Our light fixure by the front door has always been a dilema...low ceilings mean no fun/fancy light fixture. When I saw this rusty, crusty basket at a local Occasional Sale...I knew just what I would do with it.
A basic light fixture, with S hooks spray painted to match hold the basket just so...
Perfectly crusty...
A "hap-hazzard" collection of crytals and keys add a little "something"...
I found out later that this treaure of a chippy flower basket originally belonged to my friend Lani of Cottage Elements. Thanks Lani...
This was another idea origially posted on Junk Market Style...and it even earned a "mention" in the "Best of 2009" posts...TOOT-TOOT :)
I'll be linking this up over at FJI, Saturday Nite Special...does this count as a "chandelier"???
And...
Chat soon,
By all means, it counts. How clever of you! I really like the mix of crystals and keys, etc. Makes it even more unique!
ReplyDeleteWhat an original idea...I love it!
ReplyDeleteXO,
Jane
What a cool idea! I think it looks great.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous idea ~ I LOVE it !
ReplyDeleteNot only does it count as a chandelier....it's one of the coolest I've seen! LOVE it!!
ReplyDeleteLove it, what a great idea to add the keys too! Awesomely different!
ReplyDeleteYep I think it counts as a chandelier...it also counts as cute, cute, cute!! See ya over at FJI 'cept I'm in the Home Decor part:-)
ReplyDeleteAwesome! You've got me thinking...
ReplyDeletewonderfully creative way to add sparkle to a flush mounted light fixture. Great job!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! It's beautiful! Now I want to find a light fixture in my house to do this : )
ReplyDeleteLove the look!
ReplyDeleteI think it *definitely* counts. What a cool idea. I'm so impressed that you thought of coming up with it. I don't think it would have crossed my mind!
ReplyDeleteSarahx
Love that. Totally. I am heading into a 'chandelier project'. This is great inspiration! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI keep remembering this little chandy from you, I have pot lights in my living room and entry and keep thinking of something like yours. Great post. Lezlee
ReplyDeletethis is such a great idea! I love it! So much better than the average light!
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hello laurel! thanks for stopping and visiting me! i came and saw and knew we would be great pals! so glad to "meet" you! love your blog!!
ReplyDeleteI have never seen anything like this...but I am thinking WOW when I see it! I'm going to show it to my hubby! We need something special in our entry! ♥
ReplyDeleteThat is really cool. Thanks for linking to the party this week.
ReplyDeleteLove it!!
ReplyDeleteLove,
Susan and Bentley
xxoo
Hi there! I just found your blog and I am in love! I just adore this funky light fixture how cool! Loving all the baubles!
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Megan
Very Creative!
ReplyDeleteIt is clever and unique and oh, so creative!
ReplyDeleteBrenda
What a cool idea! love the crystals and keys hanging from it! Theresa xoxo
ReplyDeleteThis is chipilicious! What a great way to add a little sparkle. Thanks for linking up to Beyond The Picking Fence.
ReplyDeleteHow creative! I have the same light in my laundry room...you're making my mind race with ideas.
ReplyDeleteWhat a novel idea! I love it. Isn't it fun to reinvent items? They're so much more interesting than boring ready-made retail goods.
ReplyDeleteLiz @ the Brambleberry Cottage
http://thebrambleberrycottage.blogspot.com/
New linky follower! LOVE the light fixture fix-up ;) Perfect rusty-glam accents. Found you via Whisper Woods Cottage. Look forward to peeking around your blog.
ReplyDeleteHi Laurel,
ReplyDeleteI just saw this featured over at Whisperwood Cottage and I LOVE it!!!! I have a similar basket that's not so gorgeously rusted, but you have definitely inspired me! I hope you don't mind if I "steal" your idea and incorporate it into my eventual kitchen redo!