tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25102529.post113173730327592521..comments2024-03-18T05:08:48.450-06:00Comments on ~ Wind Lost ~: My Dining Room: Decor Dilemma - Help!Windlosthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17014227226507484798noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25102529.post-27917616633920997712012-05-24T09:54:43.284-06:002012-05-24T09:54:43.284-06:00I love the look of drum shade chandeliers, that...I love the look of <a href="http://discountlightingsale.com/chandeliers/drum-shade-chandeliers" rel="nofollow">drum shade chandeliers</a>, that's what I would go with personally. However, it is your dining room and you can do whatever you want with it.Tarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07760937654744339102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25102529.post-44923358485365446712009-07-21T16:16:11.804-06:002009-07-21T16:16:11.804-06:00In the meantime, maybe you can flip your rug over?...In the meantime, maybe you can flip your rug over? Perhaps the obverse is more muted, less pink? (If you google "Darryl Carter" and "rug" you might find a picture).<br /><br />You have great pieces. It just takes time...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25102529.post-28245673102552905672009-07-10T20:07:09.527-06:002009-07-10T20:07:09.527-06:00John was just reading my earlier comment. He start...John was just reading my earlier comment. He started to chuckle. I said, "What?" More grins. "WHAT?" <br />"Kinda intense," was his response. He's correct, of course, but he is the one who is always smacking his head on that danged light. ;DVeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00618654361869856894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25102529.post-52503687459931046522009-07-03T22:56:38.807-06:002009-07-03T22:56:38.807-06:00Wow....I loved that - hearing your heart's pro...Wow....I loved that - hearing your heart's process and I loved the chandeliers....Lylah Lednerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04436702227303638509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25102529.post-72055719574208565602009-07-02T11:51:17.184-06:002009-07-02T11:51:17.184-06:00My favorites are the one you ordered from Home Dep...My favorites are the one you ordered from Home Depot Canada and the first drum fixture. I think they're both fantastic!Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17136475934858797611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25102529.post-46122426224018943592009-07-02T11:47:29.329-06:002009-07-02T11:47:29.329-06:00You have already gotten great advice from so many ...You have already gotten great advice from so many readers.I enjoyed reading through your process and your plans. I am a "by what you love" person. That being said, a chandelier is an investment, so buy what you love AND think will stand the test of time.Lovely blog - so glad I read your post today. I could use a little more thought and focus in my decorating!Hill Country House Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15669069876394459689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25102529.post-84948818746845202802009-07-02T11:40:33.410-06:002009-07-02T11:40:33.410-06:00upong?upong?Veehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00618654361869856894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25102529.post-19766565704229119532009-07-02T11:39:32.997-06:002009-07-02T11:39:32.997-06:00Hi, it's Grandma! You're going to just lov...Hi, it's Grandma! You're going to just love the advice I have. Right? I knew it.<br /><br />Okay, for me, I intensely dislike large, hanging ceiling lighting of any kind whatsoever. It is always improperly located or it will be if you ever decide to change furniture arrangement. For that reason, I would think this one through verrrry carefully. I can not tell you how frustrated I am by my own brand new and I-am-not- able-to-change-it lighting. So that's my two cents for what it's worth. If I had my preference, I would depend upong lamps on sideboards and candles on the table. If I had to have central lighting (and I wouldn't be happy about it, I'd go with a close to the ceiling fixture.)Veehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00618654361869856894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25102529.post-15345261214444203152009-07-02T10:44:29.581-06:002009-07-02T10:44:29.581-06:00I feel much better know that I'm not the only ...I feel much better know that I'm not the only one that has a hard time stying focused on one room at a time :-). <br /><br />You have some beautiful options there. That Restoration Hardware one is stunning, but the price tag is a bit outrageous. I think the crystal chandelier (#2) would look great. I also like #4, but I don't know if it would feel too simple for you...I like it though. <br /><br />Good luck!AnNicole@Our