Friday, February 22, 2013

New Chandy Bling & Spring

A few weeks back The Hubster and I installed our new yard sale chandy. I really liked it but I was not quite in love with it in our space. To me it was missing something. Something that would make it flow better with our decor.
I researched chandy bling and ordered some. I was afraid that they would not look as beautiful in person as they were in the listing picture. You can pretty much make anything look amazing in pictures with the right editing!;) To my surprise though they were even more beautiful. They are made from glass and not plastic so they have extra sparkle. I got 12ft for just $24.50 with free shipping. A pretty good deal I think.
The first thing I did was to swag the crystals around the entire chandy.
After adding swags around the chandy I decided to add a crystal to each tassel to ensure that it all tied together. I wanted the new bling to look original to the chandy. To help ensure this I made sure to order crystals that had the same silver loop as what was already on the chandy. 

After all the bling was added I decided to add some gold accent by highlighting the candelabra holders as well as the leaf detail with some Rub N Buff. 
Now the beautiful chandy is even more beautiful and ties in perfectly with our space.
And because I could not take pics of the new chandy bling without sharing the first signs of spring in our home here are the spring touches I added to the dining room.

I made this bunny centerpiece last year and instead of coming up with something new I decided to use it again.
We did not have the hutch this time last year so I enjoyed decorating it for spring.
My favorite bunny bowls I purchased from HomeGoods back in the fall.


I decided to show y'all the side of the dining room you never really see but it is the first thing you see when you walk in our front door. I love my federal mirror collection even if it is small. 
I am now saving up for new dining chairs. I want to put the ones on the ends back in the office. I am thinking maybe some wing back chairs with slipcovers and then two frenchy oval back chairs for the side by the hutch.

Thanx for stopping by and I hope your week was a good one!
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26 comments:

TuesdaySusan said...

Absolutely GORGEOUS!

Cindy @ Dwellings-The Heart of Your Home said...

So pretty, you've outdone yourself! Such a gorgeous room!!!

Stacey said...

You made it perfect. :)

Shirley@Housepitality Designs said...

Beautiful chandy, beautiful room!...Look forward to the additions you planning on for the room!..The chairs sound great!...Have a wonderful weekend!

Debra @ Common Ground said...

love your beautiful chandy with the bling. This is such a pretty room, Pamela. your idea on the chairs sound wonderful!

Junkchiccottage said...

Pamela,
Oh it is so pretty with the bling you added. Really a unique chandy. That was a great treasure to find.
So beautiful.
Kris

ℳartina @ Northern Nesting said...

Pamela the chandy looks great with a little bling and I love the "spring" touches you added to your hutch, so pretty!! The whole room looks beautiful!

Jill Flory of Sew a Fine Seam said...

Oh I love it! Perfect!

Ann, Heather and Sheila said...

Love what you did with the chandelier! And especially love your jumping rabbit on the table. Beautifully done!
Heather from Friendship, Life and Style

Meredith @ The Laundry Can Wait said...

You did not disappoint! My goodness, it looks fabulous! And the bunnies are just perfect. Makes me want to sprinkle a few here and there, although my children would probably think they were real and knock them over and...well...I digress.

XOXO,
Meredith

pink*cherub*moon said...

What a gorgeous difference a little bling bling makes! Love the new chandy! Your entire dining room looks beautiful! Hugs, Leena

Carlene @ Organized Clutter said...

The chandy and the hutch are so gorgeous. Lovin' the white bunnies too.

Maria Elena said...

It looks gorgeous! What a beautiful way to dress up your chandelier. Love, love all your Spring decorations. So pretty!

Lisa said...

Oh my where do I begin? I adore your entire dining room! The chandy is fabulous - I have ordered bling on line as well, and it so much fun to bring on some sparkle! Such a great post! Hope you can stop by the enchanted oven to say hi.
xo,
Lisa

Gail said...

Pamela, your dining room is beautiful! I LOVE your chandy and the bling you've added to it. Hope you have a wonderful weekend, Gail

Yvonne @ StoneGable said...

Pamela, EVERYTHING in your dining room is GORGEOUS!!! So many pretty spring things to see. You really have a decorator's eye!!
Your chandy is fabulous and the added touches take it over-the-top! It's absolutely perfect for your dining room. I love the added bling and tassels!

Anita said...

Pamela, my goodness your whole room is just fabulous!!! Love the warm feel of everything working together. Can't believe the candy is a yard sale find!! Looks gorgeous!!!

Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions said...

Very pretty, Pamela! The added bling just enhances the beauty of your chandy. Love all your bunnies, too. I'm still mad my Home Goods didn't have those plates!

Holly Browning said...

Pamela...I enjoyed this post. The light fixture is beautiful and goes so well with all the dining decor.

Korrie@RedHenHome said...

Love your bling!

Bente said...

The chandy looks so very beautiful. Love how you made it with some bling.

Have a great weekend

Rosemary and Thyme said...

What a great find Pamela. That chandy is gorgeous and what a warm and cozy room. It is beautful. Thank you for hosting and have a great weekend.

Janet
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Good Time Charlie said...

I absolutely love how your room looks. I can't believe you got the string of glass Crystals for such a low price. I am buying some too!

Angela Ryder said...

Looks beautiful, Pamela! I love your idea of wing back chairs!

Savvy Seasons said...

I love this room, Pamela!I love everything about it, you've done a fabulous job! Now I'm in the mood to decorate, you've inspired me! XO ~Liz

Melissa Owczarzak said...

Love it all~so beautiful!!!!