My Husband Rocks.

I love my husband.

That kinda goes without saying, I guess. After all, I think one should grow increasingly fond of their mate after 11 years of marriage.

But I digress.

Here's how our relationship works:

1. I think of a design idea I would love to try in our home.

2. Thad figures out how to make it happen.

Not bad, right?

Allow me to share his latest genius. Fixing our, what I lovingly call, "obnoxiously ugly bedroom light fixture issue."

I found a great pendant shade for a measly $5. (To replace aforementioned O.U.B.L.F.I.)

After searching various lighting stores, I refused to purchase the $85 lighting kit it would require to turn my discount shade into an actual lighting option.

Okay, okay I'm cheep. Big deal.

While making a stop at Ikea, I became discouraged with the fact I might have to settle for a cord hanging from my ceiling. Unlike the rod I wished for.

Then Thad saw this:

A lamp base. A simple, simple lamp base.

And it only cost $5.99. Beautiful.

So, my fantastically handy hubby cut the electrical cord (yes, he spa-lit the cord) to transform it into a hard wire situation.

What?! You can do that? Yes. Yes you can.

He then installed the lamp base upside down and made this:

Cool?

Total cost: $10.99 and a kiss to the man who so graciously puts up with my never ending projects.