I had a fantastic weekend with my hubby to celebrate my birthday – lots of shopping, food and relaxation. Amazing how that rejuvenates your soul and recharges your batteries! Lots of fun boutiques and shops to choose from and I managed to do some damage in the city of Chi-town.
I came upon this book in a store called The Paper Source, and I just had to buy it. Any book that has me laughing out loud while I’m in a store by myself, is a must-buy.
Oh. My. Goodness. This book, “F in Exams” by Richard Benson is a compilation of some of the worst (yet most hilarious) wrong answers given on tests. A few samples:
For anyone who ever hated word problems:
Or Algebra…
Don’t forget History…
You have to give these kids credit for creativity.
I did get a mini-project done as well. My son’s room has been in dire need of a new lamp, but I haven’t been able to find one that I really like that was reasonably priced. But, I scored this beauty at Goodwill yesterday.
Nice bones, right?
With a little ORB paint and a new shade (on clearance at Target), we have a winner!
I really love it, and it’s a nice addition to his room. It still never ceases to amaze me what a little spray paint can do.
It’s just a matter of looking at things with a different eye, right?
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13 Comments
Lisa
March 8, 2011 at 4:30 pmThat was a great Goodwill store score! I look all the time, but apparently I live in an area where everyone else has the same idea to buy and spraypaint the lamps because there is never anything good! I love the color you chose and the shade – it looks fabulous, Jenny.
theultimate
March 8, 2011 at 5:18 pmThe new lamp looks awesome! =]
Pam
March 8, 2011 at 5:25 pmIt looks great! I love the new ORB look!
modern jane
March 8, 2011 at 8:33 pmWow! That turned out so great! Sounds like you had a great little trip:)
Martina
March 8, 2011 at 9:17 pmWOW the lamp turned out fabulous!!
The Starr Family
March 9, 2011 at 2:48 amBravo on the lamp, chic on the cheap!
Brandy
March 9, 2011 at 3:22 pmLOVE the lamp! Nice work!
M.L. @ The House of Whimsy
March 11, 2011 at 6:01 amWow!!! What a difference! Kudos to you!!!
M.L.
Sarah
March 11, 2011 at 6:34 pmThat is a gorgeous transformation!
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poindextr
March 12, 2011 at 12:38 amtotally fabulous -super great job! I'm not familiar with that paint, so thanks for the tip!
Mary
March 12, 2011 at 1:45 amI've got a couple of lamps *in my house* that I'm going to redo – who knew ORB? Thanks for sharing!
Dear Lillie
August 26, 2011 at 4:02 amGreat job!
Dear Lillie
August 26, 2011 at 4:03 amOh and by the way, I laughed out loud at a few of those excerpts from the book you shared! Haha!