Thursday, September 29, 2011

My House Jewelry

As I have mentioned before I have a small house that we just moved into a few months ago.  I loved this house from the first moment I saw it on the internet.  There of course was a few little things I had to change about it to make it "me".  The dining room is smack in the middle of the house and it had a pewter modern chandelier.  When a friend mentioned she wanted a pewter chandelier  I quickly text her a picture and she bought it from me. Then I sold a piece of furniture too big to fit in our new house and I was able to get this chandelier that I love...

 The minute I saw this on Home Depot online I thought this is exactly what I am looking for! As a added bonus it was very affordable..$169.  You can find it here.  It has an aged iron look with beautiful HEAVY crystals. Not plastic ones like you would expect for the price.  I love white antique chandeliers like my daughter has in her home but I just felt like this was the most practical for our house.  I couldn't be more pleased. Thankfully since I have no patience my daughters were able to put it together pretty quickly.
The view from the kitchen

The view from the living room

Looking into the sunroom

So as you can see, you can see it from 1/2 the house..I can even see it from my bedroom. Candice from HGTV always calls sparkly chandeliers the jewelry for your house and I am so pleased we have such a lovely piece of house jewelry!
I am a strong believer that material things don't matter in the scheme of things and its who you are as a person and the people that are in your life that are whats really important.  I thank God though that he does allow me to have these little treasures that brighten my days! They are just like the icing on the cake of a beautiful life.

18 comments:

Renee said...

I love crystal chandeliers!! And, love your house, too. And, I really like what you say in this post; material things don't matter in the scheme of things, but they are like icing on the cake!!!

Grandma Carolee said...

Sandy, You are a gifted writer, as well as a beautiful decorator!

Passionate for White said...

"House Jewelry"... LOVE IT!

Cindy said...

Gasp! It's beautiful! What a perfect addition to your adorable house!

Cindy

lashawnmontoya said...

I LOVE that chandelier...the crystals remind me of the one my mom had over our dining room table for years...I need to get me one of those:)LOL

Bella's Rose Cottage said...

Hi Sandy,
Love your new jewell! She is a beauty, love all that sparkle!!
I am your newest follower:-)
Hugs,
Bella

Ruth @ White Whimsy said...

Beautiful chandelier and it looks great in you home.

lvroftiques said...

I knew from first glance that this was going to be my kind of blog *winks* Your new chandelier is gorgeous!! And the rest of the house looks lovely as well! I too am addicted to "house" jewelry. Vanna/your newest follower

koralee said...

Thank you for visiting me the other day...love your sweet blog...and that chandelier is stunning...love your all white too xoxo

Anita at Cedar Hill said...

Oh I am lovin your white rooms and the chandy. I am a new follower.

d e l i g h t said...

This is perfect in your room and I love that you call it house jewelry!

vintage-rose Cottage said...

hi sandy,,i´m from germany and i see the perfekt chandelier..it´s so beuatiful,,Belinda

tendrplace said...

I love it. Very classy.

Dixie said...

I have a vintage chandy in my guestroom and I just love to walk in there and look at it... House jewelry.. you'll never tire of it...but it will make you want MORE!!

rachel@Acts of Life said...

That is a beautiful chandelier, and a great price! It goes perfectly with your dinning room decor. Your table reminds me of Miss Mustard Seeds table..very nice! Thanks so much for stopping by my blog and becoming a new follower! I am now following you as well :)

Many Blessings,
Rachel~

Amy Chalmers said...

That is a great chandy! It looks perfect in your house too.

Carly said...

So beautiful! Thanks for stopping by and for the sweet comment!
Carly

michele said...

ooooh i do love a little house bling!

found you via romantichome and would love to add you as a follower!

http://hellolovelyinc.blogspot.com/2011/10/more-stencil-splendor-giveaway.html

warmly,

michele