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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Dang, girl! What a makeover!!
I *so* want one of these for my kitchen (which I hope to start redoing soon!!)
that bunny is too sweet 🙂
OMG! That is the most fabulous chandelier makeover I’ve ever seen! Thank you for the inspiration.
Aren’t you the bargain quen. $6.50! Wow! I love your elegant guestroom. I like all of the textures. It makes it very inviting. Where’s the waiting list? Add my name. ;D
Melanie Elissa, if you happen to see this, I think your Comments are not enabled on your blog, so no one can leave you a comment! I hope you see this, as I don’t see an email address for you either, so no way to contact you. I hate that no one can leave you a note.
I am so jealous! I can’t talk my husband out of the ugly ceiling fans–at least, not yet. Maybe if I can find some great deals like you have, I’ll stand a better chance.
a.m.a.z.i.n.g…..
Love that chandelier. Really – it’s beyond fabulous.
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I asked about a chandelier at an estate sale this weekend but alas it was not for sale. It was staying with the house. Thanks for visiting my blog as well. I’m glad I was able to link up this week. i’ve been reading for a couple. Kelly
Rhoda –
I just want to say Thank You for hosting “Today’s Thrifty Treasure” each week. I have so much fun visiting and seeing everyone’s thrifty treasures, ideas and inspirations! With everything that seems to go on in a person life, this definitely is an uplift I look forward to 🙂
Toni
I love the bunny jar!
Great job…I think it is nicer than the new one.
Rhoda,
Wowsers Girl….what an absolutely fab job you did! I wish I had your “eye”. I can learn lots from you!
Blessings…
The light fixture is amazing, but I LOVE LOVE LOVE your bedding!!
Love the light fixture, I need to find myself one of those diamonds in the ruff!
Oh, that turned out great, Rhoda! I love it! 🙂
Love it! I am having so much fun trying to be thrifty! Thanks for inspiring! Your site is great!B:)
i love this concept – thank you for making it easy to admire each other’s found treasures:)
oops! rhoda – i accidentally added my link twice…please delete that first one, if you can:) i couldn’t find a way to delete – but please let me know if there’s a way for me to do it!
What fun to see everyone’s finds. Motivates me to get thrifting! Thanks!