Artistic Endeavors
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Creative Business
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A Slice of Life
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All Things Home
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Furniture Makeovers
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painting a vintage splint basket
Rewind, if you will, back to the day I went to innocently pick up the pond yacht from a local consignment store. I ended up buying the pond yacht, an antique post office register, an antique quilt...
3rd completed sketchbook tour
I actually finished my 3rd sketchbook back in August, but I haven't taken the time to film a little sketchbook tour video. I like doing those because they hold me accountable, but I've also...
a day in stillwater, mn
For a few weeks now, Jeff has been trying to get me to go on a day trip. As someone who is a natural homebody, the pandemic, lockdowns, and busyness have all made it easier to become even more of a...
August & September 2021 Favorites
I don't know about you, but August and September were a blur! Well, not quite a blur, but I realized I hadn't done a favorites post for August about halfway through September and then I could...
recording an audiobook for a decorating book
When I first saw the mention of the word "audiobook" in my book contract, I was a little skeptical. I mean, this is going to be a photo-heavy decorating book. A book that relies heavily on visual...
exercise to discover your style | living mood board
First of all, thank you so much for all of your support and encouragement yesterday! The Feels Like Home launch has been a success so far and I was beaming all day. Since more of you have the book...
the feels like home book launch
Today is the day!! It's the official book launch day for Feels Like Home! This book is over two years in the making, so it's so exciting that it's finally out into the world. I'm also thrilled to...
the vintage pond yacht
We're going to talk about the vintage pond yacht in just a minute, but I have to say this is Feels Like Home book launch eve! While the books have been shipped and some are already on store...
the feels like home giveaway
I am so excited to share that my new book, Feels Like Home, launches in just four days! And this is the final giveaway to celebrate the book launch. This giveaway is appropriately named "The Feels...
creamy chicken & wild rice soup recipe
Soups are definitely my specialty! I love that I can make a whole bunch at one time that will last for quick & tasty lunches and dinners throughout the week. I love they are healthy &...
the rearranged studio
It's amazing how much upheaval one little piece of furniture can cause in a room, especially when you are absolutely determined to make it fit and you know in your bones that it will fit. Such was...
reshaping an antique german basket
This antique German basket was a last-minute purchase at Gold Rush Days antique market this year. I had pulled up my van to load in the antique cabinet I got for the basement and spotted a stack of...
the antique post office register
As someone who enjoys unique antique finds and getting goodies in the mail, last week was a banner week! I received several highly anticipated packages (I'll share about those in other posts) and I...
feels like home | giveaway for the furniture artist
Feels Like Home comes out in just over a week!! If you've been waiting to preorder the book until it's a little closer to shipping day, well, we're getting pretty close. I am so excited to get...
creative play | lino cutting & printing
“You can learn new things at any time in your life if you’re willing to be a beginner. If you actually learn to like being a beginner, the whole world opens up for you.” ― Barbara Sher When I was in...
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I’m Marian, aka Miss Mustard Seed, a wife, mother, paint enthusiast, lover of all things home and an entrepreneur, author, artist, designer, freelance writer & photographer. READ MORE to learn more about me, my blog and my business…
