I do love a crystal chandelier, don't get me wrong. It's just that our lifestyle, as of now, is more relaxed. I want our dining room to feel more relaxed too. With that in mind, I have been going through pins of dining rooms that I love and keep going back to lanterns. Drum shades would be my second choice, but we have those in the kitchen to fill that urge. So, here we are with lanterns on the brain.
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I've been beating the bushes to find just the right lantern for our dining room. I have searched through a local lighting source, Butler's, (which by the way, if you are in the Greensboro/Winston Salem area, I highly recommend them) and didn't come up with a thing I liked as much as this from Ballard...
The only downer is that it got horrible reviews. I rely heavily on reviews before I make any purchase. My husband and I decided to take the chance and place the order.
I just can't stop thinking about how pretty it looked hanging in the Southern Living House. To be continued.
By the way, for more great pictures of the Southern Living House, check out this post by my friend Sherry.
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And now for the winner of the pillow giveaway from BDG Style...
Have a great weekend!
ooh can't wait to see the lantern in its new home! our dining room needs a new lighting fixture so badly, BUT we are going to redo the kitchen one day in the next year or two (we hope!) and we want to knock the wall that joins them down, so i dont' want to order something and then have to change it when we redo the kitchen.... so for now.... ugly fixture will live on.
ReplyDeleteFirst of all...the paper plate idea is brilliant. I can't tell you how many times I have used a whole roll of tape trying to cover a base. Second...I am all over the lantern light fixture...especially since I saw it at the SLH.
ReplyDeleteLove the look of the lantern. Hope it is nice when you get it. Good luck. Hugs, Marty
ReplyDeleteGood Morning Rene!
ReplyDeleteI have the Ballard lantern you are getting and have had it since we moved in and remodeled our home about a year and half ago. I love it! I have not read the Ballard reviews but I really like it! We have it on a dimmer switch which allows to adjust the brightness - which I would recommend.
Can't wait to see it in your room.
xo~Jill
we built 17 homes and all our light fixtures came from Butlers.. I love that place so dont worry about the reviews. If you ever have a problem- take it back, they'll work with you.
ReplyDeleteWow! I'm so excited! I'm redoing our family room in these exact colors! I just had new lamps shipped that coordinate so well and thought these pillows would look GREAT! Thanks so much!!!!
ReplyDeleteIf for some reason you don't like your new lantern or it doesnt work out you might try the bolton lantern from pottery barn...I bought it for our dining room re-do and LOVE it...
ReplyDeletehere's a pic of it:
http://alwaysinasouthernstateofmind.blogspot.com/2012/05/lets-eat-now-that-dining-room-is.html
I can't wait to see what you think of the Ballard light. I've been looking at that also for my dining room but saw the reviews and am hesitating. Keeping my fingers crossed!
ReplyDeleteOooh, I can't wait to see how it looks in your home! It is a very beautiful light and I'm sure it is going to be perfect! :-) Happy Friday!
ReplyDeleteI know that lantern is going to be great in your dining room! I am looking forward to your review an pictures...lot of pictures please.
ReplyDeleteOh, how I wish I was that lucky person that the chandelier is being shipped to. I look forward to seeing your new fixture Rene! Congratulations to the winner! Have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteive rec'd great feedback from lantern #2! thanks for liking!!
ReplyDeleteI have been ogling that very same picture and the lantern is going to look fabulous in your dining room! We have a lantern style light in our dining room but I wish it was bigger or that I had two of them. I still love the style though and know you will adore yours!
ReplyDeleteLovin' the look of lanterns too...looking forward to seeing how yours looks in your home.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Linda
LOVELY PICS:)
ReplyDeleteYour blog is so wonderful and Im following..I hope you follow me also:)
If you want some cute Swedish décor inspiration, check out my blog:)
Have a great week dear
LOVE Maria at inredningsvis.se
(Sweden)
Can't wait to see the results! I'll also be curious to hear your review of the lantern when you get it. I'm looking for one for my living room and this Ballard one is a beauty...
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