tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post7844919504431459711..comments2024-03-06T09:44:19.109-05:00Comments on Things That Inspire: Chandeliers on my mindThings That Inspirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04405995431610377305noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-55825200239986345252008-01-29T16:10:00.000-05:002008-01-29T16:10:00.000-05:00I agree with Amber, ceiling fans are very energy s...I agree with Amber, ceiling fans are very energy saving in Arkansas also. There are some very nice &<BR/>elegant looking ceiling fans available. We just replaced 2 fans<BR/>in our den with 2 remote fans with<BR/>dark wood & amber double lights, we<BR/>have gotten many compliments on them & we just love them. However,<BR/>I do believe an elegant chandelier<BR/>belongs over the dining room table.marihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15371090524252306409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-61504460744666878302008-01-27T18:28:00.000-05:002008-01-27T18:28:00.000-05:00#1 There is an excellent website at www.LargeLight...#1 There is an excellent website at www.LargeLighting.com that only specializes in large decorative lighting (mostly higher-end) that is 48" or more (also do custom lighting). <BR/><BR/>#2 Got the following lighting industry "rule of thumb" for sizing chandeliers from them as well:<BR/><BR/>Chandelier Sizing Guidelines:<BR/> <BR/>For chandelier diameter: <BR/>Add the length and width of the Mohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17150807834987095354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-20777192375637696152008-01-22T13:07:00.000-05:002008-01-22T13:07:00.000-05:00People who immediately remove ceiling fans either ...People who immediately remove ceiling fans either don't live in Arizona, or don't mind spending 4 figures each month on their A/C bill out here! I dislike overhead lights in a lot of spaces, but we have a ceiling fan (sans lights) in just about every living space. You find ceiling fans in homes of every price point here in the desert. <BR/><BR/>That said, I absolutely adore that light fixture inAmber Cargilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00254241543896488112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-31756589723150168982008-01-18T20:27:00.000-05:002008-01-18T20:27:00.000-05:00Thank you for all of the lovely comments, everyone...Thank you for all of the lovely comments, everyone!<BR/><BR/>The reasonably priced chandelier (if you do a bit of searching online for good prices) is by Currey & Company. They make such beautiful lighting.Things That Inspirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04405995431610377305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-45780011161752320572008-01-18T12:28:00.000-05:002008-01-18T12:28:00.000-05:00You mentioned how affordable the Neirmann Weeks kn...You mentioned how affordable the Neirmann Weeks knockoff is.....what is the source please?<BR/>I have always loved that expensive chandelier!!!<BR/>thanks!!<BR/>DMAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-58550453383711053872008-01-18T11:44:00.000-05:002008-01-18T11:44:00.000-05:00I've considered removing the ceiling fan in the ma...I've considered removing the ceiling fan in the master bedroom. In our climate, even with AC, we need fans. That is what has caused me to hesitate. I'd love to have a chandelier in our room. We're working on a little makeover. Perhaps I'll rethink the ceiling fan issue.<BR/><BR/>PatPAThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12891387278850772808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-9660862142017574522008-01-17T23:52:00.000-05:002008-01-17T23:52:00.000-05:00Great new header and congratulations on your menti...Great new header and congratulations on your mention in The Washington Post!TIGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16176495665521076485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-50768735664557542012008-01-17T21:10:00.000-05:002008-01-17T21:10:00.000-05:00Dear THings - thank you so much for teh tip on the...Dear THings - thank you so much for teh tip on the correct proportion of the chandelier to room ratio.<BR/><BR/>its really hard to know, non?<BR/><BR/>I'm one for if I love it - get the one you like rather than one you're not so flash on but fits just so <BR/><BR/>Also my personally feeling is big is better than too small - at least its making a statement!<BR/><BR/>Have a great weekend!blahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15986116573395562455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-55888079908497642542008-01-17T18:33:00.000-05:002008-01-17T18:33:00.000-05:00Wow - the Washington Post pick is cool! Surprising...Wow - the Washington Post pick is cool! Surprising, considering that this is not one of my more impressive posts (although, love the chandeliers that I highlighted).