A couple of months ago, I picked up this sweet vintage chair from a local antique shop for $25. It was just the kind of chair I had been looking for to use at my sewing desk. I don't typically sit...
The main reason for my trip to Europe was teaching at a creative retreat in Barga. For one of our creative sessions, we painted an antique chest from the Cordati house where we had our workshop...
In case you missed part one of this dresser makeover, you can check it out HERE. At the end of yesterday's post, I said I would show how the dresser turned out as well as how I distressed and...
Last week, I finally got around to painting a dresser that's been hanging out in my garage since October! I put it off originally because the winter weather set in, but then this spring has been...
When I bought this piece, I knew I wanted to freshen it up a bit. It didn't need dramatic plastic surgery. It just needed a little makeover, so it could look its best. Before we even brought it...
If you like a good old-fashioned Miss Mustard Seed makeover, well, I think it's safe to say that you will like this post. Today was a great day in the studio. It was busy, but I was able to finish...
There are some pieces that are screaming to have a landscape painted on them. This was one such piece. And how can I ignore the pleas from an old piece of furniture? One that's been around the...
"Where did you get that stencil?" I've been asked that question so many times when I share one of my hand painted pieces. And that has led to people asking if I ever planned to come out with a line...
I shared my progress on the step-back cupboard yesterday and here it is all prettied up! As a reminder, here is how it looked before. Well, it had part of the first coat on the top, but this angle...
Let me start by saying that I rarely accept custom work, but this one just felt right. Angie, the client, said I could just do what I do and her only request was that I "add critters". She also...
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…