Suburban Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00057736406546176507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25102529.post-91323084611641822792009-07-02T10:44:18.580-06:002009-07-02T10:44:18.580-06:00Hmm, I would stick with something that’s not going...Hmm, I would stick with something that’s not going to go out of style quickly. While #1 is my favorite, I would be afraid it would become too passé too quickly. With that said, what do I know, it could be around forever haha. I also love #3, not sure what it is about it, it’s really simple but still chic. Also, if you loved the crystal one maybe you could get crystals for #3 and gussy it up a bit- worst case you get sick of the crystals and remove them with no damage :) <br /><br />Good luck, I can’t wait to see what you pick!LindsBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00548424318705008557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25102529.post-58226203479479910382009-07-02T10:14:39.123-06:002009-07-02T10:14:39.123-06:00I'm with tc! On both the lamp and the rug. Plu...I'm with tc! On both the lamp and the rug. Plus I like a good challenge, so I'd try to make the rug look great by accessorizing - which also would give you more money to spend on other stuff! I'm boring, I know...<br />Is it difficult to find nickel rods for curtains? Maybe they have something you could use in a bathroom store - nickel is quite common in towel hangers and stuff, isn't it? Or is it chrome I'm thinking of? Sorry, I haven't quite got the colour terminology, I'm afraid...<br />I'm sure you'll find what you're looking for eventually!beauty commahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06969077232747267691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25102529.post-76199069752886577512009-07-02T08:47:26.428-06:002009-07-02T08:47:26.428-06:00Terri,
This is my first time commenting on your ve...Terri,<br />This is my first time commenting on your very interesting blog. I, too, have been less fond of the drum shade chandeliers because they can look so trendy. That said, I really liked the Quoizel fixture that you pictured first. To me, it is clean and well proportioned and I could see it looking good years down the road--it will not look as if you bought it at home depot in the 2000's. <br /><br />Don't get rid of the rug. It might not work in your dining room, but it might look fabulous somewhere else.tchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05117468125563949581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25102529.post-36850668297628158532009-07-02T06:49:39.840-06:002009-07-02T06:49:39.840-06:00I love reading about your design thoughts in a roo...I love reading about your design thoughts in a room, particularly dining rooms, which are near and dear to my heart!<br /><br />As you may know, I pondered and pondered what to do about my dining room chandelier. My house came with a builder grade 1980s brass and black chandelier - awful - I lived with it for so many years. When I was thinking about putting my house on the market last year, my realtor came over and said that I had to replace it - immediately. Of course, I love the Niermann Weeks one you have in your picture, and all of the investment quality chandeliers. But, I really wanted to get a chandelier that I could leave with the house.<br /><br />Guess what? I found one - for only $275 USD!!!!! I love how it looks. It really transformed the room (I should post on it!). I had to completely assemble it myself - and they sent me the crystal chains for the taller version (luckily, it was easy to shorten them myself). It is not an heirloom chandelier, but it had good form and I like it!<br /><br />Here it is:<br />http://www.gallery803.com/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=59<br /><br />The website has tons and tons of chandeliers, very reasonably priced. I felt like I was taking a risk by ordering this sight unseen, but it all worked out! I will email you an image from my iphone.Things That Inspirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04405995431610377305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25102529.post-68381610357053049362009-07-02T06:03:00.583-06:002009-07-02T06:03:00.583-06:00Terri, I love how you think through your design de...Terri, I love how you think through your design decisions so carefully. I am the opposite: I see wha I want and buy it, or buy the next best thing because I just can't wait (or afford it). I do have a few things I haven't completed yet in my home, because I haven't found the right things, but often it is because I really can't afford the piece I'd like. So, I guess I have some of that in me, but mostly I buy on first sight...like a mad fool!!<br /><br />I hope you enjoyed your Canada Day holiday. Isn't it nice to get a day off in the middle of the week?!<br /><br />Cheers,<br />LindaElle Jay Beehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17045994700772740593noreply@blogger.com