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{31 Days to an Eclectic Home} Day 31 – Have It Your Way

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Today is Day 31 of a 31 day series on creating and cultivating an eclectic home.  For some crazy reason, I have accepted The Nester’s challenge to write on the same theme every day for the month of October.  This may end up killing me.  Or you.  But, I appreciate you reading and welcome your comments.

For the past 31 days, I’ve been running my mouth (fingers?) about creating an eclectic home.  I don’t pretend to be an expert about anything, but it’s been fun sharing my ideas with you.  I know eclecticism is not a style that is embraced by everyone, but more and more I see people moving that way.  I have just been delighted in the response this little series has received.

As our last day draws to a close, I just want to issue one final directive:  Have it your way.  Whether you are at Burger King or in your own home, YOU have the ability to do whatever you want.  Paint a crazy pattern on the walls or keep them sleek and white.  Paint a chair frame bright pink or just add a colorful collection of throw pillows.  Ask for extra pickles or ask for none at all.  It’s totally up to you.

Lilly Pulitzer via Horchow

And do you want to know the cool thing?  There’s no “right” or “wrong.”  Throughout the series, I’ve talked about some guidelines and they are simply just that – guides to get you started.  Embrace them or ignore them.  It is YOUR home and YOUR style, and it is unlike anyone else’s.  Think of it as your very own snowflake.

Thank you so much for joining me over the past month.  I’ll leave my 31 days button in my side bar; clicking on it takes you to all 31 entries.  For those of you who are new, welcome to my world and I hope you’ll stick around!  I’ve got some fun things I’m working on, and I look forward to sharing them with all of you soon.

Until then?  I think it’s finally time for a nap.

 

About Lindsay Ballard

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.

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  1. Sandy says

    I just wanted to let you know what a great job I thought you did on your 31 days series! You chose a good topic and stayed on track with some great “guidelines” and inspiration. I personally love the eclectic look. None of my furniture matches, none of my end tables are the same, everything is collected over time and they fit together simply because they are all things that we love. That is, I think, one of the biggest keys to the eclectic look. When you are drawn to certain elements, no matter how random you may think they are, there will be something about them that unifies them because YOU chose them. It is an outward expression of your inner creative self. Our homes should reflect our personalities not the page of a catalog.
    Thanks again for such a great series!
    Sandy

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  4. Holly says

    Really great job, Lindsay! I know this was a HUGE time commitment, and you put together such a great series! I truly enjoyed it! Thank you so very much! I am going to miss receiving new posts from you everyday! 😉

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  5. yvonne says

    Lindsay, I have totally enjoyed reading this series! You have been inspiring, fun, and creative with the series and you have helped me shape my own projects. Thanks for your dedication to this series 🙂

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  10. Rondell says

    I loved this series although I’m reading it 2 years later it still holds true. I learned a lot and would love someday to go to Round Top.

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  11. maria says

    WOW my style has a name, now I can tell my husband, that we really got style, and not just a bunch of colours and different periods stuff – IT’S AN ECLECTIC DECOR STYLE 😉

    Thank you for taking this challenge.

    Regards from acrosse the pond, in Denmark

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