReplyDeleteI have an interested buyer already! It is in my Etsy shop...hopefully it is sold today so I won't have any second thoughts of keeping it!
ReplyDeleteI am loving Amy~ it is absolutely gorgeous in the gray!! BEEE-u-tiful!!! Well done!
ReplyDeletePerfect! I can see this in a number of room types.
ReplyDeleteOh, Amy! The chandy is beautiful and I see why it sold so quickly!
ReplyDeletexo,
Sherry
This is fantastic Amy! Wish I'd had a chance to check it out in your shop! The gray is perfect. Especially how it makes the beads come together with the rest of the piece. Thank you so much for linking up to Transformations and Treasures :)
ReplyDeleteI really do like your style of writing, you know. I find myself drawn in to each post I read of yours!
ReplyDeleteCan you tell I'm turning from a fan into a super-stalker as I type?!!
Sarahx
Gorgeous, and congratulations on the sale :)
ReplyDeleteAmy, what a fun and beautiful project.
ReplyDeleteI am popping over from Sarah's great paint party. (Link #34)
Fondly,
Glenda