You guys. I got new pendant lights for the kitchen. And I'm obsessed. It's like that quote 'you were everything I never knew I always wanted.' That's how I'd describe these fixtures. I thought I wanted shiny and new. I was wrong. I thought I wanted modern. That was a lie. Turns out I never knew I always wanted vintage fixtures with the most beautiful patina in a rather traditional shape. They're huge and they make my heart flutter. And they came from [drum roll please] FACEBOOK MARKETPLACE. I'm sorry I'm screaming but I just never thought I'd find the perfect affordable brass light fixture on facebook. Craigslist? Maybe but not likely. OfferUp? Probably not.  Wayfair? Overstock? AllModern? Hayneedle? Yes, yes, yes, or yes.



But these beauties popped up and I jumped on it. I paid $110 for both which is just over half the price of ONE of these which were the most "me" pendants I could find at a moderately affordable price. To clarify, it's easy to find inexpensive pendants if you want tiny ones. But like rugs, we often choose pendants that are too small for the space. Because, duh, bigger ones are more expensive. But a big bold light fixture makes a statement a tiny one just can't. And that's why I appreciate these beauties so much! Ok- enough about that.

On to sharing my favorite brass fixtures. But first, a caveat: round-ups with expensive items are plentiful. But in real life, when you're on a budget, you search and search and search for that thing that looks like a million bucks but only costs a few. Here are my TOP finds in each category: affordable brass vanity light fixture, affordable brass sconces, affordable brass semi-flush pendant, affordable large brass pendant, and an affordable brass chandelier. This is the result of hours of searching people! And here they are: