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Dirt Road Relics & Laser Engraving I'm not sure if it's the thrill of the hunt or saving something from the landfill that makes my heart happy.

I love to transform relics into decor treasures that bring joy. You will find my items in my booth in Waterloo, Iowa & Co.

🎄 Help me choose! 🎄I’m working on Christmas wreath ideas for Dirt Road Relics and I want to know what you would actually...
09/20/2026

🎄 Help me choose! 🎄
I’m working on Christmas wreath ideas for Dirt Road Relics and I want to know what you would actually hang on your door!
Take a peek at #1, #2, #3 & #4 and tell me your TOP TWO in the comments. 👇
Example: 1 & 4!
I may just use your votes to decide what I make for upcoming markets. ❤️🎄

Market prep is officially in full swing over here at Dirt Road Relics! 🌿🍂I’ve been gathering up some of my favorite vint...
09/18/2026

Market prep is officially in full swing over here at Dirt Road Relics! 🌿🍂

I’ve been gathering up some of my favorite vintage vessels and giving them a whole new life with florals—and I’m getting pretty excited to see them all together in my booth next weekend!

If you love vintage, flowers, fall, and one-of-a-kind pieces with a little history behind them, come spend part of your Saturday with us. 🤎

🍂 Saturday, September 26
⏰ 10 AM–3 PM
📍 Pine Hill Farm
4022 Campfire Rd
Walker, IA 52352

I’ll be bringing plenty of Dirt Road Relics goodness with me, and I’d love to see some familiar faces! Until then…back to creating. ✂️🌿

🌿 I'm so excited to finally share something new with you... From My Front Porch is officially here! ☕Over the past few m...
07/30/2026

🌿 I'm so excited to finally share something new with you... From My Front Porch is officially here! ☕

Over the past few months, I've been working on something that's been on my heart for a long time.

From My Front Porch is my brand-new weekly email newsletter. Think of it as a friendly letter from me that arrives in your email inbox once a week. It's my way of staying connected beyond Facebook and YouTube and sharing a little more of life, creativity, and the stories behind it all.

Each week I'll be sharing things like:
🤍 Behind-the-scenes projects
🤍 Vintage finds and decorating inspiration
🤍 Personal stories from life on the front porch
🤍 Updates on Dirt Road Relics and This Little Life with Julie
🤍 Free printables and other special goodies just for my email friends

When you sign up, you'll also receive my Welcome Porch Gift as my way of saying thank you for joining me!

If you enjoy following along with my adventures, I'd love to have you on my email list. It will be a cozy place where we can stay in touch, no matter what changes happen on social media.

☕ So pull up a chair, pour yourself a cup of coffee, and join me From My Front Porch.

👉 Click here to join my free weekly newsletter:
From-my-front-porch.kit.com

I truly can't wait to welcome you and share this journey with you each week. ❤️ In case you don't see the very first one check your spam and add me to your primary so that you don't miss an issue.

07/03/2026

✨ What's Your July Goals? ✨

As June comes to a close, I've been spending some time on the front porch with a cup of coffee, thinking about what I want the month of July to look like.

For me, July isn't just about checking things off a list. It's about being intentional. It's about finally giving myself permission to pursue the things I've dreamed about for a long time and taking small, consistent steps toward building something meaningful.

This month, I'm focusing on:
🤍 Family time and making memories
🤍 Building Dirt Road Relics with purpose
🤍 Creating routines that support my goals
🤍 Spending more time in my studio and less time feeling overwhelmed by it
🤍 Enjoying lake days, front porch mornings, and all the simple joys of summer

I'm choosing to believe that "someday" isn't a strategy anymore—it's time to start.

