Wednesday, May 11, 2011

French Garden Cloche Chandelier

A couple of years ago, Ballard Designs featured a chandelier which was fashioned from an antique cloche from France.  For me, it was love at first sight; however, we had just moved into our home and a new light fixture was low on the list of things we needed.  Periodically, I would visit the Ballard website to visit the chandelier.  It sold out very quickly, and they were never to stock it again.

When we learned that we were going to be able to stay in our home, one of the things I immediatelty wanted to do was replace the ugly 'old school' glass cover light above my dining table.  Well, I just happened to be messing around on Ebay, and guess what I found? Yep....it was new in the box and much less that the original price.  So.....ta da...here it is!


The finish has a crackled effect and the glass is 'seeded".  I am very pleased....it looks antique!








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19 comments:

  1. how serendipitous for you! It looks just beautiful and worth the wait i'm sure. i love your decor! Happy WW!

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  2. Your new chandy is really cool! I can't get over how awesome your dining table/chair set looks.. wow! The light is perfect for your room.

    Hope you have a great Wednesday!!
    Sherri

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  3. Great idea! I have a similar one I am going to tranform now! thanks!

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  4. Love it! How lucky for it to appear on Ebay just when you needed it! Very pretty! :)

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  5. This chandelier was just meant to be in your new home!! It looks absolutely lovely and vintage... moral of the story: never give up looking for those things you love! Happy White Wednesday :)

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  6. It‘s so nice that I found your blog about your link at Faded Charm. Of course I’ve scrolled a little and like what I see. Now I’m your new follower! ;)

    Take care
    Tine

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  7. GOOD for you! Score!
    it looks perfect -

    xx
    z

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  8. The first thought that came to mind was "Good things come to those who wait". I love it- it is absolutely perfect in that setting. I did not see it in the catalog before but I would have wanted it too! Love it! Hugs-Diana

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  9. It looks very pretty! How wonderful that you found it on Ebay and could fulfill your desire.
    Have a great weekend!
    Hugs,
    Julia

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  10. Hi Susie, That's what we do...wait and it will happen. I love this lamp.

    Looking forward to tomorrows lunch and meeting you!
    Enjoy your evening~Sue

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  11. Hey there! Great find and it looks great over your table. Nice to finally meet you, Susie. I hope we can do lunch again soon. Take care!

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  12. Congratulations on your find and I am so glad you are able to stay in your home. sounds like you would be great renters to have and I am sure that couple appreciate that.

    The lamp loks wonderful over your table and fits in with your decor.

    Hugs

    FredaB

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  13. Nice to see you again Susie! Had so much fun at the luncheon! Let me know what you end up doing with your picket fence....I need ideas!
    Hope to see you soon~

    Kathy

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  14. beautiful I all works so well together
    I see your artistic talented eye

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  15. Hi, I just found your blog and I have to say I love it. You have a great eye for the stuff. Can't wait for your next post.

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  17. That is a great room with lots of character. Love the table.

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  18. Susie,
    I love the light fixture. It really does look old. Ballard rocks! I keep their catalogs by my bed for inspiration. They do have good sales if you go to their 'estate sale' tab. Also, I have picked up some amazing stuff on the Anthropologie online sales.
    It's been awhile since I shopped your etsy, I'm about to go see what treasures you have. (I'm still hoarding my little marble letters that I bought last year). Can't believe I missed out on the butterfly's.
    Lisa

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  19. I love it! What a great find... good things come to those who wait... that was certainly true for you!

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