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...
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Julie S. Olmstead
- Sep 6, 2021
- 2 min
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...
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Julie S. Olmstead
- Aug 16, 2021
- 1 min
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...
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Julie S. Olmstead
- Apr 24, 2021
- 2 min
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...
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Julie S. Olmstead
- Mar 22, 2021
- 4 min
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...
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Julie S. Olmstead
- Feb 1, 2021
- 3 min
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...
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Julie S. Olmstead
- Jan 25, 2021
- 3 min
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...
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Julie S. Olmstead
- Nov 29, 2020
- 1 min
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...
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Julie S. Olmstead
- Nov 19, 2020
- 2 min
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...
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Julie S. Olmstead
- Nov 5, 2020
- 1 min
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,...
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Julie S. Olmstead
- Oct 29, 2020
- 3 min
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...
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Julie S. Olmstead
- Oct 22, 2020
- 2 min
One Room Challenge: Week 3 Kitchen Makeover
Kitchen Makeover Week 3, whitewashed brick and open shelving.
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Julie S. Olmstead
- Oct 15, 2020
- 4 min
One Room Challenge: Week Two- Design Plan
Design Plan revealed for week two of the ORC.
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Julie S. Olmstead
- Oct 8, 2020
- 3 min
One Room Challenge: Week One
Kitchen makeover for the Fall 2020 ORC. Better Homes and Gardens magazine is the official media sponsor.
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Julie S. Olmstead
- Sep 14, 2020
- 2 min
Chalk Painted Chest of Drawers Makeover
Chalk painted chest of drawers makeover.
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Julie S. Olmstead
- Aug 31, 2020
- 2 min
Pretty Plate Walls
Wonderful and inspirational walls of plates.
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Julie S. Olmstead
- Aug 24, 2020
- 4 min
Footstool Makeover With a Slipcover and Paint
Footstool makeover with a simple slipcover and chalk paint.
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Julie S. Olmstead
- Jul 22, 2020
- 2 min
One-Piece Slipcover Tutorial: Part 4
One-piece sofa slipcover tutorial, how to make the ties and pleated skirt.
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Julie S. Olmstead
- Jul 15, 2020
- 2 min
One-Piece Sofa Slipcover Tutorial: Part 3
One-piece sofa slipcover tutorial part 3, sewing together all the pieces of the body.
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Julie S. Olmstead
- Oct 2, 2019
- 2 min
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? ...
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