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Ratan Chair Makeover: Part One

Ratan Chair Makeover: Part One

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

Furniture Makeover | Small Side Table

Furniture Makeover | Small Side Table

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

Antique Secretary Refresh

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

Quilt Top Ottoman Slipcover

Quilt Top Ottoman Slipcover

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

Chalk Painted Chest of Drawers Makeover

Chalk Painted Chest of Drawers Makeover

Chalk Painted Chest of Drawers Makeover

Chalk painted chest of drawers makeover.

Julie S. Olmstead

Sep 14, 20202 min read

Footstool Makeover With a Slipcover and Paint

Footstool Makeover With a Slipcover and Paint

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 Slipcover Tutorial: Part 4

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

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

One-Piece Sofa Slipcover Tutorial: Part 2

One-Piece Sofa Slipcover Tutorial: Part 2

One-Piece Sofa Slipcover Tutorial: Part 2

One-piece Sofa Slipcover Tutorial.

Julie S. Olmstead

Jul 14, 20203 min read

One-Piece Sofa Slipcover Tutorial: Part 1

One-Piece Sofa Slipcover Tutorial: Part 1

One-Piece Sofa Slipcover Tutorial: Part 1

How to make a one-piece sofa slipcover.

Julie S. Olmstead

Jul 13, 20202 min read

French Lingerie Chest and Nightstand Paint Makeover in Fusion's Cathedral Taupe and Kilz White

French Lingerie Chest and Nightstand Paint Makeover in Fusion's Cathedral Taupe and Kilz White

French Lingerie Chest and Nightstand Paint Makeover in Fusion's Cathedral Taupe and Kilz White

Lingerie chest and nightstand makeover in Fusion Mineral Cathedral Taupe and Kilz White Chalk Paint

Julie S. Olmstead

Jul 7, 20202 min read

French Provincial Chest Makeover

French Provincial Chest Makeover

French Provincial Chest Makeover

French Provincial chest makeover with two colors of chalk paint.

Julie S. Olmstead

May 25, 20202 min read

Rush Seat Slipcover With Knife Pleated Skirt Tutorial Part 2

Rush Seat Slipcover With Knife Pleated Skirt Tutorial Part 2

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

Rush Seat Slipcover With Knife Pleated Skirt Tutorial Part 1

Rush Seat Slipcover With Knife Pleated Skirt Tutorial Part 1

Rush Seat Slipcover With Knife Pleated Skirt Tutorial Part 1

Rush seat slipcover with knife pleated skirt tutorial part one.

Julie S. Olmstead

May 15, 20201 min read

Simple Seat Cover Tutorial with Ruffle

Simple Seat Cover Tutorial with Ruffle

Simple Seat Cover Tutorial with Ruffle

Simple Seat Cover Tutorial with Ruffle

Julie S. Olmstead

May 4, 20203 min read

Sunroom Progress: Bookcase Refresh with Blue Painted Backs

Sunroom Progress: Bookcase Refresh with Blue Painted Backs

Sunroom Progress: Bookcase Refresh with Blue Painted Backs

Bookcase refresh with blue painted backs.

Julie S. Olmstead

Apr 27, 20202 min read

Table Makeover with MMS Milk Paint in Boxwood

Table Makeover with MMS Milk Paint in Boxwood

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

Reupholstering an Arm Chair Tutorial Part 4: Recovering the Seat Cushion and Finishing Touches

Reupholstering an Arm Chair Tutorial Part 4: Recovering the Seat Cushion and Finishing Touches

Reupholstering an Arm Chair Tutorial Part 4: Recovering the Seat Cushion and Finishing Touches

How to sew a seat cushion and add finishing touches to a reupholstered arm chair.

Julie S. Olmstead

Mar 23, 20203 min read

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