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Furniture Feature Friday – Favorites & A Link Party

Oh my.  I found some amazing inspiration in the party last week. You girls (and occasional guy) are so good!  I’m loving all of the chalk paint, Frenchiness and fabulous finds.  Thanks so much to everyone for participating in this party and turning it into the hot place to be for furniture lovers.  I hope this week will be just as inspiring.

Here are some of my favorites from last week…

Shannon of AKA Designs made a really cute, rustic headboard for only $36!  It provides a great focal point on a budget.  I also love the “love” banner.  So sweet. 

Ritajoy of Harbour Breeze transformed her kitchen for less than $200!  I am about to paint my kitchen in a soft blue, so her choices really caught my eye.  You did an amazing job on a shoestring, girl. Good for you!

The last piece that caught my fancy was this chippy bead board cupboard featured by Kim from Kim Klassen Cafe.  It’s just a really cool piece.  Enough said. 

I also love her photography! 
Stunning photo, Kim!  And thanks for all of the Photoshop tips you offer for free.  I will definitely be checking those out. 
There is a new Linky Tool feature we’ll be trying tonight.  You can “like” a link and the more “likes” a link receives, the higher it will be on the list.  Let me know if you like this feature or prefer to have the party “first come, first serve.” 

Here are the rules for the furniture party…
1.) Your post has to be about furniture.  Please, please, please…just furniture.  If you find your link has been deleted, it’s not because I’m mean, it’s because your post was not about furniture.  You can share makeovers, awesome finds, favorite pieces, furniture arrangements, or even pieces on your wish list!  Built-in furniture like kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanities qualify as furniture.  
2.) Post a permalink (the link to the post), not the link to your blog.
3.) This party will close Saturday at midnight PST and I will choose my favorite(s) and feature their piece(s) on next week’s FFF.

Marian Parsons 

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  7. Thank you for hosting! I love the collection each week. Abt the new linky tool, though, I don't like that each time I 'like' one it throws me back up to the top of the post. I loose my place in the links and I'm afraid I will miss one.

  9. hello…. oh my gosh… you are too sweet. I am so thrilled to be featured amongst all your loveliness!! happy, happy 'sigh'…. thank you for the kind words on my photos as well!
    feeling very honoured…. just love you and ALL you do!

    xxo, kim

  10. Just a word to let you know that you are so very awesome! Everything you do, create, repurpose, makes me smile! Thank you for all the time you take to share your lovliness!
    Rae

  11. Miss Mustard Seed, You just made my heart skip a few beats!! Thank you so much for featuring my kitchen this week. You, your projects, and tutorials are such an inspiration to me. I'm feeling beyond honoured…Blessings to you~ ritajoy@harbourbreeze

  18. Hey Marian! I'm so excited to be joining your party this week. I've been busy painting away at some pretty cool pieces. Thanks for hosting. YOu shared some awesome things from last week.
    xoxo,
    Kim

  19. Nie stuff…i see why you were so inspired. I posted a pic of a door…not really furniture but 6 feet long!! It is in your new colors so I thought you would appreciate it! Was just at Lucketts and popped over to your space.

  20. Hello Marian,
    I love Kim Klassen and always admired her folk art. Now I enjoy her photography knowledge .

    janet xox

  22. Yay!! Blogger issues be gone (for the moment!! lol) Thanks for hosting and good luck with those closets this weekend! xo

    =) Lynda aka NYCLQ

  25. Dear MMS,

    LOVE the headboard. Quick question… Think this would look good painted with Annie Sloan's chalk paint and then distressed/antiqued? I have 2 pieces of furniture for the room that I'm wanting to do in the chalk paint as well (I've never done anything like this before though, so I am really nervous about it)! Anyhoo, I just wanted your personal, professional opinion on whether or not it should be painted or stained.

    Thanks a ton!
    Elizabeth
    esmoore711@gmail.com

  27. This is my first linky party with my first effort, such as it is (#223). I LIKE the new vote feature even if it means I'll be listed near/at the bottom for a long time, it gives me hope of movement.

    Thanks for your lovely site, MMS–YOU are the reason I "took the plunge" into making a simple blog (I'll get better) last night. You make me SMILE

  28. Wonderful choices on your faves of the week! I esp. squealed with delight at Kim's piece just because I am cyber-acquainted with her and my real live heart just adores her! Like you, she is so contagiously inspiring. Love your Friday party's and hopefully one of these days I'll get my act together to play along!

I’m Marian, a painter, writer, and lover of all things creative. From art and antiques to home projects and everyday life, I share my journey in hopes of inspiring you to embrace your own creativity and make beauty in the spaces you live.

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