I feature books I'm reading each week in my Four Things series, but every once in a while, I come across a book that needs its own blog post. Such is the case with Interiors of a Storyteller by...
Interiors of a Storyteller
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Taschen Book Sale
One of my favorite publishers/booksellers, Taschen Books is having a huge sale, so even though I typically don't post on the weekends, I thought I would share some of the titles in my own library...
what’s in my gardening books stack
I'm a book-stacker. When I am interesting in a subject, I'll pull books on that topic and make a stack on my studio counter. If I feel like there are holes in my collection or some tempting new...
art books | new releases in 2024
Well, now that I have more shelf space in the studio, I can buy more books! I say that partially in jest, but my book-loving mind does think that way to an extent. There is a practical, organized...
my recent favorite art books
Earlier this year, I tried to paint a few landscapes and they all ended up being wiped off the panel. I felt like I had completely forgotten how to paint a landscape, which was strange because...
best art book series | for beginners
You may have noticed that I like my books. Art books, specifically, are my favorite with design and decorating books as a very close second. I have amassed quite a collection over the past few...
books from friends
One of my favorite things about the online world is that we have the chance to meet and connect with people we would never meet otherwise. I have gotten to know people who love the things I love...
the reader’s corner | used books
When we arrived in Raleigh last week, my mother-in-law started going over potential outings. She shared the names of a few thrift stores she thought I might want to check out and she mentioned that...
decorating books I kept with me
As I was packing away my , I knew I wanted to keep a few out to read, study, and look to for inspiration and ideas for our next house. In case you missed it, we sold our house in Minnesota and...
a collection of the best art books (over 300!)
If it isn't completely obvious to you already, I'll just lay it out there plainly... I'm a collector. I don't know if it's genetics or upbringing or just a personality trait, but I have that drive...
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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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