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Miss Mustard Seed's Milk Paint

Mixing Milk Paint Video Tutorial

I made several videos on using milk paint when I first launched the line, but they could use some updating. First of all, it was just me in my basement with a camera on a tripod. While I think there’s something approachable and real about those, you can’t always clearly see what I’m doing and that’s the whole point of a video tutorial! I was also very loosey-goosey about my instructions. That’s just how I am, but I know a lot of people need specifics and, when it comes to using milk paint for the first time, specifics are very helpful. So, we’re in the process of remaking our videos (and we’ll get to the slipcover videos and new upholster videos soon, too!) We now have a camera man, Jeff, a beefy camera, mics, lighting and a second camera to capture overhead detail shots. We also have Kriste. As crafty

August 10, 2014 22 Comments

furniture feature friday | favorites & link party

Good evening, all! I thought yesterday was Thursday and it was freaking me out. I had my week planned out and I suddenly found myself way behind and totally in the weeds. I didn’t know how I was going to get it all done. Jeff finally informed me that it was only Wednesday. Whew! All was right with the world and I wasn’t as over-committed as I thought I was. So, now that today is Thursday, here is FFF and my favorites from last week… I love this simple, well-styled desk by Denise of Pink Postcard. And, cross-my-heart, I picked this as a favorite and then noticed she used my paint for it. The styling caught my eye before the paint did! I have a soft spot in my heart for little stools. They are so multi-functional and sweet at the same time. Kathy from Past, Present & Patina turned an

August 7, 2014 8 Comments

Before and Afters

hand painted antique sled

Before I get to the sled (yes, in August), I wanted to give some details on the yard sale I’m having on Saturday, August 9, 2014. I’m actually piggy-backing on the yard sale one of my friends is having. I really want to flush some things out of my house and this is a great opportunity to do it. The sale will be at an old commercial building formerly known as Distelfink. (Locals will know what I’m talking about!) The address is 2710 Old Harrisburg Rd, Gettysburg, PA, which is just off the Rt 15 Hunterstown exit. I’ll be at the sale on Saturday from 8:00 am – 4:00 pm, but my friend will be set up Wednesday – Saturday. She’s selling designer women’s clothing, kid’s clothing, toys, books, home accessories, luggage rack for the car…tons of stuff. Now, this is not an antique sale overflowing with ironstone, but I

August 4, 2014 35 Comments

Before and Afters

silvertone finds a home & French chairs get a fresh start

I’ve been working on restoring an antique Silvertone phonograph for a few months. I got into painting furniture, because stripping, refinishing and restoring is so tedious and takes forever. Just give me a brush and a couple of hours and let it be done! But, sometimes it’s worth it and I’ve found a labor of love is good for my patience every now and then. I have wanted a photograph for several years and finally got one in a furniture lot I purchased shortly before the Lucketts Spring Market this year. It had good bones and still worked (yay!), but it had been neglected and showed some pretty nasty water damage. I cleaned, stripped, sanded, stained and refinished the piece and, I must say, I am super proud of myself and how it turned out. We do still need to replace the veneer on the bottom of the sides and

August 4, 2014 56 Comments

furniture feature friday | favorites & link party

Good evening all. Again, there were some great makeover this week! I think the furniture makeovers are in full swing this time of year, so there are a lot of great things to choose from. Here are my favorites from last week’s shindig. I think this butler’s pantry by Emily of Eleven Gables is such an amazing, luxurious space. I love the idea of making a utilitarian space pretty and functional. You have to check out the post to see all of the details that make this space super organized. The chandelier puts it over the top. Rita from The Treeces got this amazing (and huge) dining table from an auction house for $5.00. Yes, that’s right. That is a pretty stinkin’ awesome furniture find and it looks great with those metal chairs and the Market sign. This buffet by Rita of Ferpie & Fray is so bold, yet classic. I

July 31, 2014 10 Comments

furniture feature friday | favorites & link party

I found some really great features for you tonight. There were a lot of great ones, but these three were no-brainers for me to feature. Enjoy the party! This pair of “map cabinets” actually started life as modern laminate side tables. I had to do a double-take, because it was hard to believe how they started and where they ended up. I love Kristine’s work on the Painted Hive and her style and she really nailed these. I’ve seen versions of these before, but I love this one made by Liz Marie. I think this is such a clever piece to use as a side table or in a tight spot where floor space is at a premium. It’s also a nice way to add lighting without getting into hardwiring. I’m going to be totally honest with this one and say that mid-century modern furniture is not my thing. BUT…this

July 24, 2014 9 Comments

Hand Painted Furniture

the fate of the guest bed

I knew this day would come, but I didn’t think it would be so soon. We’ve always had a full-sized bed in our guest room and it’s always worked just fine, but we’ve had it in the back of our minds for a while that we wanted to upgrade it to a queen. I’ll share more on it in a few weeks, but we now have the opportunity to upgrade to a queen, so we’re doing it. I’m so happy for our guests, especially Jeff’s parents, but my excitement is tempered by the fact that my hand painted bed frame, that I’ve only enjoyed for a couple of months, isn’t going to work anymore. Sniff. I know. So, I will be selling the bed frame along with with the mattress and box spring. You can read the details on how I painted the bed HERE. I’m selling the frame, side rails, slats, box

July 20, 2014 59 Comments

Before and Afters

what I'm working on…

As I shared yesterday, after a week of dealing with a lot of details of doing business, I was really ready to do something creative. So, I headed to the basement to work on some pieces that were waiting for me. The first piece is a great old kitchen cabinet that belongs to Kriste, my online shop manager. She’s going to start working with me on some creative things as well, which is exciting for both of us. Anyway, her sweet husband scored this for her at a yard sale for $10. What a guy, right? They are going to use it as a TV stand in their new place, but the blue and the decals aren’t working for Kriste. She likes white, so we’re going white with it. I removed the hardware, sanded the piece and then painted it in a base coat of MMS Milk Paint Trophy. I wasn’t concerned

July 19, 2014 16 Comments

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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