The Downsizing:

The Downsizing: Follow our adventure as we prepare to send one child to college, the other to kindergarten and attempt to renovate a tiny, circa 1950 farmhouse of just under 1200 s.f. The house has been sitting vacant for several years following a past renovation attempt that went awry by a previous owner. Our goal is to accomodate an active family of 4 (plus Mulligan the Westie) in a much smaller (yet stylish) space which will hopefully free up more of our time and financial resources. In addition to renovating the house and half acre of land, we'll be doing some serious editing of our possessions since we're coming from a home twice the size. The property borders an up and coming development featuring new homes along with a town center, shopping, and schools all set in a rural farm village setting.

Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Rustic Chandelier

An interesting idea...
We needed a chandelier for our favorite room in the house. 
I liked the $2500 wine barrel chandelier from Restoration Hardware, but...
I came up with this idea for a dyi budget friendly version that fits our rustic setting.  Pretty pleased with the results.

 A night-time viewing

Great ambiance...

Took an old wooden ladder and suspended it from the rafters with rope.  Hung patio umbrella lights leaving a few ends dangling.

And for a much more reasonable price, we have the perfect light for our setting!
Just incase you're interested here are the details:
Wooden Ladders available with paint splatters and in about any length you need can be found online from "A Rustic Garden" (arusticgarden.com)  This one was about 48" long and cost $29.  Lucky you if you happen to have one of these laying around, I didn't.
Shooting Star Umbrella Lights $20 (Home Depot) Umbrella light set has 20 ends coming out of center ring all on a brown cord
50' of 1/4" Manilla Rope $6 (Home Depot)
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