Outdoor Chandelier

    By Anonymous

    QUICK IDEA Create an enchanting retreat in a corner of your yard with a chandelier you can make in an hour. All you need is a wire basket, a few jam jars, and some pretty crystals.

    Pick out a wire basket with a handle and a flat base. (We've seen them in home and garden shops, online auctions, and thrift stores.) Look for one designed to hold glassware or small pots-the built-in partitions will hold your jars in place. Then hang crystals from the base and top; if desired, loop two strands of glass beads across the bottom too. Seattle's Swanky Nest (www.swankynest.com or 425/432- 4833] has a great selection of baubles. Attach your chandelier to a patio roof or tree with a length of matching chain (or use a metal plant hanger). When you're seated, it should float just above eye level. Pop tea lights or votives into the jars, and light the candles as dusk descends. Copyright Sunset Publishing Corporation Jun 2007

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