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On the Rocks

by Lindsay Ballard on March 25, 2014 2,091 Comments

Thrift store ice bucket turned pendant light via MakelyHome.com

Each time an out of town friend wows me with one of her thrift store finds, I can’t help but feel a little jealous.  Vintage and thrift store shopping has really become such a way of life in Austin, that it’s usually pretty slim pickings around here.  Everyone wants that awesome stuff that was totally up for grabs just 5 or 6 years ago.

So when my friend Jennifer Rizzo asked me to participate in a blog thrift store trade with some of my favorite bloggers, I couldn’t possibly say no.  And then when I found out it was Kelly from Eclectically Vintage who would be sending me something for that she found at a thrift store, I almost died.

And then her box arrived.  Y’all.

Thrift store ice bucket turned pendant light via MakelyHome.com

I mean, woah, right?  A wooden cheese plate and dome.  A wood-look ice bucket.  A hand cut Elvis silhouette. We know how I love Elvis.  And silhouettes.

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How to Decorate with Unexpected Planters

by Lindsay Ballard on February 21, 2014 2,091 Comments

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I only bring plants into my home that will withstand some major abuse and neglect.  My Mother-in-Law’s Tongues literally thrive under my black thumb and my new Fiddle Leaf Fig is showing signs that he’s going to survive my household, too.

I love easy plants, but I hate traditional plant pots.  I’m not a fan of orange terra cotta, and the painted pots I find are either not my style or way too expensive.  I do have a few black pots and gray pots, but I can only have so many of those around, you know?

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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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