These Michael McHale chandeliers on Kim Valee’s site caught my eye because they are made with reclaimed pipe fittings. I can understand why the prices are outrageous…. it’s Swarovki crystal. House of European Design does similar work and hey, it’s under $3000!

WTF? Still too much? Come on, this isn’t a highly skilled DIY job here. Piece of cake. Forego the Swarovki and stick some friggin crystals and bulbs on a pipe and you’ve got yourself a fine reproduction. Hell, I’ll do it for you for a couple of hundred bucks. Who wants one? I’m taking orders.