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How to Refresh Your Bedroom with Discount Bedding

by Lindsay Ballard on January 28, 2014 1,757 Comments

how to refresh your bed with discount linens via MakelyHome.com

It’s been a few years since I finished the redesign of our master bedroom.  In all that time, I can honestly stay that I’m not tired of the gray, or the chevron walls or the bright yellow dresser.  In fact, I still love all of those things as much as I did the day I finished the room.

But much like the playroom, I decided that the bedroom needed a little refreshing.  Instead of focusing on the accessories as in the playroom, I focused on the bedding.  I’m sure that you’d agree that the bedding makes the biggest impact in a bedroom.  I didn’t want to spend a lot of money on new bedding, though, so I hit up some of my favorite stores for a few new items.

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How to Paint a Chandelier

by Lindsay Ballard on January 27, 2014 1,369 Comments

how to hang a chandelier for easy spray painting via MakelyHome.com

I am a chandelier hoarder.  When I see an old one with a great shape, I must bring it home with me – even if I don’t have a place for it at the time.  I stick them in corners of closets and in the attic crawl space until the perfect ceiling presents itself to me.  It’s gotten to the point that my husband, Tom, has asked that I not bring anymore home.  Oh, like that is going to happen!

Generally, the light fixtures that I hoard need some sort of attention – cleaning up, new wiring or an updated paint job.  The challenging thing about painting a chandelier is getting the underside, the side that you can see when you stand underneath it.  Chandeliers aren’t exactly easy to balance upside down.

So, I’ve devised a system in my garage to make the job easier.  Here’s how to paint a chandelier:

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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.


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