Wednesday, August 31, 2011

A Touch of Silver

I just gave my candelabra style lamp a little makeover.



Here it is before.


My inspiration was my art deco lamp base.



So, I dry brushed the candelabra with metallic silver, and touches of green.














It has more depth now, and the  silver reflects beautifully in the crystals.



Working on my next redesign. Check back to see how an old, and recent find, became the perfect marriage.



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38 comments:

  1. Julia @ 551EastdesignAugust 31, 2011 at 11:37 PM

    It seriously looks like it's naturally aged over time! Great job!

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  2. CLDAugust 31, 2011 at 11:53 PM

    I love the transformation, it looks great! Chandeliers are one of my many weaknesses. I going to be repurposing a bird cage using silver as the base coat. Would you mind sharing...is the metallic silver an acrylic paint? Thanks Bobbie

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  3. DeborahSeptember 1, 2011 at 12:02 AM

    Its so cute!!
    I love what you've done!

    Deborah :)

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  4. Cottage and BroomeSeptember 1, 2011 at 12:49 AM

    What a wonderful make over, I'll have to try that on some of my brass things I don't like. Thanks, for stopping by our blog, Laura

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  5. tinemorSeptember 1, 2011 at 2:23 AM

    I love it!!
    Hugg, Tine
    Norway

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  6. ToniSeptember 1, 2011 at 4:17 AM

    It is really beautiful, so much better in silver.

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  7. savvycityfarmerSeptember 1, 2011 at 6:51 AM

    ... the price of silver just went up!!!

    of course it's beautiful ... you did it

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  8. UnknownSeptember 1, 2011 at 7:04 AM

    Perfect!

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  9. Christine @ Stonehouse LivingSeptember 1, 2011 at 7:14 AM

    Hi Rosemary,

    Loving the silver!
    What a great find...

    It looks so beautiful on the table.

    All the Best,
    Christine

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  10. Little City FarmSeptember 1, 2011 at 8:02 AM

    Oh, would have thought to add the green. Definitely makes it. Love the silver so much better.

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  11. ConnieSeptember 1, 2011 at 8:43 AM

    You should have your own TV show!

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  12. Katie @ Wildwood CreekSeptember 1, 2011 at 9:06 AM

    Beautiful finish to a beautiful piece!

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  13. Ricki TreleavenSeptember 1, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    What an amazing difference. It looks much better silver!

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  14. Our Hopeful HomeSeptember 1, 2011 at 9:30 AM

    Wow, it looks so much better! I have a similar candelabra (non-electic) that could use this treatment!

    xoxo
    Kathleen

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  15. Elena @ La Petite VieSeptember 1, 2011 at 10:02 AM

    Wow, this looks amazing! I have a few items in my attic that could use this, thanks for the idea!

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  16. KarenSeptember 1, 2011 at 10:18 AM

    It looks beautiful Rosemary, adding the green made all of the difference. It looks perfectly aged.

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  17. AnonymousSeptember 1, 2011 at 10:38 AM

    It is a work of art Rosemary. You are so talented and come up with very creative and inspiring ideas.

    Kris

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  18. CLDSeptember 1, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    Thank you for sharing the paint information. Have a great day!
    Bobbie

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  19. AnonymousSeptember 1, 2011 at 11:06 AM

    wow..this is gorgeous, am wanting to do some pieces in sliver but hadn't thought of adding a little extra depth by adding green.
    way cool..
    best,
    maureen

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  20. FABBY'S LIVINGSeptember 1, 2011 at 12:16 PM

    Oh, I love the candelabra, I would've thought it was like this, aged with time! You did such a perfect job and now it's so very elegant. See ya! Hugs, FABBY

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  21. Ceekay-THINKIN of HOMESeptember 1, 2011 at 2:39 PM

    I love the change...it is beautiful.

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  22. IdoSeptember 1, 2011 at 3:23 PM

    Oh my, another of your great transformations, love it!
    XXX Ido

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  23. lvroftiquesSeptember 1, 2011 at 3:56 PM

    Love the new finish Rosemary! Vanna

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  24. CindySeptember 1, 2011 at 4:30 PM

    Wow! That is totally gorgeous! One would never guess that it isn't authentic.
    Fabulous!
    Hugs, Cindy

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  25. ColeySeptember 1, 2011 at 4:59 PM

    LOVE this! Looks so natural :)

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  26. UnknownSeptember 1, 2011 at 5:59 PM

    You did a wonderful job with the finish! It looks somehow even older! But in a very good way! Love it.

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  27. Debra@CommonGroundSeptember 1, 2011 at 6:01 PM

    Once again, you WOW us!! love it! xoxo D

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  28. Honey at 2805September 1, 2011 at 9:04 PM

    Another fabulous transformation, Rosemary! You aged it beautifully!

    Thank you so much for linking to Potpourri Friday and helping to make it a success! I appreciate you, my friend.

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  29. Bella's Rose CottageSeptember 2, 2011 at 12:14 AM

    Hi Rosemary,
    What a beautiful job, the faux is fabulous!! I have a similiar lamp I have thought about going white with...
    I am your newest follower :-)
    Bella

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  30. Vintage RoseSeptember 2, 2011 at 7:38 AM

    Love the makeover on the chandelier. The silver just makes it look more elegant.

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  31. d e l i g h tSeptember 2, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    Your makeover is fantastic! I could hardly believe it when I read your post because just this morning I was about to get rid of a candleabrea very similar to yours because it was gold. Now I am inspired to try painting it silver! Have a great weekend.

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  32. Katie @ OhhBabySeptember 2, 2011 at 12:14 PM

    Oh wow. I love crystal and silver together. I really love the way that this turned out. Fantastic makeover!

    Would love for you to link it up to Fabulous Friday!

    http://ohhbabydesigns.blogspot.com/2011/09/very-first-fabulous-friday-chalkboarded.html

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  33. Amy KinserSeptember 2, 2011 at 12:58 PM

    That is gorgeous!! Love the new look!!!

    Nice to visit with you.

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  34. Sandi~A Cottage MuseSeptember 4, 2011 at 7:03 AM

    That is just stunning Rosemary!

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  35. EllenSeptember 5, 2011 at 6:58 PM

    This is a beautiful piece, and you sure did enhance its beauty. I will need to follow you to see whats next.
    Hugs,
    Ellen

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  36. The Charm of HomeSeptember 6, 2011 at 9:12 AM

    Rosemary,
    That is wonderful! i love how it turned out!
    Thanks for joining HSH!
    Sherry

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  37. RachelleSeptember 6, 2011 at 5:24 PM

    This is so beautiful! I love the elegance of the piece, and adding the green was genius!!

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  38. KarenNovember 4, 2011 at 8:14 PM

    I LOVE YOUR SITE! In linking onto blogs, I find your site to be so beautiful, that I check back every day after work..I aspire to do the lovely work that you do on your transformations! Karen

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