You've Come A Long Way Baby

June Cleaver would be so proud of this next generation. Every women I know is a busy woman, but we all like our homes to look nice, even if we have to employ others to make it so. Here's one do-it-yourself project that's quick, easy, and will make you're home look fabulous in a snap.


To clean a crystal chandelier, you usually have to disassemble it, pendant by pendant, and wash the pieces by hand. No longer: The Da Vinci crystal chandelier comes apart in a few easy pieces, and it is dishwasher safe.

The Da Vinci, by Schonbek of Plattsburgh, N.Y., has crystals attached to a stainless-steel frame, so it can be separated into segments like an orange and loaded in a dishwasher. It comes in two kinds of crystal and four sizes: 10, 12, 18, and 24 inches in diameter. Prices range from $1,750 to $8,795 in Swarovski Spectra Crystal, and $2,625 to $15,395 in Swarovski Strass; www.schonbek.com, (800) 836-1892.
ELAINE LOUIE