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Ratan Chair Makeover: Part One
Several weeks ago, I scored a pair of these Ratan chairs at the Habitat for Humanity Restore. I was drawn to the curved lines, the cane...
Julie S. Olmstead
Feb 22, 20222 min read
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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
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Furniture Makeover | Small Side Table
So I'm a little embarrassed that I haven't written a post since May 31st. It was not my intention (it never is) to go so long without...
Julie S. Olmstead
Aug 16, 20211 min read
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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
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How To Achieve a Festive Tablescape
Hello friends. I am a bit embarrassed to admit that it has been almost 6 weeks since I wrote my last post. I didn't intend on taking...
Julie S. Olmstead
Mar 22, 20214 min read
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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
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Quilt Top Ottoman Slipcover
Hello friends, and Happy Monday! Would you believe I intended to share this post last week?? Needless to say, time got away from me...
Julie S. Olmstead
Jan 25, 20213 min read
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One Room Challenge: Final Kitchen Makeover Reveal
Happy Sunday friends and welcome back to the final week of the ORC Fall 2020 edition with Better Homes and Gardens being the major media...
Julie S. Olmstead
Nov 29, 20201 min read
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Week 7: One Room Challenge
Welcome back for week seven of the ORC, Fall 2020 edition. As mentioned in my post two weeks ago, the powers that be have extended the...
Julie S. Olmstead
Nov 19, 20202 min read
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One Room Challenge: Week 5 Kitchen Makeover
Welcome back for week five of the ORC Fall 2020, with Better Homes and Gardens being the major media sponsor. If you are new to my blog,...
Julie S. Olmstead
Nov 5, 20201 min read
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One Room Challenge: Week 4 Kitchen Makeover
Happy Thursday friends and welcome back to week four of the Fall 2020 edition of the ORC sponsored by Better Homes and Gardens. If this...
Julie S. Olmstead
Oct 29, 20203 min read
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One Room Challenge: Week 3 Kitchen Makeover
Kitchen Makeover Week 3, whitewashed brick and open shelving.
Julie S. Olmstead
Oct 22, 20202 min read
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One Room Challenge: Week Two- Design Plan
Design Plan revealed for week two of the ORC.
Julie S. Olmstead
Oct 15, 20204 min read
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One Room Challenge: Week One
Kitchen makeover for the Fall 2020 ORC. Better Homes and Gardens magazine is the official media sponsor.
Julie S. Olmstead
Oct 8, 20203 min read
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Chalk Painted Chest of Drawers Makeover
Chalk painted chest of drawers makeover.
Julie S. Olmstead
Sep 14, 20202 min read
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Pretty Plate Walls
Wonderful and inspirational walls of plates.
Julie S. Olmstead
Aug 31, 20202 min read
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Footstool Makeover With a Slipcover and Paint
Footstool makeover with a simple slipcover and chalk paint.
Julie S. Olmstead
Aug 24, 20204 min read
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One-Piece Slipcover Tutorial: Part 4
One-piece sofa slipcover tutorial, how to make the ties and pleated skirt.
Julie S. Olmstead
Jul 22, 20202 min read
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One-Piece Sofa Slipcover Tutorial: Part 3
One-piece sofa slipcover tutorial part 3, sewing together all the pieces of the body.
Julie S. Olmstead
Jul 15, 20202 min read
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DIY No Knife Needed Pumpkin Centerpiece
How many times have you shied away from a pumpkin centerpiece because you just could not face the tedious task of coring the pumpkin? ...
Julie S. Olmstead
Oct 2, 20192 min read
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