<BR/><BR/>Thanks for letting me know!Things That Inspirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04405995431610377305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-3900903794820928722008-01-17T10:56:00.000-05:002008-01-17T10:56:00.000-05:00I like the new banner!I like the new banner!Mrs. Blandingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06402207636108999627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-49969993033715034292008-01-17T10:37:00.000-05:002008-01-17T10:37:00.000-05:00love that you posted bayou contessa's lighting-gor...love that you posted bayou contessa's lighting-<BR/>gorgeous lights!pve designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03527745630303158002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-179181011413666342008-01-17T09:45:00.000-05:002008-01-17T09:45:00.000-05:00Sarah,Congrats on your Washington Post mention!Sarah,<BR/><BR/>Congrats on your Washington Post mention!Style Courthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11034129367345351303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-55030554065652990192008-01-16T21:40:00.000-05:002008-01-16T21:40:00.000-05:00Your banner looks great! Very sophisticated and p...Your banner looks great! Very sophisticated and pretty.Brilliant Asylumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09656796025200050768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-4983092338317866932008-01-16T19:09:00.000-05:002008-01-16T19:09:00.000-05:00YES! Use what you love always. I have been known t...YES! Use what you love always. I have been known to REMOVE fixtures BEFORE putting a house up for sale just to ensure I get to keep my favorites! I hate the tug over wars over the chandeliers at closing. They can be so dangerous. You could put an eye out with some of those.<BR/><BR/>xoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-90935700367574254692008-01-15T23:22:00.000-05:002008-01-15T23:22:00.000-05:00I am a chandelier junkie and have to use restraint...I am a chandelier junkie and have to use restraint to not have them in every single room! I agree with Jen, whichever you choose make sure you put it on a dimmer....it will add instant romance to the room :o) <BR/> ~DesDeseraehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12548332335063152792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-23262648349490273792008-01-15T11:59:00.000-05:002008-01-15T11:59:00.000-05:00Thanks for the chandelier buying guide! I may be ...Thanks for the chandelier buying guide! I may be in the market for one soon too.Brilliant Asylumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09656796025200050768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-72836596896302354302008-01-15T00:08:00.000-05:002008-01-15T00:08:00.000-05:00I love chandeliers!I buy the cheapest I can find ...I love chandeliers!I buy the cheapest I can find and redo them myself (some are on my blog)! When you install it, make sure to put a dimmer on it. It is so easy with endless results. Good luck. Post your room, before and after, if you'd like. We'd love to see it!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14606670867237509659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-21446085915843928092008-01-14T21:04:00.000-05:002008-01-14T21:04:00.000-05:00The third chandelier is gorgeous! It's fancy but I...The third chandelier is gorgeous! It's fancy but I can picture it in a comfortable family home.Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02665767368187157473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-7646772934023597172008-01-14T21:00:00.000-05:002008-01-14T21:00:00.000-05:00I vote for # 1!Love your blog and just began my ow...I vote for # 1!<BR/>Love your blog and just began my own--hope you'll visit!<BR/>http://daysmissedonahammock.blogspot.com/Tarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16060366331794781160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-69773156486400319862008-01-14T19:16:00.000-05:002008-01-14T19:16:00.000-05:00Thanks, Phoenix! I love this one too, and it is S...Thanks, Phoenix! I love this one too, and it is SO reasonable if you know where to buy it. It even has matching sconces! Some people don't like to match the sconces to the chandelier, but it doesn't bother me!Things That Inspirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04405995431610377305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-26234287392362875322008-01-14T19:13:00.000-05:002008-01-14T19:13:00.000-05:00I love how fresh the cream, lime and orange look t...I love how fresh the cream, lime and orange look together in that second photo! And the first chandelier is my favourite. :)phoenixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10146822948753862490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-44608048881764329382008-01-14T16:07:00.000-05:002008-01-14T16:07:00.000-05:00Mrs. B, you inspired me to edit my post, so I put ...Mrs. B, you inspired me to edit my post, so I put two other chandeliers in there. For anyone who reads these comments, I only had one chandelier posted when Mrs. Branham commented.Things That Inspirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04405995431610377305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-59652044084261794982008-01-14T15:52:00.000-05:002008-01-14T15:52:00.000-05:00Mrs Branham, I love your style! Your sweet comment...Mrs Branham, I love your style! Your sweet comment made my day! I admit, I am often WAY too influenced by thoughts of resale. I hate that about myself. It makes me feel like a visitor in my own home!<BR/><BR/>Maybe I will consider the turned wood chandelier that I had my eye on....I may edit my post.Things That Inspirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04405995431610377305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-52907486648308920942008-01-14T15:28:00.000-05:002008-01-14T15:28:00.000-05:00Okay #1 that chandelier is lovely.#2 thank you for...Okay #1 that chandelier is lovely.<BR/><BR/>#2 thank you for validating me- I have been telling my husband for months that our ceiling fans have to go- they're all ugly and chandeliers are so much nicer. Now at least I can show him that I am not the only crazy woman who wants to be rid of the ceiling fans.<BR/><BR/>#3 as a Realtor, I can tell you your concerns over the selling your house should Mrs Branhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06847810151277981845noreply@blogger.com