using & caring for silver every day
A couple of years ago, I decided I wasn’t going to keep my pretty things hidden in cabinets and drawers. I was going to either use them or let them go. Since I didn’t want to get rid of it, I decided I would use the silver pattern I inherited from my mom, Oma, and […]
how to upholster a broken cane-back chair…
…because you know you wanted to do that at some point in time, right? Top Google search -“How to upholster a broken cane-back chair?” Well, here is your answer! So, the chair itself isn’t broken, but the cane back is. It’s actually missing entirely, but that qualifies as broken in my book. So, here is […]
be the artist you are
At the end of my post on Friday I shared, “I feel like I’m finding my legs a bit as an artist…trying to embrace the artist I am, not what I wish I was (if that makes sense.)” Well, it did make sense to several of you and I’ve been thinking about that statement and […]
studio happenings
With freelance design work and a book deadline looming, I have been pinned down in my new workspace to get things done and turned in on time. I feel like I’m learning and growing each day and I’m really proud of what I’ve been creating, but I am ready to hit an antique store, work […]
$100 craigslist drafting table
I have realized that as my work changes, my workspace needs to change, too. When I work on furniture and photoshoots, I rarely sit at a desk or work table. I’m usually crawling around on the floor or scooting around on one of our wheely stools. I’m in a season right now, though, where a […]
Which comes first | how to avoid decorating regret
One of the projects I’ve been working on lately has me thinking a lot about the design process, specifically as it relates to putting a room together and how to avoid decorating regret. I’ve been pondering the order in which choices and purchases should be made and I’ve realized that most people, including myself at […]
personal shopping | quilts & coverlets
I hope you had a great weekend! For the most part, I stepped away from work, so I could rest up for the busy week ahead. Anyway, I browse for cool things online pretty regularly. I particularly like Etsy, eBay, and craigslist. I sometimes trip across really great buys that I snap right up, but I’ll […]
Dear Reader | to the one who feels like it’s too late
I recently received this e-mail entitled “The turning of the tide?”… “Dear Marian, I wanted to pick your wonderful, creative brain for a moment and not as a reply on your webpage. I began painting furniture not too long ago, my style is what I would call French farmhouse with an English twist. Recently I have […]