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DIY Gold Leaf Honeycomb Vase

by Jackie Hernandez on April 1, 2014 15 Comments

Hi, Jackie here from Teal & Lime.  This spring I am on a mission to help you uncover your inner decorator (complete with a free Decorating Style Crash Course video series).  One of my favorite ways to get in touch with your creative side is with a simple DIY project that will turn out so pretty you will grin from ear to ear every time you see it.  I’ve got just such a project for you today.

I feel like I am always scrambling for a pretty vase.  I have some nice decorative ceramic vases, which are not the kind I usually put fresh blooms in…they aren’t always suitable for water.  When I buy fresh flowers or someone brings me a bouquet, I dig through the kitchen cupboards for a glass vase that came with the last bouquet from the florist.  I am sick of plain glass vases.  So, I gave one of my go-to glass cylinder vases a fresh, glowing makeover.

Have you seen all the gold and hexagon patterns popping up lately? I for one love both these trends…and think together they are even better!

I love the honeycomb look on accent tables, lamp bases, vases, well pretty much anywhere.

What I don’t like is spending a lot of money on a trend I may not be as fond of in a couple of months. In those cases, I like to spend my time (a little of it) and make something trendy I will love for now without breaking the bank.

Today, I want to show you one of my favorite techniques EVER…gold leafing on glass. I first employed this method to decorate Christmas ornaments and vases for the holidays.

DIY Gold Leaf Honeycomb Vase by Teal & Lime for makelyhome.com

Now I am stepping it up a notch, by introducing pattern…with the help of a stencil.

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5-Minute DIY Driftwood Mirrors

by Jackie Hernandez on February 20, 2014 15 Comments

How to Turn a Charger Plate into a Mirror | Teal & Lime for makelyhome.com

Hi, it’s Jackie here from Teal & Lime.  Sometimes I am not sure if it is a blessing or a curse, but as a DIYer, I can rarely see something for what it is.  I see a cool rug and think ottoman.  I see a wastebasket and think pendant light.  I see tablecloth and think slipcovers.

You see, my brain is always analyzing something for what it could be, not what it is.  I suppose, for someone who likes to DIY, it is a blessing.  This ability to think outside the box has helped me personalize my home and save a lot of money in the process.

My latest victims were these driftwood chargers from World Market.  I loved the light, almost gray-washed wood.  But, let’s be honest, I rarely set the table, let alone use chargers.  Just trying to keep it real.  So naturally, my mind starts to wander and think of alternative uses for the chargers.

Then, comes the lightbulb moment.  That moment when you realize just what to do and can’t wait to get started.

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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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