You may recall that last year, I showed you a pic from Restoration Hardware. Meet Riley. I really like Riley, just don’t like the pricetag of $670. 
So, I found this fixture at a thriftstore for a measly $5 and brought it home. Not exactly the same, but a good facsimile, don’t you think. Same shape, same little pointy things at the bottom. 🙂
Notice anything different? Oh you do? I know…isn’t it beautiful? It sat for a few months until I finally got around to hanging it. And had to give it a nice coat of black spray paint to even up the color.
And wowsa, do I love it or what?! 
You know what a yardsale diva I am. Just a couple of weeks ago, I picked up these shades for 25 cents each. I wasn’t really sure if I could use them on here or not, but there were 6 of them, so I grabbed them up. I couldn’t even remember how many bulbs it had, but I did good. $1.50 for all of them, with one to spare. They are a pretty white linen and perfect for this chandy. My lighting issues are 100% complete after 3 years of replacing them One. By. One. And I’m a happy girl. If you’d like to see the transformation of this guestroom from last fall, click here for all the details.
Since we are in here, I’ll also show you what I picked up at The Brown House, that is sadly closing their doors in Homewood this month. I had admired Peter’s Pottery who are very well known potters out of Mound Bayou, Mississippi, when I was in there and he’s offering it for 30% off now, so I splurged on a pretty covered bunny vase.
It’s in a pretty aqua color with a very delicate bunny on top. 
Love it in here and I’ll treasure this piece. 
So I guess you could say I shop at the yardsales, so I can afford to splurge on a treasure every now and then.
I’m adding this post to Susan’s Met Monday, since this is a before and after project too.
So, did you find anything this weekend? It’s time for sharing our Monday treasures, so sign up below with Mr. Linky. Remember the rules on playing: Add a link back from your post to this post so that everyone can find the party and play along too. And be sure to add your permalink (your thrifty post url) and not just your blog link to the party, please!
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What a great piece that turned out to be! You find the best treasures in your neck of the woods.
I love your chandy redo! It looks perfect in your guest room. You find the best deals!
So you’re saying you spent a grand total of $6.50 on that awesome chandelier? I bow down to you…that’s one of the best transformations I’ve seen in a long time!!
The new chandy is perfect. Love it, and the bunny is also just gorgeous. Great finds. Hugs, Marty
Rhonda,
You have a great eye ! Lovely transformation….. I joined your party for the first time, looks like fun ~
Hugs ~ Kammy
WOW — fantastic!! I love it Rhoda!!
Love the chandlier….very creative on your part…great eye!!! By the way, where did you get your dog figurines on the shelves. I know they have a special name, but I have gone totally blank for the moment. I have been looking for some…want some REALLY bad!!! Thanks!
Love your redo… it is perfect in that room … love your bunny ginger jar too!
Wow that turned out great and it looks perfect in that room!
Rhoda…your chandelier turned out amazing! Great job redoing it…love it! 🙂 And your bunny vase is adorable! Susan
The chandie turned out wonderful! I have just done two posts on my The Comforts of Home blog about finding great items just like the expensive ones…come take a look.
Beautiful Chandy and that covered vase bunny is so adorable!
I’ll be joining in the fun soon!
It looks awesome Rhoda.. and I love anything bunny.
Debbie
I love it!!!! I’m so excited about the price too! 🙂 The bunny vase is perfect but of course I love anything with bunnies! I didn’t have a chance to go yard sale-ing this weekend. I’m so bummed. I’ll just check everyone else’s stuff out.
You scored big on that find. It looks amazing in the room.
oh wow Rhoda, you know how much I like these sort of projects!
isn’t it just amazing what you can do for like a tiny amount of the money!
great inspiration
Sarah
$5.00????? It’s gorgeous!!!!! I love it, Rhoda!
I like your thrift store re-purpose chandi better then the $600 dollar one!
~Really Rainey~
Rhoda, fabulous job on the chandy…really adds some class. I know you love the bunny, too! Linda
You are such an inspiration Rhoda! Your chandelier looks great! Love Mondays at your place. It’s so fun to see what everyone found over the weekends!