A Non-writer Writer
In recent weeks, several people have asked if I had always wanted to be a writer. My first thought is, “I’m a writer?” I sort of laugh and muddle my way through a somewhat articulate answer. I started writing a blog, not...Resetting a Room
Have you been working on a room and you’re feeling stuck or it’s not looking the way you envisioned? If so, it’s time to press the reset button and here’s how I do it. I’ve been working on my living room for a few months,...Junque Swap Rules & My Picks
As I shared yesterday, we had a great time at the Swanky Junque Swap. I received some questions about how we ran it, so I thought I would share our “rules” and an explanation of how the swap would work. This was my first swap ever, so...Swanky Junque Swap
It was a beautiful autumn day in the quiet town of Walkersville, MD, and in a church basement, ten women laughed, cried, ate, and traded their junk. It was a glorious day. The women who attended were Brittanie, Holly May, Candace, Sarah,...Generosity & A New Pic Trick
There are some cool perks to having a blog. There are really, really sweet ladies out there who send me things they think I might like or be able to use. I’ve already shared the overwhelming response from the blog world when I asked for sheet...What you see. What you don’t.
I’m sure you all think that my home is always clean, photo worthy and well decorated. Well, that’s just what you see. This is what you don’t. This is what my house typically looks like on a Sunday afternoon. Pizza, junk...Seasonal Confusion
I set up a Christmas tree in early October to photograph my “line.” As I decorated the tree, my almost four year old crept around the corner and his eyes widened. He gasped and exclaimed with glee, “It’s Christmas!” ...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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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
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