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This is where I share new original paintings first before they’re released publicly. Each collection is created in the studio and offered in small batches, and I send a private link when they’re ready.
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Country Living Fair, here I come!
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
Federal & Black | A gorgeous shop in Middleburg, VA
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.
little things that go right
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
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1970 Kitchen Renovation
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Follow our 1970 Better Homes & Gardens home renovation. From someone’s dream home to our home 50 years later…
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Every home should feel like a custom home and not have to break the bank. No matter how many neighborhood twins your suburban home may have, this home would be uniquely yours. That typical four-square colonial or mid-century rancher can be transformed into a character-rich home that is beautifully customized to meet your specific tastes and needs.
inspired you
Marian will remind you that homes don’t have to be magazine material to be special, comfortable, and inviting. The goal you’re working toward is home. Not a perfect home. Not an “impress the neighbors” home. Just home—one whose walls and rooms tell the story of the family who lives there. Beautiful homes start with inspiration and a willingness to try. So uncover your God-given creativity. Be encouraged, be willing, and be inspired.”