When we first moved here 2 years ago, one of the first things on my checklist of things that I wanted to change out eventually was all the builder’s brass light fixtures that were in every single room & closet of this house. Now, I’ve done the shiny brass thing over the years & I don’t absolutely hate brass, but bronze has definitely gotten my attention more in the last 5 years or so. I just love the darker patina & feel it gives in a home, so with that in mind, I’ve managed to change out many of the standard (read cheap!) fixtures in the bathrooms, hallways, spare bedrooms, closets, front porch, kitchen, etc. In fact, with my yard sale prowess, I’ve gotten some smokin’ deals on several fixtures (remember the kitchen chandy yardsale find?) & have shared many of them here with you. So, now there are only 2 major fixtures left in the house to replace, those being the foyer & the diningroom. Needless to say, light fixtures have been on my mind from day one & I’m always on the lookout. The budget didn’t allow me to just go out & replace all of them at the same time, so the yardsale finds have just been a really fun way for me to get my wish & keep the costs way down too. With that thought in mind, hubby agreed with me on taking part of my last paycheck & finally changing out those last 2 fixtures…can you see a happy dance coming here! 
Without further fanfare, let me introduce our new foyer fixture. And of course, there’s a story here & a deal involved, so I have to share both. I had been longingly looking for at least 2 years at a beautiful drum-shaped lantern style darker bronze foyer fixture with seeded glass at Lowes. Everytime I went in there, I stared up at it, dreaming that when the time came…THAT was the fixture I was going to get for the foyer. So, months went by and I had that fixture in the back of my mind. I was in there around October or so, went to see MY fixture & lo & behold…it was gone from the display! Completely. I was really bummed. I asked at the lighting desk about it, they suggested I look through the Lowes book, so I did. It had surely been discontinued. No picture. I had no idea what the item # was (I should have written it down!). Anyway, I recently went back again & talked to one of the guys in lighting. I described the fixture to him & he did an online search, I even remembered the price $158. He came up with an item #, but no picture, called the manufacturer for me, it wasn’t being made anymore. We weren’t even positive it was the right fixture, but it had been on clearance for $39. I left & he called me a few days later & told me that he had found one left in the Lowes system in Alabama & that they would have it shipped from another city to my store. I could go & look at it & see if it was the right one. If I didn’t want it, that was fine too, they would resell it. Are you still with me?! So, of course I rushed to the store when they called to tell me it was in. We opened the big box & I peered in, hoping it was the right one….and IT WASN’T!
But, I really liked this fixture too & it was close enough to my inspiration fixture that I knew it would work…and it was on clearance for $39! It’s a dark Antique Brass & will flow very well with all my other fixtures too! After I took it out of the box & put it all together, I love it even more. It stands 28″ tall & is very stately. It’s quite a bit bigger than the old one. 
Our house is a split foyer & when you come in the front door & look up you see the fixture. Here’s the shiny brass one that I’m replacing. Yes, they are both lantern style, but the new one is so much more elegant. Can’t you see the new one up here? And you can see the close proximity of the diningroom fixture too, so I need to find something that flows into there too. These are both old pics of the diningroom, but you can see both fixtures well. 
Here’s the 12-light brass chandelier in the DR. It’s not an ugly fixture (and I could paint it), but I really would like to upgrade it to something more stylish, yet classic, since I have those funds put aside.
I really like this one, but hubby doesn’t care for it. He said it was too plain! I think it’s classy & classic. It’s from Restoration Hardware. Now at $650, it’s not in the budget, so I’m going to have to find a substitute. So, I’ll be on the hunt for a diningroom fixture too. I may end up with a more traditional style in bronze, so it will be fun to get out there & look. There are lots of places here I can shop, I think I’ll go out browsing locally one day. I’ve been all over the internet looking too. I may end up with some variation of this style, but won’t know til I get out there & shop. 
