Cheap and Cheerful

DIY Pleated Lamp Shade: How-To

I love rooms that have long been associated with the nostalgic romanticism of Victorian England. I have never met a chintz or a Laura...

Julie S. Olmstead

Sep 6, 20212 min read

Antique Secretary Refresh

Back in the December, as an early Christmas present for myself, I bought an antique secretary. If you are interested in reading that...

Julie S. Olmstead

Apr 24, 20212 min read

How to Whitewash a Brick Wall with Latex Paint and Glaze

Happy February and Makeover Monday! Back in the fall I participated in the Better Homes and Gardens One Room Challenge. It was my first...

Julie S. Olmstead

Feb 1, 20213 min read

Christmas Home Tour 2020: Breezeway, Entry Hall, Powder Room, and Outdoors

Hello and almost Merry Christmas. I'm not sure about you, but if I had to pick a song that described my life right now, I think it would...

Julie S. Olmstead

Dec 23, 20202 min read

Five Fall Favorites

Affordable Five Fall Favorites

Julie S. Olmstead

Oct 2, 20202 min read

Pretty Plate Walls

Wonderful and inspirational walls of plates.

Julie S. Olmstead

Aug 31, 20202 min read

Footstool Makeover With a Slipcover and Paint

Footstool makeover with a simple slipcover and chalk paint.

Julie S. Olmstead

Aug 24, 20204 min read

Plate Edging Patio Project

Create a decorative edging for your landscape with old plates and dishes.

Julie S. Olmstead

Jun 1, 20202 min read

Patriotic Tablescape

How to build a patriotic tablescape.

Julie S. Olmstead

May 19, 20203 min read

Rush Seat Slipcover With Knife Pleated Skirt Tutorial Part 2

How to make a seat slipcover with a knife pleated skirt.

Julie S. Olmstead

May 18, 20203 min read

Choosing the Right Table Lamp

How to choose the right table lamp

Julie S. Olmstead

May 12, 20203 min read

A Few of My Favorite Things: The Cleaning Addition

Favorite cleaning products.

Julie S. Olmstead

Apr 17, 20203 min read

Simple Pillow Tutorial with Clothesline Piping

Julie S. Olmstead

Apr 14, 20203 min read

Table Makeover with MMS Milk Paint in Boxwood

Table makeover using MMS Milk Paint in Boxwood with a natural wood top.

Julie S. Olmstead

Mar 30, 20202 min read

Fashion Finds That Won't Break The Bank

$16 or less Fashion Finds that won't break the bank for Spring 2020.

Julie S. Olmstead

Mar 13, 20202 min read