paring down
It’s that time of year again when I get the itch to purge and organize. I worked through my cabinets, closets, drawers, and storage spaces the past couple of years and have gotten rid of a ton of stuff, but there is always the accumulation of new stuff that needs to be dealt with. The […]
the business of blogging | sponsored posts
This is part three of our overall series of the business of blogging, but it’s part two in the sub-series on monetization (aka – how bloggers make their money). In this post, I’m letting readers as well as aspiring/new bloggers know how sponsored posts work. If you haven’t read the first two posts in this […]
other pieces to paint & favorite finds
I hit a lucky streak on craigslist last week and I also scored some great finds when I was out shopping. So, the studio is full of pieces waiting for their makeovers. And giving furniture a makeover is like therapy for me. I put on some loud music and paint and it does me good. One of […]
blue onion jackpot
If you don’t know what “blue onion” is, well, let me introduce you! Blue onion is a blue & white transferware design found on dishes and serving pieces. The Rice jar in the back left is the classic blue onion design and the rest are variations, but can be referred to generically as “blue onion”, […]
say “hello” to Outback Petticoat
Last year, we retired two colors from the Miss Mustard Seed’s Milk Paint line, Apron Strings and Dried Lavender. I’d like to keep our line at 25 colors, so we are replacing them with two new colors. And one of those colors is launching today – Outback Petticoat. It’s orange, in case that wasn’t apparent. […]
Room Refresh & Renew with Birch Lane
I have shared in the past that rugs are my nemesis when it comes to decorating. It’s just so hard to find a rug that works with everything happening in a room. I threw in the towel and had pretty much all jute and seagrass rugs in the house. I love the look of them and […]
The business of blogging | ads
If you missed the first series in this blog post, the business of blogging / money matters, you can find it HERE. I have wanted to write a post about the ins and outs of ads and sponsorships for years, but it seems like such a hornet’s nest that I have decided to stay away […]
top 5 tips for decorating on a budget | part 1
When I was in New Hampshire, speaking at the Sage Farm Antiques Market, I gave a presentation on decorating on a budget. As I prepped for that and then as I was teaching, I was reminded how passionate I am about the subject. Yes, it’s nice to have a generous budget when you’re decorating and yes, […]