Wanna See What I've Been Working On?

Well here it is everyone!  The product of my labor... enjoy!

Who's a Horrible Blogger?

I AM!  I just can't get into the swing of the blog craze.  I am trying I promise.  All of these thoughts are jumping around my head and I think..."Oooo!  I should write that down!  No wait!  I have to finish beading this.  I can type later."  And then it NEVER gets done.  I will work on this.  I am going to get a netbook that I can take with me anywhere and then maybe that way I can wrangle my ideas for you all to read.  Aside from my negligence I have BIG news!!!

Shabulous Creations, also known as Shabulous Chandeliers, will be making it's first chandelier debut on HGTV's hit TV show, Dear Genevieve!  Genevieve will be re-working a downtown loft apartment in New York City.  The episode (Season 5, Episode 506) will air either late September or early October of this year.  Tune in to see one of the best Lori originals yet!  I will be following up this blog post with a step by step presentation of how I created my masterpiece.

So, don't give up on me yet.  I'll be back with some exciting new posts.  In the meantime, check out some of my new listings!  Lots of changes to the shop!

http://www.etsy.com/listing/75290440/elegantly-shabby-creamy-white-4-candle

AND

http://www.etsy.com/listing/74839632/chic-couture-5-arm-taper-candelabra-with

AND

http://www.etsy.com/listing/70775481/raspberry-peacock-custom-5-arm

AND MUCH MORE!

I apologize...

I apologize to my fans that read this blog.  I have had a personally stressful and demanding last few months.  We had a death in the family and I became way behind on my work.  My blog took a back seat.  However, I plan to return very soon with new entries!  Stay tuned for a special post on my "Before and After" projects!  Thanks for your patience!  Please hang around...

Lori

All Things Chandelier!

A chandelier's capabilities can span far beyond the radiation of light! It can create a sense of style, prestige, glamor, personality, elegance, and even mood to almost anything. I'm not just talking about which room or space you place it in, I'm talking everyday household objects that we use daily! Check out these unexpected places you can find chandeliers from excellent sellers on Etsy!

AnnMargaretsSpecialT$18.00

projector$40.00

AnnMargaretsSpecialT$30.00

chocolatecreative$13.00

craftypagan$8.33

Ayoka$27.00

annab15140$8.00

Holiday Collection

Holiday Collection

I decided to make another chandelier collection based on the upcoming holiday season. Each one struck me as perfect for this time of year! Please visit my shop for the perfectly unique gift for any girl (young or old)!

Christmas at the Beach Candle Chandelier

Nutcracker Ballerina Candle Holder

Christmas Morning Creme Brulle 5 Arm Chandelier

Holiday Black Tie Affair Black and White Candle Holder

New Chandelier Collection

It's a little late for the completion of my "The Wind Blowing In...Seaside Collection" considering that it is now November! But, hey! It's totally worth it and they all turned out great! My sister's name is Wendi. I named the collection after her. She lives in Panama City, FL and always coins herself in emails as "It's me, just the wind blowing in..." I thought that it was cute and creative so I turned it into a chandelier. I liked the way the first one turned out so I made a few more! I visit my friend in Anna Maria Island, FL and always visit my favorite shop, The Sand Dollar. I am always leaving there with great ideas and motivation! The shop is just so perfectly seaside! So, here are my feelings of the sea translated into light. I hope that you like them! Check all of them out in my shop!

The Wind Blowing In...Seaside Collection

Lori Nelson

Shabulous Creations

Atlanta, Georgia

Email: LoriLivinfaith@yahoo.com

Shop: www.shabulouscreations.etsy.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Shabulous-Creations/272235227487

Blog: www.shabulouscreations.blogspot.com

It's coming...FALL IS ALMOST HERE!!!

I am not kidding! Fall is my absolute flipping favorite time of year!!! I am so obsessed it starts the first week in September for me. My year round home decor is chocked full of browns, oranges, reds, tans, and natural fibers. I don't care- it makes me happy. So without further ado, I would like to introduce you to some very unique and interesting items I found while surfing Etsy.

