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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...
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...
$100 craigslist drafting table
I have realized that as my work changes, my work space 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...
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. I've been pondering the order in which choices...
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...
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...
what would fit in my carry on…
I already shared that I found several pieces in New Hampshire that I would've bought in a heartbeat if I had my van. But, I didn't. And, since my suitcase was already over 50 lbs, I could only buy...
marinated skirt steak & an All-Clad giveaway
The pot rack in my kitchen might be the one thing in my house that we installed a week after we moved in 10 years ago and hasn't moved an inch. It's never even been under threat of being moved. I...
Thank you, New England…
I'm still in Massachusetts as I write this, but I'm hanging out in a hotel room and wanted to share how my trip has been going so far. First of all, I just love New England! I felt that way when we...
deconstructed chair progress
Sorry I was a little late getting the online sale up and running tonight! I will be switching to another shopping cart that will allow me to schedule events, so that doesn't happen. Anyway, just...
QuickStep Flooring Review
A couple of weeks ago, I shared the Quick-Step laminate flooring I selected to install in a corner of the studio to use for photo shoots. I have been wanting to do this for a long time, not because...
“I knew you were here…”
I went shopping on Friday to get some fresh inspiration and to find some things for the online shop. I stopped at a couple of local stores and then one of my favorite local antique malls. When I...
baked potato soup recipe
I shared a couple of weeks ago that I made a full-fat, no-skimping-on-the-good-stuff baked potato soup recipe as a treat. I love creamy soups and casseroles, but I don't make them very often...
30 day watercolor challenge update
I started the 30 day watercolor challenge last month as a way to push myself as I'm learning this new-to-me medium. I have gotten way behind, though! I knew when I started that even though it was...
four chairs, a pin cushion & poutine
I totally missed announcing that I was listing some new things in my online shop tonight, but they are there! I listed a few larger pieces as well, including the hand painted night stands that were...
farmhouse holiday series | fall porch
It's time for our last fall post in the Farmhouse Holiday Series - the fall porch, but we'll be back again as the Christmas season gets underway! I have to say that I really worked at gardening and...
the fate of the leather sofa
Many people have asked about the fate of the leather sofa and for a few more details about why I swapped it out, so I thought I would answer that question in a post, especially for those who are...
Pillows for the Family Room
I shared a couple of days ago that I was going to make some custom pillow covers for the family room sectional. It came with pillows, but they weren't my style/colors. Making pillow covers in...
Pillows for the Family Room
I shared a couple of days ago that I was going to make some custom pillow covers for the family room sectional. It came with pillows, but they weren't my style/colors. Making pillow covers in...
Schloss Highboy Dresser
When we moved Calvin into the guest room, he decided to keep the dresser that was in there, so his old dresser became an extra. A couple of weeks ago, we finally muscled this piece down the stairs...
DIY window valance
Good evening from New York! I spent the better part of the day driving through the rolling hills and small towns of PA and NY and even got to stop in at an antique store and eat dinner at an...
Furniture for the Family Room & Calvin’s Room
A few days ago, I shared the new arrangement in our family room as well as the progress on Calvin's room. I said I would give all of the details on the new pieces of furniture and this post is...
dog beds are decor
Before I get into the post today, I wanted to let my readers in the north east know that I'll be in Palmyra, New York this Saturday (September 24, 2016) for The Purple Painted Lady 6th Annual...
farmhouse holiday series | fall dining room
It's time for another installment of the Farmhouse Holiday Series with some of my blog buddies. And this week, we partnered with All Modern to show you our dining rooms decorated for fall. I...
fall living room
You're all amazing. I just need to say that. All of your comments in reply to my "things have changed" post were like a huge hug to me. I know that sounds cheesy, but they really were. What's...
things have changed…
I've been needing to write this post for a while now, but the words were just never there. I have felt stuck with my blog for a few weeks, though, and I knew I would feel stuck until I made myself...
mixing painted pieces in a room
I received an e-mail from one of my readers asking a question I get pretty frequently, so I thought I would write the answer in a post. Here is the question... "How do you decide what color to...
ironstone, linen tea towels, quilts & more
Last week, I set out to find a desk for Calvin's room in a local antique store and, while I was out, I picked up a few things to list in the online shop. I found a bunch of ironstone - some very...
farmhouse holiday series | fall family room
In this second installment of the farmhouse holiday series, we're all sharing our fall family rooms... I've said it before and I'll say it again, but I don't do much in the way of fall decorating....
progress in Calvin’s room…
We made some real progress in Calvin's room the past couple of weeks. As a reminder, we're transitioning our guest room into a room for our youngest son, Calvin. He's ready to have everything done...