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Blogger Canada on Sep 17, 2012

Old Chandelier Makeover into Garden 'Candelier'

Last week I pulled a rather sad looking chandelier out of my basement, where it has been for about 15 years. It was given to me long before that, but I never hung it anywhere. I decided that its time for a makeover had finally come, so I gave it a new life as a garden candelier.

To see more: http://www.thriftyrebel.com/2012/09/old-chandelier-makeover-into-garden.html

15 Comments

Ponds Inc. of Illinois, J... Elgin, IL

Cool idea! I bet it looks fantastic at night too!

on Sep 18, 2012 · Like 1
Tuula @ The Thrifty Rebel Canada

Thanks! It looks fabulous at night, but photos didn't do it justice so I haven't added any. I hope to try again with a different camera to see how that works. I appreciate the comment!

on Sep 18, 2012 · Like 2
Becky Blair, NE

Very pretty Tuula. I have a friend that did something similar only alternated tea cups and little bird houses putting birdseed in the cups.

on Sep 18, 2012 · Like 1
Tuula @ The Thrifty Rebel Canada

Thanks Becky! There are so many fabulous things that can be done to makeover old and outdated chandeliers. I hope to get my hands on a few more in the future so I can try out some other ideas I have. Thanks for the comment.

on Sep 18, 2012 · Like 1
Becky Blair, NE

You're welcome Tuula. I guess I should have added above how beautiful your landscaping is!

on Sep 18, 2012 · Like 1
Acorn Landscaping Rochester, NY

Wow this is beautiful, coffee anyone?

on Sep 18, 2012 · Like 1
Tuula @ The Thrifty Rebel Canada

Thanks very much!

on Sep 18, 2012 · Like 2
Shirley Lee Holdenville, OK

I think I am going to make this to hang in my new chicken pen.

on Sep 23, 2012 · Like 1
Ann B Winter Park, FL

Very beautiful, great idea just makes you stop and think "should I throw away or save for a rainy day" lol

on Sep 23, 2012 · Like 1
Tammy Milton, FL

Beautiful~ Did you add the glass in the middle also?

on Sep 23, 2012 · Like 1
Jim L Columbia, SC

Great idea...instead of "cups" use small clear juice glasses (or clear custard cups) so that the candles show at night...

on Sep 24, 2012 · Like 1
Nicolette T Tampa, FL

Hei that is the coolest thing I have ever seen! Could use it right away in my greenhouse, wow! Cross finger that I find a thrift chandelier real quick now!

on Sep 24, 2012 · Like 0
Tuula @ The Thrifty Rebel Canada

Thanks for your comments everyone. The glass in the middle was from the original chandelier. It just needed a good cleaning. I used espresso cups because they can take the heat of the tea lights. Thanks so much. I really appreciate your interest.

on Sep 24, 2012 · Like 1
Peggy Kinston, NC

This is great hope i can find one to fix

on Oct 07, 2012 · Like 0
Colleen McCalip Cheney, WA

Those cups are a great idea, they could be used as a bird feeder instead of candle holders...Love the idea!!!

on Apr 16, 2013 · Like 0