I found this amazing basket today at a thrift store! Finally, my losing streak is over! It was $12.99, but luckily was wearing a 1/2 price orange tag. So, $6.50! (Is it just me or are LA thrift store more expensive than most?)
I knew exactly what I wanted to do with it...can you guess?
Here's the before:
Now, don't get me wrong, I love my little chandelier, but it was looking a bit too girly in here! If you're working in the kitchen, there's enough industrial/modern Ikea stuff to not look like The Maxi Pad. But this pic with the coral and the magenta and all that is so,..."pretty."
And, I like pretty but I need a little something,...earthier...?
So, I installed the basket as a pendant shade!
Much better! And less twee...
It just needs to be moved over to the right a tiny bit and it will be perfect! Well, that and get rid of the swirly, twirly gumdrop florescent lightbulb.
Anyone try the LED bulbs yet? Is the light pretty? Less blue and more yellow is my favorite.
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That is so creative. I love the look, although I liked the girly chandelier too!
How cute. I would not have even thought light fixture. How creative.
It's me again....
Just wanted to let you know that one of your links from last week's link party is featured this week on the link party features at my blog.
Very cute! Megan
This is really cool and how creative of you. I don't think I would think of making it light fixture, but it really looks amazing! My fingers are crossed that you might share this at Sunday's Best going on now.
The basket looks great as a shade for the light. Very creative!
Love this idea! And I like it much better than the chandelier.
Love this...it's so fun!
This is a great idea! I'd love for you to share this creative idea at Mix it up Monday:
http://flourmewithlove.blogspot.com/2012/03/mix-it-up-monday.html
I hope to see you soon :)
Seriously? I'm moving out there so we can be closer. :D Love love love your creativity. Thanks for the link up to BeColorful.
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Wow, that is a wonderful transformation. I like the color you painted it, it looks so good in your room.
What a fabulous idea!! LOVE it!
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This so creative, I love the look.
Stopping by to let you know again how much I really like your light. It is beyond creative, and I wanted to thank you for sharing at Sunday's Best, we were thrilled you shared this.
Love this light and the whole room. I can't wait to see what you are doing in the kitchen. I featured this today on Mod Mix Monday!
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