Orange Euro Shams

Well, it's official.  We have more orange in our house.  I never thought I'd see the day, but I'm okay with it so long as it isn't paired with purple (because of my Gamecock pride, stubbornness?, and all). I mentioned in my post here that I had found some really cute orange fabric that was on clearance.  I went ahead and pulled the trigger on fabric.com, and the fabric arrived within 2 days.  If you are in the Atlanta area, I would recommend fabric.com because they are local (Kennesaw, GA) and super fast.  I'm glad I went ahead and ordered because now the fabric is sold out... guess I'm not the only one who wants orange. Maybe it's that we're all ready for summer with this ridiculous cold/rainy weather lately?

In any event, I'm happy with my purchase.  I got to work right away and made my shams and I have a yard of fabric left! Hooray.

I like that the euros now tie in the lamps.

It's all coming together, oh I love this phase of a design! Don't you? 

It excites me (but then, I have real problems).

I am scrapping the ikea rast hack idea and plan to use the furniture I've got.  Both pieces were my grandmother's, and I love that. I also don't think things need to get too matchy-matchy. 

What are your thoughts?

I decided to stack books on the lower nightstand to get the lamps at the same level. So far, no casualties. (hey- law school books do come in handy after the bar, y'all!)

 The room took a sharp turn from the original plan I had with gray and blue in subdued and monochromatic tones when I found those orange lamps. 

I'm glad I went out of my comfort zone though. I think it's a bright and happy space now.

But it oddly makes me crave an orange smoothie.

To do list (almost done!)

1) make orange euros

2) make finish velvet bedskirt

3) ikea rast hack (decided against)

4) invite over guests!

Orange Lamps

If you had told me as a kid I would be drooling over orange lamps one day, I'd have told you to buzz off. Ha! I usually detest all things orange, but here lately I've been adoring these little pops of color.  I love the playful affect a colored lamp can give an otherwise traditional setting. It's sort of unexpected, like it's saying 'hey, I like to party'.  Here's some pictures I've been Pinterested in lately...

So, last weekend on my Steinmart outing, I passed by a set of orange lamps for under $100. Say what! I love me some Steinmart and discount shopping. Finding a deal is ah-mazin. And my wallet agrees. So, I came home with the beauties. They now live in my guest room. Just one more fun update to this evolving room of mine.....

I like the shape of these because they are big and chunky.  I love the color of this orange- in person it is more of a sherbet color than road cone/hunting/Clemson orange.  The finish on the bottom and top finial are an antique brass, and the shade is burlap.  All of that for less than $100 for the set.  Can't beat Steinmart! 

What do you think of the pop of color?  Would you buy any bright and colorful lamps for your home?