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Cool Vintage Lamps with Unique Features

by Lindsay Ballard on January 3, 2014 2,178 Comments

I have a soft spot in my heart for vintage lighting.  If I see a unique fixture at a thrift store or antique store, you can bet that it’s coming home with me – whether I have an immediate use for it or not.  I’m just a few lamps short of an episode of Hoarders.

On a recent trip to my favorite local antique store, I came across an amazing lamp in a booth that was going out of business.  The lamp was sadly sitting on the floor all alone, sporting a price of just $10.  It was far too cool to pass up, and it quickly found a home on my daughter’s nightstand.

Cool Vintage Lamps with Unique Features via MakelyHome.com

The switch felt a little lose, so my husband wanted to replace the socket.  When he opened up the lamp, he found a little surprise inside – a night light bulb!

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How to Paint a Coir Doormat

by Lindsay Ballard on January 2, 2014 2,829 Comments

How to Paint a Coir Doormat via MakleyHome.com

Let’s start 2014 with one of the easiest projects ever – a painted doormat!  I literally made this at the kitchen table while my kids were eating breakfast one morning.  It’s just a little thing, but it makes a big statement on your porch.

Start with gathering your supplies.  You’ll need some latex paint (I used some of what was leftover from my kids’ playroom), a paint brush, masking tape and newspaper to protect your painting surface.  You could probably also use acrylic craft paint, but latex house paint is thicker and will cover your rug more quickly.

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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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