Hanging lights - a cautionary tale

I didn't know that light bulbs, like electrical appliances, vary between America (110 V) and Europe (220 V). So if you ever get the crazy idea to hit up a Home Depot, load up on light bulbs, and go overseas -- don't do it. You can use light fixtures overseas, just not light bulbs. (the mistake I made was thinking that if the chandelier would work, then surely the bulbs would, too). Strands of lights blow up as well.

Lesson number 2 on my journey -- many, many light fixtures today come with tiny light bulbs that are not sufficient. Check the type of bulbs that monstrous chandelier you found online take. You might be surprised to see how little light it gives off for such a big gal.

Final lesson of the day -- make sure to hang a light fixture that wall mounts high enough. Otherwise you get weird shadows and a middle-aged lady does not want that in her powder room! Better safe than sorry so mount those sconces as high as you can get them.