The chandelier of my Old Soul dreams

So, while I was on a photo shoot at a lovely Coral Gables home in Miami, I came across the chandelier of my dreams!

The modern brushed metal bar had an industrial feel but the vintage inspired chandelier crystals were so sweet and feminine. I nagged the photographer to take a few shots of it for me. After some research, I found out that it's the Cellula Chandelier from DWR made with Swarovski crystals and retails for about $2600.

Cellula Chandelier at DWR

http://www.dwr.com/product/lighting/ceiling/chandeliers/cellula-chandelier-complete-set.do?sortby=ourPicks

I think I'm going to take a stab of recreating it with the help of my handy brother, René. I'm going to hit up the old Pocono flea markets where I've seen tons of old crystals for sale.

I may even mix it up and make it colorful. I'll try to post pics once I'm done with my Old Soul creation. Stay tuned, it may take me while.

My Old New Home

My husband, Vincent, and I purchased a beautiful old colonial in the town of Rutherford, NJ. It's completely gutted and although we are renovating it, I would like to stay true to some of it's old character.

I believe it to have been built in the 1940's or 1950's, making it a Colonial Revival, with its 3 stories with living areas on the first floor and bedrooms on the upper floors. It also has wood siding, simple, classical detailing, paneled doors with sidelights and a center entry-hall floor plan.

I now have the daunting task of picking out all new EVERYTHING. Since it's completely gutted, I have the privilege and challenge of choosing everything from floors to toilets! Although Vinny and I agree on a lot of big things, our opposing tastes make this a bit difficult.

One thing I'm sure of is that I'm keeping the beautiful banisters on the stairs which you can see as soon as you enter the home. They practically yell "I have witnessed more good-bye kisses and joyful 'honey, I'm home''s than you will ever imagine."