creativity is always good for the soul...

It's been over a year since I last posted on this blog... time flies when you're having fun!

Creative juices have been flowing and it's evolved into a true passion for chandeliers... old, antique masterpieces that just needed some love to bring them into the "now"!

We have designed many throughout this past year and I thought I'd share some pictures with you... all are one-of-a-kind creations!  Enjoy!

antique crystal chandelier "FRENCH BAROQUE" rustic 6-light

crystal chandelier "CROWN SMOKE" rustic 6-light

chandelier "OLD WORLD" rustic 10-light

crystal chandelier "CROWN" rustic 6-light

chandelier "RENAISSANCE" rustic 10-light

crystal chandelier "SHABBY CHIC" whitewash 5-light

Upcycled Antique Crystal Chandelier

The rainy weekend allowed us to finish our kitchen chandelier re-vamp!

David found this antique crystal chandelier on his way home from work (when we lived in Brooklyn, NY) and it was covered in dirt.  Fourteen years later, it's been rewired and transformed!

All of the adornments are lead crystal antiques that we've collected over the years... each wired and attached by hand... a one-of-a-kind creation!

This picture shows the design without the lampshades...

With the lampshades on...

Rocking Chairs... every home should have at least one!

Our love for antique rocking chairs continues...

This wonderful rocking chair wanted to be a statement piece... painted a bright fuchsia, it welcomes everyone with a smile!

Massive Wicker Rocker was repaired, repainted and matched with the perfect stool...

Sometimes we find antique beauties and all they needed was some TLC... wish we had the room to keep all of our treasures... just saying!

After some cleaning and polishing, we loved the original patina/finish so much that we kept this Antique Windsor Rocking Chair in it's original glory... this chair was soooooo comfortable :)

This extra large rocker was transformed into our most popular Shabby Cottage Chic finish... painted, distressed and sealed for protection!

This "gentleman" hugged you well when you sat down... solid, heavy craftsmanship...

Just a sampling of the transformations... we love rocking chairs!  Every home should have at least one :)

Renaissance Rags... memories...

Wow! Just unpacked some oldies but goodies... Renaissance Rags!!

Back in 1995, we would spend our days searching for vintage laces and trims to bring new life to the old.  We also upcycled vintage evening bags... created jeweled handles for them using natural stones... many transitioned into necklaces with lobster claw closures :)

So many Texas creations were sold back then... wish I had thought to photograph our "babies" beforehand.  We live and learn, right?  Each piece will now get time in the photo studio before it leaves us for its new home!

Looking back and reliving our creative history, it's no wonder Dave and I seem to tackle many new avenues... chandeliers, furniture and cupcakes!  Who knows what lies ahead for us... as long as we can create one-of-a-kind beauties... our souls sing! 

"You are here to create. You are here to create your world any way you want. Even after this life you are still creating. You are creating for all eternity."

Now go out and play... bet you have something to manifest right this minute... it's the little things...  :)