First of all, make sure you check out my giveaway that is going on through Wednesday. All you have to do to enter is leave a comment. For those of you who are really in love, there are some additional things you can do to increase your chances. Good luck!One of the reasons I chose Irish Cream for the wall color in my master bedroom is so I could paint some of the furniture and … [Read more...]
More Master Bedroom Updates
01/16 2010
First of all, it was a very good day for me. I sold a large piece of furniture at the shop, I delivered a completed gold leafed frame to a client and I got an exciting phone call from an interior designer who loves my work and is interested in some of my furniture and some custom work. It was also in the balmy 40's, so I was able to do some spraying. I am bubbling over, so I just … [Read more...]
Thrifty Finds & Sneak Peaks
01/15 2010
I treated myself by hitting Hobby Lobby and Goodwill last week and came home with a bunch of goodies. I found this small ornate mirror for $2.97 at Goodwill. It's plastic, but I love the shape and the antiqued mirror. I can't wait to paint it up...it's going to be amazing.I bought 4 vintage hangers for $.97. I also found this damask curtain panel and brown and aqua curtain … [Read more...]
Furniture Feature Friday – Winner & Link Party
01/14 2010
Welcome to another Furniture Feature Friday. I've had a busy week, so this one really snuck up on me. I finally got around to looking at all of the links and was really torn about who to pick as a winner until I saw this beautiful hand painted console table by Lauren from Gathering Moss. Blue and white...hand painted...come on, ladies. How could I not pick this one? I … [Read more...]
Sheet Music Side Table
01/13 2010
Almost all of my small side tables that were in the shop have sold, so my shop owner asked me to make more. One problem...it's been, like, three degrees outside, so I have not been able to use my spray booth. (I have to open my basement doors for ventilation and really cold air and wet paint don't play nice.)So, I had this yawn of a table that was my printer stand in my … [Read more...]
Decorative Painting 101 – What You Need
01/12 2010
Welcome to the workshop series brought to you by Mustard Seed Creations and Funky Junky Interiors! Are your spongy brains ready to soak in some DIY goodness?Donna is currently leading you through getting your work area set up and getting organized and I'll guide you through the world of decorative painting. Come on, ladies, be brave. Decorative Painting is not … [Read more...]
Antique German Grain Sack Tutorial
01/11 2010
As promised, I am going to share my secrets of how I made my Antique German Grain Sacks. I am so pleased with how these turned out, but I am afraid that some of you might be mad at me when I reveal how I did it. Do not dismay, I have some alternatives...First of all, I used the fabric that I purchased from Wal-Mart for $2.47/yard called Osnaburg. It's a nubby, natural fabric with … [Read more...]
My Spray Booth – No Eye Candy, Here…
01/11 2010
This is definitely an ugly picture post, so stick with me, here. I have had a lot of questions about my spray booth, so I thought I would finally dish the details. I am very fortunate to have a large workshop space in my basement, so I can have a pretty large spray booth. The size can easily be adjusted to fit in a garage, shed, or smaller basement. My hubby is going to … [Read more...]
A Stingy Queen? Go to the King.
01/10 2010
Yay! I finally got the other part of my new bedding. A chocolate brown matelasse quilt and shams from Wal-Mart (ordered online.) This is where the title of my post comes in. I think it should be illegal to make bedding that is full SLASH queen. Is it a full size or queen size? Because there is a difference. Any couple who sleeps in a queen bed and then has … [Read more...]
The Frenzie Continues…
01/9 2010
Those of you who read my blog regularly know that I have been on a decorating frenzie since early December. I can't stop myself. I wonder if there's some kind of 12 step program. "Hello, my name is Miss Mustard Seed and I can't stop decorating." I love this stuff anyway, but there's something motivating and inspiring about knowing I'm going to share it … [Read more...]
Furniture Feature Friday Link Party
01/7 2010
First of all, my apologies to those of you who were #29 or higher in my link party from last week. For some reason, I stopped at #28 and forgot to come back. I did get to visit each and every one, though, and some of you have had a very busy year! Oh, the smell of paint fumes in the morning, the coat of sanding dust on your jeans, and the stain that is under your nails for a … [Read more...]
Bathroom Updates & Painting
01/7 2010
I painted my master bathroom a few weeks ago and have since been tweaking and adding to it. Seriously...is a room ever really, really done? Anyway, I added a small wooden bench for my toddlers to use for tooth-brushing and hand-washing and light switch-reaching. And I stole this basket from another room in the house to store our toilet paper in. Why not make the … [Read more...]
Introducing the Workshop Series!
