Beautiful bronze floral chandelier

October 20, 2009

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So, I decided over the weekend I wanted the dining room redo DONE. I mean, there comes a point when I just can't take it "almost there" anymore.

The light installation kicked my butt today. If you've never installed a light, the actual connecting of the wires is so easy it's just silly. The process up to that part can take a very. long. time. Making sure the ceiling components meet up perfectly during install about puts me over the edge.

But again, it was so worth it I can't even tell you. I knew what I wanted for the room, and what I wanted was this ($400 plus shipping!) Pottery Barn light fixture:
They no longer sell it, but you can find a similar bronze floral chandelier here (for way less!).

And what I got was a cheaper, Home Depot version with free shipping:

I had a new medallion up, but it didn't work with the light fixture (the canopy didn't fit inside the medallion for anyone that knows anything about light fixtures), but it turned out to be a good thing. The one we had up is simpler, albeit a little small. (I have read to go smaller or larger than the light fixture, just not the same size. I have no idea -- but that's the consensus.)

This light was a serious splurge, even from Home Depot. But after the pain I went through with those chairs, I figured I deserved it. :) See how I reason??

The little candle things are yellowish and don't look right, so tomorrow I'm going to spray paint those white:

But oh, I love it. 

Like, it was worth-the-pain-in-my-rear-putting-it-up, love it.

It makes me soooo happy I installed a dimmer switch in here years ago.

But on all the way, it gives off a TON of light, which our old light did not. 

Isn't it magnificent?? This is shaping up to be one of my favorite rooms in our house.  

I will be back tomorrow with the chairs. If I can move that is! :)
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October 20, 2009

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  1. Lindsay @ MakelyOctober 20, 2009 at 11:54 PM

    Nice! My parents have the exact same chandy. :) I think my mom replaced the yellow "candlesticks" with white ones, too (or maybe she sprayed them like you said - I don't remember).

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  2. Kari SweetenOctober 20, 2009 at 11:56 PM

    Sarah,
    This is soooo gorgeous!! I really need something like this to go above my table.

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  3. AnonymousOctober 21, 2009 at 12:01 AM

    Ooooh, pretty. And I'll bet it creates some great ambiance in the room too.

    DI

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  4. Love the Decor!October 21, 2009 at 12:08 AM

    Congrats to the giveaway winner !!
    I love your chandelier and the dining room looks beautiful!!

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  5. AnonymousOctober 21, 2009 at 12:15 AM

    I heart that light fixture from Pottery barn!!! I have been admiring it for some time! Glad to know home depot has a similiar light that is just as gorgeous! Your room rocks! Can't wait to see the chairs!

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  6. arkieOctober 21, 2009 at 12:35 AM

    Your new light is just beautiful!

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  7. Kristi @ Addicted 2 DecoratingOctober 21, 2009 at 12:37 AM

    I actually think I like the Home Depot chandelier better. I love that chandelier, and I admire it every time I go to HD. I wish I had a place for it in my home!!

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  8. Room to InspireOctober 21, 2009 at 1:07 AM

    Ah, it is beautiful! And I love that you were able to find a similar one cheaper - really gorgeous.

    Chelsea

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  9. Halle@HouseCapatedOctober 21, 2009 at 3:57 AM

    Wow. Its georgeous.....did I just spell George-ous? Whatever, typo, I'm keeping it.

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  10. UnknownOctober 21, 2009 at 4:06 AM

    The comments to my giveaway were awesome! Thanks ladies! Sarah is right, there were so many heartbreaking stories out there!

    Now back to the dining room eye candy ... gorgeous! I think that chandeliers are that one accessory that pull the whole look together (like jewelry!). LOVE IT!

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  11. Traci@ Beneath My HeartOctober 21, 2009 at 6:05 AM

    The light looks gorgeous! Great job. Hey, my son's birthday is 11--21 too! Great day to celebrate!
    Blessings,
    Traci

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  12. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsOctober 21, 2009 at 7:21 AM

    I love that light! Great that you found the almost exact thing at Home Depot for less. It really looks very much like it. Can't wait to see the chairs!

