Julie S. OlmsteadJan 41 minAfter the Season 2021 Christmas Home TourYesterday, I sat down at my computer to make a Valentines Decor post, and discovered that my scheduled Christmas Home Tour post never...
Julie S. OlmsteadSep 6, 20212 minDIY Pleated Lamp Shade: How-ToI 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. OlmsteadAug 16, 20211 minFurniture Makeover | Small Side TableSo 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. OlmsteadApr 24, 20212 minAntique Secretary RefreshBack in the December, as an early Christmas present for myself, I bought an antique secretary. If you are interested in reading that...
Julie S. OlmsteadMar 22, 20214 minHow To Achieve a Festive TablescapeHello 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. OlmsteadFeb 10, 20212 minAround The HouseHappy Wednesday friends. I have to confess that I have been dragging in the New Year. I think I may have expressed this before. I'm...
Julie S. OlmsteadFeb 1, 20213 minHow to Whitewash a Brick Wall with Latex Paint and GlazeHappy 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. OlmsteadDec 23, 20202 minChristmas Home Tour 2020: Breezeway, Entry Hall, Powder Room, and OutdoorsHello 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. OlmsteadDec 21, 20203 minChristmas Home Tour: Sunroom and HuntroomHello and welcome back as the Christmas tour of our home continues. While I am mostly ready for Christmas, I am still feeling like there...
Julie S. OlmsteadDec 17, 20202 minChristmas Home Tour 2020: Dining Room and KitchenHello, and welcome back for day two of my Christmas home tour. I decided to combine the dining room and kitchen as they are smaller...
Julie S. OlmsteadDec 16, 20202 minChristmas Home Tour: Living RoomYesterday I posted an Instagram post of my dining room table decked out for a small Christmas/Birthday gathering and I received several...
Julie S. OlmsteadNov 29, 20201 minOne Room Challenge: Final Kitchen Makeover RevealHappy 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. OlmsteadNov 19, 20202 minWeek 7: One Room ChallengeWelcome 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. OlmsteadNov 5, 20201 minOne Room Challenge: Week 5 Kitchen MakeoverWelcome 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. OlmsteadOct 29, 20203 minOne Room Challenge: Week 4 Kitchen MakeoverHappy 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. OlmsteadOct 22, 20202 minOne Room Challenge: Week 3 Kitchen MakeoverKitchen Makeover Week 3, whitewashed brick and open shelving.
Julie S. OlmsteadOct 15, 20204 minOne Room Challenge: Week Two- Design PlanDesign Plan revealed for week two of the ORC.
Julie S. OlmsteadOct 8, 20203 minOne Room Challenge: Week OneKitchen makeover for the Fall 2020 ORC. Better Homes and Gardens magazine is the official media sponsor.
Julie S. OlmsteadSep 15, 20202 minHow To Choose The Right WallpaperHow to choose the right wallpaper.