Mineral Artist’s Pigment Set from Choosing Keeping
As I shared when Feels Like Home launched, I’m not likely to throw a big party. I just want to have a good dinner at home with my family and throw a bit of confetti in my studio. But, I also like to celebrate special occasions with gifts! So, I got a few...
decorating with antique quilts
I was recently asked to share suggestions on decorating with antique quilts and, since I love collecting, using, and displaying them, I was happy to write this post. I just needed to round up a few pictures showing how I currently use them in my home and how...
antique winsor & newton charcoal box
There are some finds that you just know are special. You know they probably won’t come around again or at least in a very long while. Such was the case with the antique Winsor & Newton charcoal box and, when it was offered to me, I jumped at it. And even...
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 (I’ll share that soon), and this vintage splint basket. It was...
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 received wonderful feedback from people who have shared how...
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 homebody. And I recognize that isn’t necessarily a good...
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 hardly remember my favorites from August. So, I decided to put...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…
