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DIY Astroturf Grass Striped Patio Rug

by Lindsay Ballard on June 5, 2014 717 Comments

DIY Astroturf Striped Patio Rug

Over the years, my decorating style has become anything but traditional.  I haven’t always been that way, but now I totally embrace (and go overboard) with my love of bright color and bold, graphic patterns.  I also dig unconventional uses of common elements, which is why you’ll find a bed frame hanging above my front door and astroturf chevrons on one of my walls.

Much to my husband’s reservation (and now delight), I’ve taken one more stab at using an artificial grass rug.  This time it’s on my concrete slab patio.  But obviously, I couldn’t just put a rug on my patio. I had to cut it up and turn it into a graphic pattern.

This was SO easy, y’all.  It looks complicated, but it’s really not.  Let me explain.

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Summer Home Tour 2014

by Lindsay Ballard on June 4, 2014 43 Comments

I am so thrilled to be joining my friend Gina from Shabby Creek Cottage on a summer tour of bloggers’ homes!  Because this is a blog hop, some of you may be visiting here for the first time from Madigan Made.  Welcome!

Summer tour of bold, eclectic home

If you’ve spent any time reading this blog, you may know that I live in perpetual summer.  I love bold, over saturated colors, and my decorating style reflects that obsession.  The only time I really ever tone it down is during Christmas, but let’s be honest – I do Christmas in a bold, crazy way, too.

So, Summer decorating is really no different than the 11 other months out of the year at my house. Since I showed most of my home in last year’s tour (except for this room and this room that I’ve since finished), I decided to show you some things I’ve changed up since then.  Sound good?  Awesome.

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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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