There are many times when my tastes do not match my lifestyle.
Here are some examples. I love insane clutches, like this Alexander McQueen one.
But I don’t have this cool Paz de la Huerta life where I’m alternately getting whisked off on private jets to red carpet affairs, or using my purse as a weapon in a street fight against rival models. For Paz, it would make sense. I only use tote bags. Another example is that I love heart shaped baking pans, but I don’t cook or bake really (and am even less likely to do it on Valentines Day).
The most longing I’ve had for something that doesn’t work with my lifestyle are chandeliers. I freaking love chandeliers. They’re so dramatic and feminine, and buying one is like looking for a dope necklace for your ceiling.
They can also be frightening.
Look at this insane one made of bones and skulls in Sedlec Ossuary!
(photo credit Chmouel Boudjnah)
Here are some gorgeous (and far less scary) ones I found online.
I would live in a house with chandeliers, in like, my shed if I could afford it. It would be nuts. I figure, it’s best to live your life and decorate your house such as if you ever become mega famous and died, people would have a lot of fun touring your crazy house. It would be like if you went to Edgar Allen Poe’s home and he had bookshelf with a secret lever that opened and led to a spooky staircase down to a dungeon.
Unfortunately for my chandelier-loving lifestyle, I have a cute little Spanish style house in LA, and not some crazy Jessica Lange plantation where I’m descending stairs slowly all day long. To solve the problem, I purchased a modified pendant version of one for my bedroom from my reliable pals at Lamps Plus. It’s the Silver and Gold Foil 18″ Wide Ceiling Light Fixture. This is what it looks like online.
And here’s a terrible photo of it with my camera phone while I’m lying in bed.
It’s gorgeous. I am so happy I have it. Every morning when I wake up, I feel like a tortured opera singer, in the very best way. And it gives dazzling bright light, and was under $300.
instant cookie dough can go right in the heart shaped pan. technically, that is baking right?
Betty | January 23, 2012 |
OOO! I live in a Spanish house and have (love) chandeliers also. Reading your book and yes, it has taken me longer than 3 days. Loving every word of it.
Sharon Young | January 23, 2012 |
could not agree more… sometimes all life needs is a pretty chandelier…
Bridgette | January 23, 2012 |
Thank you for coming back! I missed you and your picks!! Love that twiggy looking chandelier the best
HRCK the Herald | January 23, 2012 |
i agree with everything you just said
Whitney Soup | January 24, 2012 |
1. I just started a chandelier board on Pinterest like…last week. I. Am. Obsessed. They are shiny and sparkly and satisfy all of my magpie tendencies.
2. I only found out about the Sedlec ossuary after I got home from a trip to Prague last August. I instantly resolved to go back and see it because something so strange simply begs to be visited.
Jessica | January 23, 2012 |
have you seen the chandeliers at http://www.anthropologie.com???
Suzy | January 24, 2012 |
Love your picks too! Why settle for boring when you can have fun with chandeliers like the one you chose from Lamps Plus. I’m considering one from there too. http://www.akronohiomoms.com/total-house-remodel/working-on-our-kitchen-lighting/
Cindy | January 25, 2012 |
A subtle insperation.. A friend sent me on the hunt for some “hilarious book that almost made me pee my pants” by Mindy Kaling.. So I searched it, found it, read about 30 pages on my nook, and then bought it.. Iv’e now found your blog and you have inspired me to continue writing, and talking, and writing just how I talk
I’m a runner, and I used to write to tracjk what I was doing, then I wrote to conect but now I need to start writing to conect with myself again! So thanks, for A. totally playing phsycologist and reading this and B. Being yourself and funny. P.S. you totally came in to my work one night, and I may have or may not have tried to sell you stretchy pants, if only I knew then how rad you are, I could have said thanks in advance. -Rad P.S. if you want to join up with a run club I’m starting at my store let me know. That would only rule. the end.
Erica aka Rad Runner | January 26, 2012 |
Yessss, I’ve wanted a chandelier forever. Yours is so pretty!
I have to say, this post totally reminded me of that SNL sketch – “You gotta get a chandelier!”
( http://www.hulu.com/watch/10329/saturday-night-live-chandeliers )
Next will be marble columns and porcelain fountains.
Danielle | January 27, 2012 |
Chandeliers made out of beer bottles and bones. Right up my alley! I totally didn’t mean to sound like a serial killer there. I’m really a very nice, well-rounded, not-murdery type of guy.
The Littlest Winslow | January 27, 2012 |
Girl, I’ve been to the Setlec Ossuary. Even creepier than the photos. It gave me the heebie jeebies. I like yours much better.
Sara | February 3, 2012 |