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Hanging Flower Basket Light

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I love the look of industrial lighting but don't generally love the price tag. I found a neat one at a local store I love, but couldn't afford it.
So I thought I would make one for my new kitchen.

I found an inexpensive metal flower basket for under 10.00 and a light kit from Lowes for under 20.00. 

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The light kit was a darker brown tone and the basket was black, I knew I wanted it to look like rusted metal, so I painted both of them using craft paint in a rust tone. Once I got the look I wanted, I let it dry and sprayed on a matte finish varnish.
For under $30.00 I have a unique light, and I just love it over my breakfast table.



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  1. the old white houseFebruary 9, 2011 at 3:14 PM

    That is fabulous!!! I just love that you saw the flower basket and thought... that could be a light! I really love it...Theresa xoxo

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  2. Cara SextonFebruary 9, 2011 at 3:21 PM

    Wonderful idea and it looks great! Thanks for sharing!

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  3. UnknownFebruary 9, 2011 at 3:22 PM

    this turned out beautiful. what an awesome idea!

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  4. Lisa @ Fern Creek CottageFebruary 9, 2011 at 3:28 PM

    It looks awesome!! Your whole breakfast nood is so pretty! I really love the eat letters too.

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  5. Ann @ I blog, therefore I am.February 9, 2011 at 3:57 PM

    Love it! How creative.

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  6. Lauren CaldwellFebruary 9, 2011 at 4:51 PM

    That looks great! I've been looking at lights like this and they all seem so pricey! Love the $30 'tag' on this one! :)

    ~Lauren
    tickledonline.blogspot.com

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  7. So Sunny DayFebruary 9, 2011 at 5:14 PM

    Love the look... and the price tag makes it all the more wonderful!

    ~ Emily N. from "too Blessed to Stress"

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  8. Megan GunyanFebruary 9, 2011 at 6:10 PM

    That looks amazing! I love what you did--what a $$ saver! Your whole nook is beautiful. I was wondering if you'd be interested in hosting a giveaway with your Etsy shop on my site?
    alittleknickknack.blogspot.com

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  9. TanyaFebruary 9, 2011 at 6:18 PM

    I love it and the table under it is GORGEOUS!

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  10. NanaDianaFebruary 9, 2011 at 7:08 PM

    Love it....and love the way it works over your wonderful table. Hugs-Diana

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  11. TamraFebruary 9, 2011 at 7:21 PM

    ok now that's just too smart. Love it!

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  12. Nita StacyFebruary 9, 2011 at 7:34 PM

    Love your light. That's the perfect basket to use. I can't wait to see your kitchen. I know it's going to be fabulous. I love everything you do.

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  13. Amy ChalmersFebruary 9, 2011 at 8:12 PM

    thats remarkable! I am in awe of this project. Wow!! It looks so industrial and cool.

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  14. HeatherFebruary 9, 2011 at 8:32 PM

    Now that is thinking out of the box... great project, better price! It really looks great in your little nook.

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  15. Amy R.February 9, 2011 at 8:47 PM

    That is AWESOME! I have a light kit and I've been looking for a good basket. Great job!

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  16. StephanieFebruary 9, 2011 at 10:00 PM

    Oh my GOSH! You did such a great job on this, I just love it! It looks like you are feeling better and getting back into the swing of things.

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  17. Linda@Coastal CharmFebruary 9, 2011 at 10:35 PM

    Oh my...I'm so happy that you shared this super duper idea at my NTT party...I just might try to make one for myself:)

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  18. Sherry @ No Minimalist HereFebruary 9, 2011 at 10:51 PM

    I love this! What a creative and fabulous idea.
    xo,
    Sherry

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  19. Miranda @ Pressing OnFebruary 9, 2011 at 11:18 PM

    Perfectly awesome!! I adore it. And the darling dining corner with your EAT letters on the wall is beautiful!

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  20. Funky Junk InteriorsFebruary 10, 2011 at 2:20 AM

    Well now, why wouldn't this be totally fab coming from the winner of SYTYCD!! :) The good 'ol days, eh?

    Seriously, this is amazing. It looks like you bought it this way. LOVE it! And I want to copy YOU. LOL

    Donna
    http://funkyjunkinteriors.blogspot.com/

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  21. SueannFebruary 10, 2011 at 4:48 AM

    Love love love the light fixture. It is perfect over that awesome table!!
    Hugs
    SueAnn

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  22. bikimFebruary 10, 2011 at 6:24 AM

    what a gorgeous idea!
    Rosa

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  23. KellyFebruary 10, 2011 at 8:29 AM

    You are SO clever!!! That looks like a very expensive light that you found at some charming boutique. When are you going to share pics of the rest of your newly renovated kitchen? Can't wait to see them! Your breakfast room area is beautiful. You're just teasing us right???