I WANT ALL OF THESE:

Autumn Flowers Pillow Cover

$32.00

http://www.etsy.com/shop/vintagegreenlimited

Fall Fabric Leaves Bouquet

$20.00

http://www.etsy.com/shop/suryadesigns

Fall Burlap Banner

$16.00

http://www.etsy.com/shop/31vintageroad

Fall Decor Pillow

$20.00

http://www.etsy.com/shop/31vintageroad

Golden Spice Flower

$5.50

http://www.etsy.com/shop/ffflowers

Coiled Fabric Basket

$22.00

http://www.etsy.com/shop/ALottaJazz

Actual Corn Husk Wreath

$20.00

http://www.etsy.com/shop/thekeepershouse

Autumn Vintage Candle Sticks

$30.00

http://www.etsy.com/shop/funkiefinds

Candy Corn Whatnots

$7.00

http://www.etsy.com/shop/PidgApegCottage

Actual Preserved Oak Leaf Wreath

$18.00

http://www.etsy.com/shop/NHWoodscreations

I hope that you have enjoyed my collection of fun fall decor! I can't wait to go through my boxes! Get ready for autumn! Check out these great original items and surf Etsy for much more! Please visit my shabulous shop:

www.shabulouschandeliers.com

Shop: www.shabulouscreations.etsy.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Shabulous-Creations/272235227487
Blog: www.shabulouscreations.blogspot.com
Product Slideshow: ShabulousChandeliersSlideshow

Day by Day

Life is sooooooo overwhelming sometimes. It is getting harder and harder to stick to a schedule day to day. So much to do...so much to work on...so much to prepare for...so much to plan... juggling a family, business, moving, and wedding is crazy hard!!! I haven't blogged in FOREVER. I don't really know what to say other than through all of this going on, I have come out strong with my chandeliers. I am producing a good bit and am reaping the benefits! Thanks to all who are reading this and appreciate my work! You have no idea how much work and effort goes into each piece along with the other aspects of life. Maybe after October I can sit back and relax...doubt it but I'll push on. Thanks for the support!

Thanks for reading!

Was it really worth it?

YES!

As an artist and designer it can be a very daunting task to find new and different ways to reach customers. I participated in a local festival this month- the Geranium Festival in McDonough, GA. It was SO MUCH work! I had my friends, family, and even friends of friends involved in pulling it off! (side note: Thanks to all of those included in this diatribe!) Setting up at 12 midnight the night before and staying there until 3am prepping and primping my creations was trying to say the least. The 6am wake up the next morning was worst than the night before. And as the sun rose and its hot heat created a blanket of steam, the flood of people roared through the tent alleys. People came and people went. Women gushed over my girly frocks. Children pulled at the pretty dangling jewels that hung from anything between electric chandeliers to my cheery lime colored table cloths. My business cards seem to be flying away they were snatched up so fast! My feet hurt, my back was burnt from the sun, and my stomach was aching in anger for not eating since the day before. I don't know that I've ever talked so much in one day in my life!

Alas, the day was done. It was time to close up shop and pack away all that was left behind. The entire day was a haze. My brain could barely function and all my body wanted to do was collapse. As my family helped me pack-up I looked around, counted my earnings, and appreciated the fact that it took this ONE day of work to accomplish so much. Not only did I make a profit while at the show, but I somehow managed to get almost 300 business cards out there into the world.

I owe my family and friends so much gratitude for the amount of love, support, and encouragement that they have given me in the last two years trying to build this weird little business of mine into a true career. It is really happening and I could not do it without them.

It was a hard day. And there will be many of those to come. I may not know where to go from here, but I think that I am definitely moving in the right direction. Making a little extra money, getting my name out there, and gaining numerous new contacts and clients was not the only thing I can take away from this day, but I also gained a renewed sense of worth. People love my lamps. I'm obviously doing something right.

So I will press on and continue doing what makes me happy...

Please visit my Etsy shop at: www.shabulouscreations.etsy.com

Playing Dress Up

I am adding a new installment to my blog periodically. It is called "Playing Dress Up". A lot of times I scan numerous sites for rooms with inspiration for my designs. I like to play on fun elements from all types of settings. From babies' rooms to outdoor patio areas, I can always come up with some kind of design that will shine with perfect harmony. Here, I am sharing some of my inspiration rooms combined with the lamps that I have created. This is actually pretty entertaining to me. I am so lame. I hope that you enjoy my imagination! Let me know what you think.

Playing Dress Up: