Office Light

August 5th, 2010

The office part of the den is my constant nemesis. It used to look like THIS, no wait, lets look at THIS really old version.

I hate the built in desk – which we can’t rip out, or else I seriously would. I hate the stupid half wall of wainscoting that is actually inset in the plaster and therefore makes up half the wall (structurally). I hate the stupid oddly placed hardwired light thing. HATE. I hate the stupid high electrical sockets. I hate that there is nowhere to hide cords since the desk is built into the wall.

Not going to change it though. Costs too much and its not worth it in the long run.

Anyhow, I wanted to try out a simple lighting solution with a basic lamp holder and half chrome bulb. This is sort of a test run for an idea I have for the bathroom.

Hey. It works.

I can’t decide if I want to paint it white or black, I’m feeling very blah and uninspired right now about everything and kind of need a break deciding about things. I’m not totally Debbie Downer though, I do like the light it gives off at night. Also, since it’s a half chrome bulb it doesn’t blind you – which is always a plus with a wall mounted light.

Ugh. I hate you desk.

Still Painting

August 4th, 2010

Finally! The chimney got painted. Even the ghetto neighbors said it was about time.

It was terrifying. The Boy got on the roof. I hung out on the ladder.

Look at those weeds and that fence! Seems like landscaping might have to wait another year, we are not ready at all for fall planting.

Oh, but we are so close, SO CLOSE to being done after only two years of painting the exterior. A few more small details here and there and this bitch will be fully painted.

I’ve got some big plans for this funky little pony wall. Hint hint – Who likes bars? We do!

Thrifty!

August 3rd, 2010

Peek-a-boo!

We went to go see a matinee of Inception (which was awesome! Also, that kid from 3rd Rock filled out nicely! Hotness). Afterward hit up the local Salvation Army…

What did I find? Oh, just GLAMOR.

Glamorously oversized glamor. Try not to be jealous.