Paris Inspired:

I've recently become quite smitten with the idea that France would be a lovely destination for my next international excursion. This daydream occupies my thoughts to ridiculous proportions. So much so that, not only did I purchase a party dress and a pair of red high heels with (unrealistic) anticipation, but I also purchased several books on Paris and France antique markets and boutiques. These books lead to some serious page perusing where I discovered the most fabulous handmade lights made out of jam jars. My crafty side had to replicate the artwork I found.

So I went to my local coop and found a lovely France-made jam in an equally lovely glass jar. But one can't let such $$ jam go to waste. I baked delicious jam-filled cupcakes and used every last drop of french goodness, cleaned the jar, cut a hole in the top (with a few smaller holes for heat ventilation), found a tini light bulb, cord kit, and PRESTO. My own French inspired light. It's adorableness hangs over my bed and is a romantic reading lamp. One that allows me to fall further into dreams of French countryside, Paris outdoor markets, and black party dresses with dramatic ruffles and very, very red heels.