Silverware Pot Rack ~ Chandelier (?)

01/03/2013

Ta-DA! Here is the newest addition to the laundry room:
a new "chandelier" made from a vintage pot-rack and some old-old silverware...
I am so excited!

Silverware Chandelier

After collecting real silver flatware at estate sales and thrift stores for a few months, I finally had enough to finish the vision I had for my vintage pot-rack (purchased years ago). I drilled holes along the outer-edge of the pot-rack, drilled holes in the silver utensils; and got to work with a bit of wire.

Here she is! My new silverware pot-rack in the laundry room

I used mostly forks and spoons and just a couple of regular knives, because the knives were not silver throughout but silver-plated, and the metal underneath was too hard for my poor drill-bits... (I went through quite a few drill-bits making this chandelier.... ). The butter knives were fabulous though, plus I really like having the variety in shapes.
I also have a few sugar spoons hanging around... I love 'em all.......

This is what the flatware pot-rack looked like at Christmas time....

It sounds so pretty too. My son thinks this new "chandelier" makes a beautiful wind-chime.
And he's right! It does! Sounds just like one when you gently "plunk" it, and the silver utensils jingle.... It's like Christmas all over again!

Handy Dandy Battery Powered LED Light

In stead of wiring a light into the pot-rack, I opted for a simpler method of lighting the pot-rack chandelier at night: a magnetized battery-powered light I found at Harbor Freight Tools for just a few dollars. It sticks securely to the top of the metal chandelier, shines nice and bright, and I don't have to worry about hiding the wires and such... :)

It looks enchanting at night....

So mesmerizing..... Lighted Silverware Chandelier....

~So do you think I can refer to it as a chandelier, or is that going too far?~

So far the suggestions from you fabulous blog-readers have been:

"Utensilliere"
"Silver Chandelier"
"Whimsical Chandelier"

What's your suggestion?

I link up to a number of these bloggy friends .... as well as to Savvy Southern Style, Today’s Creative Blog, Home Stories A 2 Z, The Shabby Nest, The Shabby Creek Cottage, Thrifty Decor Chick, Between Naps on the Porch

Comments

Stacie link

01/03/2013 11:41

My mother in law makes windchimes using old spoons. I'll have to tell her about this project because I bet she would like to make one too!

Crystelle link

01/03/2013 12:13

I love the gentle sound from silverware wind-chimes... Thanks for stopping by, Stacie!

Megan link

01/03/2013 17:45

This is just too cool! Great idea.

Alyssa link

01/03/2013 19:25

Love your chandelier!! Perfect for your lovely laundry room.

Lisa @ Fern Creek Cottage link

01/04/2013 07:19

Such a cool idea! It looks really great!

heidi link

01/04/2013 13:51

What a clever idea, Crystelle! How about calling it a utensilliere? I’m so glad you linked this up at <a href="http://onecreativemommy.com/">One Creative Weekend!</a> I love it! Hope your weekend is fantastic. (Pinning)

Crystelle link

01/05/2013 16:47

Utensilliere? I like the sound of that. Great thinking!
thanks for stopping by.. :)

Christina @ I Gotta Create! link

01/05/2013 05:47

I think it's fabulous either way!! You are a STAR! Shining the spotlight on you over at I Gotta Create! http://igottacreate.blogspot.com/2013/01/silverware-chandelier.html

Thanks so much for partying with The Wildly Original Crowd. ;)
<3 Christina

Crystelle link

01/05/2013 16:47

Hi Christina!

Thank you so much for the feature! You are such a sweetheart... :)

Danni Baird link

01/05/2013 11:37

THat is so fabulous! Saw you spotlighted over at I Gotta Create and just had to come see. I love it! Great project!

Beth @Under A Pile of Scrap! link

01/05/2013 19:49

This is really cool! That style of pot rack really helps with that whole look.

Thanks for visiting my blog and leaving a nice comment on the chicken enchilada recipe. I hope you like it!

Paula J link

01/06/2013 09:32

What a creative idea! If my laundry room looked more like this I may enjoy laundry :))

Thanks for stopping by and commenting on my Bucket List :))

Paula
lifeasweknowitbypaula.blogspot.com

Cynthia L link

01/07/2013 05:43

I just love this! What a great idea. Found you from the Tutus and Tea Party pin party! I am off to pin it!

