Time and Texture...

<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/eBxnKOOBFwQGo2_Cm14F1Q?feat=embedwebsite"><img height="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeeN9_qtzBCe4kD2UQWidupWctjk98WJrnMYVjlWrIRfg5gZAsCOImauo35WbfrsRiwoNhrZxn7Vr1R1q_qGMoLrLFlTJePnVcx1iW4Cg2vhg-RrqaNxGVKqeLAC4-I3w0vusX_mdaeK0/s800/jean-loup-daraux-by-the-light-of-the-sea-1via%20trouvais.jpg" width="587" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This is just a gorgeous space.. I love all of the different elements that go into making up this photo!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">On a separate note- I am only going to say this one time and I hope you don't mind.  I truly appreciate everyone who takes a minute out of their day to visit here and leave comments.  With that said.. if you would like to leave a comment that is in poor taste, I would rather you did not, and if you still choose to leave a comment that is in poor taste, at least have the (excuse the expression) balls to put your name on it!  I would really rather not edit comments - we are here to enjoy beautiful pictures not be grumpy and rude!!!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><i>image via trouvais</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">...</div>

Time and Texture...

This is just a gorgeous space.. I love all of the different elements that go into making up this photo!! On a separate note- I am only going...

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A little something special..

<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/tPAl18AUdWflez05mwheaw?feat=embedwebsite"><img height="497" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin3RKBQSaOZalBmF-qv74MFY-KvvAcgdd7n2TfNl7qYqxlMSyNI-yWEm8GtJj_OCyCHO1jqE9x0_3VULm6BClqLwu7xgSMSwdrS5uZvourBHne3tFJRozqVB-VrPQi-AzdTALkrzUoI2Q/s800/bedroom500-71.jpg" width="442" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/u9HVNhAdNiJJN4fotRSCrA?feat=embedwebsite"><img height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5lYLbBmgKMPs7n5p-vwli2gZQmazmeDbANpN_S_ZIevUqi3SCbEyZx_kHY6hMUM5yW6Z6FW77TpH0s6hjtQ6QCX_7DtnzsrBu3ECfrAzdVruzIYwqESf0Q7UEW8bObl8KLV9YdiGI5ZQ/s640/bling%20chandelier.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I fell in love with this space. It is not just the striking yellow upholstery on the bed (although I like it), it was that little lamp on the bedside table.  I simply adore a good lamp I think it makes the room, just like shoes can make the outfit.  It is a chance to add a little sparkle and fun to a space that is not totally over the top and in your face.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: xx-small;">image via pinterest and greige </span></i></div>

A little something special..

I fell in love with this space. It is not just the striking yellow upholstery on the bed (although I like it), it was that little lamp on t...

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Gorgeous in the bedroom..

<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/XYuKDw-Dic6tk4s_F8QGGw?feat=embedwebsite"><img height="604" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ_tFJ5T0JyVEJi4f9By5WGxYQa5sYDjpFDxrwATY4GyM2HXMTGp5kUEHbnmR6IgKmIczKvp2Q7SQLlDKcrM-xWN1c87xYcEbu2cb1_SHVKuyDWRX5AGtIfoMFbUxJyZld7OaVXhNy8gA/s800/sharyn-io-bromley-01.jpg" width="489" /> </a></div><div style="text-align: center;">  </div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">I have been seeing this bedroom a lot lately and I realized that I must share it with you since I have saved it twice already!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The walls are amazing and that door..  where is this place and could I live there?? </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I hope you are looking forward to a lovely weekend.  We will be hosting an early Thanks Giving dinner here, what are you up to? </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><i>image via pinterest</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>

Gorgeous in the bedroom..

    I have been seeing this bedroom a lot lately and I realized that I must share it with you since I have saved it twice already! The walls...

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A bit of sparkle...

