Chandeliers and Pendants and Lanterns, Oh My!

I went to the hardware store to buy a new ceiling fan for our bedroom. Gasp! What a decorating sin, a ceiling fan?! But I must face facts that I live in Texas and it gets freaking hot here in the summer. While I was roaming around the department completely unamused at my selections my husband admits that he doesn't like our ceiling fan. He said it dries his eyes out when it's on. Light bulb!

"So can I spend the money for something fancy like a chandelier then?"

"Well it depends on what we're talking about..."

"Since I didn't know it was an option I have no idea what I'd buy instead"

"Well let's split the cost and get what you really want"

Um...hell yes! Sidenote: my husband and I have separate accounts for spending money on fun stuff and a joint account for everything else. Works like a dream btw.

So now the search begins! I already know that I don't want a chandelier right off the bat. Not sure if I can accurately explain why but I just feel I want something more contemporary with a cleaner line. So I've been looking at pendants. Here are some considerations...

Jupiter Chandelier, from Z Gallerie

I think a little touch of glam would be nice.

Square Pendant, Shades of Light

Jonathon Adler Flush Mount

Interlocking Rings Flush Mount

Question: Any of you who have similar ceiling lights or have seen them better in person, how bright are these? My bedroom can get pretty dark and I do my make up in there so I want something with a good amount of light. Not glaringly bright or anything but bright you know?

Better Than One!

I love the over the top look of having more than one light over a dining table or in any space for that matter. It's so opulent and luxurious!

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Is anyone else loathing this Monday as much as me? Geez Louis, I picked up two last minute dancing gigs this weekend at some very glamorous super bowl parties here in Dallas. I can't even count the amount of celebrities I saw on one hand! Hopefully pictures will be posted on the party company's website soon and then I will surely share. It was such a blast!

How was your weekend?