Crystelle link

01/08/2013 10:42

How fun to have you come visit! Glad you like my "chandelier" .... :)

Winnie link

01/07/2013 15:26

!st - congratulations on your new site!!

I've never see such chandelier - it's soooooooooooo cool
Really great idea

Crystelle link

01/08/2013 10:43

Thanks much for stopping by, Winnie!
I always love visiting your site.. :)

Linda@Coastal Charm

01/07/2013 18:00

This is one darn cute idea. If you like to paint…then you need to come by and enter my Miss Mustard Seed’s Milk Paint GIVEAWAY…hope to ya there!!!

Blessings,
Linda

Crystelle link

01/08/2013 10:44

Thanks for the invite, Linda, YES! I love to paint...
This is a great giveaway... :)
Keep my fingers crossed...

Athena McElrath link

01/07/2013 21:19

What a beautiful chandelier you created--very clever and I love that the silverware adds such a charming vintage touch!

Crystelle link

01/08/2013 10:44

Ohhhhh, i just love vintage. You and I could get along well.... :)

Lisa Lynn link

01/08/2013 10:41

Very cute! Thanks for sharing on the Winter on the HomeAcre Hop!

Nici ~ Posed Perfection link

01/08/2013 11:09

I love this idea! So very creative and whimsical!
Blessings,
Nici

Lauren link

01/08/2013 13:10

This is really creative. I just did a bunch of projects in my kitchen with utensils. I would love it if you link this up to my new link party.

http://www.ifitsnotbaroquedesignblog.blogspot.com/2013/01/my-first-ever-link-party.html

revi link

01/08/2013 13:14

Hi!,
You left such a kind, generous, head-swelling comment on my blog I just had to stop by to say thanks! And I'm so glad I did! I absolutely LOVE the chandy. I've pinned a similar thing recently, but your pot rack made the perfect jumping off point!
Revi

Sherri link

01/09/2013 11:04

Too cute Crystelle. I wish I had your laundry room!

Jessica link

01/09/2013 15:27

This is such a cute idea! I love it!

Liz @ Infuse With Liz link

01/09/2013 17:05

Wow very cute! That looks like a pot rack I told my husband to buy me!
Very clever idea with the silverware! You can call it the "silver chandelier"!

Crystelle link

01/09/2013 20:33

"Silver Chandelier"
I like it!
Thanks for the idea!

Theresa link

01/09/2013 19:20

This is really unique. I just love all the silverware.

Jeanette @ Creating a Life link

01/09/2013 20:31

I'm visiting from Vintage on a Dime. This is so cute and creative!

Diana Rambles link

01/09/2013 21:39

Yes. It's awesome and it does count as a chandelier!

Margo link

01/10/2013 13:23

Loved this so much, we featured it this week at "Think Tank Thursday!"
Thank you for linking it up!

Rose, home decorating link

01/10/2013 14:51

Cool. Looks great with all the other creative projects you have there. Happy new year, and thank you for your continued contributions to our linky party at FineCraftGuild.com

Mrs. Sarah Coller link

01/11/2013 11:08

This is a creative idea...thanks for sharing it!

Thanks so much for linking with my Homemaking Link-Up Weekend. The new linky is up and I'd love to have you join!

Blessings,
Mrs. Sarah Coller

Kimberly SNeed link

01/11/2013 12:35

Thanks for linking up at the Create & Inspire Party last week! Tonight we are featuring YOU! Hope you stop by! xo, Kimberly

Crystelle link

01/12/2013 08:38

Kimberly, you are such a sweetheart! Thank you so much for the feature...!
I am so honored!

BeColorful link

01/13/2013 10:56

You are such the clever one. Really a fun idea. Thanks for sharing this week on BeColorful.
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Betsy @ Romance on a dime link

01/14/2013 20:02

Love it!! Yes, I think you can consider it a chandelier. I think it's so creative and charming. Thanks for sharing this at Romance on a dime!!

Christine link

01/15/2013 06:40

OH WOW!!! Soooo awesome!!!!!

Thanks so much for sharing this at The DIY Dreamer.. From Dream To Reality! Can't wait to see what you link up this evening!

Rachel link

01/15/2013 12:24

I love this! Seriously - so creative! My grandparents made something like this for their porch - it takes me back :)

Heather @ new house new home new life link

01/16/2013 05:42

Love this idea!! Thanks for sharing it at the All Star Block Party - I'm featuring it this morning. Head on over to grab your button

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