I feel like I start every post that deals with an awesome DIY lighting project by confessing how much of a sucker I am for awesome DIY lighting projects, but, for goodness' sake, I'm a suck for an awesome DIY lighting project. This one comes from online shop One King's Lane, and the finished product is one of the better I've seen recently:
Not bad, huh? I love the brass and the exposed bulbs, and you could easily take a similar approach to customize your design to fit your style. Check it out:
A Stylish Solution: Brass Chandelier DIY [One King's Lane; photos by Jason Hamilton]