There are some things that I hold onto for years. They survive the purges and my "selling moods". I just know I will have the perfect use for them some day. Well, some day finally came for these...
another pair of frenchies
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the hand painted landscape dresser
The theme for the space at Lucketts this year is Farmhouse White, yes, but that doesn't mean that everything will be white. A lot of things will be white, as you may have noticed, but we don't want...
mini dresser makeover & “hand painted” stencils
I am always drawn to child/doll furniture or salesmen's samples (small, portable versions of full-sized pieces of furniture). There is just something so sweet about them. But, after buying a few...
paint all the things white
One of the best parts of having a theme for a retail space, whether it's a booth at a market or a small shop, is focus. Your theme keeps the items you're collecting cohesive, so they look better...
hardware cabinet no. 1 makeover
There are times when I'm out shopping for antiques and I see a piece and just know. I know the price has been marked down because it's stinky and dirty and a drab color and it's going to be a lot of...
painted mora clock & farmhouse white in australia
When I decide to paint something, it doesn't take me long to add the powder to the water and dip in a brush. Remember the Mora clock from Antique Farmhouse I posted about over the weekend? It looked...
Custom White Milk Paint Dresser
Remember this dresser I showed you a preview of last week? When I finished it, I put the hardware back on and took some pictures, but it just wasn't working for me. The hardware just isn't right...
tufted farmhouse sofa reveal
After much deconstructing, button-making, tuft-tying, fabric-stapling, trim-gluing, tack-hammering and cushion-sewing, the tufted farmhouse sofa is finally done!! I feel like some confetti should've...
tufted sofa reveal
After much deconstructing, button-making, tuft-tying, fabric-stapling, trim-gluing, tack-hammering and cushion-sewing, the tufted sofa is finally done!! I feel like some confetti should've fallen...
braided jute & tack trim
The body of the tufted sofa is finally finished! This has definitely been the most challenging upholstery project I've taken on, but it's shaping up nicely and now it's all smooth sailing with the...
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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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