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Marian Parsons
Paint Enthusiast | Writer | Artist | Designer
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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Last Saturday, I had the opportunity to drive down to the quaint town in Northern Virginia’s horse country for a book signing. I spent a

Calvin had an appointment last Tuesday, and I debated whether I should go with him. If you can believe it, my youngest son turned 18 this summer, which means he can go to routine appointments on his own. At the last minute, and in a roundabout way, he asked if

One of my favorite decorating books for over twenty years is New Country Style by Country Home. I remember pouring over one particular room again and again that showed how dramatically a room’s look can change by swapping out slipcovers. The room was completely transformed, and I always wanted to replicate
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I hope you had a wonderful Christmas with family Marian! I just wanted to share with you that my husband and I just got back from Germany, we went to spend time with my niece who has lived there for three years. We had an amazing time and loved the Christmas marts and the hot mulled wine! What part of Germany did you live in? We stayed in Eltvillle, near Weisbaden, at a tiny country hotel complete with vineyard and horses. I could definitely live there, Germany was exactly how I pictured it in my mind. My great niece introduced us to her school friends as her Oma and Opa:) loved it!
I hope you had a wonderful Christmas and quality time with family. Thank you so much for another year of sharing your home with us 🙂
Merry Christmas Marian, hope you have a wonderful day.