I have been cursing to myself every evening when I sit down at my desk and can't see a darn thing. So, I broke down and bought myself a $3 lamp at the thrift store today. I'm totally kicking myself for not taking a before picture (I'm still new to this whole blogging my life thing, sorry) but, I promise this is a major improvment. While the little people did let me hit the thrift store, the bank, the office, the post office, and Staples, they drew the line when I wanted to run into Micheals and look for fun stuff to dress up this puppy. So, I used what was available. I hit it with a quick coat of green spray paint that I had in the garage (It was a lovely black and gold in it's prior life) and while the white, slightly faded shade would have been fine, I've been dying to use these danglies for over a year and this seemed like as good a chance as any. If I was even slightly artsy I would have attempted some kind of design on the shade, but I'm not so it will have to wait until I can make that trip to Michaels. For now, I love it!! For $3 you can't beat it, not to mention I saved a functional lamp from the landfill for at least a little while longer.
And a sidenote: I got my Mothers Day gift in the mail on Tuesday. Jesse let me shop for a locket to stick pictures of the girls in. It's amazing and the lady who made it threw in a free necklace with my purchase. I couldn't be happier, so I'm giving her a shout out, or whatever. If you are shopping for jewelry or just like to look at pretty things check her etsy shop out at creationsbyjuliann.etsy.com
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