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Build Your Own Crate & Barrel Steppe Dresser

by Lindsay Ballard on December 20, 2013 2,578 Comments

how to build a Crate & Barrel Steppe dresser via MakelyHome.com

I had a hard time deciding what I should title this post.  “My Husband is the Most Awesome Man Ever,” was in the running.  As was, “Blogging Friends are Real Friends,” and “Why Spend $1600 When You Can Build It Yourself?”  Catchy, huh?

But, let me start from the beginning to really explain things.  I’ve been on the hunt for a dresser for my 3 year-old daughter’s room for a while.  I knew I wanted it to have a very mid-century modern style – clean lines and cool legs.  I needed it to be a long dresser to take up space on a particular wall.  I also knew that I wanted to paint the box white and stain the drawer fronts in a dark stain, so I didn’t want to spend a ton of money to buy something that I was going to refinish.

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My Christmas House Tour 2013: The Front Porch Edition

by Lindsay Ballard on December 12, 2013 1,829 Comments

Welcome to the second half of the My Awesome Christmas Home Tour!  We’ve already taken a look at the vintage inspired interior decorations – complete with a vintage aluminum tree, an old Santa cookie jar turned tree stand, and garlands galore.  Now, let’s see what I’ve done on the outside, shall we?  And welcome to those of you joining me from Dwellings by DeVore on the White Buffalo Styling Co Blogger Stylin’ Christmas Home Tour!

Vintage Inspired Front Porch Christmas Home Tour via MakelyHome.com

I had grand illusions of lights strung along our two story rooflines, wreaths on every window and garlands for miles.  But, because I had some professional painters come in to help me paint some 3o foot vaulted ceilings in our home, that was just a pipe dream.  I’ve spent the better part of this week with scaffolding and extension poles being staged on my front porch, so I’m glad that I kept my outdoor decor to simple and easily moveable pieces.

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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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