Wednesday, August 12, 2009

Day 774's exciting aquisition


Wes and I were running some errands about two weeks ago, and were on our way home when he -- totally unprompted! -- asked if I wanted to stop in a local antiques shop. Well, he knew what the answer would be. What he didn't know, was that we'd be coming out with a fabulous antique lantern to hang in the dining room (yes, like I've been wanting!).


It's a bit smaller than the one I spotted in Fayetteville (and didn't cost as much, either), is brass and has possibly been painted. Whatever, the finish, I love it.


We had some wiring work done at a local lamp shop (Palmer's) and I'm just patiently waiting for Wes to get back from his business trip this weekend so we can hang it. Probably should have waited to show it until then, but I knew I could count on you people to share in my excitement.
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21 comments:

  1. bluehydrangeaAugust 12, 2009 at 7:46 PM

    Can't wait to see it hung and your guest room looks amazing!! the pillow is the perfect touch!

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  2. erikaAugust 12, 2009 at 8:07 PM

    LOVE it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  3. AmandaAugust 12, 2009 at 8:08 PM

    I love it too!!!! Oh I wish I had one!

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  4. Pink WallpaperAugust 12, 2009 at 9:04 PM

    fab find!! can't wait to see it up!

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  5. RachelAugust 12, 2009 at 9:25 PM

    GREAT find, I love it. ANd I must visit that store soon!

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  6. megan @ a life's designAugust 12, 2009 at 9:38 PM

    i LOVE it! how exciting! i am so happy you shared it with us now!

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  7. SarahAugust 12, 2009 at 9:45 PM

    thanks for commenting on my blog today! i am loving yours!

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  8. SarahAugust 12, 2009 at 10:06 PM

    that's a great find.

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  9. ElizabethAugust 12, 2009 at 10:42 PM

    i'd love to find something like that for my entry

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  10. Brooke @ Blueprint BlissAugust 13, 2009 at 7:30 AM

    Jennifer- I LOVE IT!!

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  11. Filia ArtisAugust 13, 2009 at 8:37 AM

    Oh, I'm sharing in the excitement and it's feeling great! Good for you!

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  12. AmyAugust 13, 2009 at 8:56 AM

    love it! can't wait to see it hanging in the space!!

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  13. paulaAugust 13, 2009 at 10:17 AM

    It's perfect! I am so happy you found one.

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  14. LindsBAugust 13, 2009 at 3:59 PM

    Its so beautiful, I love the color of it!

    I cant wait to see it up now- it will be perfect!

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  15. AnonymousAugust 13, 2009 at 11:57 PM

    oh my goodness i LOVE that lantern!!!

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  16. Tricia - AvolliAugust 14, 2009 at 7:04 AM

    Congratulations on the great find. Can't wait to see it hanging...but no hurry!

    Tricia

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  17. Kelly ChristensenAugust 14, 2009 at 9:35 AM

    Hi Jennifer,

    I was having troubles emailing you, so I thought I would just post a comment...hopefully you get this!

    I just wanted to say how much I love your blog and that I gave you a blog award today!

    Thank you so much.... love your posts!

    Kelly Christensen
    Design Around Denver

    www.designarounddenver.com

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  18. LauraAugust 14, 2009 at 8:37 PM

    it looks like you! i can't wait to see it hanging. it is the perfect fit for your dining room!!!

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  19. cotedetexasAugust 16, 2009 at 4:33 AM

    omg!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! that is so gorgeous!!!!!!!! I am jealous! what a find !!!!!

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  20. Haven and HomeAugust 17, 2009 at 10:42 AM

    Can't wait to see it!!!

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  21. LaurenAugust 22, 2009 at 3:13 PM

    sorry i'm late but SO EXCITED for you!!! i love it!!!!

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