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…and the kitchen sink

When Kriste and I were out shopping a few weeks ago, she pointed out this amazing dry sink, buried under at least two other pieces of furniture. “That’s basically my dream sink for a room I don’t have.” “Well, let’s turn over that tag and see what we’re dealing with.” The price was surprisingly low.  I later learned, after I asked to buy it and it was un-buried, that the bottom needs to be rebuilt.  It’s sketchy to say the least.  It did have furniture stacked on top of it, so it was clearly otherwise structurally sound and it’s a easy fix, so I bought it despite the imperfections. We still need to fix the bottom, but we got it cleaned up and it’s looking good. The cool thing about this piece is that it can be used as a dry sink or it can be plumbed by connecting a

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dear reader | to the one who doesn’t know what color to paint her walls

When I shared the plan for my mom’s bedroom makeover, I received this comment from Judy… “Hi Marian, I love the color palette!  I know that using fabric is a good way to pick your paint colors.  But, what if you don’t have that kind of choice? My dining room is in the middle of my house, no windows, neutral floor color (carpet).  There isn’t any type of “jumping off point”, which always gets me stuck when trying to pick a paint color.  Any suggestions?  Thanks so much!” Dear Judy (and to others who feel a little stuck when choosing a wall color), Picking out a paint color can definitely be intimidating.  It’s not because of the lack of options, but because of the plethora of options.  You can literally paint your walls any color.  So, out of multiple fan decks with thousands of colors, not to mention all of the variations of the colors

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more farmhouse finds

I know May is months away, but I have learned that I can be pickier if I shop well in advance of an event.  The Lucketts Spring Market in this case.  Pickier means better goodies and better prices for my customers. So, I set out on Thursday of last week to do some shopping and I found some really great things that fit with my “Farmhouse White” theme. This cupboard was an awesome find at a great price.  I am going to paint the interior and give the exterior a fresh coat of Grain Sack or Farmhouse White.  Perhaps a mix of the two.  I’m not sure about the interior yet, but it’s going to be painted.  Maybe a pop of color like French Enamel or something soft like Linen. I also found quite a few ironstone casseroles, tureens, pitchers and a stack of plates.  A couple of weeks ago, I bought

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kim’s coastal bedroom makeover | the reveal

My parent’s bedroom makeover, officially called “Kim’s Coastal Bedroom Makeover” here on the blog, is finally finished!! This is a looooong post, so you might want to get a snack to enjoy while you’re reading this one. It’s been a long time since I shared the before pictures of this room, so let me give you a then and now rundown before we get into the details. This is how the room looked when my mom first asked me to help with their master bedroom… And how it looks now… Before… And now… And now… You can see that the furniture arrangement in the room and the pieces we used stayed the same. The biggest change is that we filled the big, blank wall with custom built-ins that were a bit of a group effort, but my dad and I built them in large part.  They are made out of poplar boards,

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Antique Farm House Mora Clock & Giveaway

I have long been in love with Mora clocks.  The curvy shapes, muted colors…I just love them and I hope to one day be able to splurge on a real antique Mora clock.  (I even named a color in my milk paint line Mora, in honor of the clocks.) Until I can have an antique one, this is a pretty sweet substitute… It’s a reproduction Mora clock that is my designer pick for Antique Farm House. I’m pretty picky about reproductions and I was honestly a little nervous about this until I pulled it out of the box.  It has a beautiful, distressed finish with “chippy” paint, crazing and a pretty patina. While the body is textured, the face is a flat image with the appearance of texture and age. It is an operating clock once two AA batteries are inserted. The glass where the pendulum would be is actually a

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my favorite jute rug

You may have noticed that I really like natural fiber rugs.  Specifically jute.  I love that they offer a neutral backdrop and a  gorgeous texture to any space.  They also fit with a wide variety of decor styles AND they are inexpensive to boot. I have a few different varieties in my house and studio… …but I have discovered the one that is my favorite. It’s a flat-woven braided jute rug.  It doesn’t seem to shed quite as much as other jute rugs and the flat weave feels nice underfoot. I first came across this rug style when I was shopping for Megan’s home office… It’s the Shay Jute Rug from Pier One Imports (and it’s actually on clearance now)! I have since purchased an 8 x 10 rug for my studio from Joss & Main. The floors in the studio are very orange, so I have found I really need

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adding storage to a tiny bathroom

Remember the upstairs bathroom that I worked on last year?  It is just the sweetest bathroom and I smile every time I walk past it…even with toothpaste globbed in the sink and splattered on the mirror. The only downside is that it is really tiny and doesn’t have any storage.  None at all.  Not a cabinet or shelf or hooks or anything.  And, with a pedestal sink, there aren’t many places to set your stuff. So, I added a glass shelf to the right of the sink.  We set a few extra rolls of toilet paper up there and it gives a place for guests to set their toiletries.  (The boys don’t have anything beyond a toothbrush, so I have an antique alarm clock and little boxwood topiary up there for now.) I would’ve preferred no shelf at all, I think, but a glass one allows the paper to still

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Kim’s coastal bedroom | installing the built-ins

The room makeover for my mom and dad is finally nearing completion!  I am planning to photograph the finished room later this week.  We finally got over the biggest hurdle in the room, the built-ins. I have assisted Jeff with building cabinets and shelves and I felt like it was something my dad and I could tackle, even though it was a bit ambitious.  I drew up the design and, over several weeks, many of us worked together on the building, finishing, and finally the installation.   It was a huge learning process for my dad and me, but we are so pleased with how they turned out.  They’ve been sitting in five pieces in my parent’s garage, each waiting their turn to be painted and finished.  Now, you know I like to use milk paint for just about everything, but we opted for primer and latex in order to

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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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