One of the best parts of my job is when I see things come to life. It's like a Disney movie, really. (I expand on this experience in this post)
So, about a week ago I experienced yet another Disney moment....
One of my projects is a big barn.
(And in this Disney story I am just a weeee hobbit.) ^me^
As you can tell from the picture, everything about this barn is HUGE and masculine. Remember the swing? Same place.
In the great room there are 25' ceilings and a kitchen island that is over 13' wide. So looking for an island light fixture became a bit of a problem.
I wanted something large (obviously), industrial, and somewhat indigenous. And let's not forget: masculine.
I had been sketching up ideas for a few months and nothing was clicking.
Then one day.... it clicked.
Bingo.
So I color-coded a set of construction drawings for The "Boys" (what I like to call the extremely talented boys men that work on the property and can build almost ANYTHING in their sleep) ...
and the construction began.
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With the help of The Boys, Tommy the electrician, the Client, the Knot Magician, (3) Restoration Hardware 16" Benson pendants, some old barn wood, a local welder, a large lift, and a bunch of other tools I don't even know how to spell, we were able to make it happen. (Note: this would NOT have been possible without these talented people)
Then two weeks later....
It appeared right before my eyes....
<insert Hobbit for scale... seriously- look at my head, then look at the light. It's huge.>
Fits right in...
More pictures of the barn to come. It's not finished, yet. But you'll be the first to see them!
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<I wrote this post a few days ago... and am now on vacation.!! >
A rainy day on the coast? I can't complain.
Have a great rest of the week!
Be back soon...
