Okay- here is a mini tutorial! I took down this gorgeous period fixture from the dining room and plan on reusing it in the kitchen- because it’s gorgeous. Personally... I am bummed that it had been painted white!! I studied the piece for awhile and realized that it is far too delicate for scrubbing and stripping- so, white it will stay... but, it has all of that gorgeous detail, see? So- I again wracked my brain as to what I could use to bring out the detail in a light way that wouldn’t ruin it!!! Stain is too heavy, marker/crayon is too streaky...then it hit me... COCOA POWDER!!!!!! Guys... seriously... look through these photos and see- it brings out the detail *just* enough. I dipped my finger in my container and picked up the cocoa dust and rubbed away. Now- I didn’t google this beforehand so I don’t know if it will fade but I know it can’t be dangerous!! It might even smell good as it heats up... haha!! Anyway- this girl is seriously pleased with how this spur of the moment DIY turned out!! #cocoapowder #cocoadiy #periodlighting #gorgeous #dontpaint #originalisbest #originalcharacter #1929 #ineedmorelight #firsthomedreamhome #favoriteplace #smallspaces #thinkoutsidethebox #checkyourcabinets #lifeintheburrow