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What about the Calais chandelier from Z Gallerie?

http://www.zgallerie.com/pc-1467-38-calais-chandelier.aspx

Thanks Sopheline!

I didn't strip the brick because I didn't want to deal with the dust. It's dead simple to use limewash. Just thin it out, paint it on, spread it out with a damp brush, and rag it off where it went on too thick. Do this over several coats and you're all set. If you're a renter, I would still try to get permission first.

Thank you so much for everyone's positive feedback! I'm so glad for AT and this contest, which really inspired me to get cracking on fixing a room that I used to dislike.

To answer some of your questions:

The pillows are from Thomas Paul's Aviary line (discontinued). I had initially purchased them off of eBay for the living room, and held onto them when they didn't work in there.

I picked up that MCM dresser for Sam off of Craigslist for next to nothing. He is a lucky boy! My own dresser is a purchase from when I was in college and is the first "real" piece of furniture that I bought for myself. I found it in a shop on Wickenden Street in Providence and paid less than $150 for it. I'm very proud of the fact that the only furnishings in our apartment that cost more than $200 are the sofa and television.

The Marimekko curtains are from Anthropologie and were a total steal. Normally, I would have made them, but they cost less finished than the raw fabric would have. They're 108" long and don't quite make it to the baseboards. I generally prefer curtains to break like mens' pants, but since the bed is in front, it's not the end of the world.

I've finally settled on the prints for the wall, so st@cy, you'll be happy to hear that there's nothing on the floor.

And the ear is on my side of the bed, so I still get some full-on cochlea action in the morning. That's just as well, since I'm the one who generally needs to be reminded to listen.

Oh, so lovely!

I recently got ripped off on eBay when I bought a Le Creuset set almost exactly like this!! Winning this would be such a consolation.

I love those $0.49 dishcloths. Since I've started stocking up, I've cut my paper towel consumption by 75%. They also make fantastic napkins.

So chic! Plus, they could make friends with my Peugeot bike, which is just dying for some company. Hopefully they won't judge my style or my own French too harshly :)

Wrapping presents is one of my favourite parts of Christmas and as a result, I'm a little bit finicky about the paper that I use. I picked up a few rolls of this the other night and am really impressed with the quality. It's nice and thick, which lets you do good, tight creases and looks fantastic in person.

We had scotties growing up. They're such great dogs and yours is so handsome, as is your home. Very well done!

It's a Florence Broadhurst pattern. Kabuki from her Borderline collection.

http://www.signatureprints.com.au/frameset_furnishings.html