Here they are!!! My top three choices for lighting over the farm table. (If you want to see all the lights in the running they’re HERE)
Choosing lighting over a table isn’t only about what you love, it’s also about proportion (to the table and the room). That ruled out the 1st place light. It’s really, really big. Perfectly proportioned for the table but way too big for the room. We looked at the measurements in the room in front of the glass doors and felt it would overwhelm the narrow space.
The next thing I look for when I’m making a choice for the house is staying-power. I love trendy. But I tend to only do trendy with paint and fabric choices. (like pillows or duvets) Those things are easily changed when I get tired of them. And if it’s trendy, I do get tired of it. Now, I’ve no idea if the light below is trendy. I’ve never seen one like it. And I really love it…BUT, I feared in 2 years I’d be over it and ready for a change. So out went the second choice…
Which led me to this beauty. Perfectly proportioned for the room and the table. The black goes nicely with the brushed nickle school house pendants over the bar and is a perfect transition to the den with it’s more rustic feel.
And I love the classic, graceful lines that offset the more rustic iron-look finish.
I’m not putting shades on it because shades change the whole look of a fixture like this…and I like her just the way she is…
Has anyone ever told you that they like you just the way you are? I first heard that from Mister Rogers when I watched Mister Rogers Neighborhood with tiny daughter Bethany. I felt like he was talking to me personally. I know now that God was using good ole Mr. Rogers to love on me…but back to the subject at hand…the light…
This light, she’s humble. She doesn’t scream: look at me, instead she does what she was made to do, she let’s her light shine.
And she does it with quiet grace don’t ‘cha think?
Praying for you dear friends, that you will know with certainty: you are loved, just the way you are and that today, you’ll let your sweet light shine like only you can do.
Oh…and how do you like the light? xoxo
(Info on all lights: HERE)
Vicky says
March 15, 2013 at 8:20 amRobin~ I think you are one of those people whose taste is so refined and selections are so well thought out, that I simply love whatever you choose! I think its perfect and of course love that I can see how “humble” both the light and you are 🙂
Jane says
March 15, 2013 at 8:35 amRobin,
What a beautiful chandelier, perfect for the space, and so thoughtfully chosen! I love the photo looking into the den with the pup on the chair 🙂 Your house is beautiful- full of warmth and charm 🙂
Julie Garmon says
March 15, 2013 at 8:36 amI totally agree. She’s the perfect combo of grace and humility. At first I liked the basket-looking one, but not until I got to know the one holding candles! She’s quietly comfortable with who she is.
And it’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood!
Pinky says
March 15, 2013 at 4:39 pmHow do yu ALWAYS know what I need to hear????????????? Oh, I remember, it is God speaking through YOU! YES!!!! I do love the light. It is perfect. XO, Pinky
http://designsbypinky.blogspot.com/2013/03/a-new-arrangement.html
Diana says
March 16, 2013 at 7:13 amThis one is perfect and if you get bored with it you can paint it! Did you decide what you were going to use, to recover the chairs or did I miss that?
Robin says
March 19, 2013 at 7:45 amDiana, I haven’t settled on a fabric :0 but I have narrowed it down to 2 – I need your opinion!!! (Gotta show pictures of the 2 fabrics!!!)
Diana says
March 19, 2013 at 7:53 amYes, please show the pictures of the fabrics…..I’m excited!
pam pitillo says
May 21, 2013 at 12:20 amstarting a small restoration company called home art; do you all have a cayalog?
Robin says
May 21, 2013 at 6:38 amPam, thanks for asking but we just do DIY projects around the house! Best of luck with your new company! Keep me informed it sounds exciting!!! xo
Jodi says
January 20, 2014 at 11:20 pmLooks great!! Would you mind telling me where you found choice number 1? I love that look but can’t find one with wood on the bottom. Thanks so much!
Robin says
January 23, 2014 at 12:02 pmJodi, it was from Ballard Design (I had a post with all the info. in it that’s why I didn’t list the info in this post! Im so sorry!!!) If Ballard Design doesn’t have it anymore, check with Lowe’s…I’ve seen a similar one there in the past year 🙂
Good luck my friend! ox
Jodi says
January 23, 2014 at 6:02 pmThanks Robin!! I did finally find it on your post and was able to order it last night. I was able to get it on sale and with free shipping! Yay!! Thanks for your help!
Robin says
January 30, 2014 at 2:37 pmJodi!!! YAY!!! I’d so love to see the light up when you get it installed! Maybe if you don’t mind I could put a photo of it on the post for other ppl to see~ sending love my friend ! ox
Last Minute Lynn says
November 30, 2015 at 7:06 pmI love your choice. It is so graceful and classic. One thing I am wondering about, as I have a “cousin” of your chandelier, with the demise of incandescent bulbs, will we still be able to get bulbs for our fixtures?
Robin says
December 1, 2015 at 5:41 amLynn, I sure hope that someone comes up with a bulb that has a base like our chandelier …I would think there are so many people who have lights that use this kind of base that it would be necessary to give us an alternative! ox
Martha Freisleben says
June 20, 2017 at 10:00 pmI’m sorry, I’ve looked and relooked, but I cannot see where you found the 3rd light? Could you please tell me? Thank you
Robin says
June 26, 2017 at 6:17 pmHi Martha, the info on all the lights in in this post: http://www.allthingsheartandhome.com/farmhouse-table-light-dilemma/
Robin says
June 26, 2017 at 6:17 pmHi Martha, the info on all the lights is in this post: http://www.allthingsheartandhome.com/farmhouse-table-light-dilemma/
Sheila says
September 24, 2017 at 9:47 pmRin, may I ask where you bought this chandelier? I love it, and think it would look great over my dining table.
Robin says
October 10, 2017 at 3:44 pmHi Sheila…the link to the light is in the post!