The Big Reveal : My DIY Garden Chandelier

Happy Friday!

If you remember how I took a trip to an awesome store here in town and I was inspired to create something a little unique.

I didn't walk away with much that day.

This project has been in my mind for 2yrs .. so..I hope you like it as much as we do : )

We started off with this..

 I bought the hanging planter for $1.98 had to change out the hanger though because they told me that wasn't for sale..darn. I bought a chain hanger for $4 instead.

Spanish Moss.  Perfect for me because it can handle dry spells and you can put it on anything .. no soil : )

 Looks a lot like spaghetti.  I bought 4 bunches of these to cover the planter well.

 You will also need galvanized steel wire.  I had this laying around the house from a previous project.

 I took the wire and began to wrap the base in a dream catcher fashion leaving enough space to get the spanish moss through.

  Just keep going round and round with it.  I did that so I could have a base for a candle plate and a candle.  Side Note..Please use battery operated ones in case of fire.

I did not use any wire for the spanish moss...simply loop them through.

(top rung)

 (bottom rung)

 Here is what it looked like with spanish moss complete..

I thought it needed more.  So back to the store I go and purchase faux forsythia.

 I thought about cutting them and adding them in for some color..

 (a little cardinal for something unexpected)

Some evening shots..

 In Nature..

What do you think?

Hope you have a wonderful weekend and Happy Father's Day : )

Dress Up Your Patio / Garden

Hello!

A real late blog post today but it has been crazy busy here.  I was running around trying to finalize flooring for the Byron Forest Preserve and we are now looking at remodeling the bathrooms as well.  So excited.  I am going to be coming up with another design plan.  

In the midst of it all summer is here and I was out and about the other day and saw some really cool items that would help to spruce up your deck or garden.

 This took my breath away..

 I love the cascading candle holders.  Couldn't you just see it all lit up at night on top of that rustic table?

 Here's a closer look..

 I love these wooden side tables..

 Fun pillows with a pop of blue..

 Putting out vases outside instead of pots..

Now this is seating that speaks..

In the loops I could place some airplants in there

 I walked away with this..

 I know it doesn't look like much but wait til you see what I make that into..  : )

 Hope you have a wonderful weekend : )