Chandeliers, kind of....

I love chandeliers. Always have, always will.

You don't often see them in the average Australian home.
Most homes here are simple in design and the only place you would see something as grand as this chandelier below is the the State Library.

I can't wait to fill my home with beautiful vintage and artisan chandeliers and light fittings.
I am always on the lookout for unusual wall scones and light fittings on ebay. I especially love the gilded gold ones that are all faded and old. I have purchased three now and these will be re-wired and installed in the villa.

I am all for artistic impression and will usually go out on a limb for something quirky and memorable but the following artists interpretations of the glorious crystal shimmering chandelier are just not my cup of tea.

A Viking ship

Kitchen Utensils

Dead Rats

Milk Crates

Gummy Bears

Gun

Beer Bottles

Coat Hangers

Bicycle Parts

Barbie Doll Hair

Banana Box Labels


And of course what home would be complete without the shimmering Penis Chandelier

Imagine being seated at a dinner party with this dangling over the dining table.

Well at least it would be stimulating conversation!!!!!

Let there be light....

Light switch covers are a new fascination of mine. They are not something that is widely used in Australia unless it's a Disney children's novelty from the USA.

I am planning on having quite a few chandeliers in my Italian villa so when I saw the two chandelier switch covers with diamente trim and the black bird light switch cover on Etsy I knew that they had to be mine.

Hand made by a very special person who's Etsy shop is here
http://www.etsy.com/people/TurnMeOnArt

Betsey Johnson chandelier

I have a grand appreciation for chandeliers and I absolutely love the altered vintage one in Betsey Johnson's apartment that has been bedazzled and draped in pearls and jewels.

I have always admired her kooky fashion designs and Beauty and I have just purchased some Betsey Johnson jewelery to add to our Collection.

I remember when I first saw the photos of her apartment decorated entirely in yellow and thinking "oh God, I could never be that brave".

Well now she has given her apartment a pink make over and I'm still not this brave (well maybe a wall or two!....and I love the red chaise lounge...and the black screen divider is divine....and the black gloss floors are so dramatically elegant...and that matt silver paint finish on the china cabinet is beautiful...)

OH NO! BETSEY HAS FINALLY CONVERTED ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

LONG LIVE BETSEY JOHNSON

Betsey's advice- “Buy what you love. Forget the trends – what’s in & what’s out. Make it personal.

I like houses that totally reflect their owners. Take some chances. Try those colors you’ve always loved but were afraid to use. What’s the worst that can happen? You have to start over again?

So what? Decorating is fun. And maybe you’ll learn something about yourself in the process.”