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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 | stainless sink & brass faucet review
UPDATE: I have been having issues with the faucet shutting off, but the seller has expressed a desire to make it right and is sending me a replacement faucet. I will keep you posted! Now that they...
1970 kitchen renovation | installing cabinet hardware
Last weekend, Jeff and I took some time to put the hardware on the cabinets We have put a lot of hardware on furniture and cabinets over the years, so we knew this was a task we could manage...
decorating over a tall headboard
When I was shopping for a kingsized bed frame a few years ago, one of the features on the wish list was a high, padded headboard so it would be comfortable to sit up in bed and read. This bed...
1970 kitchen renovation | Carrara Caldia quartz counters
If you've ever been through a kitchen renovation, you know that the day the counters are installed is a big day! Last Wednesday around lunchtime, a truck pulled up carrying our counters. I was...
spring sky challenge original art sale preview
The original art sale of the Spring Sky Challenge Collection will be on June 2, 2023, at noon EST. The sale will go live HERE. I think it was the last day of April and I saw that one of my...
summer bedding with Brooklinen
Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Brooklinen. I have partnered with them for years and love sharing about their products. As always, all words are honest and my own. Brooklinen is having their...
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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drying whole limes for decoration
It all started when I was shopping on Afloral's website a couple of months ago, deciding which artificial garlands I wanted to purchase to add to my Christmas decor this year. Since they often sell out of their most popular items before we even hit the...
Artistic Endeavors
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antique combination sketchbook & palette
One of my observant blog readers noticed that I wrote "I bought art boxes" instead of "I brought art boxes" in yesterday's post. We both had a laugh at it, but the truth is I have still bought a few things here and there. Some of it was timed to arrive before we...
Creative Business
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Furniture Makeovers
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two-toned milk paint dresser | part two
As I shared yesterday, I prepped this piece and painted it in MMS Milk Paint Lucketts Green... I wanted a two-toned look with some subtle variations, so I decided to layer Layla's Mint, a softer green, on top with a rub of our Wax Puck in between. The Wax Puck is...
Slice of Life
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settling into a new home
Crying seems to be inevitable in the early days of a move. You're tired. You're emotional. You're feeling raw. You're relieved to be settled yet you feel entirely unsettled, upended. The familiarity of your things clashes with the unfamiliarity of a new place. ...
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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