Love the chocolate experiment! Oddly enough, for my mum and for her youngest grandson, the prefered flavour is lemon - works every time!
The black on that chandelier is fantastic, and I see how it ties in so well with your theme in the room. I have started a collection of 'pampilles' as the crystal drops are known in French. I aim to replace the rather plastic-y drops on my chandelier with real crystal ones when I have enough. It will be a long search...
so pretty ele! Ive had my eye on a white shabby chic one for a while.. but theres no sense in getting one yet.. at some point the room it will go in, needs to be gutted and remodeled! (though, I could possibly die before that happens!) hugs vivian
Ele, The chandelier is so beautiful.The black cabinets sure do tie it in.
I have been dreaming of choc cake and a rich choc icing.No bakery's in our small town at all.So I may have to make it myself, or go up to the mall to the best bakery and get one.
Our lab mix Jessie,passed away last night.She would have been 17 in the spring.She looked like a lab but the size of a beagle.It was exspected,but still hard.It just wasn't such a shock as Duke was though,him only being 5 1/2 years. Well I had better go.I need to write you this evening and just wanted to let ya know I'm here but scattered everywhere.
You are so cute, Ele! LOL! I am a fan of crystals as long as I don't have to clean them! But I LOVE seeing YOURS! And chocolate ... sigh ... I'm allergic, so PLEASE eat a piece for me! (I miss you, by the way! Is it busy there? I need to catch up with you, my friend!)
Such a beautiful chandelier. So sparkly and blingy..Looks so great in your room. Oh.. chocolate is great too.. Have a lovely week
August 17, 2009 at 7:23 PM
Anonymous said...
Very pretty Ele, the fairy brought me a chandelier too :) Nothing vintage just a sweet little sparkly thing :)
August 18, 2009 at 3:26 AM
It's my mother's fault, really. There are genes in my family for crystal, and chocolate. The following experiments show scientific proof: Place two food items in front of said mother, (make sure one is chocolate). Chocolate will be immediately picked up and transferred from hand to mouth. This experiment has been conducted thousands of times with many variables. Different food items, and even change of environment does not yield different results. Chocolate is always the food of choice. Take said mother to a store that is new to her, and she will head right to the crystal department. The woman can "smell" her way straight to the Waterford. Again, this experiment has been conducted over and over....same results. Gifts of chocolate or crystal given to my mother produce squeals of delight, (if you want proof I'm sure there's a video recording somewhere!).So, it's really not my fault that the new chandelier I picked out for my family room looks like this:[Image] Crystal prisms are usually associated with white chandeliers in the shabby chic style. Traditional gold chandeliers look gorgeous draped in crystal prisms. I chose a black rod iron chandelier because my Asian cabinet is black. Even though the chandelier and cabinet are not the same style, the black ties them together. Remember when mixing styles, make sure the pieces have at least one thing in common. In this case, the color black.
The crystal drops satisfy "the gene". Thanks mom! Decorating with crystal prisms doesn't have to be expensive. Prisms hung from a simple candle holder look great. This chandelier isn't actually up yet, as Mr. Pink Heaven will have to hard wire it for me. I can't wait to see what it looks like when it actually lights up![Image]For now, I'll just stare at the prism bling while I eat my chocolate. Blessings, Ele
posted by Ele at abitofpinkheaven at 1:00 AM on Aug 16, 2009
"Chandelier Crystals"
26 Comments -
Ele
How very sweet! What a unique chandelier, so sparkly, who couldn't love that!! Hum..now I have a taste for candy! Lori
August 16, 2009 at 1:25 AM
Well I'm with mom! Especiallly on the chocolate above all else :)
Karla
August 16, 2009 at 5:44 AM
Love the chocolate experiment! Oddly enough, for my mum and for her youngest grandson, the prefered flavour is lemon - works every time!
The black on that chandelier is fantastic, and I see how it ties in so well with your theme in the room. I have started a collection of 'pampilles' as the crystal drops are known in French. I aim to replace the rather plastic-y drops on my chandelier with real crystal ones when I have enough. It will be a long search...
August 16, 2009 at 5:54 AM
Ele, what a cute post...i am a chocolate lover too...your new chandelier looks SO pretty, it ties in wonderfully with your family room decor!!!
