Saturday, January 8, 2011

chandeliers



Anyone who has been to one of our barn sales knows about my obsession with chandeliers.  I started collecting them years and years ago.  I had no where to put them.  So they kind of just piled up in boxes in the garage.  I would get them out and look at them and figure out how many parts and pieces I needed to find for each one. (mind you these were all broken up discarded chandeliers that no one wanted!)  I drove my husband a little crazy and he told me to stop buying them because we had no where to put them. Then my husband started putting bars across our garage ceiling so I could at least hang them and admire their beauty as I worked on them.  Every time I pulled my car into the garage I would smile when I saw them. But again, this is in an ugly garage.  
When we bought the surrounding property around us and we decided to build the red barn so we could start our christmas tree farm, pumpkin farm, produce farm... we were challenged with doing most of the work ourselves after the structure was built.  My dear husband did all the electrical work.  Lighting a space this large was a bit daunting.  Then I thought about how beautiful the chandeliers in the store ABC Carpet in NY look.  If you haven't been there, it should be on your list of places to see when you go to NYC!

I told my husband we would be lighting the barn with the chandeliers.  He thought I was a bit crazy.  We had to hire an electrician to come in and hang the ones in the loft.  Of course they thought we were a bit crazy too.  I directed the electrician to give each chandelier its "own space"  some slightly higher, some slightly lower.  Here are some examples of our collection.



My husband does all the rewiring.  I do all the repair and cleaning.  The barn has proven to be a lovely place to showcase my collection and  work on my incoming treasures.  Our collection continues to grow.  We sell them at our barn sales (the ones that aren't hard wired to the barn!)
The lighting in the barn is now nicer than the lighting in my home!!

(some of the above photos courtesy grogan studios)
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12 comments:

  1. cupcake studioJanuary 8, 2011 at 10:16 AM

    Such beautiful shots! Always a treat indeed to visit your incredible barn :)

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  2. SheilaJanuary 8, 2011 at 11:12 AM

    I have one word STUNNING! wow such beauty light can bring especially chandelier lights that are dripping in beautiful crystals and patina. I hope you are having a fabulous 2011 thus far.

    Blessings,
    Sheiula

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  3. DebbyJanuary 8, 2011 at 1:15 PM

    Those chandeliers are just stunning in your barn. The light they produce is like candle light. I wish you had your barn open more often. It was so much fun in December.

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  4. Custom ComfortsJanuary 8, 2011 at 2:36 PM

    I loved your chandeliers at your barn sale! It was one of the first things I noticed and admired. I was just telling my sister about them today as a matter of fact.
    Cindy

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  5. UnknownJanuary 8, 2011 at 4:24 PM

    Oh I love this, it's gorgeous. What a grand idea! I want to come to your barn sales so bad and see this in person.
    Blessings
    Becky C

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  6. Kim-A Creative SpiritJanuary 8, 2011 at 5:04 PM

    WOW these are beautiful....... I love them too but no where to put them in my little condo.....:o(

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  7. Janet- OPEN MARKET STYLEJanuary 8, 2011 at 5:15 PM

    WHAT A PERFECT HOME FOR YOUR WONDERFUL CHANDELIERS.. THEY MAKE YOUR BARN SPARKLE !
    I AM TAKING ONE TO MY SPACE AT HERITAGE THAT IS A REALLY PRETTY ONE CHECK IT OUT IF YOU ARE IN THE AREA ! I AM RESETTING MY BOOTH TOMORROW !
    SOOO LOOKING FORWARD TO YOUR NEXT SALE DO YOU DO ONE IN THE SPRING ?
    HUGS
    JANET

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  8. PollyJanuary 8, 2011 at 5:26 PM

    Linda, it is gorgeous! The chandis were the first thing I noticed when I stepped foot inside! So UNEXPECTED!! LOVE.LOVE.LOVE.

    On another note, I am looking for a chandelier for my master bedroom. I would like something with crystals, preferably silver or white (no gold). Wondering if you have anything for sale that might work for me?

    I have been to several lighting stores and haven't found "THE ONE" yet!! Maybe you can help me!!

    Thanks for the eye candy!!

    Polly

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  9. chateau de fleursJanuary 8, 2011 at 6:36 PM

    How dramatic and beautiful!I love seeing rustic mixed with elegance! Christie

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  10. LaJanuary 8, 2011 at 8:03 PM

    They are all so breathtaking, too. I would be happy to live in your barn.

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  11. Pam KesslerJanuary 9, 2011 at 2:31 PM

    When I came home from your December sale I was describing your barn to my husband and he thought I was nuts. Now I can show him the pictures of what it looks like, so he won't think I'm losing it. The chandeliers are fantastic.

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  12. ErinJanuary 10, 2011 at 1:17 PM

    I love the chandeliers in the barn! Maybe you should borrow some for the house?hehe

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