We launched our line of MMS German Glass Glitter just before Lucketts and, in such a busy time, I didn't get to announce it until after the fair. Now that I've had the chance to catch my breath and...
painting a primitive cupboard
A week or two prior to Lucketts, I spotted an amazing primitive cupboard on Craig's List. I intended to buy it to sell at the event, but I was absolutely smitten with it and decided to keep it....
French Style & a fabric wall
I received an e-mail a few months ago, asking if I would contribute to a new magazine, French Style. Well, that sounds right up my alley! Yesterday, I found the magazine in Target and snapped it...
Announcing – MMS German Glass Glitter
Today, I want to share some super exciting news! Some of you may have guessed this was coming some day, but it's finally here. I am so proud to announce the launch of Miss Mustard Seed's German...
Christmas in April
Yesterday I mentioned that Jeff and I went to the local tree farm and cut down a tree for my Christmas HGTV.com photo shoots. It was a pretty odd event...cutting down a Christmas tree just a couple...
original art |
There was a time when I didn't care very much about original art. I actually went to a fine arts college, so I had the chance to attend galleries regularly. I think it was even required,...
1/2 Bath Refresh
Well, today was yet another school snow day. It was a really good day, though. The boys played very well together and there was lots of laughing and toys everywhere and imaginative play. In...
My Favorite Decorating Books
When Jeff and I were too poor to have cable, internet or dinner and a movie out, we would occasionally go to a book store and hang out for a couple of hours. He would wander off and look at...I...
Hanging Plates on the Wall
Many of you have noticed the plates hanging on my walls throughout my home. If you haven't noticed, plates, platters and lids are pretty much my go-to wall art. It all started because I could find...
my home – the paint colors
I have recently received a lot of e-mails and comments asking for the name of the paint colors I use in my home, so I thought I would share them in a post. (I've also been asked how I hang my...