Chandeliers on a Beer Budget

Today is another big day, as the workmen have arrived to get started on the house!  They are taking down all of the lighting to get ready to sand the ceilings, so I have been thinking about what I would like them to put up again when this part of the work is finished.  The hanging lights we inherited with the house really aren't too cute, so I have been hoping to find some room for replacements in the budget.

Here's what I'm really dreaming of for somewhere on the first floor:

My sister, who has amazing taste, spotted one of these gorgeous, elegant chandeliers when we were checking out an antique store this summer, but its $7,000 price tag had me thinking this style might always be out of my reach.  Not so!  Thankfully, a little research turned up some more affordable options that, for under $500 each, deliver the same airy, gracefully shabby look.  All three from Lighting Direct.

xo

Liza