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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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four things | tweny-two
I was planning on writing a Four Things post when I was at the beach but then, well, I was at the beach and decided against it! But, I have some good things to share today. Having a short memory...
IOP Shell Collection Competition 2025
It started on whim in 2022 when my mom and I noticed the differences in our preference for the type of shells we collect. Most of her shells were dainty, intact, and there was a wider variety of...
free oil painting paint along | geraniums in terra cotta pot
I filmed this oil painting tutorial over a year ago and, for some reason, never edited it! I think it felt a little overwhelming at the time and abandoning it seemed to be easier than getting it...
IOP shelling diaries | part two
Every day, whether the weather is sunny and calm or blustery and gray, my mom and I are heading out to the beach to see what gifts it offers to us. We both love collecting shells, a hobby that...
IOP shelling diaries 2025 | part one
I started making little notes after each shelling excursion and I decided to turn them into a blog post series, so you could come along with me for the hunt. It's one of the things I enjoy most...
six-inches to the right
A small decorating saga has been playing out in this living room corner for the past couple of years. If you recall, shortly after we moved into this house, I arranged these plates and antlers on...
Celebrating 3 Years
Feels Like Home
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 Winter
As the world transforms into a serene winter wonderland, find inspiration to make this season truly magical. From cozy decorating ideas and seasonal DIY projects to heartwarming recipes and cherished traditions, my winter blog posts are here to help you create a home and lifestyle filled with warmth and joy. Let’s celebrate the beauty of winter together!
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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2025 yard clean-up
In the final days of February, we kicked off the yard work season of 2025. We had a few warmer days and wanted to be outside, so we decided to start cleaning up the left side of the house. This is the side of the house we've avoided the last two Springs because it's...
Artistic Endeavors
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free oil painting paint along | geraniums in terra cotta pot
I filmed this oil painting tutorial over a year ago and, for some reason, never edited it! I think it felt a little overwhelming at the time and abandoning it seemed to be easier than getting it ready to post. I've had more requests for painting tutorials and...
Creative Business
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Traumwohnen & tips on being featured in a magazine
My very first magazine feature was thrilling. It was a small blurb about my blog in Flea Market Style magazine and I was over the moon. When I started my business, I was interviewed by the college student who designed my business cards, logo, and blog as a class...
Furniture Makeovers
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Giving an antique whirligig a makeover
A few months ago, I decided to check out an antique store I hadn't been to in a while - the Fayetteville Antique Mall in Fayetteville, PA. I used to go there regularly when we lived in PA, but I noticed more vendors were leaving over and the quality of the...
Slice of Life
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four things | tweny-two
I was planning on writing a Four Things post when I was at the beach but then, well, I was at the beach and decided against it! But, I have some good things to share today. Having a short memory in order to do scary things, the best thing on television, the bit of...
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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