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My Master Bedroom
One quick note - Make sure you check out the great 100th post giveaway at Rose Petals & RustAre you sitting down? Prepare yourself for something truly horrible. This was my master bedroom when we...
Goodwill – A Beacon of Hope
Thanks for the great response on my first giveaway. You can still enter until midnight EST tonight, so don't miss out! It's the post just below this one. I'll pick and announce a winner on Monday.My...
100 Followers Giveaway!
We're over 100 followers, now and I am having my first giveaway. Here's what it is... YIKES! Ok, this is what it is now, but this is what it can become... These are before & after pictures of a...
How to Paint When You Can’t Draw
I have my 100 Follower Giveaway post all ready to go! Only 7 more followers. Let's hope we hit it today!I feel pretty strongly that if a client wants me to paint a logo or cartoon character, it...
These Are a Few of My Favorite Things
I love old things and antiques, so I thought I would share some of my very favorites with you... Antique trophies...I found two of these in my grandparent's attic. Anything silver or silver plated,...
Honest Scrap Award
Kathy at Creative Home Expressions has awarded me an Honest Scrap Award! My very first award! I was so excited! Thank you, Kathy!Here are the rules that must be followed upon receiving this award:1)...
My 1940’s Bathrooms
**Giveaway reminder - Only 20 followers to go before I have my 100 followers giveaway! Sign up now, so you don't miss out! The winner will receive something custom hand painted for their home.I live...
Approaching 100 followers & Giveaway!
Only 29 away from 100! How exciting! Once I hit 100, I will have my first giveaway for all of my wonderful followers, some who gave me a chance when I only had three. Everyone has to start some...
Slipcovering a Chair
I bought this pair of french styled chairs at an auction a few weeks ago. (Only one is pictured, but they are a matching pair.) I was in love with the lines, the style, the down seat cushion...not...
Furniture Stripping Tutorial
I purchased this piece of furniture a few weeks ago off of an antique store porch (you know, the junk section.) It was $39, which was a bit more than I wanted to spend, but I loved this table and it...
Saturday Finds
You never know what to expect when you go out to yard sales. Last week was gray and wet and I came back with a great haul. This week, the sun was shining, the weather was gorgeous, there was a...
Reveal – Thrift Store Mirrored Vanity Tray
This mirrored vanity tray was one of my finds from last weekend's yard sale run. It was $1.50 at a thrift store. This is not a dramatic transformation, but it is a great example of how simple...
Ironstone Attic Heirloom
When I stumbled across Emma Calls Me Mama's Heirloom Party today, I was bummed that I didn't have a post to share. I have so many wonderful heirlooms, so I got out the camera, took some pics, and...
Hand Painted Table Tutorial
This was a typical yard sale/thrift store table that you can find for about $1.00-$5.00 a piece. I have 2 others in my basement that are very similar. Usually they look tired, dated, and have...
Kid Stuff
Some of my favorite projects are the ones that I do for children. I thought I would share some of them with you! This mural was the first one I ever worked on. It was a collaboration with my dear...
Hello!
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…
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I love recipes that are…quick to make, can be made in one pot, are easy to adjust to different food preferences, and are delicious! Such is the case with this […] - the best strawberry rhubarb crisp
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I thought I would share a little bit more about our time at Isle of Palms this year. If you’d like to read about our trip last year and the […]
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