<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/nIMVJ7qmkzXUF1CG7I9mRw?feat=embedwebsite"><img height="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6vtIAUgnLMQXSfMG09VSeywV9IGcMdHwnEIvvaDOtzXDd0yhyphenhyphenua-a40BcMCyj19fYbFO_JYIY6WVw0mgd_tlCZAtHTa4gwY5pb3MXbS-8gzXcWdVWmgrNUUZKCnUZYfEoLS0OyCCIV5M/s800/Trove%20via%20trouvais.jpg" width="600" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This is such a gorgeous combination...Here's to a new week...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>image via <a href="http://trouvais.com/2010/10/17/cheryl-ekstrom/">trouvais</a></i></span></div>

A bit of sparkle...

This is such a gorgeous combination...Here's to a new week... image via trouvais

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Twig chandelier

<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/yxr1WU72oV_ZLl3simKtHw?feat=embedwebsite"><img height="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvkhxYOV61GBkneqtbhB1WMNm5yp_FDnzjkb6jJEv79_EKrJ-z-GlWp581j3abvvSlQ6XUjvTObck5uWw0gsoxBb3sDCWXGl-flJKzfE6xwEUz-HSmxtraI_LZoh8zqziK7qGq_Q9kN-c/s800/arabella%20mcnie.jpg" width="451" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">What a great composition in this space!  Loving the mirror and the reflection, not to mention the texture!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">image via <em>arabella mcnie</em></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>

Twig chandelier

What a great composition in this space!  Loving the mirror and the reflection, not to mention the texture! image via arabella mcnie

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House Beautiful's Kitchen of the Year 2010.. The light fixture

<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/utFG13RAJvIZtywYpoIVRQ?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqOw1LQD3gCGbZiTTecf3yjjJotChvPnwDg1GmbpWX8UVtfjoteiZGFoVHD5wJ6djkCuJyqzXD2MZDfh_T-xc0ezhpalLd-HpELsM2jkTR3dBIJErq6IfCfTAh0VkF-B1NO1KMjeCmF8Y/s800/kitchen%20of%20the%20year%20house%20beautiful3.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/YTQXi4oMWaEz2-c55F5waA?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3jc5hvIMer9KoJo2qchVqX7UlyooWm4V7u1ClFXaBtF4Qc4jKj3WQOhkOJxVFAB6TOA4UsUZcBSlq5kWpaCRhambB3rNyErapOEw6KcTqp1BtXVxNbddD9sCxpxxiPgu2ymfTHV_xmnk/s800/kitchen%20of%20the%20year%20house%20beautiful4.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/P15EYwPbQmOgFznt7RQafg?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT-EHPW_UMqIGqDWvQz7DVCKhVWILOQ1eFogxQYiaJliA9DP1dmS4cjLLLOnavmBxTAzm61uhsAM_zTJyB6bXzK_7R8bsnu0d9qgvTKdwzbggNlcRM5NZ4SSq7zR7QXR9fYRmwV8ottDk/s800/kitchen%20of%20the%20year%20house%20beautiful2.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I know I know... the blogging world is on fire about the 2010 Kitchen of the year from House Beautiful.. I don't live in or anywhere near New York so I will not be seeing it in person as so many have recommended.  I just wanted to share with you one thing.  I have fallen hard for this light fixture... In my "design world" the lighting can really make or break the space, just like a great pair of (funky) shoes can really make an outfit.  This light fixture makes this space for me!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The light is from <a href="http://www.licht-im-raum.de/index.php?IDNode=123&IDSubNode=153">Licht im Raum</a> in Germany and it is amazing.. Check out their site for more... </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/NLg_dR1xz8qgi7HH8qm4XA?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga4x3HLF7jArv_pxLi7BDGwo113LTrH1eU0CLrdFdkqF9QkUEGhH2fyrf1bpw-U8-CbSQmeTPrU5ySoip8Xq-zWRzcgXTokhy2CQa6ySrefk6_dNQ523q64CqsFDWYk3OBladws1p91lM/s800/licht%20im%20raum%20dione2.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/xG5XrsibovZx5XxRdHJ2nA?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ3bO1ENDvTnj2opYJDN4QZuffpTw-jgZGs5DdnoJzniHQ9_zlkNyNl_dYIHGBINd4E8D-FeA45oVHCVzBxfhk6loqddnHzERrjFnmhtrhUnmut1SCX48L19bEalzlb14jJ9GaTPxUD7o/s800/licht%20im%20raum%20dione3.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/Btsu7nup55RKNkNwaevUbg?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkKpxQwJw6dnk1lAP2Zmc6KOlGKymfx0gj0WBQPBeSfDRAEjKpE7eyxAVMxNKlFodQwMSfQDSH0Uqlp4Che1YMPJrf3ImmNBiZ0UQmpz-r16Q9mYYbrOPNQVz2HprTOJZluwEnVWYY0ck/s800/licht%20im%20raum%20dione.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/lle7NL9_8CW-dueBd5Y8gg?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCds2eTT0TKvsa2U2CX37jX4PoFeTrk3_0s1GgdRtzVmrAPYmwh6A7xc5t07g-FvhZBve43as43O4nBdKmaQxhc_xYEKVXuyGIFwRvt9vbo1JJrC7JHcz0sDcYzuNskZfeiyTlHxGxAbg/s800/licht%20im%20raum%201.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><i>images via house beautiful, kravet and licht im raum</i></span></div>

