Furniture Feature Friday – Favorites & a Link Party
First of all, I realize that the first 32 thumbnails posted last week were not visible. There was a problem with Linky Tools, but it will hopefully not be a problem this week. As usual, though, you all rocked. I found a lot of great inspiration in all of...Living A Dream
I vividly remember starting my business. I remember having a nervous tummy and sweaty palms as I filled out my PA-100 to register my business with the state. I remember sitting in bed after midnight scribbling things in my idea and to-do notebook. I...Video Slipcover Tutorial Series Part 3 & Wing Chair Reveal
Welcome to part three of the video slipcover tutorial series. First, I’m going to share the “after” picture of the wing chair I used as my example in the video. Didn’t it turn out great? It’s currently for sale at the Old Lucketts...Abodent & a Winner
One fun thing about blogging is getting to introduce others to products and companies I really like. I was recently contacted by UK based Abodent about sponsoring my blog. (Do you think it was because of the Union Jack dresser?) Well,...
Video Slipcover Tutorial Series Part 2 – Cutting Fabric
Welcome to part two of the slipcover video tutorial series! If you missed part one, how to make custom piping, make sure you go back and watch it first. In part two, I share some tricks on cutting the drop cloth and show where to position piping on the chair. Enjoy!...I find beauty in the broken
I have an aversion to fine, “mint condition” antiques. If something looks that good after 100 years, it couldn’t have been used that much. I don’t need something in my house that needs to be roped off. I find beauty in a brush...Winterberry Cottage Giveaway!
I am so pleased to introduce one of my newer sponsors to you, AmyLynn of Winterberry Cottage. She creates beautiful art with vintage graphics and antique book pages to sell in her Etsy shop. I love how her pieces are graphic, but still have a vintage...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…
- the war on bishop’s weed
So, last year I shared a post about lovely surprises I was finding in our yard as bulbs peeked up in the Spring, perennials woke up, and bushes leafed out… Read more: the war on bishop’s weed - spring 2024 projects
After being sick for a few days, it always takes a little while to assess how you’re feeling in the morning. Am I still sick? Have I finally turned the… Read more: spring 2024 projects - front garden plans | 1970 home renovation
When we tell people that we moved to Maryland from Minnesota, the first thing they mention is the winters. “Oh, I bet you’ll enjoy these winters a lot more!” Well,… Read more: front garden plans | 1970 home renovation - elevating the look of an artificial plant
I haven’t taken much time to wander around in a store like Target for quite a while. I’ve gotten used to placing online or curbside pick-up orders, which are convenient,… Read more: elevating the look of an artificial plant
our sponsors
