Monday, 29 October 2012

Garden lighting.

For a while now I've been looking out for a chandelier I could love and turn into something amazing. I always thought it would be an indoor light but now I am convinced an outdoor chandelier will be much more exciting!
In the freebie pile at a garage sale was the perfect base.
First off I rubbed it down with turps to make sure it was all clean.
I meant to buy primer but forgot to so I went straight for some cream rust free paint.
It already was a big difference.





























Then I experimented with different ways of attaching tea cups. I was going to screw through the teacups to hold them in place but found that liquid nails worked well. I plan on putting citronella candles in the teacups to keep the mosquitoes away during bbqs etc.

The only challenge left is to work out where to hang it and hang it up.
I'm pretty happy with my quick and easy transformation made using things I already had and a can of rust free spray paint.
Happy thrifting!
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10 comments:

  1. Samara29 October 2012 at 09:49

    Love it- that's adorable. ANd has given me an idea for our bedroom light when Joel FINALLY gives in and admits that it is an ugly, ugly lamp :P

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    1. Unknown29 October 2012 at 20:38

      Thank you! haha, good luck trying to convince Joel. It's amazing how spray paint can really transform just about anything! x

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  2. Our Neck of the Woods29 October 2012 at 23:18

    So awesome! What a find. I love the idea of putting citronella candles in the teacups. Love your blog so I'm following you now on google connect :)

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    1. Unknown30 October 2012 at 07:21

      Thank you! Mosquitoes are always a problem where i live so its a good way to keep them away.
      L x

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  3. Amy of While Wearing Heels30 October 2012 at 10:33

    I am in love. I love chandeliers and have none. I think this transformation is incredible and then the idea of using tea cups and putting citronella candles inside...BRILLIANT. I can't wait to see where you hang it.

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  4. Lib1 November 2012 at 21:05

    I love it! I totally wish you lived closer so you could help me organise and prettify my house :)

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    1. Unknown5 November 2012 at 21:13

      I wish I lived closer too! I'll give you some tips in december :)

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  5. SASCWA2 November 2012 at 08:50

    Love it Lisa. So clever.

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  6. KES Lighting16 November 2012 at 02:30

    Great idea Lisa although I'm not sure on the tea cups myself personally. If it were me, I probably would have given them a coating in something but that's my personal taste. Really neat all the same! :)

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  7. Unknown3 January 2014 at 22:25

    The idea was fabulous and cunning. I am impressed your sense of garden lighting and will be stay connected to your blog. Please also share how you place this article and how they look at night.

    Posted by James Sullivan | Outdoor Garden Lighting

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