This room give me all the feels.

It’s far from done.

I have pictures to hang 

A beautiful rug to find

The fireplace is a wreck. 

But just take it in

This room has the prettiest floors

Just look at my piano. It’s a story all by itself. 

Today I’m focusing in on the light.

During the bulk of renovation, I had to choose light after light after light. By the time I got to the parlor, I was over it. I chose a random, nothing special pendant light. 

I hated it from day one. 

Recently I have been cruising the internet for a new light. 

This is what caught my eye. 

It’s called an orb.

I like it!!

$300? I don’t think so. I can think of many other things I want to spend $300 on than a light. 

Next best thing? Make it yourself.

A few days later a sweet friend offered me this chandelier. I knew exactly what I would do with it. 

Step one: take it apart

The candle part is what I really wanted. 

What to use for the orbs?

It can’t be too heavy

It has to be able to be screwed into.

Needs to be paintable.

Wooden Embroidery hoops from Hobby.

2 @ $6.99 with 40% off of course 
A little spray paint 

Looks like metal huh? 

Another day on a giant ladder hanging it up.

Just look at the beautiful shadows it creates on my beadboard ceiling. 

No longer a ho-hum light in the parlor. 

Loving it!