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  24. Kristin @ My Uncommon Slice of SuburbiaFebruary 10, 2011 at 10:32 AM

    This is fabulous! Who would of thought!
    I love the result, thanks for linking!
    XO

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  25. Suzanne@Meridian RoadFebruary 10, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    That looks SO GOOD! What a great idea! And it looks so high end, too. I'm going to have to copy you!

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  26. bonFlourish.blogspot.comFebruary 10, 2011 at 1:39 PM

    Wow, stunning. Thanks for sharing this wonderfully creative idea!

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  27. AnonymousFebruary 10, 2011 at 3:30 PM

    The light looks great. It thought it was a vintage piece. Great job!
    Laura
    http://lauranell.com

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  28. StacyFebruary 10, 2011 at 11:41 PM

    love the whole nook and the light is fantastic!

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  29. Barb@curlywillowdiyFebruary 10, 2011 at 11:53 PM

    This is my first visit to your blog and I'm in love. Really.
    With everything I see here. Really. Can't wait to see more!

    Barb
    curlywillowdiy.blogspot.com

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  30. 4littlepilgrimsFebruary 11, 2011 at 10:37 AM

    Ingenious idea! I absolutely love it and might just have to find a place in my home to make one too. Thanks for the tutorial:) I love that shade of blue on the chair, what paint color is it?

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  31. Yanet @ 3 Sun Kissed BoysFebruary 11, 2011 at 5:10 PM

    That space is so cute. It looks like something out of Home and Garden or Flea Market Style Magazine! Love the lamp. Very cute.

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  32. AbbyFebruary 11, 2011 at 9:39 PM

    Such a great idea! I LOVE LOVE LOVE your kitchen table!

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  33. KerrieFebruary 12, 2011 at 10:36 AM

    I just found your blog and am delighted! I have a set of 5 vintage oak chairs in "your" signature decorating color that are naturally crackled. I LOVE them but have had a hard time finding pieces in that color to spread around my house. I have a very open floor plan which makes it difficult. Thanks for the beautiful inspirations!

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  34. Deep Southern LivingFebruary 12, 2011 at 2:49 PM

    Love the lamp, but what I'm really oogling is the large letters spelling EAT in the back ground. Do tell where you found them!

    www.deepsouthernliving.blogspot.com

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  35. LindyFebruary 13, 2011 at 2:31 AM

    Love your light. Very creative and very cool!!!

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  36. HeidiFebruary 13, 2011 at 10:05 PM

    It's so fun looking especially with that cute table underneath!

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  37. Fishtail CottageFebruary 15, 2011 at 3:23 PM

    Just popped over from My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia to see your beautiful bog - i am your newest follower.... love what i see...Happy day to you!xoox

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  38. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleFebruary 15, 2011 at 8:28 PM

    Wow, Trixie that light is fantastic. I saw some lights like this at the Scott's antiques in Atlanta last weekend and they were two or three hundred dollars.

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  39. Benn's WifeFebruary 15, 2011 at 10:30 PM

    Your light is great! I am now looking for a flower basket!

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  40. Anne MarieFebruary 17, 2011 at 2:40 PM

    super cool....and so glad I found your blog

    xo+blessings,
    Anne Marie

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  41. Honey I'm Home BlogFebruary 21, 2011 at 11:32 PM

    Looks great. AND I love the pops of color.

    Warmly, Michelle

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  42. CookieFebruary 22, 2011 at 11:27 AM

    Wow this is so CLEVER! LOVE your sweet addition to a sweet nook!

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  43. Shannan MartinFebruary 22, 2011 at 12:52 PM

    LOVE! LOVE! LOVE!!!!!

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  44. CharlieFebruary 22, 2011 at 1:05 PM

    This is terrific! Thank you for posting it!

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  45. UnknownFebruary 22, 2011 at 1:50 PM

    Could you add a cover, maybe burlap or linen with a little lace and maybe a stamped design? I would love that....do you have any suggestions how that could be done?

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  46. ShannonFebruary 22, 2011 at 2:40 PM

    I love this light! So simple, so chic! Thanks for the tutorial!

    Shannon

    burlapandlaceblog.blogspot.com

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  47. Bethany @ Our 4 Sons Plus 1...Super Cute Girly GirlFebruary 22, 2011 at 4:27 PM

    Love this! What a clever idea!

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  48. HannahFebruary 22, 2011 at 4:30 PM

    ummm! ok.. you are my new favorite person! i am DYING to do this over my dining room table! AWESOME idea!!!!!!!!! :0 thank you! :)

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  49. Heaven's WalkFebruary 22, 2011 at 8:29 PM

    That cute light just makes your space sing! Love the idea! :)

    xoxo laurie

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  50. marthaMarch 28, 2011 at 1:51 PM

    Did you have to drill a center hole? It's so darling I'm hoping to "make" two tomorrow. I just adore your aesthetic.

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  51. UnknownSeptember 14, 2012 at 6:46 AM

    Wonderful idea and it looks great.Thanks for this tutorial!
    Send gifts to pakistan

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  52. UnknownJune 12, 2014 at 2:33 AM

    good

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