sigh....

Gulp...

I found this kitchen.

It's perfection.

Enough said.

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Yum!

A chandelier

 

One of the first things that I'll have to do in my home

is change out my chandeliers.

They resemble something like this...

YIKES!

I know...

and it sits right over my formal dining room.  Ughh!

I also have something on a similar but smaller scale hanging over the entrance.

So starts the deliberation.

What kind do I get and what color do I go with?

The options are endless.

Now I have heard of picking one up on ebay, 

but Pottery Barn and Lamps Plus (Kathy Ireland Edition) seem to have nice choices.

For instance...

Do I go with pendant lights instead of a chandi?

I do know that a pendant will most definitely go over the entrance.

 I could go with the highly coveted version...

The finish will be something to decide on as well.

pewter?  Black metal?  Or white?

I like the idea of something different too.

Like this whimsy little piece.

It's growing on me.

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What I do know is I'll be going with the light bulb version.

No candle lighting for this gal.

Developing style...

I have been blogging for a little over 6 months and I

have been bombarded with inspiration from near and far.  I am one who sits back

and dreams of the decor I'd one day like to see my own home filled with.

My taste is one that collaborates looks from many different styles.

I can honestly say that my style has not changed much.

I have held true to what I have always loved.  It is now just a little more refined.

For instance...I originally envisioned a purely coastal look for my home.  The fact that I live in Las Vegas, NV makes this a little difficult to pull off.  The "shabby chic" style was a little too eclectic for me although I like the crisp whites and vintage crystal chandeliers.  The all french decor is a little too fancy, and the country look is a little too crafty.

What have I learned?

Mismatched furniture works.

Old and new can be combined.

Dark and silver accents work wonders in a house of white.

Vintage glass adds character and elegance without breaking the bank.

You CAN have a kid-friendly beautiful space.

The more light you let in...the better.

 You can pick a ton of stuff up on ebay, craigslist, and etsy.

The pictures don't HAVE to be of you, and they don't have to be new.

You can have everything you love in your home.

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It's a combination of you, and there are no rules.

Have a wonderful Tuesday!