So tell me... what are YOUR July goals? Big or small, I'd love to hear them. ✨

07/01/2026

✨ Because someday isn't a strategy. ✨
This July, I'm finally giving myself permission to stop waiting and start building the dream I've been talking about for years.
This is the real behind-the-scenes of Dirt Road Relics—the clutter, the chaos, the coffee, the dreams, and all the hard work that happens before the beautiful "after" photos.
For the next 5 weeks, I'm committing to: 🤎 Clarifying my vision 🤎 Organizing my studio 🤎 Showing up consistently 🤎 Growing my business 🤎 Celebrating every small win along the way
I'm inviting you to come along as I build Dirt Road Relics one step at a time.
☕️ Here's to coffee, dreams, dirt roads, and taking the first step.
🎥 Watch Episode 1 of my new YouTube series here: https://youtu.be/Kfw965eLTms?is=t6JgG_vLj-idlgG0⁠�
If you've ever had a dream you've been putting off, I'd love to know—what's one thing you're finally giving yourself permission to try? 🤎

06/29/2026

For a long time, I've been saying things like:

✨ Someday I'll get organized.
✨ Someday I'll take my business more seriously.
✨ Someday I'll have enough time to make this work.

And recently, I've realized that someday doesn't just happen on its own.

Today, I'm sharing the first episode of a brand-new series called Building Dirt Road Relics. Over the next five weeks, I'm taking you behind the scenes as I organize my studio, prepare for my busiest season of the year, plan for Whatnot sales, create systems for my business, and hopefully build a stronger foundation for this dream I've been chasing for a long time.

This isn't really a series about organizing.

It's a series about deciding that something you love deserves a real chance.

I'll be sharing the messy before, the planning, the organizing, the wins, the struggles, and everything in between.

If you've ever had a dream you've wanted to take more seriously, I hope you'll follow along with me. 🤍

🎥 Episode One of Building Dirt Road Relics is live now!

https://youtu.be/Kfw965eLTms?is=8w3Febv6XK4JDqtm

06/27/2026

There's just something about vintage pieces dressed in red, white, and blue that feels like home. 🇺🇸❤️🤍💙

From enamelware and old scales to weathered crocks, thermoses, and well-loved treasures, I love finding ways to weave a little patriotism into everyday decorating. These aren't just decorations to me—they're pieces of history, memories, and stories waiting to be retold.

As we head into the Fourth of July season, I'm embracing all the layers of vintage charm, simple living, and small details that make a house feel like home.

✨ Rooted in the past. Styled for today.

06/25/2026

A shelf full of vintage treasures and stories. ❤️

I love decorating with pieces that have been collected over time—old thermoses, recipe boxes, striped tumblers, kitchen tools, and thrifted finds that remind me of summers gone by.

There's just something special about giving old things a place to shine again.

🌿 Rooted in the Past. Styled for Today.

What vintage piece in your home makes you smile every time you see it?

🎥 ON TONIGHT AT 5:00 PM CST! 🇺🇸🌺I'm just a little excited to share this one with you!For this Red, White, and Beautiful ...
06/19/2026

🎥 ON TONIGHT AT 5:00 PM CST! 🇺🇸🌺

I'm just a little excited to share this one with you!

For this Red, White, and Beautiful Chair Collaboration, I took a $5 thrifted red chair and gave it a charming patriotic garden makeover using a mix of thrifted treasures, vintage finds, and a few of my favorite creative products. From enamelware planters filled with real red, white, and blue blooms to a sweet little birdhouse makeover, this project is all about finding beauty in old things and giving them new life.

One of the things I love most about these collaborations is the inspiration. Every creator brings their own unique style and creativity, and I'm honored to be part of such a talented group.

✨ They all air tonight at 5pm central
✨ Watch my video here: https://youtu.be/yid1Q4uDnF0?si=2LYfYFyjgziMP0tO
✨ Check out the entire collaboration playlist here: ://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfRn2tp0AZBI&si=W4P_HNTLK7PXm1WV

Grab your favorite drink, come say hello, and let's celebrate creativity, upcycling, and all things red, white, and beautiful! ❤️🤍💙

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