This one is from Pottery Barn, but I doubt he’ll like this one either. I’ve got an opinionated man & he already said he wants to vote on them. Luckily, he really liked the foyer light I found. This will be my mission for the next few weeks, so it should be fun. Maybe I’ll find a great deal for the diningroom too! 
You are such a BRAT!!! Always getting the best deals. It’s lovely & will look wonderful.
Hugs, DebraK
When we bought the home we are in now…we replaced all of the lights except the Dining Room….its the standard brass like yours…..I’m sure I will be wanting to replace it too in the near future…..light shopping can drive a woman nuts though….
Love your new foyer light. It will look perfect. You DO find the best deals. Can’t wait to see more…
Betty in Oklahoma
Well that all worked out! I really like your new light fixture and you sure can’t beat that price!
Have you tried the Georgia Lighting Outlet or the Pottery Barn Outlet. A friend recently went to the PB outlet and found an amazing deal on a rug and he said that the store is twice as big as it used to be.
Manuela
I like your new light fixture and what a deal! I had a brass chandelier over our DR table and painted it black. It now looks like wrought iron. Looks great!
Have a good day!
Donna
Good luck hanging that light up.
I think you guys can do it.
Good luck with finding the chandelier of your dreams.
Hope you find one that you both like.
Can’t wait to see.
Rosemary
The new foyer light is great…..and i adore the one from Restoration Hardware….very classy…..wouldn’t be in my budget either…yikes! Good Luck finding the perfect one you BOTH like 🙂
Love your new light fixture and can’t wait to see it in it’s new place. Love that you got such a deal on it also. Good luck with your hunt for a dining room fixture.
Hi Rhoda
Well my Mom and Aunt have left so I’ve spent the day catching up on my blog reading. It’s been fun reading all your posts I’ve missed. I love the new foyer fixture and your favorite chair looks like it would work wonderfully in my house too. Beautiful!
Hope your weekend was good.
Hugs!
Kat
I love your light fixture deal. One day you’ll have to teach me how do wiring, etc. Thanks for your kind comments on my blog of family beach pictures. That picture is 4 years old and I’ve packed on about 20 lbs since then due to some health issues and a slip and fall at work that left me in a cast for 6 months unable to exercise and I just got real out of shape. This week hubby and I have resolved to do something about our weight….pray we keep up this resolution.
Talk to ya later – Judy
Such great posts! Fun to see the lights!
Good luck with it all, talk to you soon!
xoxo
I love the new foyer fixture, and I LOVE the inspiration dining room fixture from Restoration Hardware! You have such a great eye and decorating talent and are so generous and supportive. This is why I’m giving you the “You Make My Day” award–I hope you’ll pick it up from my blog!
~Angela 🙂
I saw your blog at Lavender Hill and I love your home. I love your decorating style. Just beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
Don’t you just love a good deal! I like the new fixture… I think it will look great!
I’m about to change out the brass chandalier for a nickel one…it’s so pretty and can’t wait for it to be put up…you are such a lucky girl to be able to not only find a fixture you like better than the one of your dreams, but on sale, too??? How blessed is that???
hugs
Sandi
We have the same problem! We are thinking of replacing all original light fixtures around the house… but what do we do with the old ones???? What is your plan? Are you selling them?
Have a lovely day
Cielo
I’m just now catching up on your blog…So congrats on your new job position. I know you will find the perfect thing to keep you busy, as if you don’t stay busy enough! Undoubtedly, you will be AMAZING at whatever you choose to do – you have an utterly unfair amount of God-given talent! Just remember …Whatever you do, do it wholeheartedly as though you were working for your real master and not merely for humans.
Colossians 3:17 🙂
good deal…now i have some light fixtures to hang too…but i am afraid that i can’t do it…happy hanging…blessings today, rebecca
It will look great!
That is going to take one tall ladder. Clean the glass once and never again.
Those are really beautiful too..but I do love your brass fixtures as well. Our barn is so casual that I used brushed aluminum door knobs and I had to find out the hard way that the exterior ones do not keep their finish. They were made by Baldwin and not cheap either! The solid brass ones are guaranteed for life.