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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 intended to share more on the blog over the last couple of weeks, but my days have been busy! On top of a full

It is not lost on me how cool it is that I get to wake up each workday and decide what I want to do. Some of that is dictated by deadlines and commitments to clients, but since 2008, I’ve been able to jump into working on my house, refinishing

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 beautiful late-summer afternoon at Federal & Black in historic Middleburg. First of all, everyone who came out to support me, the book, the shop, and
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Merry Christmas to you and your family. Cheers to the New Year.
Toni
Hope you have a wonderful Christmas.Thank you for your lovely blogposts.
Merry Christmas Marian,
I wish you and your family the best in this new year. I know you have many ventures that are coming your way- so well deserved.
Keep blogging and inspiring little struggling business ladies like myself.
thanks for always caring,
tammy
Merry Christmas, Marian! You have done so many fun things this year. Looking forward to another fun year in blogland.
Merry Christmas, Marian! God Bless you!
: )
Julie M.
You are amazing. Merry Christmas.
Merry Christmas from TN to your house!!! I've certainly enjoyed seeing what you create!!!
Adorable post, Marian! It brought a smile to my face this evening! 🙂 Just wanted you to know that I'm so glad I met you in blogland this year and am looking forward to getting to know you better in the coming year. You creativity inspires me so much! Christmas blessings to you and yours!
xoxo laurie
Hope you are having a Merry Christmas!!!
Merry Christmas to you!
Merry Christmas to you and your family! Looking forward to a brand new year and seeing you again in January!
Brittany
http://www.prettyhandygirl.com
Merry Christmas, Marian! May 2011 bring you much happiness and success!
~ Karen
http://lifeinthe209.blogspot.com
Merry Christmas Marian! Much love to you – and I've been enjoying your gorgeous decorations!!
I am totally amazed with your creativity and energy…keep up the good work. Merry Christmas. ^_^
Merry Christmas to you too and Happy New Year
Hugs
SueAnn