01/6 2010
Mustard Seed Creations and Funky Junk Interiors are coming together to bring you something totally new to the wonderful world of blogging. Buy your number 2 pencils and loose-leaf paper and get ready to participate in the Workshop Series! When?Every Wednesday, starting in January 2010What is the Workshop Series?First of all, this is a project that has been a few months in the making and I am so … [Read more...]
Small Updates
01/5 2010
I have a lot of things in the hopper right now, but nothing's finished, yet. So, I thought I would give you a "progress report" on where I am and what I've been up to. My white duvet cover set arrived in the mail yesterday and I am so pleased with it. It makes my bed look like a fluffy cloud that I want to sink into. You know...the luxurious hotel bed? That's … [Read more...]
Making Chippy Safe
01/4 2010
I cannot tell you how many times I have brought the cutest chippiest painted antique health hazard home from a yard sale or flea market. Shabby Chic made chippy desireable, but it's rarely mentioned how dangerous it can be for a home with little ones. So, what's a girl to do when she has 2 toddlers who are going to want to eat the chippy paint on her latest find? For a couple of … [Read more...]
More Christmas Sales
01/3 2010
I can't believe I forgot to show you one of my best Christmas presents! A few years ago the diamond fell out of my engagement ring. We looked everywhere, but never found it. It was only a quarter of a karat, but its worth was greater to me than any monetary value put on it. We could not afford to replace it at the time, so I've just been wearing 2 wedding bands. I've … [Read more...]
Organization Inspiration & Tips
01/2 2010
My blog is generally about home decor, but, as some of you know, I have been in a decorating frenzie as of late. This frenzie has included organizing just about every drawer and door I open. One area that was in desperate need of an overhaul was my pantry. There is a reason this pantry was such a mess. See the drawer slides below? Crap. They are crap and cannot … [Read more...]
Link Party and Favorite Furniture Before & Afters of 2009
12/31 2009
I painted and refinished a lot of furniture this year. I didn't keep count, but I should have. It's probably around 30-40 pieces! I've been a busy girl. Furniture has become my niche and my favorite thing to work on. So in keeping with sharing my favorites of 2009 and in leiu of our usual Furniture Feature Friday, I'm going to share my favorite furniture … [Read more...]
It Was A Very Good Year – 2009 Recap
12/31 2009
I started my Home Decor and Decorative Painting business, Mustard Seed Creations in November of 2008, so a lot of my firsts happened in 2009. It was a year that exceeded expectations and I wanted to share some of my milestones with all of you. This year I painted my first mural for a client - at a historic home in Gettysburg, PA. I painted a Rufus Porter style mural using their … [Read more...]
Favorite Small Projects for 2009
12/30 2009
(As you read this, I am probably in a car with toddlers and teenagers on a trip down to Lynchburg, Virginia to celebrate New Year's Eve at Liberty University's Winter Fest. For those of you who don't know, I am a youth pastor's wife, so trips like these are a regular thing in my life. I'll be rocking out to Skillet and Switchfoot, while chasing my two toddlers around the arena. … [Read more...]
Favorite Finds of 2009
12/29 2009
To end 2009 properly, I thought I would share some of my favorites with you, so this is the first in a 4 part series. This series will include my favorite finds, small projects, and furniture makeovers. I'll also throw in some of the big "firsts" for my business this year. I'm starting off with my favorite finds of 2009. And they are...The wooden piece from a sewing factory … [Read more...]
More Bedding, After Christmas Sales and Goodwill Goodies
12/28 2009
I have a lot of stuff to pack into this post, so hang on tight and stick with me. First of all, I wanted to share the quilt I purchased with one of my Wal-Mart gift cards to use in my Master Bedroom Makeover. I just bought the brown version of this light-weight quilt to go under the white duvet cover I purchased from Kohls yesterday.I bought a test pot of the Sea Salt to try a few … [Read more...]
Any Color Experts Out There?
12/27 2009
(Wait a minute...as a decorative artist, I am supposed to be one. Why is it easier to pick colors for other people?)I mentioned in my last post that I got $150 in Hobby Lobby gift cards for Christmas and I knew right away that I wanted to buy fabric for my master bedroom. This room has been a challenge for me and I am about to paint it for the 5th time in 3 years! Craziness, I know. I just can't … [Read more...]
Miss Mustardseed’s Christmas Haul
12/26 2009
I hope everyone had an awesome Christmas! Mine was great! Although, I will say, it's not as fun as experiencing Christmas as a kid, but it was fun to get to see my toddlers respond to all of the festivities. My family got me some great gifts, so I thought I would share some of my favorites with you. $150.00 in Hobby Lobby gift cards. Oh yeah....and I just spent $148 of it today. What could I do? … [Read more...]
May Your Day Be Merry & Bright
12/25 2009
...and may all your Christmases be white. Mine is. Merry Christmas, everyone! … [Read more...]
