Remember the Brass Chandy....Look Now

14 years ago

Here is is now!

{{gwi:153492}}From chandie

You all have been taling about the solar lights and I couldn't help myself. I cant wait to see themthis evening and then to decide where I want it. Looks pretty kewl

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susiewantsroses
14 years ago
Love Love Love It!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ohhhhhhhhh put another pic when you hang it. It would also look good as a lantern top on a pole.
katishooked
14 years ago
Way to go. I bet it will shine tonite.
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luckygal
14 years ago
Very nice, you work fast!
joy_va
14 years ago
Please tell how you attached the solar lights. Love the look.
luna_llena_feliz
14 years ago
It turned out very nice. Looks like you bought it that way!

I also checked out your blog and love that parrot chair! What was the parrot in a previous life before you attached him to the chair?
aliska12000
14 years ago
I think that is just too neat. Never would have thought of that, and they fit nicely.

I've been wanting some to put solar lights in some iron stakes I got and painted, but don't think they make any that would work and don't want battery ones, etc.
Marlene Kindred
14 years ago
Great job! Love your blog too and all of the enamelware fountains...I have a bunch of that stuff....maybe I should give it a try....very pretty!
akup_a
14 years ago
Very cool! How many beds do you have in the background?
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ncshabbybeach
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14 years ago
I could hardly wait to put it together! I love it too. Not sure where it is going yet but I will certainly post a ic when I find the right place. LOL In the background are 2 beds 2 Headboardsn ad footboards and just to the right are the remaining 6 beds all full size. I also have two complete twin beds and my secret bed. Just enough to finish my fence and start of the Rose Garden it will fence in. LOL I am so glad you all like the Chandy, Now I am gonna hve to make another....
concretenprimroses
14 years ago
Great idea. I'm just trying to think of where I could put one where it would get enough sun. Very cool.
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jeannespines
14 years ago
Neat idea...will luv seeing it lit up! TFS! Jeanne S.
ncshabbybeach
Original Author
14 years ago
There be light....How Kewl is this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
{{gwi:153493}}From chandie

The Pictures do not do it justice!
{{gwi:153495}}From chandie
kudzukween
14 years ago
absolutely awesome! They fit so perfectly, what a great idea!
gisele57
14 years ago
I am loving this. Great idea fabulous. Love them lite. I may have to try this. I have 2 black iron hanging candle holders laying in my basement. hmmm.. Darlene
maggie4737
14 years ago
Absolutely fabulous!!
susiewantsroses
14 years ago
OLE' OLE' OLE'!

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