House Beautiful's Kitchen of the Year 2010.. The light fixture

I know I know... the blogging world is on fire about the 2010 Kitchen of the year from House Beautiful.. I don't live in or anywhere nea...

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Dining with John Saladino

<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/lGnhINoW1_RItfJ_1G7-YQ?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDY8yaXPM-fT2grwu3vNDPKXLbAdQNSL30FWjlSlZ9I3Q-7BTYYai8QMZsebZxK0jbHX8qrTxl7l_b8oBZehGjdAjtYScrUuBCPwtAU9e0toYzMb8fQojl_UvKQdmhlQQmrG3OLsPCKlQ/s800/john%20saladino%20via%20cote%20de%20texas.png.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/HmzhOHpbTzoY3kUAHOqRyw?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGVTaeiUkC8dfmAlZY8LR0NEt2GJr8bTouRwl8H1Jt5p3f9AVihrR0ltVnxkreqYcAkbA-Yu-TT9S4QlAQFOlGqWMiZkHfpxLj9lMFlpfrKX__X_pDc8AWOHvTD6HIV8HNxA1AabSu_ew/s800/john%20saladino%20via%20cote%20de%20texas2.png.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">How can one person be so talented and make me want to sit and stay awhile??</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I need the glass door in the top photo...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">images john saladino via cote de texas</div>

Dining with John Saladino

How can one person be so talented and make me want to sit and stay awhile?? I need the glass door in the top photo... images john saladino v...

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Erin Martin Rope Chandelier

<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/SifJCai61imW4dLQFoseHg?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSrlJl9-0fu9Gee79fbLsj6dtTRlK2eBXMeKuPQdIAhoYoi0-O4p_cFTg_OG6IMbs8_OJHmL6aQHbCmoJdw7w6QJBg33N-Qep-0AwZtnchj2x-M7sPanQGsax3FfmC56RLUk1WqkVrkHU/s800/altizer-3-lg%20erin%20martin%20party.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/LRFJbV2wuKVN33SOS1HiTQ?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM8YFAKp342aJNmRTIZatnQ5jTg3m_bjStsnNcXB4A3wcXeOnj_xKasKQpG44x3a53JFNNxRbNIvO3zPj1UnmRb5VqGfRrBktxgiLkRrdxnxNg8q3woAbXMrzu49IOVcMDhDhJPILxplI/s800/erin%20martin%20rope%20chandelier.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/3oICmCHADiwR19DQxwS64A?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipXnFJPLPbvMPQjQZdCGNecWJ_o6h9XUsxuj5T3Cl_RfW88dcD3wf865TaflPwJl4EQqTBZqNCjfp5hbqxt8y2-aHUzKOpn7acboxQy43BAgsDuCajPaSIGcrKefGQFLK4F2QY9TrOxE0/s800/erin%20martin%20rope%20chandelier2.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I am totally in love with the rope chandelier from <a href="http://www.martinshowroom.com/showroom.php">Erin Martin Design</a>...  So cool and I love the table display with the coral and the candles! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><i>images via Erin Martin Design </i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>

Erin Martin Rope Chandelier

I am totally in love with the rope chandelier from Erin Martin Design ...  So cool and I love the table display with the coral and the candl...