August 16, 2009 at 7:30 AM
It will be beautiful when it is installed, sure is pretty.
August 16, 2009 at 7:48 AM
This is so lovely!
LuLu Kellogg
August 16, 2009 at 8:48 AM
so pretty ele! Ive had my eye on a white shabby chic one for a while.. but theres no sense in getting one yet.. at some point the room it will go in, needs to be gutted and remodeled! (though, I could possibly die before that happens!)
hugs
vivian
August 16, 2009 at 8:51 AM
Love the chandelier...I love chocolate too so we all must be related somehow....;-)
Can't wait to see it all lit up!
August 16, 2009 at 9:50 AM
Ele, The chandelier is so beautiful.The black cabinets sure do tie it in.
I have been dreaming of choc cake and a rich choc icing.No bakery's in our small town at all.So I may have to make it myself, or go up to the mall to the best bakery and get one.
Our lab mix Jessie,passed away last night.She would have been 17 in the spring.She looked like a lab but the size of a beagle.It was exspected,but still hard.It just wasn't such a shock as Duke was though,him only being 5 1/2 years.
Well I had better go.I need to write you this evening and just wanted to let ya know I'm here but scattered everywhere.
Hugs,Jen
August 16, 2009 at 12:22 PM
I'm with ya, chick, on this one. Chandeliers and chocolate! Although, I'd add "PINK" to the list! Hah.
xoxo,
Connie
August 16, 2009 at 12:29 PM
Lawsy mercy, we must be relater - chocolate and crystal changeliers are two of my favorites. How splendid!
Happy Twirls
August 16, 2009 at 1:37 PM
Love your chandelier. It goes with chocolate superbly!
Nancy
August 16, 2009 at 1:52 PM
Hi Ele,
Two lovely things, chocolate and chandeliers. I am with your there.
I love your new chandelier and it will look beautiful all lit up and sparkly.
Hugs
Carolyn
August 16, 2009 at 3:04 PM
Your mother is a hoot! A woman after my own heart. Love the chandelier and of course, I with your mom on the chocolate thing! Martha
August 16, 2009 at 6:58 PM
That is GORGEOUS! And I am loving your Mother:)
August 16, 2009 at 7:39 PM
I always say you can never have toomany chandeliers! I love them~And chocolate too!
August 16, 2009 at 9:44 PM
Hi Ele,
I love the chandelier and all things sparkly. Yep, I love chocolate as well, and I blame my mother for everything too.
Smiles,
June
August 17, 2009 at 12:26 AM
Beautiful chandelier! Enjoy it, and your chocolate. lol
August 17, 2009 at 1:49 AM
My family carries that same genetic trait....
August 17, 2009 at 9:16 AM
Oh You have Hit the nail on the head for sure my dear! lol Chocolate and Bling..go together really well! lol
Did you get my messages on etsy? Go ahead and make your purchase as I have everything you requested ready to mail! We are all set...
Have a great week...Lorena
August 17, 2009 at 10:29 AM
I have found the same results experimenting with glitter and vintage wallpaper!
What a pretty piece . I can't wait to see it lit up. Lucky girl!
karen
August 17, 2009 at 12:22 PM
Oh Ele, it's going to be beautiful when lit up!
August 17, 2009 at 12:32 PM
You are so cute, Ele! LOL! I am a fan of crystals as long as I don't have to clean them! But I LOVE seeing YOURS! And chocolate ... sigh ... I'm allergic, so PLEASE eat a piece for me! (I miss you, by the way! Is it busy there? I need to catch up with you, my friend!)
August 17, 2009 at 3:12 PM
Oh what a lovely new bog for me.. glad we connected. I have been a bad blogger & need to get bsck... xoxoo laura
August 17, 2009 at 5:56 PM
Such a beautiful chandelier. So sparkly and blingy..Looks so great in your room. Oh.. chocolate is great too.. Have a lovely week
August 17, 2009 at 7:23 PM
Very pretty Ele, the fairy brought me a chandelier too :) Nothing vintage just a sweet little sparkly thing :)
August 18, 2009 at 3:26 AM