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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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

One Room Challenge: Week 3 Kitchen Makeover

Kitchen Makeover Week 3, whitewashed brick and open shelving.

Julie S. Olmstead

Oct 22, 20202 min read

One Room Challenge: Week Two- Design Plan

Design Plan revealed for week two of the ORC.

Julie S. Olmstead

Oct 15, 20204 min read

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

Chalk Painted Chest of Drawers Makeover

Chalk painted chest of drawers makeover.

Julie S. Olmstead

Sep 14, 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

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

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

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