by Roxanne Griese
I to love change the look of a light fixture, or put a chandelier in unexpected places… Causing my husbands eyebrows to disappear into his hair line… Chuckles…
I bought a wrought iron light fixture at one of favorite haunts… The local thrift store: This was an old fashioned heavy fixture; I remembered carrying it to the front of the store thinking, this is going to be hard to secure safely.
I’ll buy something then think about it for a day to two; I liked the heavy look of the fixture but wanted to add a softer touch! First, I had to decide where I was going to hang the light. Not an easy task, I carried the heavy fixture around the house, holding it up high, as to visualize the light in the room. I had to make a decision soon; my arms were shaking… I decided on the laundry room; who would not want a prettier laundry room? I certainly spend quality time with Iona and Fiona… Yes, I named my washer and dryer they were just far too nice, not to give them names. Hey, people name their cars why not washers and dryers.
I digress…. Back to the light fixture; I sprayed painted the wrought iron a flat black, removing the plastic tubes covering the bulb housing, those I spray painted a glossy white, they had turned a not so lovely shade of yellow over time. Now, off to visit the lighting experts, I needed new chandelier bulbs and shades that attached to the bulbs… I also needed expert advice, on how to hang a heavy light fixture safely. I brought home my new lovely white shades and chandelier bulbs and advice; eager to start the process of installing…
My advice hire someone! It took forever to make all the hardware improvements; then installing what now felt like 200lb light fixture. All said and done, I love the wrought iron fixture in my laundry room! Fiona and Iona are even lovelier under the new light, and my husbands eyebrows disappeared into his hairline again!
Quick Tip: A local hardware store is an excellent place for advice, and it is free. When spray painting tubes, slide the tubes over a piece of dowel this makes is easier to turn to paint and dry.
Roxanne Griese is an Artist
Decorating and organizing are her passions, to see more articles and artwork visit
www.artbyroxanne.ca
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Love magazines, place them in decorative boxes with lids, then stack the boxes by a favorite chair. The organized magazines are now at your finger tips and the boxes create an instant side table.