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  13. Marcy {pine creek cottage}October 21, 2009 at 7:22 AM

    What a beautiful light! It looks wonderful in there - I can't wait to see the whole room - and the chairs!

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  14. SouthernGalsBoutiqueOctober 21, 2009 at 7:29 AM

    I love it!! Can't wait to see the chairs.

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  15. Jess @ Frugal with a FlourishOctober 21, 2009 at 7:42 AM

    Love the fixture!! I am a little bit obsessed with light fixtures - I have to admit! The room is beautiful!

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  16. Tiffany @ Mine Are Spectacular!October 21, 2009 at 8:03 AM

    Definitely the icing on the cake! This room is GORG!!

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  17. rebecca @ older and wisorOctober 21, 2009 at 8:08 AM

    I love it when my body gets spanked, especially in the dining room.

    New light = Perfection. Even if her n.i.p.p.l.e.s are the wrong size...

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  18. SjnOctober 21, 2009 at 8:18 AM

    Good shopping job, I can't see the difference between the two except for a few less "twigs".
    I love it!

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  19. Richella ParhamOctober 21, 2009 at 8:18 AM

    This is beautiful, Sarah. And thank you for the note that connecting the wires on the light fixtures is easy. I've been reticent to try that, but it sounds like it'd be something I could do pretty easily. Now I just need to do it!

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  20. Laurel @ Ducks in a RowOctober 21, 2009 at 8:34 AM

    This is breath-takingly beautiful! I absolutely love it.

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  21. Nadir @ HodgepodgeOctober 21, 2009 at 9:03 AM

    I'm totally drooling over your new light fixture! It reminds me of the centerpieces of frosty birch branches & crystal that we'll be using in our wedding reception in December. Just beautiful! Great job!

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  22. KrystalOctober 21, 2009 at 9:13 AM

    My my my this is lovely! It's just the right touch to complete the room :)

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  23. Carmen @ Life with Sprinkles on TopOctober 21, 2009 at 9:16 AM

    Looks beautiful!

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  24. AnonymousOctober 21, 2009 at 9:19 AM

    Beautiful light fixture & looks perfect in your DR! Hope you are feeling better after the hot tub!
    bonnie

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  25. BeverlyOctober 21, 2009 at 9:29 AM

    I would not have picked that light out, but when I see it up I LOVE it!

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  26. nina@themissadventuresofninaOctober 21, 2009 at 9:32 AM

    The room looks amazing with that Chandy...as always: you have amazing taste!

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  27. ChrisOctober 21, 2009 at 10:06 AM

    I am in. love. with that chandelier. What a perfect fit for that room!

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  28. Sara NeufeldOctober 21, 2009 at 10:14 AM

    I love it! It looks so great up!!

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  29. Jen Beaudet ZOctober 21, 2009 at 10:22 AM

    What a beautiful chandelier!

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  30. MelOctober 21, 2009 at 10:22 AM

    I have been thinking about the PB light for some time, but I actually like your HD light better!
    Good Job!!

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  31. CassieOctober 21, 2009 at 11:18 AM

    Talk about GORG, wowie wow. It looks so pretty in there! Good idea with painting the sticks white, the yellow does look a little funny.

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  32. Michelle @ Lemonade LifeOctober 21, 2009 at 11:34 AM

    WOW! Your son is a mircle baby if he was conceived before you even had your first kiss. :)

    LOVE, love the chandy! Sooo beeeeutiful!

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  33. AnonymousOctober 21, 2009 at 11:54 AM

    Sarah,

    I love your new chandelier. OK, I adore, want to steal, need, crave it. LOL Since you had such a time getting it up, I think it should stay where it is. I can't wait to see the chairs because you have such great taste, I know they will be spectacular.

    Hugs, Gretchen

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  34. Amanda @ Serenity NowOctober 21, 2009 at 11:55 AM

    Yowzah! That is a fab dining room. I love your new chandy...soooo pretty! I love how you were able to shop for something similar to the PB one. This is turning out to be a wonderful room!

