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Welcome to the Miss Mustard Seed’s blog, where creativity, vintage charm, and farmhouse elegance come to life. Explore inspiring DIY projects, furniture makeovers, and curated vintage finds that infuse warmth and personality into your home. Discover budget-friendly ideas, painting techniques, and creative inspiration that will elevate your living spaces with love and creativity. Welcome to a haven of creative possibilities where you can create a home that tells your unique story.
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back to IOP for a creative retreat
The last time I met up with Shaunna for a creative retreat was in February 2020. We met up in Panama City Beach, Florida to spend a few days at her parent's amazing condo that overlooked the...
an ode to linen & Brooklinen’s 10th anniversary sale
Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Brooklinen. As always, all words and opinions shared are honest and my own. Brooklinen is currently having its 10th-anniversary sale, so check out the bottom...
the new man in my life
The day after my birthday earlier this month, Jeff and I went to breakfast together and headed to Carlisle to find some birthday goodies at one of my favorite antique stores - Bedford Street...
the give and take of getting things done
I was checking out the Instagram Stories of some of my favorite accounts to follow and I had to take a screenshot of this question-and-answer post by @themisfithouse. It caught my eye because this...
the war on bishop’s weed
So, last year I shared a post about lovely surprises I was finding in our yard as bulbs peeked up in the Spring, perennials woke up, and bushes leafed out and bloomed. I learned the dogwood trees...
why you should have a pair of gardening overalls
I've been working in the yard and garden beds most days over the past two or three weeks. It's that time of year when the longer days and not-too-hot spring weather draws me outside and I get...
Feels Like Home
Marian’s new book on customizing your home is
now available!
Miss Mustard Seed’s YouTube
This channel shows a progression of my business from my early years of painting and refinishing furniture and dealing antiques to my current passions of art, painting, and design. I just love all things creative and I love encouraging and inspiring other to discover and use their creative gifts.
Free Art Classes
While most of the world was under stay-at-home orders in the Spring of 2020, I connected with my online community by offering live art classes every Friday for a few weeks. It was such a pick-me-up for me each week! I received wonderful feedback from the class participants who joined me live or have taken the classes since, so I decided to put them into an online course format and offer them for free. Sign up and learn to paint with oils in nine classes that cover everything from making a color chart to painting a grazing cow…
Recipes, projects, and decorating ideas for Spring
As spring blooms and nature bursts into life, we invite you to immerse yourself in the vibrant world of seasonal renewal. Marian’s spring blog posts offer a delightful array of inspiration, where we celebrate the joys of this rejuvenating time of year. Join us as we embrace the spirit of spring and revel in the wonders of nature’s awakening.
Marian’s Home Tours
Maryland Home
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Marian shares her journey of transforming her new 1970s Maryland home into a modern marvel. Discover inspiring renovations that marry vintage elegance with contemporary flair. Explore her latest blog posts, featuring DIY projects, interior design ideas, and budget-friendly tips that breathe new life into this charming abode. Delight in the art of renovation and witness the magic of infusing every corner with personality and timeless allure. Join Marian on this exciting chapter of her Maryland home transformation and uncover a treasure trove of creativity and inspiration.
Latest Posts by Topic
All Things Home
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an ode to linen & Brooklinen’s 10th anniversary sale
Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Brooklinen. As always, all words and opinions shared are honest and my own. Brooklinen is currently having its 10th-anniversary sale, so check out the bottom of the post for more details. An Ode to Linen by Marian Parsons *Ahem*...
Artistic Endeavors
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back to IOP for a creative retreat
The last time I met up with Shaunna for a creative retreat was in February 2020. We met up in Panama City Beach, Florida to spend a few days at her parent's amazing condo that overlooked the ocean. We ate charcuterie boards and ordered DoorDash. We painted, played,...
Creative Business
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Lucketts Spring Market 2023
I feel like I'm going home in a way! The Lucketts Spring Market was a big event in my business for almost a decade and it's so fun to be back. I'm just going as a shopper on VIP day, which is a lot less work than being a vendor! In case you have never heard of...
Furniture Makeovers
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antique shoe cart reproduction & inspiration
Over the years, I have bought and sold more antique "shoe carts" than I can properly remember. These antique shelves on wheels are called shoe carts because they were often used in shoe factories to transport shoes around the factory. I have found carts that are all...
Slice of Life
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back to IOP for a creative retreat
The last time I met up with Shaunna for a creative retreat was in February 2020. We met up in Panama City Beach, Florida to spend a few days at her parent's amazing condo that overlooked the ocean. We ate charcuterie boards and ordered DoorDash. We painted, played,...
Tutorials
I love learning and sharing what I’ve learned with others. Since 2009, I’ve been writing and filming tutorials on everything from furniture refinishing and slipcovers to woodworking and crochet. What would you like to learn to do today?