Sunday, September 27, 2009

Today's Thrifty Treasures

THE SUN IS FINALLY SHINING ! :-) We are finally getting a break from rain. The weather is ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS today and looks like it will be for all of this week. :-)

Time for "Today's Thrifty Treasures" hosted by Rhoda @ Southern Hospitality http://southernhospitalityblog.com/. I have not been to yardsales , thrift store shopping or "junkin" in a few weeks now. I want to finish some already started projects. There was an estate sale not far from me that I really was tempted to go to, but was good and did not go.

I did check out a moving sale in the neighborhood a few weeks ago and bought this chandelier. I don't have ceiling light fixtures in some of my rooms, but this has the cord and chain where it can be hung from a hook and plugged into an outlet. This will be a "redo" project, as the crystals are plastic - not glass. So all of that will be coming off and replaced with glass and not quiet as much of it. :) May or may not replace shades - depends which room I end up using it in.
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Sorry about the blurry pictures. That is a lot of plastic beads!
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I was tempted to stop at several places when out of town this last week to look for some glass crystals, even took my camera , but was more intersted in getting home.
Be sure to visit Rhoda @ Southern Hospitality to see what she and the others have to share this week.
Have a great week!
Glenda
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30 comments:

  1. Nicole A.September 27, 2009 at 3:24 PM

    LOVEEEEEE it! I can't wait to see the redo! Great find!!!

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  2. Linda (Nina's Nest)September 27, 2009 at 4:07 PM

    That's a great chandy - gonna look good! Linda

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  3. AnonymousSeptember 27, 2009 at 4:21 PM

    hey sweet lady,i would love to have those plastic ones for a project i was been working on in my healthier days.
    if you are going to trash them could i pay the postage on them?if so let me know.ok.i may even feel like doing it now.tee hee.love .i'll take a pic for you...anniepoo

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  4. Confessions of a Plate AddictSeptember 27, 2009 at 4:27 PM

    Hi Glenda! That is a gorgeous chandelier! Can't wait to see the re-do!...hugs...Debbie

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  5. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeSeptember 27, 2009 at 4:40 PM

    What a beautiful chandelier. I can't wait to see it when it's all redone. Great find. Hugs, Marty

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  6. debSeptember 27, 2009 at 5:06 PM

    Just gorgeous! Can't wait to see the finished product!
    *hugs*deb

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  7. KammySeptember 27, 2009 at 5:17 PM

    Wow, I love that chandy - great find !
    Kammy

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  8. The Tattered CottageSeptember 27, 2009 at 5:24 PM

    Hi Glenda -

    Love the new chandy. I picked up one this weekend also but I forgot to post a picture of it. Can't wait to see the redo.
    Toni

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  9. The Stylish HouseSeptember 27, 2009 at 5:44 PM

    Glenda,
    What a great find! I hope you post photos when you finish making it over.
    Cathy

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  10. Blue Creek HomeSeptember 27, 2009 at 6:24 PM

    The chandelier will be beautiful after you've worked your magic on it.
    Rhonda

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  11. DEBSeptember 27, 2009 at 7:20 PM

    What a pretty chandalier and a great find! Can't wait to see it up.

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  12. grannyannSeptember 27, 2009 at 8:03 PM

    Beautiful chandelier

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  13. {oc cottage}September 27, 2009 at 9:43 PM

    OH! That is so cool!

    m ^..^

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  14. Dresser GirlSeptember 27, 2009 at 9:56 PM

    BEAUTIFUL!!!

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  15. LeanneSeptember 27, 2009 at 11:03 PM

    I love it and can't wait to see what it looks like after the redo. Thanks for visting my site. Come by again next week if you like. I'm having a really cute giveaway.

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  16. Lisa @ Fern Creek CottageSeptember 28, 2009 at 12:00 AM

    What a pretty light fixture!

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  17. MichelleSeptember 28, 2009 at 12:20 AM

    I've seen crystals with little magnets so you can attach any where on the metal lamp and they hold very well.

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  18. QuiltpiecerSeptember 28, 2009 at 12:33 AM

    What a great item ... would love to see the redo!

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  19. The Pleasures of HomemakingSeptember 28, 2009 at 7:23 AM

    What a great find! It's very pretty even with all the plastic! Can't wait to see how you redo it!

    Manuela

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  20. Wendy @ Ramblings from the Sunshine StateSeptember 28, 2009 at 7:41 AM

    Thats awesome! I love chandeliers but I dont know where Id put one!

    Im having a paint party, feel free to check it out!

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  21. ginacrotts.jamberrynails.netSeptember 28, 2009 at 9:35 AM

    {darling}

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  22. ArleneSeptember 28, 2009 at 10:06 AM

    I love the chandelier. I would have bought it too. Thanks for stopping by.

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  23. Kim @ Starshine ChicSeptember 28, 2009 at 12:38 PM

    Fabulous chandelier. But I'm sure it will be even more fabulous when you are done revamping it.

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  24. Cindy (Applestone Cottage)September 28, 2009 at 4:43 PM

    I love that! Show us a pic when it's up! Cindy

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  25. Scooterblu's Whimsy~RhondaSeptember 28, 2009 at 4:56 PM

    Great Chandy! Can't wait to see what you do with it! ~Rhonda :)

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  26. RoeshelSeptember 28, 2009 at 8:41 PM

    I love chandeliers and you found a gorgeous one! So jealous! :) Can't wait to see where it goes!

    Have a fantastic week!

    Roeshel

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  27. bee'nmeSeptember 28, 2009 at 9:27 PM

    I'm sure this will be a stunning transformation...it aready looks good...can't wait to see how it all turns out! Good buy! Hope you get to go junkin' soon! :o)

    Blessings,
    Becky S.

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  28. UnknownSeptember 29, 2009 at 11:32 AM

    That is a lovely lamp and it will be SO elegant when your done! Great find !

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  29. AnonymousSeptember 29, 2009 at 1:44 PM

    I guess I must have sent our beautiful weather your way and you sent me the rain!!!! LOL We had such beautiful weather for awhile but for the past couple of days it has done nothing but rain - and heavy rain.

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  30. Suzanne in TXSeptember 29, 2009 at 5:17 PM

    Love the light fixture! Just imagine all the possibilities...
    I will miss our weekly Thrifty Treasures over the next few months, but we'll have fun next Spring.
    Hugs!

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