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  35. micahOctober 21, 2009 at 12:19 PM

    Beautiful! It really finishes the room. So worth it - sometimes you gotta splurge!

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  36. rustycupboardOctober 21, 2009 at 12:24 PM

    I love love love it. so sparkly and pretty. good job can't wait to see the chairs

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  37. Team SkousenOctober 21, 2009 at 12:29 PM

    Such an amazing light! YUM! I can't wait to see your chairs!

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  38. AnonymousOctober 21, 2009 at 12:35 PM

    GORGEOUS!!!

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  39. Red LipstickOctober 21, 2009 at 1:05 PM

    Your new light is just gorgeous! Love it. Your room is going to be incredible!

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  40. Sharon@Sharon at HomeOctober 21, 2009 at 1:18 PM

    Whatever it cost ... it was worth it. BEAUTIFUL. Can't wait to see the whole room.

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  41. JamieOctober 21, 2009 at 1:33 PM

    beautiful! and i think it's so sweet about that special date in november :)

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  42. JenicaOctober 21, 2009 at 2:20 PM

    Wow, it looks great!!
    http://growingupcarlley.blogspot.com

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  43. JessicaOctober 21, 2009 at 3:11 PM

    I am in love with it!!!!!!! It looks SO good!

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  44. AnonymousOctober 21, 2009 at 3:49 PM

    Oh my that is a beautiful light fixture! Great find!

    blessings
    mary

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  45. Simply LKJOctober 21, 2009 at 4:05 PM

    Love the chandelier!! I bet the chairs turned out great...just saw in a decorating mag about redoing those kind of chairs!! I'm adding the finishing touches to the entertainment center, but so far I am loving it!! We almost have the hardwoods finished in the upstairs hall (waiting on stairnose to arrive)...it turned out great!! Can't believe how much more open it looks.

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  46. Beth@The Stories of A to ZOctober 21, 2009 at 4:52 PM

    It is gorgeous! And I say it was totally worth any pain it put you through. (She says from the comfort of her bed while sipping a latte completely pain free.)

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  47. Laryssa HerbertOctober 21, 2009 at 5:11 PM

    Beautiful!

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  48. ShariOctober 21, 2009 at 7:02 PM

    Gosh! I love your dining room. I Have a chandie (an ebay steal) that also has those yellow candle sticks--I was going to cover them with contact paper, but now that you're going to spray them, I might too. Let us know how it turns out, if you can. Thanks!

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  49. JamieOctober 21, 2009 at 8:06 PM

    Love the chandelier! I'm on the hunt for a new one for our house and may have to follow a few of your ideas. I'm attempting a DIY spray paint chandelier project first ... and if it doesn't turn out I will be purchasing a new one. Thanks for the inspiration! And, I just sprayed painted my laundry room (baskets) like crazy - all thanks to you. I love your ideas.

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  50. lg2006October 21, 2009 at 9:23 PM

    That looks amazing and just like the PB one so great choice! Love it!

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  51. SherriOctober 21, 2009 at 9:38 PM

    Amazing! Gorgeous! Can't wait to see the rest. Oh what I would GIVE for a hot tub. Well, frugally of course. ;-)

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  52. CathyOctober 21, 2009 at 11:02 PM

    I absolutely love your site. you're the first one I read in my reader each afternoon. I gave you a blog award on my little site.
    http://tnstayinthecarmom.blogspot.com/

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  53. LaceyOctober 22, 2009 at 2:34 AM

    love the light fixture!

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  54. Victoria HaydenOctober 23, 2009 at 10:33 PM

    Sarah...in love with the chandelier!! I too just bought a divine chandelier for our new Whimsy French Cottage...it is on order at Lowes. It has lots of leaves, prism flowers and an antique finish...so excited! I love the way your dining room is turning out...gorgeous friend!!!

    Hugs and love,
    ~Victoria~

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  55. Hudson GoodsOctober 25, 2009 at 4:42 PM

    just saw this chandelier in the new PB catalog and thought it was great! good choice!

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  56. HeatherOctober 27, 2009 at 5:09 PM

    I think you did great finding a replacement. I love it. Chandeliers are love. :)

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