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A little background story for you first. When we built our house the plan was always to change out the builder grade light fixtures. I know that sounds kind of silly, but since it wasn’t a custom build we couldn’t bring in whatever light fixtures we wanted, we could only choose from what they had available. We weren’t thrilled with the options. Given that, we went with a lighting package that had bathroom vanity lights we liked and then just planned to switch everything else out over time.
Most of the fixtures have been switched out, but the one that bothered me the most was still here. The dust collecting beast in our two-story entry. Ugh. There’s no getting those glass shades clean and they keep getting worse. It drives me nuts. We’ve been waiting to change this one since it has to be hired out due to the height.
For Christmas, my husband had me a pick out a new chandelier for the entry way and I couldn’t be more ecstatic!!! So long sucka! Here’s what I chose:
Oh, and I even came across a smaller 9-light version of the new entry chandelier here for under $200 that is definitely worth sharing!
Since we’re going to have an electrician here with a massive ladder, we figured we might as well have him change out our living room fan. Now, in a perfect world, I would put up a chandelier in here. It would look AWESOME. In fact, my friend and neighbor has this one up in her living room (we have the same floor plan) and it’s jaw dropping. But, I’m an angry person when I get too hot, so a ceiling fan to help move air around in the summer is a must. The one we currently have really is perfectly fine. The bowl is another dust and dead bug collector though. The light kit on the bottom does nothing to add to the light in the room. And well, you probably know my feeling about boob lights.
Do we live in the same house? Lol! We did the same thing and chose the basic lighting package. I thought by now I would have changed the lighting, but yikes it's expensive and then add in the price of hanging from ceilings that high it's been hard to justify. I hope we'll change ours out soon too. I can't wait to see what yours looks like!
It is so expensive 🙁 I've been doing a mix of high (well, high to me) and low to keep it manageable. Still takes my breath away when I look at the prices of lighting. And then there's having to pay the electrician. Yuck. If I could shimmy my way up a two story ladder without freaking out I'd do it myself. Just not that brave 😀
I feel so behind the Christmas decorating game this year. Initially, we were suppose to have been in our new house by now, so I didn’t pay any attention to having the decorations in an easy to locate spot in our rental. You guys, our storage room is a DUMP. Like I’d show you a…
Izzy’s room had never felt finished to me. I wasn’t sure what it was, but it drove me nuts. Actually, what drove me nuts was all the kid clutter that had found its way onto every flat surface. Every single knick-knack (including anything plastic or stuffed with an emoji on it) was declared to be…
Time for Color My World! Last week I showed you the inspiration photos for my color – hot pink. This week the challenge was to add the chosen color in a decor item. Here’s what I did. Pink peonies. I also threw in some long stems in a similar vase for the table in the background. …
When I purchase a piece of furniture I do so with the plan of keeping it several years. I don’t want trendy because I’ll end up being over it once the moment has passed. I hate wasting money. It needs to be a classic. That is the case for the English roll arm chairs in…
my very own story board from Kristy at Hyphen Interiors!!! Isn’t it lovely!!! When Kristy posted her giveaway I knew I needed to get in on it. My living room has always felt unfinished to me, and has been driving me nuts. This would be the PERFECT chance to get help with it! So, imagine…
A couple of weeks ago I finally got the last of our kitchen hardware installed. It definitely looks a lot more finished in here now. Here it is before the hardware. I told you that crap pile was always lingering around on my counter. And with the hardware. Ba-bam!!! Doesn’t…
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Newestlove the new fixtures and they're going to look awesome in your space!
If I can ever get the darn things up! Still waiting on an extension piece for the fan and it feels like it's taking FOREVERRRRR.
Do we live in the same house? Lol! We did the same thing and chose the basic lighting package. I thought by now I would have changed the lighting, but yikes it's expensive and then add in the price of hanging from ceilings that high it's been hard to justify. I hope we'll change ours out soon too. I can't wait to see what yours looks like!
It is so expensive 🙁 I've been doing a mix of high (well, high to me) and low to keep it manageable. Still takes my breath away when I look at the prices of lighting. And then there's having to pay the electrician. Yuck. If I could shimmy my way up a two story ladder without freaking out I'd do it myself. Just not that brave 😀
Yes, yes, yes!!
Lighting is so underrated <3
xo
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