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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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I typically post my previews a few days ahead of an original art sale, but May has been so busy that this sale snuck up
Before I share my Lucketts recap, I wanted to let you know my next original art sale is Wednesday, May 20, 20206, at 1:00 pm Eastern. For those interested in early access at noon, you can sign up HERE. On Thursday night, we packed our van with oil painting supplies,
I’ve reached that tipping point in my life where I feel like I probably have enough stuff. No doubt, I passed that point years ago, but hunting for antiques and just the right piece for my house is still so much fun! I have noticed I walk out of more
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Oh Miss Mustard Seed! You are such a dreamboat! I love the egg garland and I think it's adorable. Now – do you think it might work with plastic eggs? I know, I know, not the same thing, but it might work, right??? I'm lovin' your grass green too. I've got to get some painting done during my upcoming spring break! Thank you Miss Mustard Seed for sharing your knowledge with us. We're lucky to have you!
Oh my goodness. That ruffled shower curtain is gorgeous! If only my husband would go for it… thinking no. 😉
Hi Miss Mustard Seed, your tutorials are always so clear! I love the moss monogram letter idea. I was in Joanne's this week and saw the letters, and tried to get inspired while I was staring at them. Well, now I must go back! And do love to have things from my chandeliers, so I will try the tissue paper flowers too. Thanks! Linda
You are insanely creative!!! All of it completely blows me away! I've been trying to come up with a shower curtain for my little girl's bathroom and I do believe you have just solved that problem for me 😀
I completely agree with Sweet Bee Cottage's comment – we are soooooo grateful you are willing to share your amazing skills with us 😀
Shelley
The curtain is gorgeous but the vivid colors of the poms really sing to me. Well, and that really adorable garland.
Congratulations again, on seeming to manage so many projects.
Oh, I am SO making that ruffled shower curtain! Thanks so much for the beautiful inspiration and well-written tutorial! I can't wait!!!
Those are all great projects/articles…..HGTV.com is happy with you…I am sure!!!
I have been dying for a shower curtain just like that….you made it? Wow again, girl!
Hello Marian,
Each tutorial is more lovely than the next!
Well done you little rock star you ;->
Janet xox
http://theemptynest-janet.blogspot.com/
WOOHOO !!
Congratulations on all of your recent tutorials ~
Thank you so much for the links to them 🙂
I am off to see !!
xoxo
Lori
Love all of these ideas, but I just might have to make that moss letter a project for this week. I love it! Thanks for all of the great ideas. 🙂
Adorable tutorials with such beautiful photo's! Love that ruffled shower curtain!
Wow – these are all fabulous, Marian! Can't wait to head over and check them all out. Not sure which is my favorite.
That shower curtain is to DIE for!!! Love it, want it, need it!
Julie ~
paintedparlor.blogspot.com
(p.s. How do you have TIME for all your projects?! You blow me away!)
these pictures are just so stunning Marianne, it made my day!
Thank you so much for the link to the shower curtain tutorial, I have had it in my mind to make one of these for a bit now and that is by far the easiest instruction yet, thanks again!
Wow Marian! Your shower curtain is amazing! I would love to make one but my sewing skills leave alot to be desired. 🙂
It certainly is dreamy…….YOU rock girl!
It seems that others, like me, love the shower curtain! It is very striking and you do an excellent job explaining the process.
Gorgeous!
Beautiful work Marion! Love that shower curtain!
What a great post to start the day off with. Another blog somewhere, someday, that is unknown to me, posted a photo of a nursery with beautiful peach ruffled curtains much like your shower curtain tutorial. I have been looking for the post for WEEKS so that I can replicate the look. I'll stop looking now! You are awesome! Muah!
Heather@notyouraverageheather.com
Girl, you are a powerhouse of talent. SO impressed that you are blessed with so many abilities….AND you're sweet on top of that. Happy to call you friend.
xo
shaunna
so miss seed i did that shower curtain just was not going to spend $100. at anthropologie. but i used ruffled bedskirts . 1 queen i had and a thrifted shabby chic twin [$6.00] . i used a thermal shower curtain, wallmart [i had as well]. pinned and sewed. love ruffles but not sewing them. ;).
ok, I hope nobody from church reads Miss Mustard Seed, because I think one of your HGTV projects just became my backup plan for our high tea! (and will probably be what I end up doing because what I wanted to do looks too darn expensive to carry out!)
SQUEEEEE! Chalkboard Paint on potting pots?! Love love love love love! I can see this sitting in front of my front door to welcome guests or in the guest room with a specific message for my friends. I was just looking at chalkboard paint in JoAnns last night but wasn't inspired with what to do with it… now I am! Thank you!
Great tuts…and wonderful photos!!
Congrats to the winners!!
Hugs
SueAnn
you're a genius as usual! Still amazed at how you get everything done, especially when there are deadlines! I may have to try out the shower curtain. My MIL has put me in charge of creating a shower curtain for her, I love this one!
Meg
That shower curtain is for me!!! I think it's very feminine, and no, hubby won't go for it. But gosh it is sooooo gorgeous….
Love your blog posts! Thanks for sharing your talent! I'm currently renting, but my husband and I are hoping to buy this year. Your blog has inspired me and I can't wait to decorate. Because of you, I feel like I can make my house look AMAZING on a smaller budget. Thanks!
Love the Easter garland. So happy I found your blog, can't wait to explore into all your tutorials. Thanks!
I love all of those projects!!
I LOVE your projects!;) You are so talented~ Hugs,Rachel
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I love the ruffled shower curtain. May I ask if you know the color on the walls….. what can I say I am a sucker for anything turquoise/robin's egg and I have a bathroom that color would look divine in.
oh my! that ruffled shower curtain? On my to-do list! moss letters, chalk pots, tissue poms (i love to put them on little girl birthday gifts)- I love it all!!!!
Do you ever sleep? I cannot believe how much you get done! You are amazing! Love, love, love the shower curtain and I will definitely bookmark the adorable Easter crafts. Thank you!
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