Marian Parsons, Author at Miss Mustard Seed

things I miss about our MN house

by Marian Parsons | Mar 13, 2024 | All Things Home, Decorating, My House

When we bought our home in Minnesota, we knew it was a great house with good bones, but if you told me I would think about it and miss it with some regularity, I’m not sure I would’ve believed you. There are things I’ve loved about all of our homes,...

kitchen garden inspiration

by Marian Parsons | Mar 12, 2024 | All Things Home, Gardening

We’ll be starting our spring yard clean-up soon and I’m already excited to work on some of the blank spaces we cleared last year and continue pruning, shaping, trimming, and pulling things that are a little out of control. I’m also excited about...

unlacquered brass kitchen faucet update

by Marian Parsons | Mar 11, 2024 | All Things Home, Kitchen, My House

As we use our newly renovated kitchen more and more, I want to provide some updates along the way. I know I still need to share a full tour of the cabinets and how we have it all organized, so that is on my list. I’ll likely make a video showing a complete...

the reality of hooks by the door

by Marian Parsons | Mar 8, 2024 | All Things Home, Decorating

So often, when we see hooks by the door in magazines and online, the contents of those hooks are very neatly curated. Only the very cutest jackets, aprons, and bags will be displayed along with the trendiest shoes tucked underneath. I do that myself when I’m...

favorite things | antique overshot coverlets

by Marian Parsons | Mar 7, 2024 | Antiques, Favorite Finds

As I’ve been sharing our living room makeover over the past few weeks, several people have asked about the blanket over the back of the sofa. Even though it sometimes annoys my family, I’ve always liked having a quilt, coverlet, or throw folded over the...