I have a bit of a reputation for getting things done quickly. I can crank out furniture and whip through slipcovers. But, I will fully admit that I am slow when it comes to putting out a look book. It took over a year to get the first one out and about a year and a half to get out the second one! A part of the problem is that I can set my own deadline, so I just don’t set a deadline and allow the project to “come together organically”, which means it takes forever.
So, after many meetings, e-mails, photo shoots, layouts, font options, painting, writing, collaborating, editing and proofing, Miss Mustard Seed’s Milk Paint Look Book Two is finally finished and sitting in boxes in my studio.
Kriste and Heidi did most of the initial legwork to set the style and overall tone of the look book and then we worked together as a team to get it across the finish line.
This look book is very different from the first one. Look Book One was meant to be a 101 primer; an introduction to our milk paint and finishes. Look Book Two is a celebration of our European color line. It’s filled with more advanced tutorials, like a Beeswax Resist, creating custom finishes by mixing waxes, and all of the ways you can use Tough Coat. It’s also filled with inspiration from some of our retailers and friends from around the globe.
I have to mention the cover. Kriste brought in a picture from an Antropologie catalog where a model had open palms releasing a color powdered.
“Could we do that with milk paint?”
I absolutely loved the idea. We can celebrate what makes milk paint unique by capturing the powder.
It took a lot of takes and we threw a lot of paint, but fortunately, we had a talented and willing photographer (Brianna Wilbur) and an abandoned mill across from the studio that wouldn’t be bothered by some powdered paint in the grass.
There was a lot of laughing and a lot of “one-two-three-go!”
Look Book Two will be for sale at the Lucketts Spring Market and we’re shipping it out to MMSMP retailers as their orders come in. I’ll list it in my online shop soon as well.
I have decided to not reprint Look Book One and I have a few more boxes left, so I’ve decided to give them away with any MMSMP purchase at the Lucketts Spring Market.
And, we have new t-shirts, too! They are in the same styles as our last t-shirts, just a different printed design.
Here is the one for milk paint…
Remember Megan’s office makeover? When I asked her how she liked the wardrobe, she said it’s been perfect and she “loves the smell of milk paint in the morning.” When I was brainstorming with my designer, Reni, about t-shirt sayings, this kept coming to mind.
And we have a “move mountains in your home” t-shirt based on the chalkboard in my studio.
We have each shirt design in a ladies cut tee that is fitted and runs a bit smaller and a unisex tee that is more generously sized. Both shirts are made of a tri-blend fabric that is super soft and doesn’t shrink and come in small to XXL.
I’m bringing the shirts to sell at Lucketts and then I’ll list them online after the market.
Right now “after the market” is pretty much my motto. If you send me an e-mail or ask me anything, that’s pretty much the answer.
Now I need to hand stitch some pillow closures…
Happy weekend!
PS – Since a lot of you asked, I will have Look Book One and Look Book Two available online after the market as well!
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What happened to mustard seed pages?
I will be buying one of those shirts!!! And who doesn’t love the smell of milk paint AND your lavender wax!!!
Love everything about your blog!! Good luck at Lucketts!! I hope sometime in the future you will re-run your blog telling us how you got started!!
I actually wrote a series on that not too long ago. You can find it here… https://missmustardseed.com/2015/07/how-my-business-began-part-1/
I’ll wait until after Lucketts to order my new t-shirt! Can’t wait! I use that line from “Good Morning, Vietnam” all the time!
Your hair looks great
Marian I have a question! Is all Johnson Bros ironstone even if it’s not specifically labeled ironstone (but looks like ironstone)???
Marian, can I buy Look Book One? You can send after Lucketts . . . .i would really LOVE one!
Actually maybe I will buy both with. T for myself . . . . Just save one of the ONE for me for AFTER Lucketts . . . . XO
I adore the new t-shirt designs and the watercolor sign for the is adorable – the new lookbook looks amazing!
I would love to get both milk paint books,but I’m not sure how.
Hope to figure this out very soon!
I’m addicted to your blog! Every day…..
Kriste and Marion, you are both adorable! Love all you both do!! I definitely want the lookbook and the TShirt! Any chance you will do more aprons? That’s been on my wishlist for a long time! Good luck at Luckett’s!!
I love your new hair style! It is very flattering on you.
Love. If I couldn’t be you, I’d be Kriste. And, I’m an ol’ gal. Hope to see y’all at Luckett’s or in AL–my neck of the woods–some day.
Love. Love, love, love, love, love the “smell of milk paint” shirt.
It will be mine.
How cute are you!
Can you show us pics of Lucketts?
Oh, definitely!!
I also would like to have both Look Books if there is a convenient way to get # One. No hurry and I would be more than glad to pay for # One, too.
Have a great sale and fun, fun, fun at Lucketts!
Your hair has really grown. Looks great. And…I love the T-shirt.
Love the new t-shirts and your new hair style! Looking great!
Marian – Sending some affirmation this morning. You rock! Best of luck at Luckett’s and “after the show”!
Marian……..please, please can I buy Look Book One and Look Book Two? I was planning on coming to Luckett’s next week…..but as we all know the best laid plans, etc. I will however be visiting with my two beautiful granddaughters from Buffalo that weekend and my other two beautiful granddaughters from Baltimore. I will be thinking of you and I’ve been praying for dry weather for you.
Wishing you best of luck at Luckett’s. I know you’ll do great.
I wish I was going to Luckett’s!
I would also like to buy both if your look books to go with your decorating book. Sure wish I could make it to Lucketts sale. Good luck!
I love the cover of Look Book Two, how joyful. And I adore your tee shirt sign! You spread happiness through the beauty of your artistry, I hope you never stop!
Hi Marian…the cover of Look Book Two is adorable…looks like a party is happening…with lots of milk paint confetti! I would love to buy Look Book Two and also Look Book One which got destroyed by a flood we had in our house. But, it can wait until “after Luckett’s.” Please remember to keep a copy of Look Book One for me. Good luck with Luckett’s from your linen-loving friend in NJ.
Those of you who are looking for the Look Books, please check with your local Miss Mustard Seed’s retailer. If you don’t know who that is check the website and enter your zip code. I have some left in my shop and I’m sure others do too.
Help! I NEED one of those T-SHIRTS….please list them before they are all sold 🙂
I would love to get a few shirts. How can I get some ordered.