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Anatomy of a Simple Fall Tablescape

by Lindsay Jackman on October 16, 2014 1 Comment

Fall Table Styling

I absolutely love fall entertaining.  And better than that, I love SIMPLE fall entertaining.

You can create a beautiful table in just a few simple steps.

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DIY Yarn Garlands – 3 Ways

by Lindsay Jackman on September 18, 2014 3 Comments

DIY Fall Yarn Garlands

I’m so excited to be back on Lindsay’s blog today sharing a super simple fall project to spruce up your home.

Decorating for fall is one of my absolute favorite things!  I love the cooler weather and cozying up your house in response.  For me, that means a few pumpkins, wool blankets, and cozy texture.

So, when I started designing my fall mantle, I wanted to bring in some of that fall texture.  What better way to do that than with some simple DIY Yarn Garlands?

Start out with some chunky yarn from your local craft store.

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There are so many color options, so have fun with a variety!  My goal was to go with mainly neutrals in my fall decor this year and really let color from nature (pumpkins, branches, etc.) shine.  So, I chose a palette of cream, tan, and gray.  I chose the yarn with the nubbiest texture and the thickest weave.

I started out with a simple braided tassel incorporating all three colors.

Braided Tassel Garland

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About Makely

Lindsay Ballard is a former college mascot turned political geek turned roller derby playing, DIY fanatic.

Lindsay chronicles her projects, design ideas, and lifestyle tips here at Makely, where she shares tutorials and inspiration. Her DIY designs are bold and graphic, while her spirit is fun and full of color.

Lindsay lives outside of Austin, Texas with her husband (Tom), children (Zack and Emma), and dogs (Duke and Jill). She plays roller derby for the Rockin' City Rollergirls out of Round Rock, Texas.


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