A Yummy For Y'all

This week's yummy might seem a wee bit random. ELC and I were gallavantin' around a Fort Worth Garden Ridge yesterday afternoon when she decided she needed new lampshades for the bedside tables in her master bedroom. We found the cutest chocolate brown, burlap-y-esque shades. They were quite adorable! I purchased two for my bedside tables, as well. Although may-JOR cheap/reasonable, they looked oh-so-tres-chic.

The moment I got home, I immediately headed for our bedroom to begin the "switch." Holy guacamole. It was completely transformational. (I wish I had a "before." Alas, I didn't think of that, and I've already donated the old shades to a local charity. No one can say I'm not fast.) My lamp bases are a rubbed-black. I'm a sucker for a black/brown combo – I think it looks sleek.

This morning I had to run to Target (I prefer to say it like our French neighbors across the pond. It sounds much classier, mais aucune?) for sunscreen. Somehow I ended up in their lampshade aisle. How in the world did that happen, pray tell? Have y'all ever browsed their selection? One word:  PRECIOUS! I bought two. (Don't judge.) One cream burlap-y (yes, I heart burlap) shade for my living room. And one caramel burlap-y shade for my guest boudoir.

the AFTER image via TLC's iPhone

As you can see, I'm already behind on my reading list for the year.

I even procratinate my hobbies.

I think I might have a new obsession. So, in addition to reality TV, cupcakes, nail polish, and more cupcakes, I can now add lampshades to my ever-growing list. I've made the decision my shades shall become "seasonal." I'll leave the burlap ones out through September-ish. Won't that be fun?!?!?

The bonus is:  Hubby hasn't even noticed. Which is good. Because I haven't received his monthly "lecture" on "over-accessorizing" our home.

Seriously, if a room in your home just needs "something", some kind o' jzhoujzhin', but you don't want to spend a pretty penny, try a new lampshade. Head to Target – better hurry!