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Gorgeous in Grey

<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/NURTuxP_wSFZXaCzk3jVAg?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcCukbdG3ZWZ4aOMlb_8GqgwITHXIj7Y3VsvD-AbP-fr7v60Bgbx9r6JRp-HX6RMb0dkQdB4xf5xMRCUdM4X4HLtjLkGD0mNr_ikTvUb29mbdRUiXPcoozWnJTkSEX4VrIxDBf5ms2Hkw/s800/grey%20dining%20douglas%20friedman.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I am not sure what to say even...  I think my favorite part is the chandelier...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><i>image via douglas friedman</i></span></div>

Gorgeous in Grey

I am not sure what to say even...  I think my favorite part is the chandelier... image via douglas friedman

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Natural Dining

<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/VhLEaA4hsCJHJcP8Tw87zg?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhci2UFcxW-h7Un7UCR8Do6uXWnYOqfAqcdGYarChs2KDjY4GM8AETX71Y2ozLkxbxSIVrmL0STAvrGa0G9PT7jRXzy5qJf2wyMZfMpNp_8jbfMfURb4Mn9SE4xIqDXb2CJPxj07qJINMs/s800/dining%202.0.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This is a great contrast in styles. How much do you love the light fixture?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><i>image scanned from elle decor</i></span></div>

Natural Dining

This is a great contrast in styles. How much do you love the light fixture? image scanned from elle decor

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Recently obsessed... Beaded chandeliers

<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/VVbq76TIBGFoKZ0nTwvOLw?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS5P40XtpnGQAafwpcEUudXfyig3u1tIcsi4k9WEhel4mygHM9SPwkjLe1A2tXv_bSp4FO3G8CH1Go-L8kdALGjIe2R5CnLKrmSHoBwy8AXQMauAsvPyCWRWygfZqcgWLcNIvqCk2dgRc/s800/dining.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/7c08Q7976QYVpN5tERYfRA?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsR8DjDFobL3hyphenhyphenOc_79P2z3MFoMn02ymgU6sYbz_tBumswUtgJew6RVzSCHZ-RAPQc9bgKythz9zKXEpXPktbajaAj2oygLQ8Z3wl4Ago7AWIofHtBk4HN3Cvb8KtSlvr6DIEftycFGNk/s800/arteriors%20Bonham.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/kxKzLFR2MNSHEX70BeEA2Q?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxXqpslWFbRwCPY5xxWKS-VV8rCTn1P39h-c48vk1yEvbxdZ-qfdI3W1Sq6W8OY5rX3SFIHzglHQyssnHzHV1NXE_WFLIRFNabgv_ZOpDM2LORnbIyv8QGdOb3BlRdHRAt5tkuES54efA/s800/arteriors%20carston.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/cT9kFQGFwuvNi84N0UTV7Q?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimC23HO-raPst4O70g2cC3VPxPCvynWvU_7YN-Iw5Qi75qsTHI_FW7DQGRzE5Kj2AsbLiaOd2SNUv8TndtIrIBeVujFlY3KaiZwjXfPp0EU-HP2m6ZTNSHAUlmvWEPiXhoFo8-iRnjmSc/s800/arteriors%20Maxim.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/X2K1qRVQ9L4rKLRDDZXHVQ?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg58uY3ynUwXV_T_35lZYjyTmSpyWS54gxRpcRaiX3t3y2zY1mZDycgBsamMim5VfxbYtKPvurmBW_yeuvSWk8_6cKsrojVBrNEfRT7vkWcqRkaH2p5FWXrJHohWvwO_PSTVIMABZR30z8/s800/arteriors%20southhampton%20large.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I am suddenly (well I guess not suddenly) but recently obsessed with chandeliers that are beaded. It doesn't have to be your traditional glass or crystals, in fact I really love these with metal and shells on them... Just amazing. The second one would be just perfect in my kitchen nook...  </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: xx-small;">chandelier images via arteriors </span></i></div>

Recently obsessed... Beaded chandeliers

I am suddenly (well I guess not suddenly) but recently obsessed with chandeliers that are beaded. It doesn't have to be your traditional...

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