Earlier this month we had Mother’s Day brunch at Yong’s mother’s house. The event was so pleasant that it was decided that we’d have scheduled lunches every so often. It was, also, decided we’d be next to host. The get together isn’t for another month or so but it put the pressure on for getting our dining room in tip top shape or to talk about motherhood tips or our next change of look. Although last time it was all about our husbands change of look, I ended up Picking the top best shaving soaps for men after shaving for my partner when I was at the supermarket later that day, not even my husband knew this.

So for the next We’ve had plans to get a new dining table and chairs all along (our current set came from Yong’s old bachelor pad via Craigslist). I’ve been dreaming of a new lighting fixture to hang over the table more than anything. I always knew I wanted something that would make a statement. We like statements around here. Statement lighting, statement necklaces, STATEMENTS! Can’t get enough. When Lonny‘s latest issue hit.. um, e-newstands? I saw a beauty that would haunt my dreams. A gorgeous petaled round chandelier spoke to me in the sweetest voice, its price however? Not so sweet. What happens naturally when my wallet&common sense just refuse to cooperate? I plan some sort of DIY, of course. It all began with a plan to try and recreate the petaled dreamy globe I saw in Lonny.

The Maskros (giant dandelion looking one) was my first choice. However, the petals are made of paper and both Yong and I are anti-staring directly into a bulb people. We wanted something softer, more diffused. So we went with the biggest version of the Fillsta (the swirly looking one with the 12 on it). But I still had to figure out how to make it my own. After sitting on the project for a day (very unlike me when I have all the elements I need on hand) and then we took a trip to Home Depot. Purchased some water-based spray texture (the stuff that makes popcorn ceilings) and got to work. I would’ve opted for a heavier spray but Yong preferred the fine texture. So we compromised, accidentally since I was going for fine and ended up with something closer to medium.

I sprayed all 12 pieces and let them dry overnight and a day (while we were at work). Soon as I came home, I sprayed the base and cord black so that they’d tie into the orbit lamps.

Yong took care of removing the old light fixture, which unfortunately left gunk behind. I’m hoping a little soapy water and a sponge will clean most of that up. Since after 5 or 6 different tries I’ve yet to find a match for our ceiling color.

Anyway, onto results…

What’s that you say? It hangs a little low? Like below the dining table low? Oh. Yea, we noticed that too. We purchased a wire rope chain and thimble kit to use as a pseudo swag kit since the junction box for the light isn’t in the ideal location for us. You can’t tell from this picture but it basically hangs just in front of the buffet table in the back. Okay then! We’ll show you the results tomorrow.