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Where to Buy a Sputnik Chandelier

by Lindsay Ballard on February 4, 2014 65 Comments

Where to buy a reasonably priced sputnik chandelier via MakelyHome.com

I have been in love with Sputnik chandeliers for years now.  It’s no secret that I love the midcentury modern style, and these chandeliers are the epitome of that style in my eyes.

But they can be insanely expensive – like $800+.  Who has that kind of money for a chandelier?  Not me.

Well, I finally bought one a few months ago for my living room that was much more reasonably priced.  I searched high and low to find the right one for my room – it needed to be pretty big to fit the space – but it also couldn’t blow my budget.  In the process, I came across several that I thought I should pass along in case you were in the market for one yourself.

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Cool Vintage Lamps with Unique Features

by Lindsay Ballard on January 3, 2014 2,176 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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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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