Look what I made!

This cute little bedside lamp came from.......

.....this....not-so-cute beside lamp.

I found these emerald/ gold beauties on KSL and saw some potential. So, for $7 each, plus a $2.75 can of spray paint, and returned lamp shades from DownEast for another $5...I'd say I got them for a steal. They'll look wonderful in our newly decorated home...whenever we get in there that is.

And on a totally different topic.....I'm mourning today. My brother left to Chicago for the next 4 months to work and I can't help but feel terribly sad about it.

Who wouldn't miss this face?

Ever sense we decided to move into my parents basement last year I was mostly excited about getting to live with Rory again. He's just cool. I like hanging out with him and its as simple as that. We get each other when no one else does.

But knowing my mom like I do, there will be a Chicago trip in the works quite shortly...so hopefully I get to see that face before the next 4 months are over.