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my top three tips on getting things done

As I share the things I do each day, I’m often asked how I get it all done.  This has been a question that’s been asked and answered many times over the years, but it’s always worth talking about.  I think it’s natural to look at the work produced by someone and wonder about their process, routines, habits, approach, and mindset.  We’re always looking for that secret sauce recipe that seems to work well for someone else and just might work well for us. While I don’t have any secret sauce recipes to share today, I hope I can offer some encouragement by giving you a glimpse at how I approach my work. If you’ve followed me for a few years, you know I’m someone who thrives on productivity.  I just enjoy working, having something to show for my time, and creating.  I’ve been that way since I was pretty

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a slice of life

what you share matters

As I shared yesterday, I purchased a twenty-drawer antique cabinet from Ekster antiques and, when I drove to the barn to pick it up, I bought another large piece.  I bought this gorgeous European glass front cabinet that was way too big to fit in my van.  The wheels in my head were turning as I contemplated how I was going to get the piece home. Our truck bed was too small, but maybe we could strap it in?  No…too risky.  I was going to have my dad drive a truck to Lucketts in case I needed it for a large purchase and maybe he could pick it up for me?  Could we have it delivered? Every scenario I went to was about having someone else drive a vehicle that would be large enough to pick it up.  That’s just not something I do. With all of the furniture I

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the waiting place | encouragement

I’ve always loved the book   It’s not often that a children’s book is so poignant, timeless, and relevant through many seasons of life.  I have revisited this book many times and have gifted it to people in times of transition or new chapters.  In all of the silliness, rhythm, and rhyming, it is so good.  So, as we end one chapter in our lives, I have been thinking about excerpts from this book…specifically The Waiting Place.  If you’re not familiar with it, here it is… The Waiting Place By Dr. Suess Waiting for a train to go or a bus to come, or a plane to go or the mail to come, or the rain to go or the phone to ring, or the snow to snow or waiting around for a Yes or No or waiting for their hair to grow. Everyone is just waiting. Waiting for the fish

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I’m Marian, a painter, writer, and lover of all things creative. From art and antiques to home projects and everyday life, I share my journey in hopes of inspiring you to embrace your own creativity and make beauty in the spaces you live.

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