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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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1970 kitchen renovation | forte panel-ready fridge review
Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Forte. As always, all words and opinions expressed are honest and my own. Through the next few weeks, I'll be sharing reviews about each of the appliances I...
vintage & new kitchen rugs
I usually don't post here on the blog on Fridays. I keep the day open so I can paint, work on projects, go shopping, and not be tied to the computer. But, I have so much to share about the...
antique ironstone breadbox
As I shared last week in THIS POST, I did a bit of antiquing and thrifting and found some great pieces. The outings also reminded me why I can't do this too often! There is just so much good stuff...
July 4th Marlow Pillow & Cooling Cover Sale
Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Marlow. As always, all opinions and words expressed are honest and my own. I've shared about the Marlow Pillow a couple of times here on the blog and today, I...
Plein Air | my latest Jeanne Oliver oil painting class
People have been asking about my next art class and here it is! I'd love to introduce Plein Air | Taking Art Outside. It's a mini-class (about two hours of content), so the early bird pricing is...
1970 kitchen renovation | the eating area
Alright, my friends who have been waiting to see more of the kitchen renovation, we're going to take a little tour of the kitchen eating area as well as a look at how the space has changed over the...
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.
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Black Friday Deals with Walmart
Disclosure | This post is sponsored by Walmart. As always, all words and opinions expressed are honest and my own. Almost 15 years ago, I decided I would set out on Black Friday to see what all of the fuss was about. I love getting a good deal, but I wasn't excited...
Artistic Endeavors
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Lucy Gwyn Estes Vaughan
One of the best things about sharing parts of my work and life here on this blog is connecting with people of similar interests, kindred spirits, and even extended family. When I was going through my family photos in early 2021 as a part of organizing the house, I...
Creative Business
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Furniture Makeovers
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mixing a custom color & fixing too much chipping
The first thing I have to say about painting these two antique washstands is that I didn't follow my own advice. But, before we get into that, let me show you how the pieces looked before... I painted these pieces in MMS Milk Paint in Linen a few years ago for our...
Slice of Life
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time to refresh your bedding
Disclosure: This blog post is sponsored by Brooklinen. As always, all opinions and words are honest and my own. I've shared about Brooklinen many times over the years and I continue to partner with them because their bedding and towels are just that awesome. I...
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?
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Refinishing Furniture
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Fine Art
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Upholstery
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Knitting & Crochet
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Sewing
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